Learn about the courses in the Process Instrumentation and Control online certificate program.

Module 1: Sensors and Symbology

1.Introduction

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

2. Identification Symbols

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

3. Analyzer Systems

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

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
  • Ultrasonic: Doppler
  • Weir and Flume
  • Target

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

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

7. Control Loops

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

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 specification
  • Operator Interface (Graphics, Alarms, Trends, Reports)
  • Special Design Considerations, Vendor Selection
  • Testing, Maintenance

9. Alarm and Trip Systems

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

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

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

12. Engineering Design and Documentation - Part 1

  • Front-end engineering,
  • Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Control System Definition
  • Logic Diagrams

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

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

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, Start-up
  • Project Closing

16. Decision Making

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

EXAM for Module 3