In order to operate a plant, the process operator must have an accurate measurement of all the process variables that are related to making a quality product.
The four essential measuring parameters are flow, temperature, pressure and level. Other types of measuring parameters such as vibration and on-stream analysis are also available. Due to the multitude of process applications no one meter can be used to cover all situations. Therefore many types of measuring instruments must be made available.
In this three day course participants will learn about the basic elements of process measurement, the operating principles of measurement sensors and how measurement signals are transmitted. They will learn about the four common measuring parameters - flow, temperature, level and pressure - as well as some of the less common used in industry.
- Agenda
- Audience
- Technical Information
Day 1
Process Measurement - Overview
- Introductory information
- Process Measurement
- Meter calibration
- Measurement sensors
- Signal transmission
On day 1, participants will learn about the importance of process measurement and how it fits into the control loop, They will learn about various types of sensors and how a measuring device is calibrated to accurately reproduce the measured variable. They will learn about how signals are transmitted from one device to another.
Day 2
Process Measurement
- Flow Measurement
- Temperature Measurement
On day 2, participants will learn about the different types of flow and temperature measuring devices. They will learn about the properties of fluid flow and temperature change and how these properties are used to operate their respective sensors. They will also learn how different types of flow and temperature meters are built to match the different process dynamics related to flow and temperature changes.
Day 3
Process Measurement
- Pressure Measurement
- Level Measurement
- Other Measuring Devices
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: 3 days
Skills Needed to
Take Course (pre-requisites): Anyone taking this course should have some exposure to oil and gas facility terminology.
Fulfilling the workforce needs of the global energy industry