Process Control Instrumentation and Sensors

INTRODUCTION

The control of processes in today's oil, gas and chemicals industries requires accurate knowledge of process conditions and this in turn means accurate measurement of those conditions. Without measurement there can be no control and no information as to the state of the process.

A greater understanding of the measuring equipment and the instruments can improve the performance of the operator and this in turn will improve plant performance. Better knowledge of how equipment is selected and how it is constructed and how it works also helps an operator to identify the cause of problems and prevent there recurrence. Hence, the economic benefits of properly trained and informed operators can be readily quantified.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

After completion of this program participants will:

Specify and design instrumentation systems for pressure, level, temperature and flow.
Identify a large number of industrial analytical measuring instruments.
Describe the construction and operation of the most important analytical instruments.
Be able to conduct the following types of measurement; pH, conductivity, turbidity, hygrometry, dissolved oxygen, total free chlorine and on-line chromatography.
Implement procedures for testing and calibration of analytical instruments.
Correctly select and size control valves for any particular application.
Troubleshoot and identify problems with instrumentation systems.
Isolate control loops and identify a faulty instrument.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction To Process Measurement
Pressure Measurement
Level Measurement
Temperature Measurement
Flow Measurement
Control Valves
Process Considerations
Transmission Of Measurement Signals
Basic Control Concepts
Complex Control Systems
Computer Control Systems
Networks

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

All those working on process plants who are familiar with the general purpose of process measuring instruments and control equipment. This will include process operators and trainee instrument technicians on all types of oil, gas and chemical plants. This short intensive course is aimed at operators and technicians who are currently employed in these industries and require further information on the equipment that they will use.

The course will also be of benefit to plant and laboratory personnel who are required to work closely with plant personnel and therefore should have an understanding of the types of process instruments used and any associated limitations.