live, interaCtive classes over the internet

certificate in

instrumentation,
automation and
process control

12 Modules over 3 months

For upcoming commencement dates, please view our course schedule at:
http://www.eit.edu.au/schedule

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Instrumentation terms, concepts, diagrams and symbols
• Implement an instrument and wiring number system
• Overview of the use of PLCs in industrial applications
• Pressure sources and the basic terms of pressure measurement
• Level measurement and the basics associated with it
• Temperature measurement and the various associated transducers
• Flow measurement techniques
• Control valve principles and common valve types
• New technologies such as smart instrumentation and fieldbus
• Integrate a complete system (considering
instrumentation and total errors) as well as
selection criteria, commissioning and testing Presented by
• Overview of HMI, SCADA and DCS systems
•
•
Different tuning rules
Latest ISO requirements for a company
Dr. Mohamed
• Overview of HAZOP studies Gamal Eldin
• Understand reliability centred maintenance and PhD, M.sc, B.Sc

spare parts analysis

• Gain appreciation for factory and site acceptance testing
• Considerations for building in-house panels and installations

ENROL NOW: Fax the enrolment form to us,

or email sameh@eit.edu.au
BENEFITS OF
live E-LEARNING
• Attend lessons in an online classroom with
your instructor and fellow students 15 years of experience in the design, installation, and execution of a
• Upgrade your skills and refresh your
knowledge without having to take valuable
time away from work
• Receive information and materials in small,
easy to digest sections
• Learn while you travel - all you need is an
Internet connection
• Have constant support from your course
instructor and coordinator for the duration of
the course
presented by
Dr. Mohamed Gamal Eldin
PhD, M.sc, B.Sc
Dr. Mohamed is a Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer with over
wide range of oil & gas projects. He has worked predominately in the
instrumentation; process control and automation field. Mohamed is
currently a manager of Instrumentation and Control in APC, Egypt.
Mohamed is also an independent expert, consultant, and instructor for
control systems and instrumentation. He obtained his M.sc in
multiprocessor application in control systems and PhD in Knowledge
Engineering. He has lectured in Electronics, computational intelligence,
Fuzzy control, and Digital Systems, in addition to supervising undergraduate and graduate thesis at
university level. He has published a number of papers in international academic and oil & gas
conferences.

• Interact and network with participants from

12 modules over 3 months
around the globe and gain valuable insight
into international practice

• Learn from international industry experts, overview

based around the globe This course is for engineers and technicians who need to have a practical knowledge of selection, installation
and commissioning of industrial instrumentation and control valves. In many respects a clear understanding
• Live interactive webinars, not just a ‘book on
and application of these principles is the most important factor in an efficient process control system.
the web’
You can only achieve excellent control of your process when your instrumentation provides the correct
• Receive a certificate of completion for CPD information. The course is for those individuals primarily involved in achieving effective results for the industrial
purposes processes they are responsible for. This would involve the design, specification and implementation of control
and measurement equipment.
The course focuses on real applications, with attention to special installation considerations and application
limitations when selecting or installing different measurement or control equipment.

Presentation format
The certificate program features real-world
applications and use a multi-pronged approach
involving self-study, interactive on-line webinars
and homework assignments with a mentor on call.
The course consists of 12 modules, over a period of
3 months.
Some modules may involve a practical component
or group activity. For each module there will be an
initial reading assignment along with coursework or
problems to be handed in and practical exercises in
some cases. Participants will have ongoing support
from their instructor and course coordinator.
Course reading material will be delivered in
electronic (PDF) format in advance of on-line
presentations. Presentations and group
discussions will be conducted using a live
interactive software system. Assignments will be
submitted electronically and wherever possible,
practical exercises will be conducted using
Includes 4 free
Over 1400 pages of tables,
simulation software and remote labs. Reference Manuals charts, figures and handy hints
valued at over US$400
live webinars You will receive 4 of our up-to-date
technical e-Books to add to your library.
During the program you will participate in 6 live • Best Practice in Process, Electrical and
Instrumentation Drawings and Documentation
interactive sessions with the instructor and other
participants from around the world. Each webinar • Practical Instrumentation for Automation and
will last approximately 60 to 90 minutes, and we Process Control
take student availability into consideration • Practical Troubleshooting of Instrumentation, Electrical and
wherever possible before schedule webinar times. Process Control Systems for Engineers and Technicians
Contact us for details of webinar session • Practical Process Control
scheduling. All you need to participate is an Received upon completion.
adequate Internet connection, speakers and a All materials required for the course will be provided electronically, in smaller, easy-to-read sections.
microphone. The software package and setup Please Note: e-Books are available in hard copy at 50% of the recommended retail price. Contact us for pricing details.
details will be sent to you prior to the course.
course outline
module 1: Introduction, Basic Terms
and Definitions
• Basis measurement and control concepts
• Basic performance terms and conditions
• Advanced performance terms and conditions
• Definitions
module 2: Diagrams and Numbering
• P & ID symbols
• Selection criteria
• Typical applications
module 3: Pressure Measurement
• Principles of pressure measurement
• Pressure sources
•
•
Mechanical transducers and elements
Electrical transducers and elements
• Installation considerations
• Impact on the overall control loop
• Selection tables
• Future pressure technologies
module 4: Level Measurement
• Principles of level measurement
• Simple sight glasses and gauging rods
• Buoyancy tape systems
• Hydrostatic pressure
• Ultrasonic measurement
• Radar measurement
• Vibration switches
• Radiation measurement
• Electrical measurement
• Density measurement
• Future level technologies
module 5: Temperature Measurement
• Principles of temperature measurement
• Thermocouples
• Resistance temperature detectors (RTDs)
• Thermistors
• Liquid-in-glass, filled and bimetallic
• Non-contact pyrometers
• Humidity
• Installation considerations
• Impact on the overall control loop
• Selection tables
HARDWARE
module 7: Control Valves and SOFTWARE
• Principles of control valves
• Sliding stem valves REQUIREMENTS
• Rotary valves All you need to participate is an adequate Internet
• Control valve selection and sizing connection, PC, speakers and a microphone. The
• Control valve characteristics / trim software package and setup details will be sent to
• Control valve noise and cavitation you prior to the course.
• Actuators and positioners
• Valve benchset and stroking
• Impact on overall control loop PRACTICAL EXERCISES
• Selection tables Throughout the course you will participate in hands-
• Future technologies on exercises using simulation software, which will
help you put theory to practice immediately!
module 8: Basic Control Philosophies
• Open loops
•
•
Closed loops
Feed forward and ration control
Entrance Requirements
• Feedback control Some practical work experience in some of these
• Overview of different tuning rules available topics would obviously be advantageous.
• Cascade control
• Good practice in troubleshooting
• Adaptive and self tuning controllers
module 9: Integration of the System,
Modern Trends and Other Process
Considerations
• Calculation of individual instruments and
total error for the system
• Selection considerations
• Testing and commissioning of sub-systems
• RS 232, RS 422, RS 423, RS 485, etc.
• Fiber optic cables
• New smart instruments and fieldbus
• Noise and earthing considerations
certification
• Materials of construction Participants completing all the
• Linearisation assignments, and achieving 60% or more
for their final mark, will receive the
Engineering Institute of Technology
module 10: Programmable Logic
Certificate in Instrumentation,
Controllers - Introduction to the PLC
Automation and Process Control.
• Digital Input / Output Systems
• Analog Input / Output Systems
• Fundamentals of PLC Programming
module 11: ISO, HAZOPS, Reliability
Centered Maintenance, Spare Parts ol
cess Contr
ation and Pro
Analysis, Testing and Panel Design Instrumenta
tion, Autom

• Future temperature technologies • ISO 9001:2000 in depth

module 6: Flow and Mass Measurement
• Principle of flow measurement
• Differential pressure flowmeters
•
•
Open channel flow measurement
Variable area flowmeters
• Oscillatory flow measurement
• Magnetic flow meters
• Positive displacement
• Ultrasonic flow measurement
• Mass flow meters
• Installation considerations
• Impact on overall control loop
• Selection tables
• HAZOP analysis
• Reliability centered maintenance and
spare parts analysis
• Acceptance Testing (FAT and SAT)
• Electrical design of assorted panels
module 12: HMI, SCADA and DCS Systems
• System hardware and software
• Components
• Design and layout
• Alarms and reporting
ON-site training
We can provide our training at the venue of your
choice. On-site training can be customised and
by bringing the trainer to site the dates can be
set to suit you!
“The Customer is Always Right” – so tell us what
you need and we will design a training solution at
your own site.
For a FREE detailed proposal please
contact Sameh Abdullah via e-mail:
sameh.abdullah@idc-online.com
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