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Overview

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Apply engineering fundamentals, concepts, and the realization of automated system control laws in the automation field.
• Assess the performance of supervisory, control, and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and various control systems components and equipment.
• Solve basic control loops to maintain system stability and performance.
• Utilize skills in the design, use, and troubleshooting of equipment to create efficient systems and resolve operational issues.
• Integrate and optimize automation solutions to enhance productivity, safety, and cost-effectiveness in engineering projects.

Description
Electrical and mechanical engineers must have a foundational understanding of control systems and automation. These systems are vital in designing, operating, and maintaining industrial processes and machinery. This course is designed to provide engineers with essential concepts and principles in a practical, easy-to-understand format, ensuring they can effectively apply this knowledge without navigating complex mathematical theories.

Covering the basics of design, commissioning, and troubleshooting control systems, the course equips engineers to manage these systems in various contexts, ensuring smooth and efficient processes. It also addresses common challenges and solutions, offering a comprehensive introduction to the field and preparing participants for real-world applications. Engineers can enhance their problem-solving capabilities and improve operational efficiency by mastering these elements.

Hands-on exercises and problem-solving sessions reinforce theoretical knowledge. These practical activities help participants apply their learning in controlled environments, enhancing their ability to transfer skills to real-world situations. This approach ensures that learning is both comprehensive and applicable, bridging the gap between theory and practice.

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals eager to deepen their understanding of control systems and automation.

Ideal attendees include engineers, project engineers, technicians, and supervisors who want to enhance their current skills or gain new insights. OEM equipment system integrators, staff responsible for commissioning and troubleshooting, and project managers will also find this course highly beneficial.

Automation specialists, control system designers, maintenance engineers, and operations managers can also gain valuable knowledge and practical skills. This course is a comprehensive and valuable resource for anyone interested in control systems and automation.

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Syllabus

Day I

Fundamentals of Control Systems and Automation

• Systems and controlled systems benefit and historical trends
• Concepts and principles
• Linear and non-linear control systems

From Mechanization to Automation and Beyond

• Analog vs digital world
• Number representation in computers.
  • Practical exercises
• Introduction and system theory
• Definitions and system terms
• System functions
• Elements of a control system
• Open and closed loops
  Feedback, Feedforward and Cascade loops
  • Proportional, Integral and Derivative control
  • P, PI and PID Tuning methodology

Components of Control Systems

• Controllers: Theory of operation
• Hardware architecture: Sensors, Controllers, Actuators, Comms
• Analog to Digital Conversion
• Digital to Analog Conversion
• Software architecture: PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), RTU (Remote Terminal Unit),

Embedded solution, Pros and cons

• Communications: Error Detection, Handshaking, Multiple Attempts
• Control System Technical Spec: Practical example.

From RTU to PLC and SCADA

• IEC 61131-3 standard for PLCs
• SCADA, industrial architecture tool for high-level process supervisory management

Day II

Distributed Versus Centralized Control Methods

• Digital logic gates, practical exercises
• Communication interfaces: Serial, Ethernet, USB, wireless, networks, web
• HART protocol
• Modbus protocol
• Ethernet protocol

Measuring and Testing

• Statistics, basic ideas
• Root cause analysis, practical example

Industrial Automation

• Data processing and presentation tools
• SCADA modes of operation: operator mode, programming mode, maintenance mode, training mode

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Design, Troubleshooting and Commissioning

• Engineering model for distributed automation and control
• SCADA modules: visualization, databases, alarm handling, reports, logging and data archiving
• Alarms handling, practical considerations, and examples

Instructor

Corina Rosenberg, P.Eng

Corina was System Engineering Manager with Curtiss Wright before recently retiring. She has years of experience in system engineering and control systems. She is also a present member of INCOSE (International Council of Systems Engineering) and has served on the board of TASSQ (Toronto Association of Systems and Software Quality) in the past.