Course Overview:
This course provides specialized knowledge on the design, operation, and maintenance of control systems tailored for the oil and gas industry. It covers process control fundamentals, instrumentation, safety systems, and automation technologies essential for optimizing production, ensuring safety, and maintaining regulatory compliance in upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the unique requirements of control systems in oil and gas operations
- Design and implement process control loops and automation systems
- Operate and maintain Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Integrate safety instrumented systems (SIS) for hazard prevention
- Troubleshoot control system issues specific to oil and gas processes
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Who Should Attend:
- Process and control engineers
- Instrumentation and automation technicians
- Maintenance and operations personnel
- Safety and reliability engineers
- Project managers and system integrators
- Regulatory compliance officers
Course Outline:
Overview of Control Systems in Oil and Gas
- Role and importance of control systems in oil and gas
- Types of control systems: DCS, PLC, SCADA
- Industry-specific challenges and requirements
Process Control Fundamentals
- Process variables and control loops
- PID controllers and tuning
- Cascade and feedforward control strategies
- Control loop performance monitoring
Instrumentation and Sensors
- Common sensors used in oil and gas (pressure, temperature, flow, level)
- Intrinsic safety and hazardous area instrumentation
- Signal conditioning and transmission
Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and PLCs
- Architecture and components of DCS and PLC systems
- Programming and configuration basics
- Human Machine Interface (HMI) and operator interaction
- Communication protocols and networking
Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
- Functional safety concepts and standards (IEC 61508, IEC 61511)
- SIS design and implementation
- Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and risk assessment
- Testing and maintenance of SIS
Automation and Optimization
- Advanced control strategies: model predictive control (MPC)
- Batch control and sequencing
- Integration with asset management systems
- Data analytics and performance optimization
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Common control system faults and diagnostic methods
- Preventive maintenance practices
- Backup and recovery procedures
- Case studies from oil and gas operations
Regulatory and Compliance Requirements
- Industry regulations and standards
- Environmental and safety compliance
- Documentation and audit preparation