JCCP:Japan Cooperation Center, Petroleum

Outline of JCCP Regular Course TR-3-23

Course Number TR-3-23
Course Title Instrumentation and Control in Refineries
Date Jun. 6 - Jun. 23, 2023
Objective
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
1. Lecture and Practice
・Overview of Japanese petroleum industry
・Basic control theory (feedback control, PID control)
・Basic process control practice using DCS simulator connected to miniature plant
    (PID parameter tuning)
・Basic cybersecurity
・Latest instrumentation & control systems

2. Site Visit:
・Instrumentation & control system manufacturer:
 Latest instrumentation & control systems
・Sensing device manufacturer: 
 Technology of level gauge, displacement/vibration sensor, flowmeter
・Refinery: 
 Application of control systems, operation support systems, and
 information systems
Qualification
Engineers with at least 1 year but less than 5 years of experience in DCS-related work, process control, plant operation, or information systems, or those with equivalent qualifications
Number of Participants 14
Course Fee ¥0
Tentative Deadline for Application April 7, 2023

* Further course details will be announced three (3) months before the start of the course.