Course 9000      CEUs: 3.2

This Fisher Division course is for managers, engineers, technicians and others that have little or no process experience. Those in support areas will benefit from this course. A good course for those interested in advancing in the fluid processing industry, and those preparing for ISA or other certification examinations.

Overview

This 4-1/2 day course provides those new to the field with the basic, overall fluid process controls knowledge they need to better understand the interrelationships associated with automated control loops. All major aspects of process control (meas. devices, controllers, final control elements, and fundamental control methods) are covered by classroom presentations and laboratory exercises that are intended to familiarize students with the function and application of the wide variety of equipment commonly found in process plants. The end goal of the course is to raise the levels of skill and confidence of persons with limited experience in process plants.

Prerequisites

Some experience with process measurement and control may be helpful, but is not required. This is an introductory course.

Topics

• Process Control Terminology and Symbols
• Process Loop Introduction
• Measurement Instrumentation for:
   - Flow;- Level;- Temp;
   - Pressure; - Chemical Analyses
• Instrument Calibration Concepts
• Final Control Elements
   - Control Valves; - Actuators;
   - Control Valve Instrumentation
• Introduction to Loop Dynamics, Tuning and Control
   - Proportional Control; - Integral Control
   - Derivative Control; - Ziegler-Nichols Tuning; - Lambda Tuning