JCCP:Japan Cooperation Center, Petroleum

Outline of JCCP Regular Course TR-3-26

Course Number TR-3-26
Course Title Instrumentation and Control in Refineries
Date June 2 -June 19, 2026
Objective
Intended for instrument engineers, this course provides knowledge on a wide range of instrumentation from field devices to DCS and the basics of process control, as well as discussions on cutting-edge applications to improve instrumentation skills. 
Main Topics
1. Lecture and Practice:
・Overview of Japanese petroleum industry
・Basic control theory (feedback control, PID control)
・Basic process control practice using a 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
・Instrumentation device manufacturer: Technology of level gauge, displacement / vibration sensor, Control valve
・Refinery: Application of control systems, operation support systems, and information  systems
Qualification
Engineers with at least 1 year of experience in instrumentation or DCS-related work, process control, or information systems, or those with equivalent qualifications.
Number of Participants 13
Course Fee ¥0
Tentative Deadline for Application April 1, 2026

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