Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
2115
Course Name
Basic Instrumentation and Process Control: A System's Approach
Contact Hours
7.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
American Water
Primary Contact
Monica Troutman
monica.troutman@amwater.com
7172059705 Ext.
Website
Description
It is important that water and wastewater "knowledge workers" have a knowledge set that includes a basic understanding of the role and function of the measuring instruments and control equipment of systems in their respective operations. Understanding treatment, storage and delivery processes and their monitoring and control is critical to efficient and effective operations.
Course Level
Intermediate
Course Content
* Defining Instrumentation & Process Control
* Elements & Functions of a Simple Process Control System
* Types of Imputs & Outputs of a Process Control System
* Typical Processes & Control Strategies for Water and Wastewater Treatment, Storage and Delivery
* Input and Output Signal Lists
* Instrumentation Specifications
* Control System Architecture
* Common Control Modes, Actions and Switches
* P&ID
* Processor Configuration and Programming
Target Audience
The target audience is Water and Wastewater facility "knowledge workers" including operators, supervisors, managers, maintenance associates, etc. The participants should have 2-5 years experience in the operation of water or wastewater facilities. The participants should possess at a minimum, ninth grade reading and math skills.
Training Format
Classroom