Instrumentation Engineering Technology

You will learn the theory and operation of process analyzers. The focus of this course is on gas and liquid analyzers, as well as safety-related monitors and detectors. You will become familiar with the commissioning and calibration process of analyzers to meet various governmental and industry standards.

Pre-requisites:

• APSC 202

This course will provide a foundation in basic chemistry and physics used to design and operate analytical instrumentation. You will study topics related to analytical instrumentation:

• Apply light behaviour and electrochemistry concepts to gas and liquid analysis.
• Study the importance of corrosion prevention as it relates to the application of instrumentation.
• Identify and relate some common hydrocarbon chains to hydrocarbon refining and combustion.
• Study why sample handling is the root cause in over 80% of “analyzer problems.”
• Introduce water quality measurement and its importance within water treatment processes.
• Explore gas detection devices as they are used for safety purposes."

Equivalents:

• APSC 220

The fundamentals of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics are explored and applied to problems encountered in industrial instrumentation applications. Topics include viscosity, buoyancy, pressure, Bernoulli’s equation, pumps, phase behaviour, steam tables and heat transfer. Theoretical concepts are reinforced through related lab activities.

Corequsites:

• INST 202
• INST 257

This course will prepare the student to configure an RTU (independent), use a host to configure the communications and registers of an RTU, poll an RTU and configure a host as a multi-slave to poll the configuration of an RTU. The course will also focus on how to configure a PLC (independent), use a host to configure the communications and registers of a PLC, poll a PLC and configure a host as a multi-slave to poll configurations of a PLC.

Pre-requisites:

• INST 265

Corequsites:

• CMPN 337

This course will prepare the student for the hardware and software configuration of an Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control System. This course continues from CMPN 337 and compares Ethernet to serial networks. The lab designs consist of DeltaV configuration of graphics and modules. The labs design an operator interface to communicate through simulations of a process. The theory will focus less on data communications and concentrate on DCS applications and their architectures.

Pre-requisites:

• CMPN 337

This course will prepare the student for the hands-on hardware and software configuration of an ABB 800xA Control System. This course is a hands-on course that will introduce some of the communication techniques used in industry. Concepts from new technology and existing technology will be discussed. The student can analyze and demonstrate using ABB/800xA DCS architecture, module types and application software.

Pre-requisites:

• INST 257
• INST 262
• INST 265

Equivalents:

• CMPN 320

This course introduces the control loop, modelling and simple feedback control. Topics include Laplace transform techniques, modelling of simple processes, feedback loop architecture, characteristics of the loop and its functional blocks, feedback controllers, their modes and applications. The steady-state and dynamic responses of first-order elements and their effects on a feedback control loop are emphasized.

Pre-requisites:

• INST 257
• INST 262
• MATH 288

Equivalents:

• CNTR 320

The course is a continuation of CNTR 322. The control of common process variables and multiple control loops such as cascade, override and multivariable control loops are studied. More advanced control strategies using ratio and feedforward control techniques are introduced. Control schemes are applied to control compressors, boilers and distillation columns.

Pre-requisites:

• CNTR 322

Equivalents:

• CNTR 325

This course is designed to develop technical writing and presentation skills to ensure workplace readiness. Students will learn how to evaluate communication situations, analyze documents, assess research sources and develop organizational skills to apply in their work. They will learn about and practice designing, formatting and writing various professional documents. Students will also develop confidence (through practice) in developing and delivering effective and engaging presentations.

This applied computer course provides students with critical electronic communications, data and file management skills, and a strong focus on using typical productivity applications to format, calculate, analyze, visualize, and present or report data and information.

Corequsites:

• COMP 264

An introductory course in electrical principles, concepts and relationships, power and energy, circuit analysis, capacitance, magnetism and inductance. The labs supplement the theory using lab connections and computer simulations to illustrate operational and analytical concepts.

This course picks up from the basics learned in ELEC 256. It moves onto exploring practical concepts around working at hazardous locations, working with electrical enclosures, the basic elements of electrical installations and identifying issues around intrinsic safety. Core concepts that will also be explored are such things as basic alternating single and three-phase currents, electric motor fundamentals and foundations of basic digital principles. The labs supplement the theory using lab connections and computer simulations to illustrate operational and analytical concepts.

Pre-requisites:

• ELEC 256
• INST 202

Equivalents:

• THRM 253

This course explores the measurement of three (pressure, level, temperature) of the ‘big four’ processes. Topics in this course include the language (terminology) of process measurement, the science of measurement (Metrology), how pressure, level, and temperature of a process are measured, along with the generation (transmitters) of pneumatic, electric and digital signals. Learners will acquire experience with these measurement devices through hands-on laboratory exercises.

Corequsites:

• APSC 215
• INST 257

Equivalents:

• INST 231

This course is a guided tour of instrumentation, an opportunity to create instrumentation drawings using software, a look at instrumentation documentation and an introduction to industrial processes and equipment operations. Course participants will discover the opportunities for instrumentation graduates through industry speakers and tours.

Corequsites:

• APSC 215

Equivalents:

• ENGD 212
• PROP 257

This course is a continuation of INST 202, emphasizing selecting instruments for industrial process measurements of pressure, level, temperature, and flow. Topics include installation, calibration, and maintenance of head-type flow measurement instruments, linear type including magnetic, turbine, vortex, ultrasonic, positive displacement and mass flow meters, sizing, selecting and testing instruments, final control elements, and introduction to controllers.

Pre-requisites:

• INST 202
• INST 257

Equivalents:

• INST 331

Visual Basic programming explores computer programming concerning instrumentation applications. Programming techniques explored include flow charts, pseudo-code, if…else statements, select…case statements, functions and Subroutines, the debugger and creating a macro in Microsoft Excel. Advanced techniques explored include looping methods, arrays, data transfer and data acquisition. The second half of the term involves writing an application to interact with a P-only controller.

Pre-requisites:

• COMP 261

Equivalents:

• CMPP 322

This course gives the student both fundamental and hands-on experience in various applications used within Instrument Engineering Technology and applications used for managing projects.

Pre-requisites:

• COMP 261
• INST 257
• INST 262

Equivalents:

• PROJ 320

This course aims to introduce new and emerging technologies to the Instrumentation student. As stated, the course is directed at New and Emerging technologies. Therefore, the content will be continually evolving and changing. The course includes Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Wireless Communication and Directive 17 measurement standards and regulations.

Pre-requisites:

• CMPN 317
• CMPN 337
• CNTR 322
• INST 335

This course enables students to apply basic algebra and introductory calculus knowledge to resolve applied scientific and technological problems. Applications include linear motion, areas under curves and volumes of revolution.

Equivalents:

• MATH 235
• MATH 1011

This course enables students to apply advanced algebra, integral and differential calculus methodologies to scientific and technological applications. Topics include trigonometric and transcendental calculus, methods of integration, specifically integration by parts, trigonometric substitution, and by use of tables. Applications include linear motion, areas under curves, volumes of revolution, centroids, moments of inertia, and program-relevant applications.

Pre-requisites:

• MATH 238

Equivalents:

• MATH 285

This course is designed to give students hands-on experience in the safe selection and use of many hand and power tools in performing their industry duties. For experienced students, it provides a review of tool use and purpose; for inexperienced students, it gives the basics of using tools. Safe working procedures are stressed as various tools and procedures are explained and performed.

Pre-requisites:

• INST 202
• INST 257

This course will prepare the student to work with project elements, manage and plan a project, work breakdown structure and schedule a project. The course will also focus on meetings, regulatory requirements, request a quote (RFQ), quality assurance and estimating.

Pre-requisites:

• CMPN 317
• CMPN 337
• CNTR 322
• INST 335

Equivalents:

• PROJ 325

This is an introductory data analysis course for engineering technology program students. Students apply techniques to organize, display, analyze and report data. Outcomes include methods of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students will be exposed to software-based methods in laboratory sessions using industry-grade data. Some advanced topics of analysis are selectable toward the end of the course.