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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...
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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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Documentation

Vendor Document for Project Systems Architecture: Complete Engineering Guide for Instrumentation, Automation and Control

Table of ContentsIntroduction to Vendor Document for Project Systems Architecture What Is a Vendor Document...
Engineering

MTBF vs MTTR: Which KPI Matters More for Plant Reliability?

Table of ContentsMTBF vs MTTR for Plant ReliabilityWhat Is MTBF and What Does MTBF...
Instrumentation Questions

Control Valve Cavitation Troubleshooting Quiz

Advanced Control Valve Cavitation Troubleshooting Questions Control valve cavitation occurs when liquid pressure falls below...
Communication

PROFIBUS Communication Failure Step by Step Diagnosis

Table of ContentsWhat Is a PROFIBUS Communication Failure?Common PROFIBUS Communication Failure SymptomsPROFIBUS Communication Failure...
Instrumentation Calculators

Measurement Uncertainty Calculator: Calculate Combined and Expanded Uncertainty Using GUM

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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...
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...
Instrumentation Questions

Advanced PLC Interlock Troubleshooting Quiz for Process Industries | 25 Practical PLC Diagnostics Questions for Instrumentation and Automation Engineers

Why PLC Interlock Troubleshooting Matters in Modern Process Industries  Modern process industries depend on reliable...
Instrumentation Calculators

Capacitance Level Sensor Calculator: Calculate Liquid Level and Capacitance for Instrumentation Applications

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SIS/ESD

How are ESD Signals Selected? Complete ESD Signal Selection Guide

Table of ContentsWhat Is an ESD Signal in an Emergency Shutdown System?Why Is ESD...
Control Valve

Control Valve Actuator Failure Due to Valve Torque

Table of ContentsWhat Is Valve Torque and Why Is It Important?What Is Valve Torque...
Instrumentation Questions

PLC Analog Input Troubleshooting Quiz with 25 Practical Engineering Questions

Why PLC Analog Input Troubleshooting Skills Matter  Troubleshooting PLC Analog Input is a very important...
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Instrumentation Questions

Safety PLC Basics in Process Industries: 25 Advanced MCQs on Functional Safety, SIL and SIS

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PLC

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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...