The TecQuipment Process Trainer CE117 is a comprehensive, self-contained system for understanding the fundamental principles of process control. At its core, every complex industrial plant relies on the precise regulation of four key variables: flow, level, temperature, and pressure. This trainer deconstructs that complexity into a manageable, hands-on learning platform. It is specifically designed for undergraduate engineering students, providing a safe and effective environment to apply theoretical knowledge to a physical system. The primary benefit of the CE117 is its ability to bridge the gap between abstract textbook concepts and tangible, real-world industrial applications. It empowers future engineers to develop an intuitive understanding of process dynamics and control loop behavior.
Using the Process Trainer, students develop a foundational skill set essential for any career in industrial automation and control. The learning process begins with the basics of instrument calibration, ensuring that transmitters and transducers provide accurate data. From there, learners progress to setting up and tuning single-loop control systems using industry-standard PID (Proportional, Integral, Derivative) controllers. They gain practical experience implementing various control strategies, including simple on-off control, cascade control for multi-stage processes, feed-forward control to anticipate disturbances, and precise ratio control. A key application is the analysis of system performance, where students introduce controlled disturbances and observe how different tuning parameters affect the system’s ability to return to its setpoint, building critical problem-solving skills.
| Specification | Detail |
| Product Dimensions | 1990 mm x 1650 mm x 760 mm |
| Product Weight | 350 kg |
| Applicable Education Levels | Higher Education, University (Undergraduate) |
| Sump Tank Capacity | 80 Litres |
| Process Vessel Capacity | 7 Litres |
| Heater Power | 3 kW |
| Pump Type | Centrifugal pump |
| Flow Sensor | Differential pressure transducer across an orifice plate |
| Level Sensor | Pressure transducer |
| Temperature Sensor | K-type thermocouple |
| Pressure Sensor | Strain gauge type pressure transducer |
| Control Valve | Pneumatic valve with an electronic positioner |
| Controller | Industrial-grade PID controller with auto-tune function |
| Chart Recorder | Two-channel chart recorder for data logging |
| Safety Features | Residual Current Device (RCD), heater over-temperature cutout, high-pressure relief valve |
| Frame | Mobile steel frame with locking castors |
Aidex is proud to supply the TecQuipment Process Trainer CE117 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 engineering and technology. Our team ensures you receive the right equipment for your curriculum needs.
The curriculum focuses on the fundamental principles of process control. Key topics include PID (Proportional, Integral, Derivative) control, on-off control, cascade control, feed-forward strategies, and ratio control. Students also learn about system calibration, loop tuning, and analyzing system responses to step changes and disturbances in flow, level, pressure, and temperature.
The primary audience is undergraduate students in engineering disciplines, particularly chemical, mechanical, control, and systems engineering. It is designed for use in higher education laboratories at universities, technical colleges, and vocational training centers to provide hands-on experience with industrial control systems.
Yes, the Process Trainer CE117 is fully self-contained. It includes a sump, pump, process vessel, all necessary pipework, valves, and instrumentation on a mobile frame. It only requires a standard electrical supply to operate.
The trainer is equipped with industry-standard electronic sensors to measure the four primary process variables: a differential pressure transducer for flow, a pressure transducer for liquid level, a K-type thermocouple for temperature, and a strain gauge type pressure transducer for pressure.
Yes, the unit is designed to allow instructors and students to introduce controlled disturbances to the system. This allows for the practical study of how different control strategies effectively manage and correct for unexpected changes in the process, which is a critical skill in industrial settings.
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