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Utilization of Information and Control Systems in Refineries

Updated : 2025.03.31

Status: Report
Course Number
TR-14-17
Title / Theme
Utilization of Information and Control Systems in Refineries
Objectives
To provide a wide range of knowledge and practical skills on information and control systems for effective and efficient plant operations
Main Topics
Participants will acquire knowledge in a wide range of topics, from plant operation systems, such as DCS, to operation management systems, such as PIMS (Plant Information Management System).
1.	Information and control systems in Refineries
2.	Latest information system
3.	Process control system
	Regulatory control (PID control)
	Advanced control with real-time optimization system
	Operation support system
4.	Latest instruments
	Fieldbus
	Wireless devices
	Safety systems
	Instrument modernization
5.	Visits to: 
	Instrument manufacturers
	Refineries
Qualification
Engineers with a university degree and at least three years experience in DCS-related work, instrument modernization or process control, or those with equivalent qualifications
Host Country
Japan
Others
* Further course details will be announced three (3) months before the start of the course.