COURSE OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this course involves the practical integration of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) with field instrumentation to achieve precise and reliable industrial automation. A DCS serves as the centralized intelligence for complex process plants, where it processes signals from thousands of field instruments to maintain optimal operating conditions. This program focuses on the functional relationship between the hardware in the field and the control algorithms in the system.

The scope of this training encompasses the technical configuration of control loops, the management of field signals, and the maintenance of system hardware. Participants will explore the practical implementation of pressure, temperature, flow, and level measurement within the DCS environment. The curriculum provides a detailed look at the communication protocols and I/O architectures that allow for seamless data transfer between the control room and the plant floor.

Coverage includes the operational and safety aspects of DCS-based control, such as alarm management, HMI design, and troubleshooting of loop failures. Attendees will learn how to calibrate field instruments, configure function blocks, and interpret system diagnostics to identify root causes of process upsets. By focusing on real-world applications and troubleshooting scenarios, the course ensures that participants can manage the daily technical challenges of a modern automated facility.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Analyze the functional architecture of a Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Configure analog and digital I/O channels for field instrumentation.
• Implement control strategies using Function Block Diagrams and logic.
• Calibrate and verify field instruments for pressure, flow, and temperature.
• Integrate HART and Foundation Fieldbus devices into a DCS environment.
• Design and modify HMI graphics for improved process visibility.
• Manage and rationalize process alarms within the DCS interface.
• Troubleshoot loop failures from the field sensor to the controller.
• Implement cascade, ratio, and feedforward control strategies.
• Execute safe system backups and hardware replacement procedures.
• Analyze process trends and historical data for performance optimization.
• Ensure compliance with process safety standards in DCS operations.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Instrument Technicians, Junior Control Engineers, Plant Operators, Maintenance Supervisors, and Automation Specialists responsible for DCS and field instrument support.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.