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Instrumentation, Process Measurement & Control Fundamentals

Understand what measurements are saying
Protect equipment, eliminate downtime & improve efficiencies
A 1-day course introducing students to the world of using data as
a maintenance tool

1-day Seminar - $495

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Purpose of Seminar:

The purpose of this seminar is to provide a quick and efficient overview of instrumentation, process measurement & control fundamentals. The course will explain why it is necessary to measure what is going on with your systems & equipment, how to measure it, and what those measurements may mean in terms of action that should be taken to eliminate future downtime or unnecessary expense.

Students leaving this course will have a firm understanding of the importance of properly measuring and evaluating the data your systems want to give you. All you need to do is learn how to ask for it!

Who should take this course?

This seminar is a must for anyone who works with manufacturing or process equipment in any setting. General maintenance personnel, workers in cross-training programs, electricians and engineers will find this course extremely valuable. Attendees come from a variety of industries, skill-levels, company sizes, and job titles, so if you're not sure you will fit in or will benefit from the class, don't worry - you will - as long as your job involves instrumentation, and process measurement & control! Some of the people who will benefit from attending this seminar come from...

  • Manufacturing Plants
  • Food, Beverage & Meat Processing Plants
  • Compressed Gas Plants
  • Packaging Plants
  • Commercial Building Facilities
  • Oil Refineries
  • Utilities
  • Power Plants
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Metals & Mining
  • Water Treatment Plants
  • Space & Defense
  • Research Facilities

Including:

  • Maintenance Technicians
  • Electricians
  • Mechanics
  • Engineers
  • Apprentices
  • Electronic Technicians
  • Machine Operators
  • Control Technicians
  • Schedule/Planners
  • HVAC Technicians
  • High Performance Work-team Members
  • Instrumentation Technicians
  • Plant Managers & Supervisors
  • and ANYONE involved in Multi-craft & Cross

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will receive a training certificate and .8 Continuing Education Units indicating that the student understands:

  • Types of measurements taken in typical industrial, manufacturing or other process situations
  • How to convert raw data into useable information
  • The variety of instruments, transmitters and techniques available to help you do your job
  • What typical readings on common instruments may mean for your equipment
  • Use and identification of industrial standard process symbols
  • Uses of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams and/or the Instrument Loop Diagram
  • An introduction to single loop controllers

Course Outline / Agenda

INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS CONTROL

  • What types of measurements can you take?
  • What does it mean?
  • How is the information used?

MEASUREMENT OF “PRESSURE”

  • Units and Pressure Standards
  • Construction and Operation of typical industrial pressure instruments
  • Calibration of pressure transducers and transmitters

MEASUREMENT OF “LEVEL”

  • Units and Level Standards
  • Construction and Operation of typical industrial level instruments
  • Calibration of level transducers and transmitters

MEASUREMENT OF “FLOW”

  • Units and Flow Standards
  • Construction and Operation of typical industrial flow instruments
  • Calibration of flow transducers and transmitters

MEASUREMENT OF “TEMPERATURE”

  • Units and Temperature Standards
  • Construction and Operation of typical industrial temperature instruments
  • Calibration of temperature transducers and transmitters

OTHER MEASUREMENTS & WHAT THEY MEAN

INDUSTRIAL PROCESS CONTROL SYMBOLS

  • Understanding ANSI/ISA-S5.1 process control symbols
  • Understanding and Drawing Process and Instrumentation Diagrams
  • Understanding and Drawing Instrument Loop Diagrams
  • Using process control diagrams to troubleshoot industrial control systems

INTRODUCTION TO VALVES AND PROPORTIONAL CONTROL

INTRODUCTION TO PID CONTROLERS

On Site and In House Training

You can bring the Instrumentation, Process Measurement & Control Fundamentals class or any American Trainco seminar to your plant or facility for groups of generally 6 or more. We offer dozens of courses covering a broad range of maintenance and maintenance management topics. Our expert instructors are among the most experienced in the industry and can customize training to meet your specific needs - whether you need a short refresher course or an in depth program that focuses on your equipment and processes. In house training allows for the most cost efficient training as it reduces the cost per employee and limits the time required away from work.

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No Risk Registration & Money-Back Guarantee

U.S. and Canada

If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend a seminar, you can still make a reservation to hold your space in class. While payment is due prior to the start of the seminar, you may choose a full refund or credit for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance. Student substitutions can also be freely made at any time prior to the start of the seminar. Refunds will not be issued for registered attendees who fail to show up and have not given a notice of cancellation.

In the rare event that should you not receive the expected value after attending our seminar, simply notify us in writing of your reasons and your money will be promptly refunded.

International and Overseas

If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend a seminar, you can still make a reservation to hold your space in class. However, payment for international and overseas students must be made prior to the start of the seminar (in Dollars U.S.), and all seminar fees are non-refundable. Student substitutions can be freely made at any time prior to the start of the seminar. American Trainco’s Money-Back Guarantee does not apply for international and overseas registrations.

CEUs, Testing & College Credit

CEUs
After completion of this class, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and .8 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for one day of training approved by the Maintenance Training Association of the Americas.

1 Day .8 CEUs
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