Process Control Practice Exam

About Process Control
Process control is the ability to monitor and adjust a process to give a desired output. It is used in industry to maintain quality and improve performance.

An example of a simple process that is controlled is keeping the temperature of a room at a certain temperature using a heater and a thermostat. When the temperature of the room is too low, the thermostat will turn on a heating source until the temperature reaches the desired level at which point the heater is turned off. As the room cools, this process repeats itself to keep the room at the desired set point. In this example, the set point is the temperature setting on the thermostat and the heater turns on and off to maintain temperature. Hence, this simplest form of process control is called on/off or deadband control.

Why is Process Control important?
That's why process control solutions are so important. Process control technology allows manufacturers to keep their operations running within specified limits and to set more precise limits to maximize profitability, ensure quality and prioritize safety.

Benefits of a process control system
•    energy savings - energy wastage is reduced when your plant and machinery are efficiently operated
•    improved safety - control systems automatically warn you of any abnormalities which minimises the risk of accidents
•    consistent product quality - variations in product quality are kept to a minimum and reduce your wastage
•    lower manufacturing costs - detecting faults early means throughput, yield and quality are maintained
•    improved environmental performance - systems can give you an early warning of a rise in emissions

Who should take the Process Control Exam?
•    Electronics or Process management professionals
•    Innovators
•    Process control managers and senior executives
•    Process control consultants
•    Any professional with skills and knowledge on process control

Knowledge and Skills required for the Process Control

An analytical bent of mind and quick learning skills helps candidate to gain quick success in  process control career.

Process Control Practice Exam Objective

Process Control exam focuses on assessing your skills and knowledge in process control which includes transducers, process measurement and process instrumentation.

Process Control Practice Exam Pre-requisite

There are no prerequisites for the Process Control exam. Candidate well versed  in transducers and process instrumentation can easily clear the exam.

Process Control Certification Course Outline

1. The Nature of Process Control
1.1 Process variables
1.2 On-off control
1.3 Measuring data
1.4 Controlling variables, Error and feedback
1.5 Open- and closed-loop control

2. Elements of Process Control
2.1 Analog and digital control signals
2.2 ASCII
2.3 Measuring pressure, level, and flow rate
2.4 Digital pulse control
2.5 System terminology
2.6 Controller action

3. Process Control Signals
3.1 Linear and nonlinear transducers
3.2 Signal operating values
3.3 Error
3.4 Controller output
3.5 Pneumatic and electrical signal transmission
3.6 Control loops

4. Process Measurement Fundamentals
4.1 Measurement and display requirements
4.2 Remote and local display
4.3 Calibration
4.4 Noise
4.5 Response time
4.6 Measurement system and observation error

5. Principles of Transducer Operation
5.1 Outputs
5.2 Mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic elements and response
5.3 Resistance, voltage, and frequency devices
5.4 Combining elements

6. Basic Process Measurement Systems
6.1 Interaction of system elements
6.2 Transmitters
6.3 Electrical vs. pneumatic output
6.4 Converters
6.5 Signal conditioning
6.6 Indicators and recorders

Exam Format and Information
Certification name – Process Control Certification
Exam duration – 60 minutes
Exam type - Multiple Choice Questions
Eligibility / pre-requisite - None
Exam language - English
Exam format - Online
Passing score - 25
Exam Fees  - INR 1199