COURSE OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this course is to provide a clear and non-technical introduction to the world of industrial instrumentation for personnel who interact with control systems but are not specialists in the field. In a modern automated plant, almost every employee—from operators to managers relies on the data provided by instruments to make decisions. This program demystifies the hardware and terminology, enabling non-instrument staff to understand how measurements are made and why they are critical to the safety and profitability of the organization.

The scope of this training encompasses the fundamental concepts of pressure, temperature, level, and flow, without requiring complex mathematical formulas. Participants will explore the "big picture" of how a sensor sends a signal to a control room and how that information is used to adjust a valve or trigger an alarm. The curriculum is specifically designed to enhance communication between departments, enabling non-specialists to describe issues more accurately to the maintenance and engineering teams.

Coverage includes a tour of common field devices, an explanation of "Smart" instruments, and a basic guide to reading the simplified diagrams found in control rooms. Attendees will learn to recognize the physical appearance of different sensors, understand the basic function of a control loop, and appreciate the importance of calibration and instrument care. By focusing on practical awareness, the course ensures that all employees can contribute to a safer and more efficient operating environment through a better understanding of the plant’s "senses."

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Analyze the role of instrumentation in everyday plant operations.
• Differentiate between the four main process variables (P, T, L, and F).
• Identify common field instruments by their physical appearance.
• Define the purpose of a "Transmitter" and a "Control Valve."
• Interpret basic information on an HMI or SCADA screen.
• Explain the concept of a "Set Point" and an "Alarm."
• Understand why regular calibration is necessary for accuracy.
• Recognize the difference between manual and automatic control.
• Describe an instrument, "Loop," in simple, non-technical terms.
• Identify the symbols for instruments on a simplified process map.
• Communicate instrument-related issues more effectively to technicians.
• Follow basic safety rules when working near sensitive instruments.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Plant Operators, Process Engineers (Non-I&C), Maintenance Fitters, Safety Officers, and Management Personnel.

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.