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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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PROFIBUS vs PROFINET: Complete Industrial Network Comparison

Table of ContentsPROFIBUS vs PROFINET Explained for Industrial AutomationWhy PROFIBUS and PROFINET Still Matter in Real PlantsPROFIBUS Explained: Protocol, Types and Industrial UsesWhat is PROFIBUS DP?What is PROFIBUS PA?Why Engineers Still Trust PROFIBUSPROFINET Explained: Ethernet Based Industrial CommunicationWhy PROFINET Is Used in Modern AutomationWhat...
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Loop Checking Field vs Control Room Reading Mismatch Explained

Table of ContentsIntroduction to Field vs Control Room Reading MismatchWhat Is Loop Checking in InstrumentationTypical Loop Checking WorkflowIndustrial Example of Flare Flow Meter Reading MismatchReal Physics Behind Loop Current DeviationMost Common Causes of Field vs DCS Reading MismatchStep by Step Troubleshooting Workflow:  Field vs...
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Instrumentation Calculators

Coriolis Mass Flow Calculator – Complete Guide for Instrumentation & Process Engineers

Coriolis Mass...
Instrumentation Questions

Refinery Instrumentation Quiz – Advanced Level

This advanced refinery instrumentation quiz is for people who are already experienced in developing,...
Automation

Why Engineers Still Trust the 4-20 mA Signal in Automation Systems

Table of ContentsWhy the 4-20 mA Signal Continues to Dominate Modern PlantsUnderstanding the 4...
Installation Procedure

Grounding and Bonding in Instrumentation and Control Systems

Table of ContentsPractical Guide for Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance Engineers in Process IndustriesWhy Grounding...
Fire & Gas

Method Statement for Addressable Fire Alarm System Installation, Testing and Commissioning as per NFPA 72

Table of ContentsAddressable Fire Alarm Systems in Process IndustriesScope of Work for Addressable Fire...
Instrumentation Calculators

Control Valve Noise Prediction Calculator – IEC 60534 Based Engineering Tool

Table of ContentsControl Valve Noise in Process IndustriesControl Valve Noise Prediction CalculatorWhat Is a...
Instrumentation Questions

Top 25 Essential MCQ for Liquid Analyzer Instrument Technician Interview in Process Industries

This technical quiz is just for instrumentation technicians, commissioning engineers, and maintenance experts that...
Engineering

Essential Checklist for Selecting the Right Solenoid Valve for Your Application

Table of ContentsPractical EPC Engineering Method for Instrumentation Design EngineersWhy Solenoid Valve Selection Is...
Instrumentation Calculators

Instrumentation Panel Heat Load Calculator – Complete Engineering Guide for Panel Cooling Design

Table of ContentsCritical Role of Heat Load Calculation in Instrumentation PanelsInstrumentation Panel Heat Load...
Valves

Understanding 3/2-Way vs 5/2-Way Solenoid Valves (SOVs)

Table of ContentsWhy solenoid valves are considered final control elementsWhat Is a 3/2-Way Solenoid...
SCADA

SCADA Communication Problems and How to Fix Them – A Complete Troubleshooting Guide for Automation Engineers

Table of ContentsSCADA Communication Problems in Industrial AutomationWhy SCADA Communication Problems Occur in Industrial...
Control System

Alarm & Trip Setpoint List in Instrumentation Engineering: The Most Critical Document for Plant Safety

Table of ContentsAlarm & Trip Setpoint Lists in Process PlantsWhat Is an Alarm &...
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PROFIBUS vs PROFINET: Complete Industrial Network Comparison

Table of ContentsPROFIBUS vs PROFINET Explained for Industrial AutomationWhy PROFIBUS and PROFINET Still Matter...
Commissioning

Loop Checking Field vs Control Room Reading Mismatch Explained

Table of ContentsIntroduction to Field vs Control Room Reading MismatchWhat Is Loop Checking in...
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What Causes 80% of Instrument Failures in Industry? Top 10 Causes and Prevention Methods

Table of ContentsIntroduction on Instrument Failures Seen Most Frequently in Process. PlantsWhy Instrument Reliability...
Instrumentation Calculators

Impulse Line Freezing Risk and Heat Tracing Calculator for Instrumentation Engineers

Table of ContentsIntroduction to Impulse Line Freezing Risk and Heat TracingImpulse Line Freezing Risk...