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Sundareswaran Iyalunaidu

With over 24 years of dedicated experience, I am a seasoned professional specializing in the commissioning, maintenance, and installation of Electrical, Instrumentation and Control systems. My expertise extends across a spectrum of industries, including Power stations, Oil and Gas, Aluminium, Utilities, Steel and Continuous process industries. Tweet me @sundareshinfohe
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Safety PLC Basics in Process Industries: 25 Advanced MCQs on Functional Safety, SIL and SIS

Safety PLC Quiz Introduction Safety Programmable Logic Controllers play an important role in protecting personnel, equipment and industrial processes from hazardous operating conditions. In process industries, Safety PLCs form part of the Safety Instrumented System, executing Safety Instrumented Functions designed to reduce identified risks. Understanding...
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Best AI Tools for PLC Programming: ChatGPT vs Claude vs PLC AI Agents

Table of ContentsWhat Is AI Based PLC Programming and How Does It Work?How AI Is Changing Industrial PLC ProgrammingTypes of AI Tools Available for PLC ProgrammingBest AI Tools for PLC ProgrammingAI Tools for PLC Programming Comparison: Features and CompatibilityAI Ladder Logic vs Structured Text...
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PLC Analog Output Wiring Procedure: 4 to 20 mA and 0 to 10 V in Process Automation

Table of ContentsUnderstanding PLC Analog Output Wiring for 4 to 20 mA and 0...
Instrumentation Calculators

Thermocouple Extension Cable Selection: Types, Colour Codes, Insulation and Resistance Calculation

Table of ContentsWhat Is Thermocouple Extension Cable and Why Is Correct Selection Important?Thermocouple Extension...
Instrumentation Questions

Zirconia Oxygen Analyzer Troubleshooting Quiz for Instrumentation Engineers

Zirconia Oxygen Analyzer Troubleshooting Quiz Introduction Troubleshooting zirconia oxygen analyzers is critical in process sectors...
PLC

PLC Relay Output vs Transistor Output: Differences, Selection Guide and Applications

Table of ContentsWhat Is a Relay Output in a PLC?What Is a Transistor Output...
Calibration

Rotameter Calibration Calculation: Formula, Procedure and Examples

Table of ContentsUnderstanding Rotameter Calibration and Flow Measurement What Is Rotameter Calibration?Rotameter Calibration Setup and...
Instrumentation Calculators

Hazardous Area Zone Classification Calculator: Gas Release and Ventilation Screening

Table of ContentsHazardous Area Zone Classification Calculator: Gas Release and Ventilation ScreeningWhat Is a...
DCS

DCS Alarm Types: 9 Common Types of Alarms in Distributed Control Systems With Industrial Examples

Table of ContentsIntroduction: Understanding DCS Alarm Types and Their Importance in Industrial AutomationWhat Are...
Instrumentation Questions

Advanced Burner Management System Troubleshooting Quiz for Boiler Systems

Burner Management System Troubleshooting Quiz Introduction  The Advanced Burner Management System Troubleshooting Quiz for Boiler...
PLC

PLC Interface Converter vs Protocol Converter: Key Differences and Industrial Applications

Table of ContentsWhat Is a PLC Interface Converter?What Is a PLC Protocol Converter?What Is...
Instrumentation Calculators

Thermocouple Color Code and EMF Calculator for Instrumentation Engineers

Table of ContentsThermocouple Color Code and EMF Calculator for Instrumentation EngineersWhat Is a Thermocouple...
Procedures

RTD Checking With a Multimeter: Three Tests, Resistance Calculation and Troubleshooting

Table of ContentsWhat Is an RTD and How Does It Work?Tools Required for RTD...
SIS/ESD

Inhibit vs Bypass in Process Plants: DCS, PLC and ESD/SIS Differences

Table of ContentsWhy Understanding Inhibit vs Bypass in Process Plants MattersWhat Is an Inhibit...
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Safety PLC Basics in Process Industries: 25 Advanced MCQs on Functional Safety, SIL and SIS

Safety PLC Quiz Introduction Safety Programmable Logic Controllers play an important role in protecting personnel,...
PLC

Best AI Tools for PLC Programming: ChatGPT vs Claude vs PLC AI Agents

Table of ContentsWhat Is AI Based PLC Programming and How Does It Work?How AI...
PLC

PLC Analog Output Wiring Procedure: 4 to 20 mA and 0 to 10 V in Process Automation

Table of ContentsUnderstanding PLC Analog Output Wiring for 4 to 20 mA and 0...
Instrumentation Calculators

Thermocouple Extension Cable Selection: Types, Colour Codes, Insulation and Resistance Calculation

Table of ContentsWhat Is Thermocouple Extension Cable and Why Is Correct Selection Important?Thermocouple Extension...