IES-PCI-406

Single Loop Temperature Control Trainer – IES-PCI-406

Single Loop Temperature Control Trainer is an advanced industrial training system designed to demonstrate closed-loop temperature control using PID controllers and industrial heating systems.

This trainer enables students to learn temperature measurement, heater control, process dynamics, and PID tuning techniques, making it ideal for engineering colleges, process control laboratories, and industrial training institutes.

Technical Specifications

• Thyristorized Phase Angle Control Unit – Electronic control card designed for heater power regulation with 4–20 mA input signal and 0–230 V AC output, capable of handling maximum current up to 6 A.
• Process Storage Tank with Heater – Polypropylene (PP) storage tank with 25–30 liter capacity, wall thickness 3–5 mm, integrated with an electric heating element for temperature control experiments.
• Electrical Control Panel – Industrial MS powder-coated panel enclosure fitted with switches, indicators, test points, and front-mounted PID controller. Internal wiring arranged with 0.5 / 1 / 1.5 sq.mm multi-strand cables, properly ferruled and routed through cable trays.
• PID Temperature Controller – Digital PID controller with universal / 4–20 mA input, 4–20 mA output, and dual digital display for Process Value (PV) and Set Point (SP) monitoring and control.
• Flow Measurement Unit – Rotameter flow meter (½″ size) with measurement range up to 1000 LPH, available with glass tube or acrylic body construction.
• Temperature Measurement System – RTD-based temperature transmitter providing 4–20 mA output, operating on 24 V DC supply with measurement range 0–100 °C.
• Process Piping and Valves – Industrial ¾″ CPVC / ½″ stainless steel piping network with ball valves and leak-proof fittings for fluid circulation and flow regulation.
• Centrifugal Pump System – ½ HP centrifugal pump operating on single-phase 230 V AC supply, surface-mounted configuration for continuous liquid circulation.
• Mechanical Structure – Floor-mounted mild steel (MS) industrial structure with rigid frame design supported by four heavy-duty caster wheels with locking and brake mechanism for stability and mobility.
• Integrated Process Control Setup – Complete experimental setup combining heating system, flow control, temperature measurement, PID control, and electronic power regulation for studying temperature process control applications.

KEY FEATURES

• Demonstration of single-loop P, PI, PD and PID temperature control
• Step response and transient behavior analysis
• Manual and auto tuning for controller dynamics understanding
• Industrial-grade components for realistic training
• External PLC / DCS integration capability through standard I/O
• Safe, mobile design with MS powder-coated frame and caster wheels
• Emphasis on industrial electrical and process safety practices

RANGE OF EXPERIMENTS

• Study of closed-loop temperature control
• Comparison of P, PI, PD and PID control modes
• Manual vs automatic tuning of PID controller
• Step response and transient behavior analysis
• Heater actuation and control signal analysis
• Integration and operation with PLC / DCS systems through I/O

GENERAL INFORMATION

• • Application: Temperature Control Training for Process Control & Automation
  • Mounting: Floor-mounted mobile trainer
  • Safety: Proper earthing, over-current protection, thermostat-based heater safety