Continuing Professional Education

Module 1—
Sensors and Symbology

Week 0: Introductory Session (Special Session: Thursday, September 29)

• The first is an introductory session—a "get-to-know-you session," where the course format will be explained and general questions answered. It is recommended that all students be present online at this session. The following 16 sessions cover the technical material.

Week 1: Introduction

• Definition of Instrumentation and Control (I&C)
• Selection of Measurement and Control Devices
  • Safety, Equipment Location, Performance
• Air Supply, Electrical Supply, Grounding
• Installation and Maintenance

Week 2: Identification Symbols

• Instrument Identification and Line Symbols
• General Instrument or Function Symbols (Per ISA Standards)

Week 3: Analyzer Systems

• Overview, Comparison Table
• Location, Tagging, Implementation
• Safety, Code Compliance
• Selection, Documentation
• Sampling Systems, Enclosures
• Testing and Startup, Maintenance

Week 4: Flow Measurement

• Overview, Comparison
• Differential Pressure (Orifice Plate, Venturi, Flow Nozzle, Pitot Tube, etc.)
• Magnetic, Mass: Coriolis, Thermal
• Turbine, Positive Displacement, Vortex Shedding
• Variable Area (Rotameter), Ultrasonic: Transit Time and Doppler
• Weir and Flume, Target

Week 5: Level Measurement

• Overview, Classification
• Measurement of Solids, Comparison
• Mechanical: Float, Weight and Cable, Tape (Float and Tape)
• Buoyancy: Displacement
• Hydrostatic: Gage, Diaphragm, Bubbler (Dip Tube), Differential Pressure, Elevation/Suppression
• Electrical: Capacitance, Conductivity, Resistance Tape
• Waves & Pulses: Sonic/Ultrasonic, Radar, Laser, Beam Breakers
• Others: Paddle Wheel, Vibration, Thermal, Radioactive (Nuclear), Load Cells

Week 6: Pressure and Temperature Measurement

A. Pressure: Overview, Comparison Table

• Units of Measurement
  • Gages, Transmitters, Filled Systems and Diaphragm Seals
• Installation

B. Temperature: Overview, Comparison Table

• Thermowells
• Bimetallic
• Thermocouple, Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)

• EXAM for Module 1

Module 2—
Control Functions

Week 7: Control Loops

• Overview, Control Function Considerations
• Control Modes (On-Off, Modulating, PID Control)
• Control Types (Feedback, Cascade, Ratio, Feedforward)
• Controller Tuning (Automatic, Manual)

Week 8: Programmable Electronic Systems

• Overview, Components
• Centralized vs. Distributed (PLCs, PCs, DCSs)
• Control Room Instrumentation (Controllers, Recorders, Relays, Annunciators)
• Application of Current Loop Resistors
• Programming Languages (IEC)
• Fieldbus
• System Specifications
• Operator Interface (Graphics, Alarms, Trends, Reports)
• Special Design Considerations
• Vendor Selection
• Testing and Maintenance

Week 9: Alarm and Trip Systems

• Overview
• Fail-Safe and De-energize-to-Trip
• Elements (Input, Logic, Output)
• Design and Documentation
• Testing (Input, Logic, Output)
• Management of Change

Week 10: Control Centers and Enclosures

A. Control Centers: Overview, Design, Physical Aspects

• Security, Fire Protection, Air Conditioning
• Electrical/Electronic Considerations, Communication

B. Enclosures: Overview, General Requirements

• Documentation, Fabrication
• Protection and Rating
• Electrical, Pneumatics
• Temperature and Humidity Control
• Inspection and Testing
• Certification, Shipping

Week 11: Control Valves

• Overview, Comparison Table
• Valve Shutoff, Flashing and Cavitation, Valve Pressure Drop
• Installation Notes, The Cv
• Valve Bodies, Trim
• Actuators,
• Valve Positioners

• EXAM for Module 2

Module 3—
Installation and Engineering Functions

Week 12: Engineering Design and Documentation—Part 1

• Front-End Engineering:
  • Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Control System Definition, Logic Diagrams

Week 13: Engineering Design and Documentation—Part 2

• Detailed Engineering:
  • Process Data Sheets, Instrument Index, Instrument Specification Sheets
  • Loop Diagrams, Interlock Diagrams
  • Manuals for Programmable Electronic Systems, PLC Program Documentation
  • Engineering Contractor Scope of Work, Packaged Equipment Scope of Work

Week 14: Installation

• Overview, Scope of Work, Installation Details
• Equipment Identification, Equipment Storage
• Work Specifically Excluded, Approved Products
• Pre-installation Testing, Execution, Wiring, Tubing, Check-Out

Week 15: Project Implementation and Management

• Overview, Process Control, Communication, Standard and Code Compliance
• Control Strategy, Business Strategy, Implementation of New Control Systems
• Scheduling and Time Management, Cost Estimate, Document Control
• Engineering (Front-End and Detailed)
• Training, Installation, Commissioning, Startup, Project Closing

Week 16: Decision Making

• Overview
• Auditing
• Evaluation of Plant Needs
• Justification
• Control System Evaluation

• EXAM for Module 3