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Process Measurement, Instrumentation & Process Control

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Process Measurement, Instrumentation & Process Control

Principles & Best Practices

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
23 - 27 Mar 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
11 - 15 May 2026 Abu Dhabi $ 5,950
29 Jun - 03 Jul 2026 London $ 5,950
20 - 24 Jul 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026 London $ 5,950
23 - 27 Nov 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027 London $ 5,950
22 - 26 Mar 2027 Dubai $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
23 - 27 Nov 2026 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

In an industrial situation where it is required to measure and control some aspect of a process, it is often the application of the knowledge and the ingenuity of the Engineer or Technician which is relied upon to solve the measurement and control problem. Therefore, a fundamental understanding of the principle of operation of a range of sensors / transducers and instrumentation techniques applicable in an industrial situation combined with an understanding and knowledge of Process control techniques and tuning methods equips the Engineer or Technician with the necessary skills and makes them invaluable in their workplace.

Delegates will investigate the operating principles and concepts of instrumentation and measurement systems and will acquire the knowledge relating to the characteristics and properties of the variables being measured.

Moreover, the delegate will gain an understanding of the Process Control Systems and methods used in a modern industrial system.

This is a hands-on, practical GLOMACS Process Measurement, Instrumentation & Process Control training course and where applicable, theoretical studies will be supplemented with practical activities where the delegate will have the opportunity to design, develop, build, test and evaluate their own instrumentation systems within the seminar room.

Some of the main topics covered include:

  • Introduction to the principles and fundamentals of Process Measurement and Instrumentation systems and Process variables. Symbols and units used and sample calculations
  • Principles of operation of Sensors and Transducers used for:
    • Temperature Measurement
    • Strain Measurement
    • Pressure Measurement
    • Flow Measurement
    • Level Measurement
  • Ultrasonic techniques for non-invasive process measurement
  • Principles of Process Control and study of the main Control strategies used, leading to an explanation of the 3-term PID controller
  • Explanation of a method used to ‘tune’ a 3-term PID controller
  • Practical activities to design, build, calibrate and signal condition a typical sensor application
Course Outline
Day 1

Introduction to Sensors, Transducers and Instrumentation Systems

  • Course Schedule and Layout
  • Introduction to Sensors, Transducers and Instrumentation Systems
  • Examples
  • Terms and Definitions Associated with Instrumentation Systems, including
    • Maximum Error
    • Hysteresis
    • Repeatability
    • Sensitivity
    • Resolution
    • Span
    • Response Time
  • Examples
    • Process Variables
    • Mass Flow
    • Volumetric Flow Rate
    • Pressure
    • Viscosity
    • Turbidity
Day 2

Strain, Pressure and Flow Measurement (also begin practical activities)

  • Principle of Strain Measurement – tension, compression, stress, strain, Youngs modulus
  • Principle of Operation, Typical Uses and Installation Considerations
  • Gauge Types – Principle of Operation and Configurations
  • Examples
  • Principles of Pressure Measurement
  • Devices: Principle of Operation - Typical Uses and Installation Considerations of
    • Diaphragms
    • Bellows
    • Capacitive Devices
    • Fibre Optic Pressure Measurement Techniques
  • Principles of Flow Measurement
  • Reynolds Number
  • Devices: Principle of Operation - Typical Uses and Installation Considerations of Invasive Types
    • Coriolis Flowmeter
    • Differential Pressure Type Flowmeters
      • Orifice Plate
      • Venturi Tube
      • Flow Nozzle
      • Dall Flow Tube
  • Devices: Principle of Operation - Application and Installation Considerations of Non-invasive Types
    • Electromagnetic Flowmeters
  • Practical Activity 1: Design and Build a Liquid Level Process Measurement System
Day 3

Temperature, Level and Non-Invasive Ultrasonic Measurement Techniques

  • Temperature Scales
  • Devices: Principle of Operation - Typical Uses and Installation Considerations of
    • Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD’s)
    • Thermistors
    • Thermocouples
    • Radiation Pyrometers
  • Examples
  • Principle of Single Point and Continuous Level Measurement Techniques
  • Direct and Indirect Level Measurement Techniques
  • Devices: Principle of Operation - Typical Uses and Installation Considerations of
    • Ultrasonic Techniques
    • Capacitive Techniques
    • Pressure Techniques
  • Principles and Applications of Ultrasonic Techniques for Non-invasive Measurement
  • Doppler Shift and Transit Techniques
  • Devices: Principle of Operation - Typical Uses and Installation Considerations of Non-invasive Flow Measurement
  • Ultrasonic Flowmeters
  • Practical Activity 2: Calibrate the Liquid Level Process Measurement System
Day 4

Introduction to Process Control Engineering

  • Control Strategies
  • Block Diagram Representation
  • Control Components
  • Servomechanisms and Regulators
  • Open and Closed Loop Systems
  • Transfer Functions
  • Negative Feedback (NFB)
    • 1st and 2nd Order Systems
  • Examples: Transfer Functions and Closed Loop Systems
  • ON / OFF Control
    • Two Step Control Action
  • Proportional Control
  • Proportional Band vs. Proportional Gain
  • Proportional Offset
  • Reset
  • Integral Action
  • Integral Windup
  • Derivative Action
  • PID Control
  • Practical Activity 3: Signal Condition the Output from the Liquid Measurement System and (if time allows) Design and Build a Strain Gauge Measurement System
Day 5

Tuning PID Controllers

  • Empirical Methods of Setting Controllers
  • Open Loop Reaction Curve Method (Ziegler-Nichols)
  • Default and Typical Settings
  • Closed Loop Continuous Cycling Method (Ziegler-Nichols)
  • Fine Tuning
  • Practical Activity 4: Tuning a Control System using The Ziegler-Nichols Methods
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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