COURSE OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this course is to provide a foundational understanding of the core principles that govern industrial process control. Every manufacturing or refining process relies on the ability to measure physical properties and manipulate them to achieve a desired outcome. This program introduces participants to the essential building blocks of automation, focusing on the physics of measurement and the basic logic of control loops.

The scope of this training encompasses the most common process variables—pressure, temperature, level, and flow—and the instruments used to sense them. Participants will explore how these physical measurements are converted into standardized electrical signals (such as 4-20mA) and transmitted to a controller. The curriculum is designed to demystify the "black box" of the controller, explaining how simple mathematical actions can maintain a process at a specific setpoint despite external disturbances.

Coverage includes an introduction to final control elements, primarily control valves, and their role in physical process adjustment. Attendees will learn how to read basic technical drawings, understand the importance of calibration, and recognize the various components that make up a standard control loop. By focusing on the fundamentals, the course ensures that participants develop a solid technical vocabulary and a clear understanding of how industrial processes are monitored and managed.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Analyze the basic structure and purpose of a process control loop.
• Differentiate between "Manual" and "Automatic" control modes.
• Define and explain the concepts of Setpoint, Process Variable, and Output.
• Identify the operating principles of common pressure and temperature sensors.
• Describe the methods used for measuring liquid level and fluid flow.
• Understand the standardization of signals (3-15 psi and 4-20mA).
• Interpret simple P&ID symbols and basic loop diagrams.
• Explain the role of the final control element in process adjustment.
• Identify the primary functions of a Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller.
• Recognize the importance of instrument calibration and accuracy.
• Discuss basic safety considerations in process measurement.
• Troubleshoot simple measurement failures and signal loss.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for New Technicians, Non-Instrument Engineers, Plant Operators, and Sales Professionals who require a fundamental understanding of process control.

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.