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Instrumentation and Control in Refineries

Updated : 2025.03.31

Status: Report
Course Number
TR-3-20
Title / Theme
Instrumentation and Control in Refineries
Objectives
Intended for younger engineers with a few years of experience, this course mainly provides the fundamentals of the instrumentation and control sector, and a discussion on cutting-edge applications
Main Topics
In addition to the fundamentals of instrumentation and control, participants will learn about the latest DCS, the latest information system, application of AI technology, etc. 

1. Fundamentals on instrumentation and control
   ・ Control valve
   ・ Principle of measurement (flow, level, pressure, temperature)
   ・ PID and its tuning method

2. Latest instrumentation and control system
   ・ DCS functions
   ・ Wireless instrumentation

3. Latest information system
   ・ Plant information system

4. Application of AI technology  
   ・ Discussion in a problem-solving workshop
5. Visits to: 
   ・ DCS, instrument manufacturers
   ・ Refinery
Qualification
Engineers with at least one year but less than five years of experience in DCS-related work, process control, plant operation or information system, or those with equivalent qualifications