The certificate consists of three modules covering the different aspects of control loop optimization, faultfinding, and application of advanced control strategies from a non-mathematical and practical point of view. The material is rich in practical examples and features many hands-on exercises (labs) using process simulation software to help you understand the important concepts covered during the course.

 

Participants in this program will learn to:

• Understand process dynamics and show their relevance to controller tuning.
• Describe the inner workings of PID controllers.
• Recognize different controller types, algorithms, and options, and describe when to use each.
• Apply the appropriate tuning techniques for different process types and tuning objectives.
• Employ techniques for quickly assessing the performance of control loops.
• Identify control valve and instrumentation problems.
• Find sources of process nonlinearity.
• Recognize performance issues that are not related to control loop problems.
• Identify how and when to apply cascade and feedforward controls.
• Understand the interaction of feedforward and cascade
• Understand the design, use and tuning of ratio and override controls.
• Optimize control loop performance.

Register for all three modules of the certificate at the same time and enter "ACSCERT" in the Promo Code box at check out to receive a $200 discount.