COURSE #IE-110
PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL
A fresh look at the practical aspects of Instrumentation and Control in the industrial environment…
Industry pursuit of increasingly stringent process control and safety requirements led to an early adaptation of computational techniques in this field. Today, a wide range of computing devices, ranging from imbedded microprocessors to dedicated computers, is commonly employed throughout the industry. This class explores the technical foundations of process and control instrumentation in use, and covers the practical aspects of its deployment and control.
Applications and benefits:
You will benefit by enhancing your understanding of the:
- Basics of I&C including the different control functions, the types of control loops, and continuous vs. discrete control.
- Identification and symbols used in I&C.
- Different types of field instrumentation.
- Requirements for control rooms and the design of control panels.
- Concepts and implementation of alarm and trip systems.
- Different types of computer-based control systems including PLCs and DCSs as well as review the basic requirements for good operator interface.
- Documentation required for I&C, for front-end engineering.
- Requirements for a successful installation, instrument checkout, and controller tuning.
Who should attend:
This course addresses both general and specific knowledge of the field of Instrumentation and Industrial Process Control, which is invaluable to Plant Planners, Plant and Operations Managers, Engineers, and Technical Personnel who wish to enhance their understanding of the practical issues associated with I & C Planning, Installation and Maintenance. The class is intended for technical personnel and managers who would like to learn about the field of I&C in a condensed time frame from a practical point of view, and to communicate with I&C personnel. This course has no prerequisites; however, prior technical training in engineering, sciences or equivalent experience will be helpful.
Course Outline:
- Introduction
- What is Instrumentation and Controls (I&C)?
- Selection Of Measurement And Control Devices
- Safety, Equipment Location, Performance
- Air Supply, Electrical Supply, Grounding
- Installation And Maintenance
- Identification And Symbols
- Instrument Identification and Line Symbols
- General Instrument or Function Symbols
- Analyzers
- Overview, Comparison Table
- Location, Tagging, Implementation
- Safety, Code compliance
- Selection, Documentation
- Sampling systems, Enclosures
- Testing and Startup, Maintenance
- pH measurement
- Flow Measurement
- Overview, Comparison Table
- Classification, Measurement, General application notes
- Upstream/downstream straight pipe runs
- Measurement of solids
- Differential Pressure: General Information, Orifice Plate
- Magnetic
- Mass: Coriolis Effect
- Vortex Shedding
- Variable-Area (Rotameter)
- Level Measurement
- Overview, Comparison Table
- Load Cells, Measurement of Solids
- Differential Pressure (or Pressure/Static Head)
- Bubbler (Dip Tube)
- Sonic/Ultrasonic
- Radar
- Laser
- Pressure Measurement
- Overview, Comparison Table
- Units of Measurement
- Gauges, Transmitters(DCSs)
- Filled Systems and Diaphragm Seals
- Installation
- Temperature Measurement
- Overview, Comparison Table
- Thermowells
- Bimetallic
- Thermocouple
- Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)
- Control Loops
- Overview, Control Function Considerations
- Control Modes (On-Off, Modulating, PID Control)
- Control Types (Feedback, Cascade, Ratio, Feedforward)
- Controller Tuning (Automatic, Manual)
- Programmable Electronic Systems (PESs)
- Overview, Components
- Centralized vs. Distributed
- Control Room Instrumentation (Controllers, Recorders, Relays, Annunciators)
- Programming languages (IEC)
- Fieldbus, System specification
- Operator Interface (Graphics, Alarms, Trends, Reports)
- pecial Design Considerations, Vendor Selection
- Testing, Maintenance
- Alarm And Trip Systems
- Overview
- Fail-Safe and De-energize-to-Trip
- Elements (Inputs, Logic, Output)
- Design, Documentation
- Testing (Input, Logic, Output)
- Management of Change
- Control Centers
- Overview, Design, Physical Aspects
- Security, Fire Protection, Air Conditioning
- Electrical/Electronic Considerations, Communication
- Enclosures
- Overview, General Requirements
- Documentation, Fabrication, Protection and Rating
- Electrical, Pneumatics
- Temperature and Humidity Control
- Inspection and Testing, Certification, Shipping
- Control Valves
- Overview, Comparison Table
- Valve Shutoff, Flashing and Cavitation, Valve Pressure Drop
- Installation Notes, The Cv
- Valve Bodies, Globe, Ball
- Trim
- Actuators, Valve Positioners
- Engineering Design And Documentation
- Front-end engineering, Detailed engineering
- Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Control System Definition
- Logic Diagrams
- Process Data Sheets
- Instrument Index
- Instrument Specification Sheets
- Loop Diagrams, Interlock Diagrams
- Manuals for Programmable Electronic Systems
- PLC Program Documentation
- Engineering contractor scope of work
- Package equipment scope of work
- Installation
- Overview, Scope of Work
- Installation Details, Equipment Identification
- Equipment Storage, Work Specifically Excluded
- Approved Products, Pre-installation Testing
- Execution, Wiring, Tubing, Check-out
Text:
Condensed Handbook of Measurement and Control 2nd edition, ISA, N.E. Battikha
About the Instructor
N.E. (Bill) Battikha, P.Eng., has over 30 years of experience in the field of Process Instrumentation and Control, working primarily in the USA and Canada. Bill has taught numerous Instrumentation and Control courses, at many universities and for the ISA. He co-authored a patent and wrote three books on Instrumentation and Controls, all published by the ISA. The most recent is an ISA bestseller. He is an active member of a number of standards committees, has presented papers at international conferences, has written articles for major technical magazines, and publishes an on-line quarterly newsletter on Instrumentation and Control. Bill's engineering experience includes the development of engineering standards and control philosophies. He has contributed to all phases of planning, design, implementation and verification of in-plant systems. Bill is now the president of BergoTech Inc., a firm specializing in Instrumentation and Control engineering and expert witness services.
Bill holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario and the ISA.
Details:
Course: IE-110 Duration: 4 Days FEE: $1,599 CEUs: 2.88
Please direct any additional inquiries regarding our courses to Zygmond Turski, Program Director, by e-mail, FAX: (636) 273-4955 or TELEPHONE: (636) 273-9608.
Call toll free 1-800-683-7267 from anywhere in the Continental U.S. or CANADA.
Last modified June 23, 2004.
