The TecQuipment TE3300 Flow Process Training System is a self-contained, benchtop unit designed to uncover the fundamental principles of process control. It simplifies the complex dynamics of industrial fluid systems into a clear, manageable learning experience for engineering students. The core of the system is a closed water circuit, featuring a pump, a reservoir, multiple valves, and precise sensors. This setup allows students to directly observe and manipulate key variables like flow rate and pressure. By focusing on the essential elements of single-loop control, the trainer removes unnecessary complexity, enabling students to build a solid, foundational understanding of how proportional, integral, and derivative (PID) controllers work. It is an ideal tool for educational labs where the goal is to instill a deep, practical knowledge of process control fundamentals before advancing to more complex, multi-variable systems.
Using the TE3300, students develop critical skills in industrial process control and instrumentation. They learn to calibrate transducers, set up and tune control loops, and analyze system responses to various control strategies. The curriculum covers first principles, including manual and automatic control, on and off control, and the application of P, PI, and PID settings. Students will explore the relationship between valve position and flow rate, understand transient and steady state responses, and learn to interpret data from chart recorders and digital displays. These hands on applications provide a direct link between theoretical control theory and its practical implementation in industries such as manufacturing, chemical processing, and power generation, preparing students for real world engineering challenges.
| Specification | Value |
| Product dimensions | 1220 mm x 800 mm x 600 mm |
| Product weight | 40 kg (without water) |
| Applicable education levels | Higher Education, Vocational Training, University |
| Electrical Supply | Single Phase 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz |
| Operating Conditions | Operating temperature range: +5°C to +40°C, Operating relative humidity range: 80% at temperatures < 31°C, decreasing linearly to 50% at 40°C |
| Controller | Industrial-grade PID controller with advanced tuning features |
| Pump | Centrifugal pump with variable speed drive |
| Valves | Proportional valve, manual bypass valve, and drain valve |
| Sensors | Differential pressure transducer for orifice plate, turbine-type flow meter, pressure transducer for system back-pressure |
| Display | Digital display for valve position, flow rate, and pressure |
| Data Acquisition | Compatible with TecQuipment’s optional VDAS® system for automatic data acquisition |
| Included Accessories | Stopwatch for manual flow rate calculations |
Aidex is proud to supply the Flow Process Training System TE3300 to learning institutions across the Midwest. We are committed to equipping educators and students in the region with the industry leading tools they need to succeed in their engineering careers.
The curriculum focuses on the foundational principles of process control. It covers topics such as transducer calibration, manual and automatic control modes, on-off control logic, and the systematic tuning of Proportional (P), Proportional-Integral (PI), and Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controllers to optimize system performance.
The system is designed for students in higher education and vocational training programs, specifically in disciplines like chemical, mechanical, electrical, and control engineering. It is ideal for laboratory settings in universities and technical colleges.
The self-contained system includes a water reservoir, a variable-speed centrifugal pump, a proportional control valve, manual valves, an orifice plate and turbine flow meters, and pressure transducers. An industrial-grade digital PID controller serves as the brain of the system.
The TE3300 is largely self-contained and requires only a standard single-phase electrical supply to operate. While it functions as a standalone unit, it is also compatible with TecQuipment’s optional Versatile Data Acquisition System (VDAS®) for enhanced data logging and analysis.
By providing hands-on experience with industrial-grade components like a PID controller, transducers, and control valves, the TE3300 bridges the gap between classroom theory and real-world practice. Students learn to manage and troubleshoot a control loop, a fundamental skill required in virtually all process-based industries.
For more information or to contact Aidex, your Authorized Reseller, call 800-251-9935 or email info@aidex.com.
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