By the end of this programme, participants will:
- Understand key principles of process control and instrumentation systems.
- Gain proficiency in analyzing and troubleshooting control loops.
- Be able to select and apply appropriate instruments for various industrial processes.
- Learn to interpret and analyze data from instrumentation systems.
- Understand the integration of control systems with other industrial systems.
- Develop skills to improve system performance and operational efficiency.
DAY 1
Introduction to Process Control
- Overview of Process Control and its significance in industry
- Fundamental Principles of Process Control
- Key Elements of Process Control Systems: Sensors, Controllers, and Actuators
- Types of Control Signals: Analog and Digital
- Control Loop Operations: Open and Closed-Loop Systems
- Standard Symbols and Diagrams for Process Control Systems
DAY 2
Industrial Measurements
- Overview of Industrial Measurements in Process Control
- Sensors and Transducers: Principles, Types, and Applications
- Measurement Principles and Practices: Accuracy, Calibration, and Signal Conditioning
- Industrial Pressure Measurements: Devices, Calibration, and Applications
- Industrial Flow Measurements: Flowmeters, Calibration, and Techniques
- Industrial Level Measurements: Types of Sensors and their Applications
- Industrial Temperature Measurements: Thermocouples, RTDs, and Calibration
DAY 3
Control Valves and Actuators
- Introduction to Control Valves and Actuators in Process Control
- Types of Control Valves: Globe, Ball, Butterfly, and Gate Valves
- Pneumatic Actuators: Working Principles and Applications
- Selection Criteria for Control Valves and Final Control Devices
- Principles of Valve Sizing: Factors to Consider
- Computerized Valve Sizing: Tools and Techniques for Accurate Sizing
- The Role of Valve Positioners in Control Systems
- Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of Control Valves
DAY 4
Controllers & Control Elements
- Feedback Control Principles: Understanding Closed-Loop Control
- PID Control: Theory, Tuning, and Optimization
- Pneumatic Process Controllers: Working and Application
- Electronic Process Controllers: Features and Functionality
- Microprocessor-Based Process Controllers: Advantages and Capabilities
- Controller Tuning and Stability: Methods and Best Practices
- Typical Controller Functionality and Troubleshooting Techniques
DAY 5
Advanced Process Control
- Industrial Process Control Strategies: Overview and Applications
- Cascade Control: Concept, Design, and Implementation
- Ratio Control: Principles and Use Cases in Industry
- Feedforward Control: How It Enhances Process Stability
- Digital Control Algorithms: Key Algorithms and their Applications
- Digital Control Systems: Integration and Implementation
- Smart Instrumentation Systems: Benefits, Trends, and Future Technologies
