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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

Shutdown Philosophy: Engineering Documentation for Process Safety and Emergency Shutdown Systems

Table of ContentsWhat is Shutdown Philosophy and Why is it Important? What Is a Shutdown Philosophy in Process Safety?Why Is Shutdown Philosophy Important in Engineering Projects?What Is the Shutdown Level Hierarchy?How Is a Shutdown Philosophy Developed?What Should a Shutdown Philosophy Document Include?Shutdown Philosophy and Cause...
Procedures

Hydraulic System Pressure Switch Troubleshooting: Step by Step Safe Procedure

Table of ContentsWhat Is a Hydraulic Pressure Switch and How Does It Work?Hydraulic Pressure Switch Operating PrinciplePressure Switch Hysteresis. Set Point and Reset PointNormally Open and Normally Closed Pressure Switch ContactsHydraulic Pressure Switch vs Pressure TransmitterCommon Hydraulic Pressure Switch Problems and SymptomsPressure Switch Not...
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Top 15 Common Calibration Mistakes in Industrial Instruments

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Instrumentation Calculators

Cubic Meters per Minute (m³/min) to Gallons per Minute (GPM) Flow Unit Conversion Calculator

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Gallons per Minute (GPM) to Cubic Meters per Hour (m³/h) Flow Unit Conversion Calculator

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Gallons per Minute (GPM) to Cubic Feet per Second (ft³/s) Flow Unit Conversion Calculator

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Barrels per Day (BPD) to Cubic Meters per Hour (m³/h) Flow Unit Conversion Calculator

The tool allows users to convert their Barrels per Day (BPD) data into the...
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Liters per Minute (L/min) to Cubic Meters per Hour (m³/h) Flow Unit Conversion Calculator

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Gallons per Hour (GPH) to Liters per Minute (L/min) Flow Unit Conversion Calculator

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Cybersecurity

How to Safeguard PLCs Against Cyber Attacks in Industrial Networks ?

Table of ContentsUnderstanding Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)What are PLCs in cyber security?Importance of PLC...
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Equal Percentage Control Valve Flow Calculator

Definition: Equal Percentage Control Valve The fundamental characteristic of an equal percentage control valve creates...
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Wet Leg & Dry Leg DP Measurement Quiz: Top 25 Advanced MCQs

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PLC

How to Optimize PLC Scan Time for Better Automation ?

Table of ContentsDefinition of Scan TimeFactors Affecting Scan TimeHow to Measure and Optimize Scan...
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Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) for Control Valves

Table of ContentsDefinition of TermsScopeApplicable Codes and Standards - ITP for Control ValvesReference DocumentsConflicting...
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SIS/ESD

Shutdown Philosophy: Engineering Documentation for Process Safety and Emergency Shutdown Systems

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