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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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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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Troubleshooting of Motorized Control Valve MOV Quiz with 25 Practical Engineering Questions

Why MOV Troubleshooting Skills Matter Motorized control valves are widely used in process plants for...
FAT Activities

What is Integrated Factory Acceptance Test (IFAT)?

Table of ContentsWhat is Integrated Factory Acceptance Test?Why is IFAT Important in Instrumentation and...
Instrumentation Calculators

Control Valve Leakage Calculator

Table of ContentsControl Valve Leakage Calculator for Seat Leakage Testing What Is Control Valve Leakage?What...
Engineering

Common Instrument Loop Check Problems During Startup

Table of ContentsWhy Instrument Loop Checking Matters During StartupWhat Is an Instrument Loop Check?Why...
Instrumentation Questions

Impulse Line Troubleshooting Quiz in Process Industries

Why Pressurized Impulse Line Troubleshooting Matters in Process Industries  Because more than the transmitter itself...
Instrumentation Calculators

pH Sensor Temperature Compensation Calculator: Calculate Compensated pH at Reference Temperature

Table of ContentsUnderstanding pH Sensor Temperature Compensation What Is pH Sensor Temperature Compensation?Why Does Temperature...
Level Measurement

Importance of Beam Angle of a Radar Level Transmitter

Table of ContentsWhy Correct Radar Beam Angle Is Important for Instrumentation EngineersWhat Is the...
Documentation

Types of Bill of Materials [BOM]

Table of ContentsUnderstanding the Different Types of Bill of MaterialsWhat Is a Bill of...
Engineering

Difference Between Ex ia, Ex ib and Ex ic in Hazardous Area Instrumentation

Table of ContentsWhat Is Intrinsic Safety in Instrumentation Systems?What Do Ex ia, Ex ib...
Instrumentation Questions

Advanced 25 MCQ on Instrument Junction Box Schedule Preparation for EPC Projects

Understanding Instrument Junction Box Schedule Preparation  Instrument Junction Box Schedule Preparation is an important EPC...
Instrumentation Calculators

Impulse Tubing Pressure Drop Calculator

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Engineering

Where Should You Terminate Cable Shields in Instrumentation and Control Systems?

Table of ContentsWhat Is a Cable Shield and Why Is It Used?Shield Grounding Versus...
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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...