D636 Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Training
D636 Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Training
This 2-day distance learning course includes instruction on the fundamentals of instrumentation and controls as they apply to the oil and gas industry. Instrumentation and controls provide the basic building blocks for all automated control systems which we observe in every modern operating oil and gas facility. Solid robust and reliable instrumentation and controls not only ensures efficient and profitable plant operations, but also includes safe functionality of the process, protection of the environment and regulatory compliance when required. This course provides the opportunity for the participants to obtain a solid understanding of various technologies used for process measurements, final control elements and basic regulatory controls, including an understanding of common pitfalls related to design, maintenance and operational issues of instrumentation and controls.
Two distance learning classroom days providing 1.6 CEU (Continuing Education Units) or 16 PDH (Professional Development Hours).
Day One
1. Key Concepts
a. Introduction
b. Workshop overview
c. Definitions
2. Process Measurements
a. Purpose
b. Types of process measurements
c. Terminology
d. Design Considerations
e. Maintenance/Operations Considerations
f. Pressure
g. Temperature
h. Level
i. Flow
j. Custody Transfer
k. Other
l. Signal Communication
m. Quiz / Review
Day Two
1. Control Elements
a. Terminology
b. Manipulated Variables
c. Final Control Elements
d. Control Valves
e. Maintenance/Operations Considerations
f. Types
g. Characterization
h. Sizing
i. Design Considerations
j. Variable Frequency Drives
k. Quiz / Review
2. Basic Regulatory Control
a. Purpose
b. Terminology
c. Basic Control Theory
d. Control Algorithms
e. Control Strategies
f. Loop Tuning
g. Design Considerations
h. Operation/Maintenance Considerations
i. Advanced Regulatory Control
j. Quiz / Review
This course focuses on instrumentation and controls used in the oil and gas process industries. The knowledge and understanding provided is typically required by engineers and technologists in the design phase and by operations and maintenance staff once facilities are up and operating. This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in wanting to know how instrumentation and control systems should be designed, maintained and improved. This provided knowledge can also be used in assessing process safety, emergency situations and regulatory compliance issues.
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Background
Mr. Clarke is a professional engineer with over 35 years’ experience in Automation (Instrumentation, Controls and Telecommunications). David has worked for major operating companies both in the Alberta oilsands and in the Middle East. He worked for 20 years with a major EPC company in Calgary first as Automation Lead on major oilsands, pipeline and midstream projects, then as Automation Department Director and later as VP Engineering and Sr. Project Manager. David has significant knowledge and expertise in all aspects of automation project design and implementation including SIL determination and safety system design. David is a senior member of ISA.
Courses Taught
N636 - Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Training
N640 - P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) and Engineering Drawings Interpretation
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