Specialized Course on DCS (Distributed Control Systems)
Introduction
A Distributed Control System (DCS) refers to a control system usually of a manufacturing system, process or any
kind of dynamic system, in which the controller elements are not central in location (like the brain) but are
distributed throughout the system with each component sub-system controlled by one or more controllers. The
entire system of controllers is connected by networks for communication and monitoring.
DCS is a very broad term used in a variety of industries, to monitor and control distributed equipment
• Electrical power grids and electrical generation plants
• Water management systems
• Natural Gas purification plants
• Oil refining plants
• Chemical plants
What will be covered?
• Control Loop Elements
Process Control Symbols
Common Terminology ( Acronyms)
• Sensors
Temperature, Flow, Pressure, level
• Signal Transmission Methods
Analog, Digital
• Controller Mode
Proportional, Integral, Differential
• Networking
Signal Transmission
Field Communications
Fieldbus Operation
• Distributed Control Systems
Overview
System Capacity
Functions
Logical layout
Basic Process Control System
Hardware & Software installation & interfacing
Device Signal Tags and Workstation Licensing
System Architecture and I/O’s Interfacing.
Communication interfaces including sharing of parameters by SMART instruments.
DCS Explorer & Control Studio
Logics buildup in DCS
Control Module faceplates, detail faceplates and user interaction
Interlocks - what are they, recognizing reasons for activation
Equipment Module faceplates, detail faceplates and user interaction.
Working with different logic modules (including PID & Ratio blocks)
Build up a database from scratch, adding & configuring –
Graphics with color conditioning
Faceplates
Loops
Basic hardware elements (controllers, I/O’s)
Alarms
Where used
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System – brief overview
• Human Machine Interfaces
Indicators and Keyboards aka “Process Window”'
Control Room Design
Operator Consoles
• DCS Vendor Selection
Decision Matrix
Who should attend?
This course is designed for Systems Engineers, Electrical / Electronics Engineers, To-be-graduates of Electronics,
Industrial, Controls Engineering, To-be-graduates of Polytechnic Institutes, Industry Professionals, Biomedical
Engineers / Technicians, Automotive Engineers / Technicians, Avionics Engineers / Technicians. Moreover, it is
expected that the course participants will already have through knowledge of industrial process automation, PLC
programming, and control system operations.
Methodology
This course will be conducted in a laboratory environment using practical case studies utilizing presentations slides,
exercises and interactive sessions among students and the instructor. The role of theory is minimal. Mock exams
are included to evaluate the amount of learning that each candidate is able to inculcate.
Material Provided
Course Reference manual, Presentation Slides, Laboratory Manuals will be provided
A Course Completion Certificate will be provided
Results of Mock examinations will be provided
Fee Duration
20 hrs
PKR 25,000/-
(There is flexibility in time if Instructor and Course Participants mutually agree.)
Discount
A substantial discount is available for students and for bringing a group of candidates. For further information, you
may contact us at following:
SkillTech International Karachi
State Cement Guest House, Dalmia, Main Stadium Road Karachi, 75200 (nearby Millennium
Shopping Mall and opposite PSO Petrol Pump)
Tel: 021-34821917-19, Fax: 021-34821916, Mob: 03453081013, 03002453328
Email:
[email protected] Website: www.tusdec.org.pk/sdd/skilltech-khi/