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Process Instrumentation & Control: Measurement, Instrumentation & Control



Introduction:


The control of processes in today’s oil, gas and chemicals industries requires accurate knowledge of process conditions and this in turn means accurate measurement of those conditions. Without measurement there can be no control and no information as to the state of the process. A greater understanding of the measuring equipment and the instruments can improve the performance of the operator and this in turn will improve plant performance. Better knowledge of how equipment is selected and how it is constructed and how it works also helps an operator to identify the cause of problems and prevent there Recurrence, Hence, the economic benefits of properly trained and informed operators can be readily quantified.

Course Objectives:


By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

 

  • Specify and design instrumentation systems for pressure, level, temperature and flow
  • Identify a large number of industrial analytical measuring instruments
  • Describe the construction and operation of the most important analytical instruments
  • Be able to conduct the following types of measurement; pH, conductivity, turbidity, hygrometry, dissolved oxygen, total free chlorine and on-line chromatography
  • Implement procedures for testing and calibration of analytical instruments
  • Correctly select and size control valves for any particular application
  • Troubleshoot and identify problems with instrumentation systems
  • Isolate control loops and identify a faulty instrument

Who Should Attend?


Instrumentation and Control Engineers, Process Control Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Consulting Engineers, Design Engineers, Control Systems Sales Engineers, Maintenance Supervisors, Control System Application Engineers, Project Engineers, Technicians, Plant Engineers, IT Personnel, Instrumentation Technicians, Electronic Engineers and Technicians, Automation Engineers, Chemical Engineers and Technicians, Electrical Engineers and Technicians, Electronic Design Engineers, Electricians, Installation and Maintenance Technicians, Instrument and Process Control  Technicians, Instrument Fitters, Maintenance Engineers, Mechanical Engineers and Technicians, Operations Engineers, Process Technicians, Production Professionals, System Integrators, Project Engineers, Plant Engineers, IT Personnel, those working on process plants who are familiar with the general purpose of process measuring instruments and control equipment. 

Course Outline:


Introduction to Process Measurement

  • Basic measurement concepts
  • Measuring instruments
  • Introduction to control valves
  • Pressure, level, temperature and flow principles

 

Pressure Measurement

  • Principles of pressure measurement
  • Units of pressure
  • Pressure measuring transducer
  • Installation considerations
  • A pressure control loop (block diagram)
  • Practical work (simulation software)

 

Level Measurement

  • Principles of level measurement
  • Sight glasses and tape measuring systems
  • Hydrostatic pressure for level measurement
  • Ultra-sonic level measuring techniques
  • Measurement of density
  • Installation considerations
  • Level control loop (block diagram)
  • Practical work (simulation software)

 

Temperature Measurement

  • Principles of temperature measurement
  • Thermocouples and thermocouple tables
  • Resistance temperature detectors (RTDs)
  • Thermometers, liquid in glass, filled and bi-metallic strip
  • Pyrometers
  • Installation considerations
  • Temperature control loop (block diagram)

 

Flow Measurement

  • Principles of flow measurement
  • Mass flow measuring instruments
  • Positive displacement measuring instruments
  • Oscillatory flow measurement
  • Flow measurement for custody transfer or fiscal purposes
  • Future developments

 

Control Valves

  • Principles of control valves
  • Types of control valves Globe, butterfly, ball and cage vales
  • Control valve flow characteristics
  • Noise and cavitation in control valves
  • Actuators and positioners
  • Valve testing (stroke testing)
  • Mounting a positioner and calibrating (procedure)
  • Future developments

 

Process Considerations

  • Transmitters for each of the process variables
  • Smart transmitters
  • Testing a control loop for each of the process variables

 

Transmission of Measurement Signals

  • Concept of a loop and feedback system
  • The 3 – 15 psi control loop
  • The 4 – 20 mA control loop
  • Digital transmission
  • The control room

 

Basic Control Concepts

  • Manual control
  • Feedback control and feed forward control
  • Simple on-off control
  • On-off control with a differential gap
  • Proportional control
  • Integral control
  • Proportional plus integral control
  • Derivative control
  • Proportional plus integral plus derivative control
  • Tuning a control loop
  • The quarter wave decay reaction method
  • Ziegler Nichols method (ultimate proportional band and ultimate gain)
  • Stability of a control system

 

Complex Control Systems

  • Cascade control
  • Ratio control

 

Split Range Control

  • Adaptive control
  • Tuning a cascade control loop
  • Tuning a ratio control loop

 

Computer Control Systems

  • Analogue signals
  • Digital signals
  • Direct digital control
  • Analogue/digital conversion
  • Digital/analogue conversion
  • The distributed control system (DCS)
  • The "control cell"
  • The Programmable logic controller

 

Networks

  • Network topologies
  • Ring, star and multi-drop networks
  • Collision detection and avoidance
  • Token passing network
  • RS-232 C
  • Fieldbus protocol
  • Modbus protocol

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code From To City Fee
INST45 13 Jan 2020 17 Jan 2020 Kuala Lumpur US$ 4500 Book
INST45 22 Mar 2020 26 Mar 2020 Dubai US$ 4200 Book
INST45 04 May 2020 08 May 2020 Bangkok US$ 4500 Book
INST45 06 Jul 2020 10 Jul 2020 London US$ 5000 Book
INST45 20 Sep 2020 24 Sep 2020 Cairo US$ 3900 Book
INST45 09 Nov 2020 13 Nov 2020 Zurich US$ 6000 Book


DUBAI OFFICE

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Dubai,
UAE

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USA OFFICE

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10009-13 Manhattan,
New York (NY)
USA

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EGYPT OFFICE

52 General Kamal Hejab Street,
Suez Bridge,
Cairo,
Egypt

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COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.


TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.


TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.


ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.


ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies


PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well


FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.    

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.  


SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.


REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s). 


CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.


PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.


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