Industrial Automation

    Content
    Preface
    Introduction
    I&C Drawings and Documentation

    Introduction to Plant Design
    Process diagrams
    Instrumentation documentation
    Electrical documentation

    Process control

    Basic Control Concepts
    Principles of Control Systems
    Control modes in closed loop control
    Tuning of Closed Loop Control
    Cascade Control
    Initialization of a cascade system
    Feed forward Control
    Manual feedforward control
    Automatic feedforward
    Time matching as feedforward control
    Overcoming Process dead time
    First term explanation(disturbance free PV)
    Second term explanation(predicted PV)

    Advanced Process Control

    Introduction
    Overview of Advanced Control Methods
    Internal Model Control

    Industrial Data Communications and Wireless

    Introduction
    Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model
    RS-232 interface standard
    Fiber Optics
    Modbus
    Data Highway Plus /DH485
    HART
    AS-i
    DeviceNet
    Profibus
    Foundation Fieldbus
    Industrial Ethernet
    TCP/IP
    Wireless Fundamentals
    Radio/microwave communications
    Installation and Troubleshooting
    Industrial network security
    Network threats, vulnerabilities and risks
    An approach to network security planning
    Securing a network by access control
    Authentication, Authorization, Accounting & encryption
    Intrusion detection systems
    VLANs
    VPNs and their security
    Wireless networks and their security issues

    HAZOPs Hazard Operations

    Introduction
    HAZOP Workshop

    Safety Instrumentation and Machinery

    Introduction
    Introduction to IEC 61511 and the safety lifecycle
    SIS configurations for safety and availability targets
    Selection of sensors and actuators for safety duties
    Selection of safety controllers
    System integration and application software
    Programming tools
    Machinery safety
    Guide to Regulations and Standards

    Hazardous Areas and Intrinsic Safety

    Introduction
    Zonal Classification
    Area classification
    Methods of explosion protection
    Flameproof concept Ex d
    Intrinsic safety
    Increased safety
    Certification (components)
    Principles of testing
    Non Sparking concept
    Concept Ex p
    Other protection concepts
    Earthing and Bonding
    Standards and codes of practice
    Fault finding and repairs

    SCADA

    Introduction and Brief History of SCADA
    SCADA Systems Software
    Distributed control system (DCS)
    Introduction to the PLC
    Considerations and benefits of SCADA system
    An alarm system

    Project Management of I&C Projects

    Fundamentals of project management
    Time management
    Cost Management
    Integrated cost and time management
    Management of project team
    Risk Management
    Contract law

    Latest Instrumentation and Valve Developments

    Basic Measurement performance terms and specifications
    Advanced Measurement Performance terms and Specifications
    Pressure Measurement
    Level Measurement
    Temperature Measurement
    Thermocouples
    Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs)
    Thermistors
    Infrared Pyrometers
    Acoustic Pyrometers
    Flow Measurement
    Differential Pressure Flowmeters
    Magnetic Flowmeters
    Control Valves

    Forecasts and Predictions

    Main Technology Trends
    The China Challenge
    Market Predictions

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