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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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Instrumentation Questions

Top 25 MCQs on Safety Integrity Level (SIL) for Instrumentation and Control Engineers

Welcome to the Advanced Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Quiz, designed especially for specialists in...
Instrumentation Calculators

Cubic Inches per Second (in³/s) to Liters per Second (L/s) Flow Unit Conversion Calculator

Particularly for accurate and dynamic applications, this tool allows engineers, technicians, and system designers...
PLC

Understanding Rungs and Rails: The Foundation of PLC Ladder Logic

Table of ContentsFour Basic Concepts in Ladder Logic:What are Rungs and Rails in PLC...
Instrumentation Calculators

Barrels per Hour (BPH) to Cubic Meters per Day (m³/day) Flow Unit Conversion Calculator

This tool converts Barrels per Hour (BPH) to Cubic Meters per Day (m³/day), hence...
Flow Measurement

How Conditioning Orifice Plates Improve Flow Measurement in Tight Spaces ?

Table of ContentsLimitations of Standard Orifice PlatesWhat is a conditioning orifice plate?Compliance and Deviations...
Instrumentation Calculators

Gallons per Second (GPS) to Gallons per Minute (GPM) Flow Unit Conversion Calculator

This tool provides engineers, technicians, and water system professionals with a fast and dependable...
Engineering

Step-by-Step Guide to Choose the Ideal Inductive Proximity Sensor

Table of ContentsWhat is an Inductive Proximity Sensor?Understanding Inductive Proximity SensorsAdvantages of Inductive Proximity...
Instrumentation Calculators

Liters per Hour (L/h) to Cubic Meters per Hour (m³/h) Flow Unit Conversion Calculator

Engineers, technicians, and fluid system designers can use this tool to convert Liters per...
PLC

Top 6 Important Rules for PLC Ladder Diagram Programming

Table of ContentsWhat are the rules for drawing a ladder diagram?Rule 1. Inputs can...
Instrumentation Questions

Advanced Vibration Sensors and Probes Quiz

Process industries use vibration sensors and probes as essential components for monitoring the health...
Instrumentation Calculators

Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) to Cubic Meters per Hour (m³/h) Flow Unit Conversion Calculator

This tool enables users to convert Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) to Cubic Meters...
Instrumentation Calculators

Gallons per Day (GPD) to Liters per Minute (L/min) Flow Unit Conversion Calculator

This tool helps users convert Gallons per Day (GPD) to Liters per Minute (L/min),...
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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...