Process Control & PID Controllers : Principles Design Tuning

A practical approach to process control , control Loops , PID controllers & tuning using real-world process examples

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Process Control & PID Controllers : Principles Design Tuning

What You Will Learn!

  • Learn the essentials of process controls and PID controllers for a successful career in process industries
  • Successfully draw the correct information from basic to advanced process control loops
  • Master the intricate terminological details of process control (process variable, set point, error, offset, load disturbance...)
  • Identify any process control loop and describe its main tasks and functionalities
  • Describe the basic function and method of operation for the main control loop components (sensor, transmitter, controller, actuator, control valve...)
  • Differentiate between feedback and feedforward control loops
  • Explain the basic implementation process for each of the following types of control: Cascade, ratio, split range…
  • Differentiate between On/Off, discrete, multi-step and continuous controllers
  • Describe the basic mechanism, pros and cons of the following modes of control action: On/Off, Proportional (P), Integral (I), Derivative (D), PI, PID...
  • Describe the general goal of PID controller tuning
  • Apply the Ziegler Nicholls method to tune P, PI and PID controllers for optimum performance
  • Put your knowledge to the test at the end of each section with a valuable technical quiz (160+ questions and solved problems)

Description

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MAJOR COURSE UPDATE:

We have added a quiz at the end of each section to help you test your knowledge and emphasize the key learning points. The quiz includes:

  • True/False questions

  • Multi-choice questions

  • Images, cross-sectionnal views

  • Solved problems

  • and much more...

When you think you’ve got a good grasp on a topic within the course, you can test your knowledge by taking the quiz. If you pass, wonderful ! If not, you can review the videos and notes again or ask us for help in the Q&A section.

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Control in process industries refers to the regulation of all aspects of the process. Precise control of level, temperature, pressure and flow is important in many process applications.

Designed around a series of practical examples which we work through to a solution, this valuable course is an essential guide to a complete understanding of :

  • functioning

  • design

  • tuning of process controls and PID* controllers

Useful reference data, technical recommendations, field observations and numerous process control schemes are presented in an-easy-to-use format.

The course also cautions the process control engineer that the performance of a properly designed process control system can be severely compromised when used in conjunction with incorrect PID* controller settings.

PID* controller tuning guidelines and their rationale according to the Ziegler Nicholls method, as well as some precautions, are offered to ensure optimum performance.

Typical tuning examples have been included to assist in understanding how specific formulae are applied.

In addition, you will find at the end of each section a technical quiz to test your knowledge. If you pass : wonderful ! If not, you can watch the video lectures again or ask us for help in the Q&A section.

So with no further ado, check out the free preview videos and the curriculum of the course and we look forward to seeing you in the first section.

Thank you for your interest in our online courses. We hope to see you there.

WR Training

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* When PID is mentioned, it is with reference to Proportional, Integral and Derivative control actions

Who Should Attend!

  • Personnel needing to learn the essentials of process control and PID controllers
  • Control, Process, Chemical and Design engineers & technicians
  • Instrumentation engineers & technicians
  • Maintenance engineers & technicians
  • Experienced personnel as a refresher course and to broaden their knowledge
  • Instructional designers and those involved in writing manuals and operational procedures
  • Anyone else with an interest in how process control and PID controllers should be designed, tuned and used in process industries

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Tags

  • Control Engineering

Subscribers

590

Lectures

72

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