Process control involves the gathering of process signals, comparing these signals to a desired setpoint for optimization of the process and activating final control elements. The signals to and from the controller must be to an industrial standard and meet the hazardous area requirements.
Controllers are manufactured to be versatile to meet the requirements of any process dynamic. They can be set up in different control modes to meet the needs of more advanced control schemes used in industry.
In this five day course the participant will learn about the nature of process control and the parts of the control loop. They will learn about the types of control signals used, the types of controllers and their functions. Having studied the parts of the control loop, participants will continue to learn how the control loop is used in process control. With a basic knowledge of process control the participants will be exposed to more advances types of control systems.
- Agenda
- Audience
- Technical Information
Day 1
Process Control
- Introductory information
- Nature of Process Control
- Final Control element
- Process Control Loop
On day 1, participants will be exposed to an introduction to process control and why process control is needed in industry. They will become familiar with the function of the final control loop and the fundamental parts of the process control loop
Day 2
Process Control Signals
- Discrete Control Signals Used by Process Controllers
- Error Signals Used By Process Controllers
- What is Control Output
- How Signals are Transmitted to and from Controllers
On day 2, participants will build upon their basic understanding of process control and learn about the types of signals that supply information to the controller as well as the signals generated by the controller that operates the final control element. They will also gain an understanding of how control signals are transferred in the process control loop.
Day 3
Process Controllers
- Principles Used in Process Control
- Types of Controllers
- Types of Controller Modes
On day 3, participants will become familiar with the principles of process control and the different types of controllers that are applicable to different industrial applications. They will become familiar with the different types of controllers and the different modes in which they operate.
Day 4
Fundamentals of Control Loops
- Fundamentals of Control Loops in Process Control
- Elements of Control Loops in Process Control
- Types of Process Control
- Loop Dynamics in Process Control
- Elements of Loop Protection in Process Control
On day 4, participants will now learn how the control loop is used in process control. They will learn about the various kinds of process control and loop dynamics which studies the physical and chemical characteristics of a process. Once the process dynamics are identified the participants will learn how to adapt the control loop to the specific loop dynamic. The participants will also become familiar with the elements of protection involved in control loops.
Day 5
Advanced Control
- Advanced Control
- Cascade Control
- Feedforward Control
- Ratio Control
- Multivariable/Robotic Control
On day 5, participants will learn about more advanced types of control. They will learn how to assess the process dynamics and match an advanced controller to meet its needs.
This course is mainly targeted to instrumentation technicians working in the field as an introduction or refresher.
The course can be applicable to technicians working in other disciplines, equipment purchasers, procurement and storage personnel, job planners and immediate supervisors to the working technicians.
Delivery type: Classroom
Provider: TPL
Possible Instructors: Fully qualified and certified TPL instructor with a minimum of 15 years instructor experience to international delegates in client or offsite locations.
Level: Skill
Course Version: 0
Length: 5 days
Skills Needed to
Take Course (pre-requisites): Anyone taking this course should have some exposure to oil and gas facility terminology.
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