Advanced Process Control & Safety Instrumented Systems SIS
Learn how the main process equipment such as chemical reactors , pumps , compressors & heat exchangers are controlled
This comprehensive course on Advanced Process Control and P&ID Interpretation is designed to equip engineers, technicians, and process operators with in-depth knowledge of process control systems. You will explore various control schemes, understand their importance in industrial processes, and learn to interpret Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for essential equipment like pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers. Additionally, the course delves into Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Alarm Systems, and emergency protocols, helping professionals assess and respond to critical situations.
Whether you’re an engineer, technician, or process operator, this course will enhance your understanding of process control systems, making you more efficient in monitoring and optimizing industrial processes.
What you’ll learn
- Understand the importance of process control and how it is displayed on your P&IDs
- Successfully interpret basic & advanced process control schemes
- Understand the different process control options and how they are displayed on your P&IDs (cascade control, split range control, ratio control, batch control, selective control…)
- Understand the control of pressure in a pipe and explain how it is displayed on your P&IDs
- Understand the control of flow in a pipe and explain how it is displayed on your P&IDs
- Understand flow merging control and explain how it is displayed on your P&IDs
- Understand flow splitting control and explain how it is displayed on your P&IDs
- Understand centrifugal pump control systems (discharge throttling, variable speed drive, minimum flow…) and explain how they are displayed on your P&IDs
- Understand positive displacement pump control systems (recirculation pipe, variable speed drive, stroke adjustment…) and explain how they are displayed on your P&IDs
- Understand compressor control systems (capacity control, variable speed drive, anti-surge…) and explain how they are displayed on your P&IDs
- Understand heat exchanger control systems (direct control, bypass control, back pressure control…) and explain how they are displayed on your P&IDs
- Understand reactor temperature control systems and explain how they are displayed on your P&IDs
- Understand fired heater control systems and explain how they are displayed on your P&IDs
- Understand container and vessel control systems and explain how they are displayed on your P&IDs
- Understand electric motor control systems (ON / OFF actions) and explain how they are displayed on your P&IDs
- Know and understand the concept of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and explain how safety instrumented functions are displayed on your P&IDs
- Know and understand the concept of Alarm Systems and explain how alarms are displayed on your P&IDs
- Identify safe operating limits based on system designs as displayed on your P&IDs
- Know and understand how Fire and Gas Detection Systems (FGS) are displayed on P&IDs
- Assess emergency situations and regulatory compliance issues using your P&IDs
Key Takeaways:
- Master Process Control Schemes: Learn to interpret control systems for critical industrial equipment such as pumps, compressors, and fired heaters.
- P&ID Mastery: Gain proficiency in reading and understanding P&IDs to ensure safe and efficient process operations.
- Safety Systems Expertise: Develop a strong understanding of SIS, Alarm Systems, and Fire and Gas Detection Systems for enhanced plant safety.
- Hands-On Practice: Test your knowledge with quizzes, solved problems, and real-world case studies.
- Emergency Response Skills: Learn to assess and manage emergency situations and regulatory compliance using P&IDs.
Course Highlights:
- Detailed explanations of process control systems and their industrial applications.
- Advanced graphics and industrial control schemes for clear understanding.
- Bonus downloadable resources, quizzes, and real-world examples to reinforce learning.
- Free access to Q&A sessions to clarify doubts and enhance learning.
- Coverage of Safety Instrumented Systems, Alarm Systems, and Emergency Response.
This course includes:
- 3.5 hours on-demand video
- 29 downloadable resources
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion
