Essentials of Instrumentation and Process Control

The field of process measurement and control is changing at a dramatic rate. Measurements and accuracies that would have been thought of as impossible to achieve are now commonplace. However, unless applied correctly, huge resources can be squandered to no avail.

Research carried out by International Society of Automation and other bodies indicates that up to 75% of all control loops will oscillate when operated in automatic. Much of the blame can be put, not on the measuring instruments themselves, but on lack of knowledge, misapplication and misunderstanding of the technologies that are available. Accurate instrumentation ensures that all of the processes in workplace are being monitored constantly and consistently. Not only does this improve worker safety but it improves the consistency of your business as well by ensuring that the processes are always the same on any day of the year.

This Salvo Global’s 3-day workshop on ‘Essentials of Instrumentation and Process Control’, examines some of the latest process measurement and control technologies and how marginal gains and incremental advances have revolutionised the industry. This course will cover theoretical knowledge supported by practical application and activities. Attendees will have the opportunity to develop, design, test build and improve their current instrumentation system.

There has been significant progress in the field of automation and process control, but … none of that “sexy” technology will be fully utilised if the system does not deliver uncontaminated data to this new technology.

This session examines how to ensure the quality of your data is maximised, giving your system the maximum chance to fully utilise the technology.

Top Learning Objectives

  • Explain the fundamentals of instrumentation and process control system as used in the industry
  • Design and install practical instrumentation systems to get accurate feedback from production processes
  • Calibrate and repair test instruments, gauges, transmitters, transducers, valve positioners, etc.
  • Identify and give remedy to common quality process problems
  • Understand how data can become “contaminated” as it is collected and transferred to the transmitting device
  • Learn how to identify errors that cannot be eliminated by instrument calibration
  • Discover the reasons why instruments do not deliver the desired data
  • Comprehend many of the problems with basic instruments
  • Gain the ability to apply this knowledge to your situation

Who Should Attend?

Professionals involved in designing, selecting, sizing, specifying, installing, testing, operating and maintaining process instrumentation and control systems:

  • Automation Engineers
  • Chemical Engineers
  • Consulting Engineers
  • Design Engineers
  • Installation and Maintenance Technicians
  • Instrument and Process Control Engineers
  • Instrument Fitters and Technicians
  • Maintenance Engineers
  • Operations Engineers
  • Process Engineers
  • Process Operators
  • Production Managers
  • Project Managers
  • System Integrators

Target Industries:

  • Manufacturing
  • Power and Utilities
  • Utilities
  • Mining
  • Chemical/Petrochemical
  • Oil & Gas
  • Transportation and rail
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Food & beverages

Trainer's Background

An Industry Leader with over 40 years of experience in operations support and design. His experience includes hazard evaluation, custody transfer, process simulation, design, debottlenecking, troubleshooting, start-up, project conception, training and mentoring.

His experience includes operations involving distillation, energy transfer, pumps and compressors, electrical generation, filtration, storage, absorption, adsorption, cryogenic operations, reactors and utilities management. He worked with companies such as Sydney Water, Bechtel, Newcrest, Fluor Alaska, BP Alaska, Amoco Production Company, BHP, and more.

He has attended and facilitated numerous industry short courses. A graduate of University of Arizona in Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Masters of Engineering Science in Process Integration from Monash University and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110).

EVENT SCHEDULE

Face-to-Face Masterclass
Date: 2nd – 4th December, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Cape Town, South Africa


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– David Norton, Santos Ltd