In this simulation activity, an electrician troubleshoots a defective compressor motor that will not start. To find the problem, the learner selects the appropriate blueprints that must be referred to while performing the troubleshooting steps. Then safety protocols will be followed, such as making lockout-tag out installations and donning PPE items before taking measurements with a multimeter to locate the faulty component.

In this animated and interactive object, learners follow steps to perform the process identification procedure for the Ziegler-Nichols Continuous Cycling Tuning Method. A short quiz completes the activity.

Learners examine an animated motion-controlled robotic arm and observe the operation of a PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) control that makes movements quickly without overshooting or having a steady-state error. This activity has audio content.

Learners view animations showing how a time-of-flight flowmeter uses ultrasonic sound waves to measure the flow of a liquid.

Learners study the types of information letters and numbers placed inside general piping and instrumentation diagram symbols.

Learners perform the steps required for the Ziegler-Nichols Reaction Curve Tuning Method. The process identification procedure is performed, calculations are made, and the proper PID values are programmed into the controller.

Learners study an animation of a spring-and diaphragm actuator controlling the opening of a flow valve.

In this animated object, learners examine how thermal energy is transferred by conduction, convection, and radiation. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners examine the formulas that are used to determine the proper PID values to be entered into a controller using the Ziegler-Nichols Continuous Cycling Tuning Method.

Learners read how inches of water column is used as a unit of pressure measurement. Practical applications and a conversion formula to psi are included.

In this animated object, learners examine how the purge pressure system is used to measure levels of material. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners follow steps for reading a P&ID diagram of a closed-loop circuit.

Learners study the types of symbols used on a P&ID diagram to indicate instruments. A quiz completes the activity.

In this animated object, learners study how conductive probe sensors are used to measure conductive liquid in a container.

Learners study the mathematical calculations used to determine the proper PID values to be entered into a controller using the Ziegler-Nichols Reaction Curve.

In this animated object, learners examine how the heating or cooling steps in a manufacturing process work to control a chemical reaction.

Learners examine the different types of lines used on a P&ID diagram and the types of connections they represent. They test their knowledge in a matching exercise.

In this interactive object, learners follow the steps required for the Ziegler-Nichols Continuous Cycling method. The process identification procedure is performed, calculations are made, and the proper PID values are programmed into the controller.

Learners examine how air-to-open valves and air-to-close valves are used in different situations. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners follow the steps required to perform the Ziegler-Nichols reaction curve process identification procedure.

Learners study the effect that pressure has on boiling temperatures. Once a liquid has reached a full boil, additional heat does not raise the liquid’s temperature; however, pressure can vary the boiling point of a liquid. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners observe how an optical pyrometer is used to take temperature measurements without making physical contact with the object being measured.

Learners examine an animated motion-controlled robotic arm and observe the operation of a PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) control that makes movements quickly without overshooting or having a steady-state error. This activity has audio content.

Learners study the most common ways to measure fluid flow for industrial processes including absolute quantity, percentage, volumetric flow rate, and mass flow. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners examine the operation of an orifice plate flowmeter as it is used to make process control measurements. A brief quiz completes the activity.