ABOUT THIS TRAINING COURSE
This course will begin with a presentation of topics to familiarize Process and
Instrumentation Engineers with procedures and practices involved in the choice
of sensors related to the measurement of temperature, pressure, level and flow
in relation to single-phase flows. It will provide guidance on the optimum
commercially available devices through a detailed comparison of their relative
merits. At the heart of this course is sensor calibration which is a crucial
element for these topics.
The course will also examine the various types of flow control valve, including
Globe, Slide, Needle, Eccentric plug and Ball valves and their characteristics
in industrial application, while focusing on the problems of Cavitation and
Flashing and methods to minimise or eradicate these issues. With the use of
examples, industry case studies and a wide range of videos, this course will
also cover all aspects of proportional (P), derivative (D) and integral (I)
control. In particular, it will address the advantages and disadvantages of PI
and PID control. It will also describe Cascade, Feed forward, Split Range,
Override and Ratio Control techniques.
Training Objectives
By attending this course, participants will acquire the following knowledge and
skills:
1. Apply an in-depth knowledge to the measurement of temperature, pressure,
level and flow as well as to the fluid mechanics of pipe flows
2. Assess the advantages and disadvantages of the major flowmeter types
including the differential pressure, rotary positive displacement,
rotary-inferential, electromagnetic, ultrasonic and Coriolis mass
flowmeters to determine the optimum choice for a given application
3. Make a considered judgement of the choice of fluid level measurement
devices
4. Understand the various types of flow calibration, metering systems and
provers
5. Carry out tank measurement and tank calibration methods and to calculate
net sellable quantities
6. Discuss valve characteristics & trim selection and illustrate the process
of control valve sizing
7. Explain the terms Open and Closed loop
8. Define Process Variable, Measured Variable, Set Point and Error
9. Define Direct and Reverse controller actions
10. Explain the terms Process Lag, Measurement Lag, Transmission Lag, and
Response Lag and their effect on controllability
11. Explain ON/ OFF Control and the inherent disadvantages
12. Explain Proportional Control, Offset, Gain and Proportional Band and the
advantages and disadvantages of Proportional only control
13. Explain the fundamentals and operation principles of Integral (I) Action
and the disadvantages of proportional plus integral control
14. Explain the fundamentals and operation principles of Derivative (D) Action
in conjunction with P action
15. Describe the operating principles of a PID Controller and explain the
applications and advantages of PID control
16. Describe Cascade, Forward, Split Range and Ratio Control operation
principles
Target Audience
This course will benefit instrumentation, inspection, control, custody metering
and process engineers and other technical staff. It is also suitable for piping
engineers, pipelines engineers, mechanical engineers, operations engineers,
maintenance engineers, plant/field supervisors and foremen and loss control
coordinators.
Trainer
Your expert course leader is a Senior Mechanical & Instrumentation Engineer (UK,
B. Sc., M.Eng., Ph D) with over 45 years of industrial experience in Process
Control & Instrumentation, Pumps, Compressors, Turbines and Control Valve
Technology. He is currently a Senior Independent Consultant to various
petrochemical industries in the UK, USA, Oman, Kuwait and KSA where he provides
consultancy services on both the application and operational constraints of
process equipment in the oil & gas industries.
During his early career, he held key positions in Rolls Royce (UK) where he was
involved in the design of turbine blading for jet engines, subject to
pre-specified distributions of pressure. During this period and since, he has
also been closely involved in various aspects of Turbomachinery, Thermodynamics
and Fluid Mechanics where he has become a recognised authority in these areas.
Later, he joined the academic staff of University of Liverpool in the UK as a
Professor in Mechanical Engineering Courses. A substantial part of his work has
been concerned with detailed aspects of Flowmetering - both of single &
multiphase flows. He has supervised doctoral research students in this area in
collaboration with various European flowmeter manufacturers.
He joined Haward Technology Middle East in 2002 and was later appointed as
European Manager (a post which has since lapsed) and has delivered over 150
training courses in Flowmeasurement (single- and multi-phase), Control, Heat
Exchangers, Pumps, Turbines, Compressors, Valve and Valve Selection as well as
other topics throughout the UK, USA, Oman and Kuwait. During the last two years,
he has delivered courses with other training companies operating in the Far and
Middle East.
He has published about 150 papers in various Engineering Journals and
International Conferences and has contributed to textbooks on the topics listed
above.
POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL)
To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer
individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can
help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your
learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your
capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be
delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers.
They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help
you achieve your goals faster.
Request for further information post training support and fees applicable
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