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Presented by
Dr. Rodney
Jacobs
NH Dip, M Dip Tech, BA (Hons), D Tech
INCLUDES
4 FREE REFERENCE MANUALS
VALUED AT OVER $600
OVER 1400 PAGES OF VALUABLE
REFERENCE MATERIAL
INTERACTIVE
ON-LINE LIVE
WEBCASTS
12 MODULES OVER 3 MONTHS
Commencing on
12th October 2009
e
Learning
Instrumentation,
Automation and
Process Control
Certificate in
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Instrumentation terms, concepts, diagrams and symbols
Implement an instrument and wiring number system
Overview of the use of PLCs in industrial applications
Pressure sources and the basic terms of pressure measurement
Level measurement and the basics associated with it
Temperature measurement and the various associated transducers
Flow measurement techniques
Control valve principles and common valve types
New technologies such as smart instrumentation and fieldbus
Integrate a complete system (considering instrumentation and total errors)
as well as selection criteria, commissioning and testing
Overview of HMI, SCADA and DCS systems
Different tuning rules
Latest ISO requirements for a company
Overview of HAZOP studies
Understand reliability centred maintenance and spare parts analysis
Gain appreciation for factory and site acceptance testing
Considerations for building in-house panels and installations
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PRESENTED BY
DR. RODNEY JACOBS
NH Dip, M Dip Tech, BA (Hons), D Tech
Rodney has over 20 years experience in the gold mining industry,
both underground, as well as specialising in Metallurgical operations
in the Gold Plants. He has worked predominately in the
instrumentation, process control and automation field, and is
responsible for hardware and software designs associated with instrumentation. Areas of special
interest include PLCs, SCADA systems, process control and programming.
Having spent many years on the shop-floor, Rodney has built up a vast amount of hands-on practical
experience. Rodney is currently active as a Consulting Engineer in the field of instrumentation, both to
the mining industry as well as to other general engineering companies, which require specialised
solutions. He has also lectured Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Digital Systems, on a part-time
basis, at university level. Rodney feels that people are the most important asset of any organisation
and has a qualification in Psychology, to complement his Engineering knowledge and experience.
Rodney has presented numerous IDC training courses in the United States, England, Ireland, Scotland,
Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Iran, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia.
PRESENTATION FORMAT
The certificate program features real-world
applications and use a multi-pronged approach
involving self-study, interactive on-line
webcasts and homework assignments with a
mentor on call.
The course consists of 12 modules, over a
period of 3 months. Some modules may
involve a practical component or group activity.
For each module there will be an initial reading
assignment along with coursework or
problems to be handed in and practical
exercises in some cases. Participants will have
ongoing support from their instructor via
phone, fax and e-mail.
Course reading material will be delivered in
electronic (PDF) format in advance of on-line
presentations. Presentations and group
discussions will be conducted using a live
interactive software system. Assignments will
be submitted via e-mail and wherever possible,
practical exercises will be conducted using
simulation software. You will receive hard
copies of the course manuals upon completion.
LIVE WEBCASTS
During the program you will participate in 6 live
interactive sessions with the instructor and
other participants from around the world.
Each webcast will be scheduled at 2 varying
times, so you can select one which is most
convenient for you. All you need to participate is
an adequate Internet connection, speakers and
a microphone.
The software package and setup details will be
sent to you prior to the course. Session times to
be confirmed upon registration.
BENEFITS OF
E-LEARNING
Upgrade your skills and refresh your
knowledge without having to take valuable
time away from work
Receive information and materials in small,
easy to digest sections
Learn while you travel - all you need is an
Internet connection
Have constant support from your course
instructor and coordinator for the duration
of the course
Interact and network with participants from
around the globe and gain valuable insight
into international practice
Receive a certificate of completion for CPD
purposes
OVERVIEW
This course is for engineers and technicians
who need to have a practical knowledge of
selection, installation and commissioning of
industrial instrumentation and control valves.
In many respects a clear understanding and
application of these principles is the most
important factor in an efficient process control
system.
You can only achieve excellent control of your
process when your instrumentation provides the
correct information. The course is for those
individuals primarily involved in achieving
effective results for the industrial processes
they are responsible for. This would involve the
design, specification and implementation of
control and measurement equipment.
The course focuses on real applications, with
attention to special installation considerations
and application limitations when selecting or
installing different measurement or control
equipment.
12 MODULES OVER 3 MONTHS
Best Practice in Process, Electrical and
Instrumentation Drawings and Documentation
Practical Instrumentation for Automation and
Process Control
Practical Troubleshooting of Instrumentation, Electrical and
Process Control Systems for Engineers and Technicians
Practical Process Control
INCLUDES 4 FREE
REFERENCE MANUALS
VALUED AT OVER $600
(RECEIVED UPON COMPLETION)
Over 1400 pages of tables,
charts, figures and handy hints
UNIT 1: Introduction, Basic Terms and
Definitions
Basis measurement and control concepts
Basic performance terms and conditions
Advanced performance terms and
conditions
Definitions
UNIT 2: Diagrams and Numbering
P & ID symbols
Selection criteria
Typical applications
UNIT 3: Pressure Measurement
Principles of pressure measurement
Pressure sources
Mechanical transducers and elements
Electrical transducers and elements
Installation considerations
Impact on the overall control loop
Selection tables
Future pressure technologies
UNIT 4: Level Measurement
Principles of level measurement
Simple sight glasses and gauging rods
Buoyancy tape systems
Hydrostatic pressure
Ultrasonic measurement
Radar measurement
Vibration switches
Radiation measurement
Electrical measurement
Density measurement
Future level technologies
UNIT 5: Temperature Measurement
Principles of temperature measurement
Thermocouples
Resistance temperature detectors (RTDs)
Thermistors
Liquid-in-glass, filled and bimetallic
Non-contact pyrometers
Humidity
Installation considerations
Impact on the overall control loop
Selection tables
Future temperature technologies
UNIT 6: Flow and Mass Measurement
Principle of flow measurement
Differential pressure flowmeters
Open channel flow measurement
Variable area flowmeters
Oscillatory flow measurement
Magnetic flow meters
Positive displacement
Ultrasonic flow measurement
Mass flow meters
Installation considerations
Impact on overall control loop
Selection tables
UNIT 7: Control Valves
Principles of control valves
Sliding stem valves
Rotary valves
Control valve selection and sizing
Control valve characteristics / trim
Control valve noise and cavitation
Actuators and positioners
Valve benchset and stroking
Impact on overall control loop
Selection tables
Future technologies
UNIT 8: Basic Control Philosophies
Open loops
Closed loops
Feed forward and ration control
Feedback control
Overview of different tuning rules
available
Cascade control
Good practice in troubleshooting
Adaptive and self tuning controllers
UNIT 9: Integration of the System,
Modern Trends and Other Process
Considerations
Calculation of individual instruments and
total error for the system
Selection considerations
Testing and commissioning of sub-
systems
RS 232, RS 422, RS 423, RS 485, etc.
Fiber optic cables
New smart instruments and fieldbus
Noise and earthing considerations
Materials of construction
Linearisation
UNIT 10: Programmable Logic
Controllers Introduction to the PLC
Digital Input / Output Systems
Analog Input / Output Systems
Fundamentals of PLC Programming
UNIT 11: ISO, HAZOPS, Reliability
Centered Maintenance, Spare Parts
Analysis, Testing and Panel Design
ISO 9001:2000 in depth
HAZOP analysis
Reliability centered maintenance and
spare parts analysis
Acceptance Testing (FAT and SAT)
Electrical design of assorted panels
UNIT 12: HMI, SCADA & DCS Systems
System Hardware & Software
Components
Design & layout
Alarms & Reporting
PRACTICAL EXERCISES
Throughout the course you will participate in
hands-on exercises using simulation software,
which will help you put theory to practice
immediately!
HARDWARE
AND SOFTWARE
REQUIREMENTS
All you need to participate is an adequate
Internet connection, PC, speakers and a
microphone. The software package and setup
details will be sent to you prior to the course.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Some practical work experience in some of these
topics would obviously be advantageous.
CERTIFICATION
Participants completing all the
assignments and achieving 60% or
more for their final mark, will receive
the IDC Certificate of Completion in
Instrumentation, Automation and
Process Control.
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