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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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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 in Process Automation?What Is a Bypass in Process Automation?What Is Override Control in Process Automation?Inhibit vs Bypass in DCS, PLC and SISHow Inhibit and Bypass Work in Control LogicInhibit and...
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 through PLC based sequencing, pressure instrumentation, permissives, alarms, trips and automatic standby selection. For automation and instrumentation professionals, understanding this logic is essential for DCS configuration, PLC programming, control panel...
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Level Measurement

Understanding Boiler Drum Level Transmitters: Accurate DP Measurement Explained

Table of ContentsWhy it's important to measure the Boiler drum level preciselyTypes of Boiler...
SCADA

SCADA Security Checklist: 30+ Essential Tips for Securing Critical Infrastructure

Table of ContentsHow do you secure a SCADA?SCADA Security Checklist for Industrial Automation -...
Instrumentation Questions

Gas Turbine Control Loops Quiz: Troubleshooting & Maintenance for Instrumentation Experts

This advanced quiz is for instrumentation and automation engineers who work with gas turbines...
Instrumentation Calculators

Gas Flow Unit Conversion Calculator: Standard Cubic Feet per Minute (SCFM) to Standard Cubic Feet per Hour (SCFH)

The SCFM to SCFH Conversion Calculator makes it easy for engineers, technicians, and control...
PLC

Step-by-Step Procedure to Troubleshooting Solenoid Valves in PLC Digital Output Loops

Table of ContentsUnderstanding the Complete Digital Output LoopInitial Observations Before TroubleshootingTools you Need for...
Instrumentation Calculators

Maximum PSF( Pulse Scaling Factor) Calculator for Coriolis Flow Meters

Coriolis flow meters produce a pulse signal that corresponds to the measured mass or...
Control Valve

Essential Control Valve Accessories for Reliable Process Control

Table of ContentsWhy are Control Valve Accessories Important?Top Control Valve Accessories Every Process Engineer...
Instrumentation Calculators

Gas Flow Unit Conversion Calculator: Normal Cubic Meters per Hour (Nm³/h) to Standard Liters per Minute (SLPM)

Engineers, process experts, and instrumentation specialists frequently have to convert Normal Cubic Meters per...
Control System

Virtual Redundant Transmitter (VRT) in Honeywell Turbomachinery Control Systems

Table of ContentsWho is VRT for?Problem Statement: Limitations of Simplex TransmittersWhat is VRT and...
Instrumentation Calculators

Gas Flow Rate Conversion Calculator: Standard Cubic Feet per Minute (SCFM) to Normal Cubic Meters per Hour (Nm³/h)

Working across U.S. conventional and metric systems, engineers, plant operators, and fluid mechanics experts...
Instrumentation Questions

Test your Knowledge on Foundation Fieldbus Communication Protocol: Advanced Quiz for Instrumentation Engineers

A reliable digital, bi-directional communication protocol called Foundation Fieldbus is utilized in process automation...
Instrumentation Calculators

SCFH to Nm³/h Conversion Calculator, Formula and Gas Flow Unit Guide

Table of ContentsSCFH to Nm³/h Gas Flow Conversion CalculatorSCFH to Nm³/h Conversion CalculatorDefinition of...
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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...
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...