New to instrumentation, seeking guidance from experts
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I’ve been in the instrumentation field for just half a year; I’ve spent most of that time drawing circuit diagrams. I still don’t know what to do next. I’ve read the relevant standards, but I can’t remember them and don’t see the usefulness of them either. I’m hoping an expert can advise me on what to do next. I’m quite interested in the field of instrumentation, and that’s also the major I studied in university. Could you please give some more guidance on the order in which I should learn? What should I learn first and what later? I’m really confused
Wow, there are so many types of instruments. I’m not sure which type you want to learn
Which direction do you want to move in? The main areas of development include design, maintenance, on-site installation and commissioning, as well as configuration programming. There are also instrument sales, after-sales service, research and development, and more.
The path related to instrumentation is long; you mainly work on design in a design institute, right? I think if you have access to the actual site, it would be advisable to go there and take a look at valves, gas supplies, instruments, sensors, transmitters, and so on. Otherwise, you could buy that big green book – it’s called something like the Petrochemical Instrumentation Design Manual – and take a brief look at it; once you have an idea of it, things will be easier to handle.
I’m currently working at a foreign-owned engineering company, and I’m not sure how likely it is to get the chance to go out on site; I really want to do that.
One can’t spend their whole life drawing circuit diagrams; anyone who finishes vocational school can do that.
Start by understanding the functions and installation of various types of field instruments. And then delve into the relationship between the field instruments and control systems... ...
You work in design, so go to the site a few times. Combining design with practice can lead to better improvements
Those studying instrumentation can overlook the understanding of the structural principles related to instruments; it’s more important to learn as much as possible about the processes you are designing, as this will be of great help to your design work. Without an understanding of the manufacturing process, design is nothing but working in isolation. Furthermore, it is necessary to have a thorough understanding of the specifications; otherwise, awkward situations may arise when the drawings are submitted to the client for review or during construction.