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This course is available through distance education, start and end date is open throughout the year.
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A certificate of completed Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will
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ARE YOU:Looking for professional development but do not have the time to take off from work? Looking for refresher course on specific engineering topics and cannot find an intensive course to serve your needs? This may be your ideal Professional Development course!
Find out more on how the Professional Development Distance Program may work for you - Click here Duration: This course is approximately 6-8 weeks in duration. Learning Method: The PDDP program is more of a self-guided learning style. You are required to read the notes and materials given, complete the follow-up assignments on your own, send in your questions prior to your 1 hour webinar meeting (if required) and be involved in live discussion via the internet. Once you have completed the course, you will receive a certificate of completion
INTRODUCTION This seminar will provide a comprehensive understanding of distributed control systems (DCSs), and smart technology. The seminar will focus on all the advanced features and advantages of DCS’s including optimization of control strategies, enhancement of performance and reliability, two-way communication, remote diagnostics and troubleshooting, reduction in instrumentation and control cables, telemetry, minimization of instrumentation and control equipment cost, etc. This seminar will also provide an in-depth understanding of the design of all modern control systems as well as all their instrumentation and equipment. All the methods used to enhance control system performance, reliability, robustness, speed of response and minimize wear and tear of control system components will be covered thoroughly. The seminar will also provide a thorough understanding of all types of control valves, actuators, and their accessories. The sizing and selection process of all types of control valves and actuators will be covered thoroughly. This includes all the calculations, materials used in this equipment, elastomers, packing materials and designs, cavitation and noise control methods, etc. All the applicable non-destructive tests and troubleshooting methods for control valves and actuators will also be covered in detail in this seminar. Several examples of sizing control valves and actuators for liquid and compressible fluid applications will be performed during the seminar. The main focus in this seminar will be on maximizing the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of these systems and equipment by providing an understanding of the characteristics, selection criteria, common problems and repair techniques, preventive and predictive maintenance. This seminar is a MUST for anyone who is involved in the selection, applications, or maintenance of modern instrumentation and control systems, distributed control systems (DCSs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA), control valves, actuators, and smart technology because it covers how these systems and equipment operate, the latest maintenance techniques, and provides guidelines and rules that ensure their successful operation. In addition, this seminar will cover in detail the basic design, operating characteristics, specification, selection criteria, advanced fault detection techniques, critical components and all preventive and predictive maintenance methods in order to increase the reliability of these systems and equipment and reduce their operation and maintenance cost This seminar will provide the following information for modern control systems, distributed control systems (DCSs), SCADA, control valves, actuators, and smart technology: - Basic Design
- Specification
- Selection Criteria
- Sizing Calculations
- Enclosures and Sealing Arrangements
- Codes and Standards
- Common Operational Problems
- All Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, Testing, and Maintenance
Practical applications of smart instrumentation, and Distributed Control Systems, control valves, actuators, etc in the following industries will be discussed in detail: - Chemical and petrochemical
- Power generation
- Pulp and paper
- Aerospace
- Water and sewage treatment
- Electrical power grids
- Environmental monitoring and control systems
- Pharmaceutical plants
The instructor will guide the delegates during the seminar to do the following: Design distributed control systems for the chemical, petro-chemical, and power generation industries Size and select the smart instrumentation, control valves, and actuators for these control systems Troubleshoot and repair these control systems The seminar will focus on the following: - Strategies used to enhance the performance of modern distributed control systems and smart instrumentation as well as reduce their capital, operation and maintenance costs
- Techniques used to increase the reliability and enhance the performance of distributed control systems and smart instrumentation as well as reduce the failure rate of their components and plant downtime
- Methods used to minimize plant upsets and failures due to disturbances
Following the seminar, individuals will be able to do the following: - Design modern distributed control systems for all industrial applications
- Select all the smart instrumentation and equipment required for Distributed Control Systems
- Operate, diagnose, troubleshoot and repair all distributed control systems equipment including smart instrumentation, processors, control valves, and actuators
WHO SHOULD ATTEND - Engineers of all disciplines
- Managers
- Technicians
- Maintenance personnel
- Other technical individuals
SEMINAR OUTCOME - Equipment Operation: Gain a thorough understanding of the operating characteristics of distributed control systems (DCSs), control valves, actuators, and smart technology
- Equipment Diagnostics and Inspection: Learn in detail all the diagnostic techniques and inspections required of critical components of distributed control systems (DCSs), control valves, actuators, and smart technology
- Equipment Testing: Understand thoroughly all the tests required for the various types of distributed control systems (DCSs), control valves, actuators, and smart technology
- Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Determine all the maintenance and troubleshooting activities required to minimize the downtime and operating cost of distributed control systems (DCSs), control valves, actuators, and smart technology
- Equipment Repair and Refurbishment: Gain a detailed understanding of the various methods used to repair and refurbish distributed control systems (DCSs), control valves, actuators, and smart technology
- Efficiency, Reliability, and Longevity: Learn the various methods used to maximize the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology
- Equipment Sizing: Gain a detailed understanding of all the calculations and sizing techniques used for modern control systems, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology
- Design Features: Understand all the design features that improve the efficiency and reliability of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology
- Equipment Selection: Learn how to select modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology by using the performance characteristics and selection criteria that you will learn in this seminar
- Equipment Enclosures and Sealing Methods: Learn about the various types of enclosures and sealing arrangements used for modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology
- Equipment Commissioning: Understand all the commissioning requirements for modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology
- Equipment Codes and Standards: Learn all the codes and standards applicable for modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology
- Equipment Causes and Modes of Failure: Understand the causes and modes of failure of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology
- System Design: Learn all the requirements for designing different types of modern control systems, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology
TRAINING METHODOLOGY The instructor relies on a highly interactive training method to enhance the learning process. This method ensures that all the delegates gain a complete understanding of all the topics covered. The training environment is highly stimulating, challenging, and effective because the participants will learn by case studies which will allow them to apply the material taught to their own organization. SPECIAL FEATURE Each delegate will receive a digital copy of the following manual written by the instructor: - Distributed Control Systems and Smart Technology (500 pages)
The PDDP Distance Education program works as follows: You will receive the course notes in hard copy through the online website, you will receive a set of notes each week covering the course material. A one hour video-conference session will be conducted by your instructor each week (if required). The objective of this session is to assist in solving the assignments, as well as answer student questions that should be sent to instructor early enough prior to the meeting time. In addition with being able to communicate with the instructor, you will also be able to communicate with other students in the same class and watch their questions being answered as well. (A high speed internet connection is strongly recommended for this feature). Each set of exercises can be completed and submitted by the indicated date and your completed exercise will be marked online and and returned by your instructor. To gain the most from your course, it is highly recommended that you participate fully in all discussions and exercises. Please remember that each course has a form of quiz or exercise at the end to test your understanding of the material. You will be informed of these dates when you receive the course schedule.
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