Welcome to Crash Course Instrumentation!

I’m Ryan, an Instrumentation & Controls Instructor at Bellingham Technical College. Before teaching, I spent nearly 20 years as an I&E tech at two oil refineries, was a licensed electrician in Washington, and earned ISA certification as a Control Systems Technician.

This channel is all about making the amazing world of instrumentation clear, engaging, and accessible. I use real-world experience and hands-on knowledge to walk through key concepts, supported by the excellent open-source ModEL PDFs created by Tony R. Kuphaldt.

Whether you're a student, a tradesperson, or just curious about how complex systems work—this channel is for you.

Each video brings textbook content to life, helping you better understand the field and its applications.

Special thanks to Tony R. Kuphaldt and the open-source community for making these resources free and available to all. Explore more at: ibiblio.org/kuphaldt/socratic/model/

Let’s dive in!