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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...
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 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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Instrumentation Calculators

Advanced Instrument Air Compressor Interlock Logic and Control Quiz for Automation and Instrumentation Professionals

Instrument Air Compressor Interlock Logic Quiz Introduction Instrument air compressors are critical utility equipment controlled...
Procedures

Galvanic Isolator Troubleshooting Procedure in an Analog Input Loop

Table of ContentsIntroduction to Galvanic Isolator TroubleshootingUnderstanding a Typical 4 to 20 mA Analog...
Instrumentation Calculators

Pressure Transmitter Overrange Protection Calculator: Calculate Pressure Surge and Overpressure Risk

Table of ContentsWhat Is Pressure Transmitter Overrange Protection?Pressure Transmitter Overrange Protection Calculator ParametersHow to...
Instrumentation Questions

Advanced Instrument Logic Diagram Quiz for Process Control Systems in Process Industries

Instrument Logic Diagram Quiz Introduction An Instrument Logic Diagram displays the interaction of process conditions,...
PLC

PLC Conversion Tools: Popular PLC Migration Tools for Automation Engineers

Table of ContentsWhat Is PLC Code Conversion?Why Automation Engineers Need PLC Conversion ToolsPopular PLC...
Instrumentation Calculators

Control Valve Authority Calculator: Calculate Valve Authority and Installed Flow Characteristic

Control valve authority is an important design parameter when selecting and evaluating a modulating...
Engineering

RFI Inspection Request Procedure for Instrumentation and E&I Projects: Complete QA/QC Guide

Table of ContentsWhat Is an RFI or Inspection Request in Instrumentation Projects?Why is an...
SIS/ESD

Maintenance Override Switch in ESD and SIS Systems

Table of ContentsWhat Is a Maintenance Override Switch?Why Is a Maintenance Override Switch Used?Maintenance...
Engineering

What Is an Instrument Loop Folder? Documents, Preparation and Commissioning Guide

Table of ContentsWhat is a Loop Folder in Instrumentation?Why Is a Loop Folder Required...
Engineering

Instrumentation and Control Detailed Engineering Software Tools: Complete Guide for EPC Projects

Table of ContentsWhat Software is Used for Instrumentation and Control Engineering?Instrumentation Engineering Software ComparisonSmartPlant...
Instrumentation Questions

Troubleshooting Control Valve Flashing in Process Areas Quiz

Why Control Valve Flashing Troubleshooting Skills Matter Control valve flashing is a significant concern in...
Instrumentation Calculators

WirelessHART Network Planning Tool for Automation Engineers

WirelessHART network planning requires more than counting wireless field devices. In a process plant,...
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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...