Course Details

Objective

By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand

• Understand the principles and applications of process instrumentation and control systems.
• Learn about various types of sensors, actuators, and transmitters used in industrial automation.
• Gain knowledge of control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and distributed control systems (DCS).
• Develop an understanding of automation protocols, communication standards, and networks (e.g., SCADA, HMI).
• Learn how to integrate instrumentation and automation systems for efficient process control.
• Explore safety considerations and best practices for designing and maintaining automated systems.

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Process Instrumentation

• Overview of process instrumentation and its role in industrial automation
• Types of industrial processes and key process variables (pressure, temperature, flow, level)
• Introduction to sensors and transmitters: types and applications
• Measurement principles: how different process variables are measured
• Calibration techniques for process instruments

Day 2: Control Systems and Automation Basics

• Introduction to control systems: open-loop vs. closed-loop control
• Overview of control system architecture: PLCs, DCS, and SCADA
• The role of human-machine interfaces (HMIs) in automation systems
• Process control strategies: PID control and advanced control systems
• Introduction to control valves and actuators

Day 3: Process Control and Instrumentation Design

• Designing process control loops for various industrial applications
• Integration of instrumentation and control systems in process automation
• Selecting appropriate sensors and control systems for specific applications
• Control system tuning: setting parameters for optimal performance
• Case studies of process control loop design

Day 4: Communication Protocols and Automation Networks

• Overview of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, HART, Fieldbus)
• SCADA systems: architecture and communication with field devices
• Networking and data acquisition in automation systems
• Introduction to wireless sensor networks and IoT in industrial automation
• Cybersecurity considerations for process control and automation systems

Day 5: Automation System Integration and Safety

• Integrating process instrumentation with automation systems for optimal control
• System testing, troubleshooting, and diagnostics
• Maintenance and calibration best practices for process control systems
• Safety considerations in process instrumentation and automation systems
• Industry standards and regulations for process automation (IEC, ISA, OSHA)

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
• 20% Videos& General Discussions