INTRODUCTION
Recent trends in globalization, mobile devices, remote operations, and system integration are blurring the lines between distributed control systems (DCS) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA). To complicate matters, some vendors position their products either as DCS or SCADA depending upon the actual application. This course has been designed with these recent trends in mind while covering the most important components of a DCS in detail. Emphasis is placed on DCS operation, networking, HMI, and Alarms. Topics of importance to field Engineers and Operators such as Maintenance and Troubleshooting are covered. Finally, state of the art advanced process controllers and latest trends are also covered.
- DCS Organization and operation
- Networking, HMI, and Alarms
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Advanced Process Controllers
- Latest trends
Objectives
- To review sensors, instrumentation, and process control
- To cover DCS Organization and operation
- To summarize the most important Networking, HMI, and Alarm features of DCSs
- To highlight Maintenance and Troubleshooting procedures and issues
- To review Advanced Process Controllers in DCSs
- To cover Latest trends related to DCSs
Training Methodology
In addition to a set of slides and a training manual, a highly interactive instructor presentation of the most important concepts, procedures, and issues will be provided. Furthermore, the course will also use several interactive Workshops and Exercises. In addition, a selected number of highly appropriate Videos will be shown. Finally, a set of Practical activities involving a Process Simulator and Test Bed setup of DCS hardware and software components will also be provided.
Organisational Impact
Upon returning to their organization, employees will have:
- A working knowledge of sensors, instrumentation, and process control as they relate to DCSs.
- A working knowledge of DCS Organization and operation
- Practical knowledge of Networking, HMI, and Alarm features of DCSs
- Practical awareness of the issues and procedures to perform DCS Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Practical awareness Advanced Process Controllers in DCSs
- Practical overview of Latest trends related to DCSs
Personal Impact
Participants will gain in depth understanding of:
- Sensors, instrumentation, and process control as they relate to DCSs.
- DCS Organization and operation
- Networking, HMI, and Alarm features of DCSs
- Issues and procedures to perform DCS Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Advanced Process Controllers in DCSs
- Latest trends related to DCSs
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is intended for managers, engineers, and technicians requiring knowledge of sensors, instrumentation, control, and automation in a distributed control environment. A section on maintenance and troubleshooting methods is also included. Personnel in operations will also find this an invaluable course.