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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 Calculators

Thermocouple Color Code and EMF Calculator for Instrumentation Engineers

Table of ContentsThermocouple Color Code and EMF Calculator for Instrumentation EngineersWhat Is a Thermocouple Color Code and EMF Calculator?Why Thermocouple Wire Color and Polarity MatterHow to Use the Thermocouple EMF CalculatorThermocouple EMF Calculation FormulaType K Thermocouple EMF Calculation ExampleHow to Interpret Thermocouple EMF Calculator...
Procedures

RTD Checking With a Multimeter: Three Tests, Resistance Calculation and Troubleshooting

Table of ContentsWhat Is an RTD and How Does It Work?Tools Required for RTD Testing and Safety PrecautionsThree Important Checks for RTD Testing With a MultimeterHow to Test an RTD With a Multimeter Step by StepPT100 Resistance Versus Temperature TableHow to Test Two Wire,...
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Industrial Automation

A Beginner’s Guide To Arduino

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Flow Measurement

Coriolis Flow Meter Installation: Best Practices for Accuracy

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FAT Activities

Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of a PLC Panel: A Step-by-Step Basic Guide

Table of ContentsWhat is a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)?FAT Procedure for PLC panelDefine the...
Industrial Automation

How to properly ground an Instrumentation System to reduce noise?

Most instrumentation systems in process industries consist of analog signal measurement where noise is...
Valves

What are the factors that affect the performance of the Control Valve?

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Flow Measurement

Precision Control: The Science Behind Thermal Mass Flow Controllers

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Interview Questions

Modbus Interview Questions and Answers: Essential Knowledge

What is Modbus? In industrial automation, Modbus is a popular communication protocol.  It enables data exchange...
PLC

PLC Ladder Logic for Control of Two Interconnected tanks using Siemens TIA portal

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Process Control

How to choose the Proper Process Controller: A Comprehensive Guide

Industrial automation's foundation is made up of process controllers, which are essential for controlling...
Industrial Automation

How would you detect a small leakage in a gas pipeline?

Table of ContentsWhat are the methods of leakage detection after pipeline erection?What is the...
Instrumentation Questions

Proximity Switch MCQ-2

In this article, we'll provide proximity switch questions and answers, as well as details...
Instrumentation Calculators

RTD Calculator: Converting Measured Resistance to Process Temperature

A Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) is a sensor used to measure temperature by correlating...
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Instrumentation Calculators

Thermocouple Color Code and EMF Calculator for Instrumentation Engineers

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Procedures

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Table of ContentsWhat Is an RTD and How Does It Work?Tools Required for RTD...
SIS/ESD

Inhibit vs Bypass in Process Plants: DCS, PLC and ESD/SIS Differences

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Instrumentation Calculators

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