Distance - Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Smart Technology: Selection, Applications, Operation and Diagnostics (3.0 CEUs)

Course Code: ELEC009d_a

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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:

Once you register for this course, you will be sent a login username and password for our online distance website.

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.

*Course commencement date is subject to instructor availability.

Review of Control System Fundamentals, Control System Design, Applications of Control Systems in the Chemical, Aerospace, and Power Generation industries, Proportional-Integral-Derivative control, Strategies to Optimize Control System Performance

Review of control system fundamentals
Control system components
Control systems used in the chemical, petrochemical, aerospace, and power generation industries
Sensors, transmitters, controllers, transducers, and positioners
Feedback and feedforward control systems
Dynamic models of control systems
Proportional, integral, and derivative algorithm
Selection of control system components
Proportional control
Integral control
Derivative control
Proportional-Integral-Derivative control
Control system tuning
Modern control system tuning methods
Fine tuning of control systems
Control system stability
Types of Control Systems
Continuous and discrete data control systems
Cascade control systems
Strategies to optimize control system performance
Enhancement of control system performance
Increase robustness, reliability, and speed of execution
Minimization of wear and tear of the control system components
Programmable logic controllers

Overview of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Applications and Features of DCS, Structure of DCS, Communication Protocols and Networks of DCS, Human-Machine Interface, Controller Algorithms, Smart Sensors

Overview of Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Applications of Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Features of Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Structure of the Distributed Control System (DCS)
Communication protocols and networks of Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Input and Output modules of Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Human-Machine interface (HMI) and workstations
Processors of Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Digital-to-analog (D/A) and Analog-to-digital (A/D) converters
Sampling of data
Effect of sampling on performance of Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Discrete Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) Control Algorithm
Effect of digital control on stability
Tuning and performance
Smart sensors
Controller algorithms
Monitoring and optimization

Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Architecture and Advantages, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System, Remote diagnostics and troubleshooting

Distributed Control System (DCS) architecture and advantages
Distributed Control Systems components and features
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System
Ethernet
Advantages of Distributed Control System (DCS)
Automated plant operation
Intelligent automation systems
Improvement in plant operations and efficiency
Increased plant reliability and profitability
Minimization of the number of control cables
Remote diagnostics and troubleshooting

Intelligent (Smart) Transmitters, Controllers, HART Protocol, Leakless Valves, Valve Maintenance, Rangeability, End Connections, Shutoff Capability

Smart systems
Intelligent (Smart) transmitters
Microprocessor-based transmitters (Smart Transmitters)
Smart (Intelligent) pressure transmitters
Advantages of intelligent instrumentation
Comparison between intelligent and non-intelligent instrumentation
Stand-alone controllers
Self-tuning, sequencing, and networking
HART protocol
Valve selection
Linear valves
Rotary valves
Valve selection considerations
Valve maintenance
Basics of valve design (seats and seals)
Sealing the valve stem
Leakless valves
Valve materials
Preventing valve material failure
Nonmetallic valves
General categories of control valves
Rangeability, end connections, shutoff capability

Sizing and Selection of Control Valves and Actuators, Control Valve Body Material, Sizing Valves for Liquid Applications, Actuator Sizing, Positioners, and Actuator for Compressible and Non-Compressible Fluids, Control Valve Flashing, Cavitation and Noise Control, Control System Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Valve sizing
Choked flow
Gas and steam sizing
Sizing and selection of control valves and actuators
Information required to select a control valve
Control valve body materials
Control valve trim material
Pressure-temperature ratings for all control valve materials
Class designation and PN numbers for control valves
Face-to-face dimensions of most types of control valves
Wear and galling resistance of control valve material
Control valve seat leakage classification
Control valve trim material temperature limit
Service temperature limitations for control valve elastomers
Ambient temperature corrosion information for most fluids used in control valves
Control valve elastomer information
Compatibility of elastomer material with control valve fluids
Control valve flow characteristics
Selection of control valve flow characteristic
Control valve sizing
Sizing valves for liquid applications
Detailed calculations for sizing valves liquid applications
Liquid sizing sample problem
Sizing valves for compressible fluids
Compressible fluid sizing sample problem No. 1
Compressible fluid sizing sample problem No. 2
Sizing coefficients for single-ported globe style valve bodies
Sizing coefficients for rotary shaft valves
Actuator sizing
Packing friction
Actuator force calculations
Rotary actuator sizing
Torque equations
Breakout torque
Dynamic torque
Maximum rotation
Non-destructive test procedures
Magnetic Particle (surface examination)
Liquid penetrant (surface) examination
Radiographic (volumetric) examination
Ultrasonic (Volumetric) examination
Cavitation and flashing
Choked flow causes flashing and cavitation
Valve selection for flashing service
Valve selection for cavitation service
Noise prediction
Aerodynamic and hydrodynamic
Noise control
Noise summary
Packing selection
Packing selection guidelines for sliding-stem valves
Packing selection guidelines for rotary valves
Control valve selection process
Control valve cavitation
Control valve noise
Pneumatic actuators
Piston actuators
Electric actuators
Hydraulic actuators
Positioners
Live loading
Diagnostic testing of control loops
Air-operated valves diagnostics
Motors-operated valves diagnostics

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