Introduction

Majority of the industries today are facing the challenges of global competition. In the quest for survival and growth, these industries have to improve the performance by way of improving the quality, productivity, efficiency, equipment utilization and reducing the wastage, energy consumption, maintenance and breakdown etc. This means that the industries are now looking at Automation and Process control systems not only for the safety, regulatory and sequencing functions but also for the advanced control techniques, optimization, inventory and production control etc. Only an in­depth understanding of the industry requirements vis­à­vis technological advancements would help the engineers to cope up with such demands. It would also provide a growth path for the professionals of the future era.

The course starts with the basic concepts of instrumentation and gradually proceeds towards complex concepts of Process Control and Automation.

The course is planned in such a way that it offers a perfect blend of Theory, Practicals and Project. During the project, complete exposure is given to the industry practice and standards and professional requirements. This ensures that the participant delivers the results with best efficiency in the organization.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to

• Have knowledge of basics of instrumentation including sensors, transducers and control loop components

• Understand smart instrumentation fundamentals

• Understand PLC fundamentals and programming languages as per IEC 61131

• Program PLC’s using IEC languages

• Develop skills on PLC instructions and operation vis­à­vis applications

• Have knowledge on PLC project engineering, design and selection

• Understand PLC communications

• Become expert on PLC installation and commissioning

• Master the art of PLC maintenance and troubleshooting

• Learn basics of HMI and SCADA

• Develop skills to work on HMI and SCADA features

• Understand the concept of Pneumatics, Hydraulics & Drives

• Understand industrial communication fundamentals

• Understand the concept of project engineering and management

Who should attend?

This training is ideal for Instrumentation and Automation Engineers, HSE Engineers, Process Engineers, Mechanical and Piping engineers,  Project Engineers and Managers, Operations and Maintenance engineers.

Training Methodology

Training will be delivered through lectures and demonstration with emphasis on practical examples and case studies. Experienced instructors are provided to guide the participant using demonstrations and hands on lab exercises so that they are prepared to work confidently in the field of Process / Industrial Automation.

Course Contents

Module 1   Basic Instrumentation

Background and Evolution of Process Control/ Automation Basic Concepts of Instrumentation & Process Control Control system hierarchical structure Analog & Discrete Control Current Scenario – PLC, SCADA & DCS based automation Control Loop Components­Sensors and Transducers for Process Variables (Temperature; Pressure; Flow; Level, etc.), Controllers, E/P Converter, FCE SMART Instrumentation­Transmitters, HART, FB.

Module 2   PLC Engineering (includes hands on practice)

o       PLC Block Diagram, Components, Architectures and Scan Cycle

o      Introduction to PLC Programming software and its features

o      PLC hardware configuration and addressing

o      PLC Application Development­ 7 steps

o      PLC basic instructions – Basic & Advanced

o      PLC Engineering & Troubleshooting

o      Concept of PID control in PLC

Module 3   SCADA Engineering (includes hands on practice)

o       Introduction to SCADA

o       SCADA Features

o       SCADA Configuration & Development of front end graphics

o       PLC and SCADA interface

o       Alarms & Trends (Real­time & Historical)

o       Security & Access Control

o       Datalogging & Report Generation

Module 4   Pneumatics & Hydraulics (includes Circuit Development)

o       Introduction to Pneumatics & Hydraulics

o       Pneumatic & Hydraulic Components

o       Introduction to Pneumatic and Hydraulic Circuits

o       Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Pneumatic & Hydraulic Circuits

Module 5    Industrial Communication (includes hands on practice)

o       Introduction to industrial communication

o       ISO OSI 7 Layer communication structure

o       Serial Communication fundamentals

o       Introduction to communication interfaces

o       Fundamentals of Hyper Terminal Utility

o       Fundamentals of RS232, RS422 & RS485 communication

o       Concepts of communication protocols Modbus Protocol & Modbus Simulators

o       Introduction to TCP/IP, HTTP, Telnet

o       Fundamentals of Ethernet communications

o       Modbus TCP/IP protocol Fundamentals of wireless communication

o       Instrumentation Protocols: HART Field buses

Module 6    Drives (includes demonstration (includes hands on practice)

o       Introduction to AC Drives and Motors

o       Types of Drives and Motors, Principle of Working, Comparison & Specifications

o       Different Applications of AC Drives in various Industries

o       Selection Criteria for Drives

o       Study of different Operational methods for Drives

o       Speed and Torque Characteristics

o       Configuration of Motor and Drive Parameters

Module 7    Human Machine Interface

o       Introduction to HMI

o       HMI Features

o       HMI Configuration & Development of front end graphics

o       PLC and HMI interface

Module 8    Project Engineering and Management

o       Project Engineering and Management

o       Concepts of : URS, FDS, HDS and SDS

o       Project Review & Reports

o       Project Documentation

Course Duration Total 25 to 30 Days - 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Fees   Rs. 45,000 per person. Concession of Rs. 5,000 per person can be availed by participants enrolling in a group of 2 or more. Limited seats.

Schedule TBA.

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