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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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Instrumentation Questions

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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Automation

Logic Gates Explained with Truth Table Animated Simulator (PLC & Instrumentation Guide)

Table of ContentsWhat Is a Logic Gate?Why Use a Gate Logic Animated Simulator?Who Should...
SIS/ESD

What is SIS, SIF and SIL? An In-Depth Guide to Functional Safety in Process Industries

Table of ContentsFunctional Safety and IEC StandardsWhy SIS, SIF, and SIL are Critical for...
Instrumentation Questions

Three Element Drum Level Control System – Advanced Quiz for Instrumentation Engineers

Introduction to the Three Element Drum Level Control Quiz A Three Element Drum Level Control...
Engineering Standards

What Cables to Use in Ex Zones: Complete Guide for Instrumentation & Control Engineers

Table of ContentsUnderstanding Cable Requirements in Hazardous (Ex) ZonesATEX Cable Requirements for Hazardous Areas...
Checklist

Checklist for Best Radar Level Measurement & Control System Performance

Table of ContentsDesign and Selection Checklist for Radar Level TransmittersInstallation Checklist for Optimal Radar...
Instrumentation Calculators

Wet-Leg Level Calculation for DP Transmitters: Complete Guide for Instrumentation Design Engineers

DP Wet-Leg Level Calculator – Enhanced ...
Automation

Heartbeat Technology in Process Instrumentation – Complete Working, Diagnostics, Verification & Predictive Maintenance Guide

Table of ContentsHeartbeat Technology in Smart InstrumentationThree Core Pillars of Heartbeat TechnologyWorking Principle of...
Instrumentation Questions

Advanced Boiler Burner Control System Troubleshooting Quiz

Why Burner Management System (BMS) Troubleshooting Matters In process plants, boiler burner control systems are...
Engineering

Why Control Valve Characteristics Matter in EPC Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Table of ContentsUnderstanding What Valve Characteristics Actually RepresentInherent vs Installed Control Valve CharacteristicsExploring the...
Checklist

Advanced Integrated Field Instrument Reliability & Cyber-Secure Maintenance Checklist for Smart Process Plants

Table of ContentsWhy Instrumentation Maintenance Has TransformedEvolution of Instrumentation Maintenance in Modern PlantsRise of...
Fire & Gas

Types of Flame Detectors and Their Uses in Industrial Fire Prevention (Complete Engineer’s Guide)

Table of ContentsWhat Are Flame Detectors? (Definition, Function & Industry Importance)Why Flame Detectors Are...
SIS/ESD

SIF PFDavg / SIL Verification – Complete Guide + Online Calculator (IEC 61508 / 61511)

Table of ContentsSIF PFDavg / SIL Verification CalculatorWhat is a Safety Instrumented Function (SIF)?Understanding...
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Instrumentation Questions

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...