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Data Communications & Networking ��Practical Data Communications and Networking for Engineers and Technicians ............................................... 1.1 Practical DNP3, 60870.5 and Modern SCADA Communication Systems ............................................................. 1.3 Practical Troubleshooting and Problem Solving of Ethernet Networks ................................................................ 1.5 Practical Fibre Optics for Engineers and Technicians ............................................................................................. 1.7 Practical Troubleshooting and Problem Solving of Industrial Data Communications ........................................ 1.9Practical Industrial Networking for Engineers and Technicians ...........................................................................1.11 Practical TCP/IP and Ethernet Networking for Industry ........................................................................................ 1.13 Practical Fundamentals of Telecommunications and Wireless Communications .............................................. 1.15 Practical TCP/IP Troubleshooting and Problem Solving for Industry .................................................................. 1.17Practical Routers and Switches (Including TCP/IP and Ethernet) for Engineers and Technicians ......................1.19Best Practice in Industrial Data Communications ................................................................................................ 1.21Practical Fundamentals of Voice over IP (VoIP) for Engineers and Technicians ................................................. 1.23Practical Troubleshooting, Design and Selection of Industrial Fibre Optic Systems for Industry .................... 1.25Troubleshooting Industrial Ethernet and TCP/IP Networks ................................................................................... 1.27Practical Industrial Wireless for Engineers and Technicians ................................................................................. 1.29Data Communications, Networking and Protocols for Industry - Back to Basics ............................................... 1.31Practical FieldBus, DeviceNet and Ethernet for Industry ..................................................................................... 1.33Practical Troubleshooting and Problem Solving of Modbus Protocols .............................................................. 1.35Practical Radio Telemetry Systems for Industry ................................................................................................... 1.37Setting Up, Understanding and Troubleshooting of Industrial Ethernet and Automation Networks ............... 1.39Practical Troubleshooting of TCP/IP Networks ........................................................................................................ 1.41Practical Fibre Optics and Interfacing Techniques to Industrial Ethernet and Wireless ..................................... 1.43Hands-On Data Communication, Networking and TCP/IP Troubleshooting ........................................................ 1.45Practical Use and Understanding of Foundation Fieldbus for Engineers and Technicians ............................... 1.47Troubleshooting, Designing and Installing Digital and Analog Closed Circuit TV Systems .............................. 1.49Advanced TCP/IP-based Industrial Networking for Engineers and Technicians .................................................. 1.51Practical Troubleshooting & Problem Solving of Ethernet TCP/IP &Modbus Protocols .................................... 1.53Practical Wireless Ethernet and TCP/IP Networking ............................................................................................. 1.55

Electrical Power ��Practical Electrical Network Automation and Communication Systems ............................................................... 2 . 1 Practical Troubleshooting of Electrical Equipment and Control Circuits ............................................................... 2 . 3High Voltage Safety Operating Procedures for Engineers and Technicians .......................................................... 2 . 5 Practical Power Distribution ...................................................................................................................................... 2 . 7Practical Power Quality: Problems and Solutions for Engineers and Technicians................................................ 2 . 9 Practical Power System Protection for Engineers and Technicians...................................................................... 2 .11Practical Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) for Instrumentation and Control Systems ........................................... 2 .13

Practical Electrical Wiring Standards – National Rules for Electrical Installations - ET 101:2008...................... 2.15

Wind & Solar Power – Renewable Energy Technologies ...................................................................................... 2 .17Practical Distribution and Substation Automation (incl. Communications) for Electrical Power Systems ................................................................................................................................... 2.19Safe Operation and Maintenance of Circuit Breakers and Switchgear ............................................................... 2 .21Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Protection of AC Electrical Motors and Drives .......................................... 2 .23Power Transformers - Operation, Maintenance and Testing ................................................................................. 2 .25

Lightning, Surge Protection and Earthing of Electrical and Electronic Systems in Industrial Networks ......... 2 .27

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems and Batteries ............... 2 .29

Practical Power System Harmonics, Earthing and Power Quality - Problems and Solutions ........................... 2.31

Practical Motor Protection, Control and Maintenance Technologies ................................................................... 2 .33

Practical Medium and High Voltage Testing of Electrical Equipment for Engineers and Technicians ............... 2 .35

Practical Earthing of Utility and Industrial Distribution Systems for Engineers and Technicians ..................... 2 .37

Practical Electrical Substation Safety for Engineers and Technicians .................................................................. 2 .39

Practical HV Cable Jointing and Terminations for Engineers and Technicians .................................................... 2 .41

Operation and Maintenance of Diesel Power Generating Plants......................................................................... 2.43

Energy Efficiency, Design, Engineering and Auditing ........................................................................................... 2 .45

Critical Power Supply Options and Planning of High Availability Supplies ....................................................... 2 .47

Practical Electrical Safety Techniques for Industry ................................................................................................ 2 .49

Emergency Power Supplies: Electrical Distribution Design, Installation and Commissioning ......................... 2 .51

Power Cables: Operation, Maintenance, Location and Fault Detection .............................................................. 2 .53

Practical Electrical Wiring Standards – IEE BS 7671:2008+A1:2011 Edition ......................................................... 2.55

Practical Electrical Wiring Standards – AS 3000:2007 ........................................................................................... 2.57

Electrical Drawings and Schematics ....................................................................................................................... 2.59

South African Standard Sans 10142 – The Wiring of Premises ............................................................................. 2.61

Electrical Maintenance for Engineers and Technicians ......................................................................................... 2.63

Installing, Programming and Commissioning of Power System Protection Relays and Hardware ................. 2.65

Practical Power Cabling and Earthing .................................................................................................................... 2.67

The Fundamentals of Power Distribution and Power Systems: Hands-on Practical Analysis and Design ......... 2.69

Practical HV and LV Switching Operations and Safety Rules for Engineers and Technicians ........................... 2.71

Arc Flash Protection for Electrical Safety Professionals ....................................................................................... 2.73

Practical Electrical Metering, Measurement and Instrument Transformers for Engineers and Technicians..... 2.75

Electrical and Instrumentation (E & I) Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities .................................................... 2.77

Fundamentals of Smart Metering ........................................................................................................................... 2.79

Installation, Testing and Troubleshooting of Transformers .................................................................................... 2.81

Medium Voltage AC Motors for the Power Industry – Working Principles, Installation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 2.83

Switchgear and Distribution Systems .................................................................................................................... 2.85

Electrical Power System Fundamentals for Non-Electrical Engineers ............................................................... 2.87

Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of Electrical Switchboards, Circuit Breakers, Protective Relays, Cables and PLCs ..............................................................................................................................2.89

High Voltage Electrical Compliance and Safety Operating Procedures....................................................................2.91

High Voltage Design and Installations Master Class ..................................................................................................2.93

High Voltage Design and Installations Master Class (UK) ..........................................................................................2.95

Fundamentals of Operation and Troubleshooting of Emergency/Standby Power Generation using Diesel Generators ...........................................................................................................................................................2.97

Diesel Power Generation plants with Multiple Machines in Parallel and on the Electrical Power Grid ...............2.99

Practical Maintenance & Troubleshooting of Battery Power Supplies ................................................................... 2.101

Standby Power and Energy Efficiency ....................................................................................................................... 2.103

Electrical Substation and Switchyard Design ........................................................................................................... 2.105

Understanding Electrical Engineering and Safety for Non-Electricians ................................................................. 2.107

Master Series - Electrical Engineering ....................................................................................................................... 2.109

Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering for Non-Engineers .........................................................2.111

Practical Earthing, Bonding, Lightning and Surge Protection ..................................................................................2.113

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Electronics �� Practical Digital Signal Processing Systems for Engineers and Technicians ........................................................ 3.1Practical Embedded Controllers: Troubleshooting and Design .............................................................................. 3.3Practical EMC and EMI Control for Engineers and Technicians .............................................................................. 3.5Practical Industrial Electronics for Engineers and Technicians ............................................................................... 3.7Practical Shielding, EMC/EMI, Noise Reduction, Earthing and Circuit Board Layout............................................ 3.9Power Electronics and Switch Mode Power Supply ............................................................................................. 3.11Practical Troubleshooting of Electronic Circuits for Engineers and Technicians ................................................. 3.13

Information Technology �� Industrial Network Security for SCADA, Automation, Process Control and PLC Systems .................................. 4.1 Practical Fundamentals of E-Manufacturing, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Supply Chain Management ............................................................................................................................... 4.3

SNMP Network Management: The Essentials .......................................................................................................... 4.5

Practical Android App Development ......................................................................................................................... 4.7

Cybersecurity for Automation, Control, and SCADA Systems (Using the ANSI/ISA-62443 Standards) ............ 4.9

Chemical Engineering �� Practical Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering ..................................................................................................5.1 Handling Chemicals and Chemical Processes - Tips, Tricks and Tools ..................................................................5.3

Instrumentation, Automation & Process Control �� Practical Analytical Instrumentation in On-Line Applications ................................................................................ 6.1 Practical Alarm Management for Engineers and Technicians................................................................................. 6.3 Practical Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for Automation and Process Control .................................... 6.5 Practical Batch Management & Control (Including S88) for Industry .................................................................... 6.7Practical Boiler Control and Instrumentation for Engineers and Technicians ....................................................... 6.9 Practical Data Acquisition using Personal Computers and Standalone Systems .............................................. 6.11 Practical Industrial Flow Measurement for Engineers and Technicians .............................................................. 6.13 Practical Hazops, Trips and Alarms ......................................................................................................................... 6.15 Practical Hazardous Areas for Engineers and Technicians .................................................................................... 6.17 Practical Instrumentation for Automation and Process Control .......................................................................... 6.19 Practical Intrinsic Safety for Engineers and Technicians ....................................................................................... 6.21 Practical Tuning of Industrial Control Loops .......................................................................................................... 6.23 Practical Motion Control for Engineers and Technicians ....................................................................................... 6.25 Practical Fundamentals of OPC ............................................................................................................................... 6.27 Practical Process Control ........................................................................................................................................ 6.29Practical Process Control and Tuning of Industrial Control Loops ........................................................................ 6.31Practical SCADA and Telemetry Systems for Industry .......................................................................................... 6.33 Practical Safety Instrumentation and Emergency Shutdown Systems for Process Industries ......................... 6.35Practical Industrial Programming using 61131-3 for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) ......................... 6.37Practical Control Valve Sizing, Selection and Maintenance .................................................................................. 6.39Best Practice in Process, Electrical and Instrumentation Drawings and Documentation .................................. 6.41Practical Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for Engineers and Technicians ..................................................... 6.43Fundamentals of Industrial Automation ................................................................................................................. 6.45Practical Troubleshooting of Data Acquisition and SCADA Systems ................................................................... 6.47

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Installation, Calibration and Maintenance of Electronic Instruments.................................................................. 6.49

RFID Tagging: Features and Applications ............................................................................................................... 6.51

Practical Industrial Troubleshooting of Instrumentation, Electrical and Process Control for Engineers and Technicians ................................................................................................................................. 6.53

Practical Hazops for Engineers and Technicians .................................................................................................... 6.55

Practical SCADA Systems for Industry ................................................................................................................... 6.57

Practical Machine Vision Applications for Industry ............................................................................................... 6.59

Practical Advanced Process Control for Engineers and Technicians .................................................................... 6.61

Practical Industrial Safety, Risk Assessment and Shutdown Systems for Industry ........................................... 6.63

Introduction to the Selection, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Fiscal Flow and Metering Equipment ......................................................................................................................................... 6.65

Measurement and Control for Non-Instrument Personnel ................................................................................... 6.67

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and SCADA Systems ........................................................................... 6.69

Practical Drives, Motors and PLCs for Engineers and Technicians ...................................................................... 6.71

Practical Troubleshooting and Problem Solving of PLCs and SCADA Systems ................................................. 6.73

Practical Flow Essentials .......................................................................................................................................... 6.75

Fundamentals of Instrumentation, Process Control, PLCs and SCADA for Plant Operators and other Non-Instrument Personnel ..................................................................................................................... 6.77

Fundamentals of Practical Building Automation Systems (BAS) ......................................................................... 6.79

Design of Industrial Automation Functional Specifications for PLCs, DCSs and SCADA systems .................. 6.81

Practical Remote Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics for Engineers and Technicians ............................ 6.83

Instrumentation Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities ....................................................................................... 6.85

Practical IEC 61850 for Substation Automation for Engineers and Technicians ................................................. 6.87

Hazardous Areas and ATEX Awareness for Technical and Non-technical Staff ................................................... 6.89

One-day Refresher Training: Electrical Equipment for Practical Hazardous Areas for Engineers and Technicians (Outside Europe) ................................................................................................... 6.91

One-day Refresher Training: Electrical Equipment for Practical Hazardous Areas for Engineers and Technicians (Within Europe) ..................................................................................................... 6.93

Master Series: Instrumentation and Control .......................................................................................................... 6.95

Integrated Programming, Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Optimisation of the Drill Monitor System (DMS) .................................................................................................................................... 6.97

Mechanical Engineering ��Practical Fundamentals of Heating, Ventilation and Airconditioning (HVAC) for Engineers and Technicians .....7.1

Practical Boiler Plant Operation and Management for Engineers and Technicians ..............................................7.3

Practical Cleanroom Technology and Facilities for Engineers and Technicians .....................................................7.5

Practical Lubrication Engineering for Engineers and Technicians ...........................................................................7.7

Practical Safe Lifting Practice and Maintenance .......................................................................................................7.9

Practical Pumps - Design, Operation and Maintenance for Centrifugal and Positive Displacement Pumps ....... 7.11

Practical Machinery and Automation Safety for Industry ......................................................................................7.13

Practical Machinery Vibration Analysis and Predictive Maintenance ...................................................................7.15

Practical Pumps and Compressors: Control, Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting ............................7.17

Gas Turbines: Fundamentals, Maintenance, Inspection and Troubleshooting .....................................................7.19

Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering ..............................................................................................................7.21

Practical Mechanical Drives (Belts, Chains and Gears) for Engineers and Technicians ......................................7.23

Practical Balancing, Alignment and Condition Monitoring of Rotating Equipment ............................................7.25

Pipeline Systems - Design, Construction, Maintenance and Asset Management ...............................................7.27

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Fundamentals of Process Plant Layout and Piping Design ...................................................................................7.29Practical Mechanical Sealing with Rotary, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Seal Types plus Gaskets .........................7.31Best Practice Design, Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Conveyors and Chutes ..........................................7.33Practical Process Compressors ................................................................................................................................7.35Performance Monitoring of Pumps and Compressors ..........................................................................................7.37Fundamentals of Pipe Stress Analaysis with Introduction to CAESAR II .............................................................7.39Practical Corrosion Management .............................................................................................................................7.41Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) ..................................................................................................................7.43Rigid and Flexible Hose Connections ......................................................................................................................7.45Safety Relief Valves - Inspection, Operation and Troubleshooting ........................................................................7.47Mechanical Design Concepts for Non-Mechanical Engineers ...............................................................................7.49Practical Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems: Operations and Troubleshooting ..................................................7.51

Practical Conveyor, Chute and Feeder Design ........................................................................................................7.53

Project and Financial ManagementPractical Financial Fundamentals and Project Investment Decision Making ........................................................ 8.1How to Manage Consultants ..................................................................................................................................... 8.3Practical Marketing for Technical Professionals ....................................................................................................... 8.5Practical Project Management for Engineers and Technicians ............................................................................... 8.7Practical Specification and Technical Writing for Technical People ......................................................................... 8.9Train the Trainer - Presentation & Instructing Skills for Engineers and Technical Professionals ....................... 8.11Leading your Engineering Team to Top Performance ............................................................................................ 8.13The Practical Business Engineer ............................................................................................................................. 8.15People Management Skills for Technical Professionals ........................................................................................ 8.17Engineering Leadership - Making the Transition from Engineer to Leader ........................................................ 8.19Practical Shutdown and Turnaround Management for Engineers and Managers ............................................ 6.21

Civil Engineering ��Hazardous Waste Management and Pollution Prevention .................................................................................... 9.1Structural Design for Non-Structural Engineers .................................................................................................... 9.3Best Practice in Sewage and Effluent Treatment Technologies .............................................................................. 9.5Designing, Specifying and Constructing with Modern Concrete ......................................................................... 9.7Transportation Planning and Management ............................................................................................................. 9.9

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ACCREDITATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

ABOUT IDC

IDC Technologies is internationally recognised as the premier provider of practical, technical training for engineers and technicians. We specialise in the fields of industrial data communications, tele-communications, automation and control, and are continually adding to our portfolio of over 300 different workshops.

Our instructors are highly respected in their fields of expertise and in the last 20 years have trained over 500,000 engineers, scientists and technicians worldwide.

IDC TECHNOLOGIES

AUSTRALIA PO Box 1093, West Perth, WA 6872 Telephone: 1300 138 522

Facsimile: 1300 138 533

CANADA 402-814 Richards Street

Vancouver, BC V6B 3A7 Telephone: 1-800-324-4244

Facsimile: 1-800-434-4045

INDIA 2nd & 3rd Floor, No.23, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015, Tamilnadu Tel: +91 44 3061 8525

IRELAND Caoran, Baile na hAbhann Co. Galway, Ireland Telephone: (01) 473 3190

Facsimile: (01) 473 3191

mALAySIA 26 Jalan Kota Raja E27/E

Hicom Town Center, Seksyen 27, 40400 Shah Alam, Selangor Telephone: (03) 5192 3800

Facsimile: (03) 5192 3801

NEW ZEALAND PO Box 76142, Manukau City, 2241

Telephone: (09) 263 4759 Facsimile: (09) 262 2304

SINGAPORE 100 Eu Tong Sen Street

#04-11 Pearl’s Centre, Singapore 059812 Telephone: (65) 6224 6298

Facsimile: (65) 6224 7922

SOUTH AFRICA PO Box 389, Halfway House 1685 Telephone: 011 024 5520/1/2/3/4/5

Facsimile: (086) 692 4368

UNITED KINGDOm Suite 18, Fitzroy House Lynwood Drive Worcester Park, Surrey KT4 7AT

Telephone: (020) 8335 4014 Facsimile: (020) 8335 4120

UNITED STATES 67 T.W. Alexander Drive PO Box 12277 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Telephone: 1-800-324-4244

Facsimile: 1-800-434-4045

vIETNAm Suite 501 ™EPhuong Tower, 31C Ly Tu Trong Ben Nghe Ward, Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City, S.R. Vietnam Ph: +84 909 728 048 Fax: +84 838 223 676

TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS

IDC Technologies is an Internationally Accredited Professional Training Organisation. IDC has received recognition, endorsement and/or accreditation (varies by course and location) from authorising bodies based around the world. These organizations include:IDC Technologies is registered with Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB) (Human Resources Development Fund in Malaysia) in Category A.Institute of Measurement and Control (IMC) in the United Kingdom is Britain’s foremost professional body for the Automation Industry. IDC Technologies is a recognised Companion Company of the IMC.The Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) is the professional body which represents professional engineers from all disciplines in New Zealand. IPENZ members can self assess for CPD points associated with IDC Technologies’ public workshops.Existing members of Engineers Australia are entitled to claim CPD hours for private study, short courses, and learning activities at the workplace. CPD hours can be claimed for our courses in most cases, but we would always advise individual members to check with the institution if unsure regarding a specific course.The South African Institution of Mechanical Engineers (SAIMechE) covers all fields of application including automobile, energy generation, process engineering, heavy manufacture, design, management, research, mining and education.It is very important to us, at IDC Technologies, to ensure that our clients can confidently attend our workshops and courses, knowing that the professional development they are receiving is of a creditable standard and will provide them with personal measurable, productivity gains and the opportunity for career advancements.

IDC WORLDWIDE OFFICE LOCATIONS

idc@idc-online .com • www.idc-online .com

TRAINING THAT WORKS We deliver engineering and technology training that will maximise your business goals. In today's competitive environment, you require training that will help you and your organisation to achieve its goals and produce a large return on investment. With our "Training that Works" objective you and your organisation will:• Get job-related skills that you need to

achieve your business goals• Improve the operation and design of

your equipment and plant• Improveyourtroubleshootingabilities• Sharpenyourcompetitiveedge• Boostmoraleandretainvaluablestaff• Savetimeandmoney

HANDS-ON APPROACH TO TRAININGAll IDC Technologies workshops include practical, hands-on sessions where the delegates are given the opportunity to apply in practice the theory they have learnt.

QUALITy mANUALSA fully illustrated workshop manual with hundreds of pages of tables, charts, figures and handy hints, plus considerable reference material is provided FREE of charge to each delegate.

ExPERT INSTRUCTORS We search the world for good quality instructors who have three imperative attributes:1. Expert knowledge and experience – of

the course topic2. Superb training abilities – to ensure the

know-how is transferred effectively and quickly to you in a practical hands-on way

3. Listening skills – they listen carefully to the needs of the participants and want to ensure that you benefit from the experience

Each and every instructor is evaluated by the delegates and we assess the presentation after each class to ensure that the instructor stays on track in presenting outstanding courses.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCEEach delegate receives a Certificate of Attendance documenting their experience.

100% mONEy BACK GUARANTEEIDC Technologies’ engineers have put considerable time and experience into ensuring that you gain maximum value from each workshop.If by lunch time of the first day you decide that the workshop is not appropriate for your requirements, please let us know so that we can arrange a 100% refund of your fee.

With offices conveniently located worldwide, IDC Technologies has an enthusiastic team of professional engineers, technicians and support staff who are committed to providing the highest quality of training and consultancy.

COmPANy mISSION

“To provide our clients with measurable and significant productivity gains through excellence in cutting edge, practical engineering and technology training.”

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Dear Colleague

Welcome to our latest technical training directory. I am proud to present the latest collection of engineering and technology courses that we present throughout the world.

We have been providing practical training for over 20 years throughout the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Singapore and New Zealand. Although we are one of the largest providers of this sort of training and have trained a remarkable 500,000 engineers and technicians in the past few years alone, we are not content with resting on our laurels and continue to achieve an amazing 99.8 % satisfaction rating in which delegates indicated the course was "good", "very good" or "excellent". We want the course that you attend to be an outstanding, motivating experience where you walk away and say - "that was truly a great course with a brilliant instructor and we will derive enormous benefit from it".

Our courses are not academic but are rather designed to immediately provide you with the practical skills which will contribute to your productivity and your company's success. Our courses are vendor independent, free of bias and targeted solely at improving your productivity.

We have a remarkable group of instructors whom we believe are among the best in the industry. Of greatest benefit is that they have real and relevant practical experience in both industry and training.

Our policy is to continually re-examine and develop new training programs, update and improve them. Our aim is to anticipate the shifting and often complex technological changes facing everyone in engineering and business and to provide courses of the absolutely highest standards - helping you to improve your productivity.

We put tremendous efforts into our documentation with award winning manuals which are well researched, practical and down to earth in support of the course; so much so that many delegates have remarked that the manual itself justifies the course fees.

I would urge you to consider our courses and call us if you have any queries about them. We would be glad to explain in more detail what the courses entail and can even arrange for our instructors to give you a call to talk through the course contents with you and how it will benefit yourselves.

Finally, thank you for being such tremendously supportive clients. We are blessed with having such brilliant people attending our courses who are enthusiastic about improving themselves and benefiting their companies with new insights and methods of improving their productivity. Your continual feedback is invaluable in making our courses even more appropriate for today's fast moving technology challenges.

We want to be your career partner for life - to ensure that your work is both satisfying and productive and we will do whatever it takes to achieve this.

Yours sincerely

(C P Eng, BSEE, B.Sc(Hons), MBA) Technical Director

P.S. Don't forget our no-risk guarantee - we give you a 100% guarantee of satisfaction or your money back.

A Message from IDC Technologies Technical Director,Steve Mackay

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The objective of training today is to gain knowledge and experience in the latest developments in technology through cost effective methods. The investment in training, by companies and individuals is growing each year as the need is recognised to keep topical and up to date in the industry in which they are operating.

In addition to the quality workshops which IDC Technologies present on a world-wide basis, all IDC courses are also available for on-site (inhouse) presentation at our client's premises.

ON-SITE TRAINING

On-site training is a cost-effective method of training for companies with several employees to train in a particular area. Organisations can save valuable training dollars by holding courses on-site, where costs are significantly less. Other benefits are IDC's ability to focus on particular systems and equipment so that attendees obtain the greatest benefit from the training.

All on-site workshops are tailored to meet with our client's training requirements and courses can be presented at beginners, intermediate or advanced levels based on the knowledge and experience of the delegates in attendance. Specific areas of interest to the client can also be covered in more detail.

CUSTOmISED TRAINING

In addition to standard on-site training, IDC Technologies specialises in developing customised courses to meet our client's training needs. IDC has the engineering and training expertise and resources to work closely with clients in preparing and presenting specialised courses.

You may select components of current IDC workshops to be combined with additional topics or we can design a course entirely to your specifications. The benefits to companies in adopting this option is reflected in the increased efficiency of their operations and equipment.

ON-SITE & CUSTOMISED TRAINING

For more information or a FREE proposal please contact our Client Services Manager:

Kevin Baker [email protected]

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Our company has already been able to measure the

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outstanding job. Stephan Cocks

Very good. The instructor customised the workshop content

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ENGINEERING INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGy Five years ago IDC Technologies started to offer selected courses via distance education using the latest e-Learning techniques. Demand for these courses has grown so much that we have over 1000 students worldwide. Hence we decided to launch a unique new division to focus on advanced distance learning in engineering and technology.

We are excited to invite you to find out more about the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT). The EIT is intended to help you advance your career when you do not have the time for on-campus study or cannot find courses with practical “real world” content that you can apply at work.

The EIT offers engineering certifications, delivered online with practical course content by world class instructors. This provides you with the benefits of live classroom based study in a more efficient, flexible and cost effective manner.

The new Institute has been recognised by major international engineering organisations, including IEEE, ECSA andtheAustralianGovernment,buildinguponthesolidfoundationstartedbyIDCTechnologies.

COURSES INCLUDE:

Advanced Diploma Programs in:

• IndustrialAutomation

• ElectricalEngineering

• HVAC

• MechanicalEngineering

• ElectricalandInstrumentationEngineeringforMining

• ElectricalandInstrumentation(E&I)Engineering forOilandGasFacilities

• WirelessTechnologies

• PlantEngineering

Graduate Diploma Programs in:

• Engineering(IndustrialAutomation)

Masters Degree Programs in:

Engineering (Industrial Automation)

And much more…

EIT also offers a wide range of short certificate courses in a variety of engineering topics.

ADvANCE yOUR CAREER WITHOUT LEAvING yOUR DESK • Internationalcuttingedgeengineeringcourses,withpracticalcontent

• Liveandinteractiveon-linedistancelearning

• Flexibleandcosteffective

• Globallyaccreditedandrecognised

• Industryexperiencedinstructors

E-Learning

For more information please visit the EIT website:

www.eit.edu.au or contact us at [email protected]

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SPECIALIST CONSULTINGIDC Technologies has been providing high quality specialist advice and consulting for more than ten years to organisations around the world. The technological world today presents tremendous challenges to engineers, scientists and technicians in keeping up to date and taking advantage of the latest developments in the key technology areas. We pride ourselves on being the premier provider of practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.

PROFESSIONALLy STAFFEDIDC Technologies consists of an enthusiastic and experienced team that is committed to providing the highest quality in consulting services. The company has thirty-five professional engineers; quality focussed support staff, as well as a vast resource base of specialists in their relevant fields.

CLIENT FOCUSIDC’s independence and impartiality guarantee that clients receive unbiased advice and recommendations, focussed on providing the best technical and economical solutions to the client's specific and individual requirements.

ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES

For more information on IDC Engineering consulting services, contact our Technical Director:

Steve Mackay [email protected]

RANGE OF SERvICES IDC Technologies is structured to provide a wide range of services. These include:

• Pre-investmentstudies

• Projectimplementation

• Environmentalmanagement

• Systemdesign

• Engineeringdesign

• Feasibilitystudies

• Costestimates

• Strategicplanning

• Preparationofcontractsandspecifications

• Customisedtraining

• Tenderevaluation

• Systemauditsandevaluation

• Projectmanagementandexecution

• On-sitemeasurementsandproblemsolving

• Preparationofsystemdocumentation

• Presentations,seminarsandmanuals

Additional services on application

KEy AREAS OF SERvICEIDC Technologies provides specialist advice and services to organisations around the world. Key areas in which the company provides consulting and engineering services include:

1. Communications

• IndustrialCommunicationsandTelecommunications

• FiberOptics

• Radio&SatelliteCommunications

• WideAreaNetworks

• LocalAreaNetworks

• Intranets&TCP/IP

• Fieldbus

2. Process Control & Automation

• Instrumentation

• SCADA&TelemetrySystems

• DataAcquisition

• PLC&DCSSystems

• IntrinsicSafety

• DSPHardware,Firmware&SoftwareImplementation

• HighQualityEarthing

3. Electrical Distribution & Protection

• Transformers, Cables, Switchgear & otherdistribution equipment

• ProtectionSystems(HT&LT)&ProtectionGradingStudies

• GeneratorProtection,Excitation&VoltageControlsystems

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Practical DNP3, 60870.5 and Modern SCADA Communication Systems ..............................................................1.3

Practical Troubleshooting and Problem Solving of Ethernet Networks ................................................................1.5

Practical Fibre Optics for Engineers and Technicians ............................................................................................1.7

Practical Troubleshooting and Problem Solving of Industrial Data Communications .........................................1.9

Practical Industrial Networking for Engineers and Technicians ..........................................................................1.11

Practical TCP/IP and Ethernet Networking for Industry ........................................................................................1.13

Practical Fundamentals of Telecommunications and Wireless Communications ..............................................1.15

Practical TCP/IP Troubleshooting and Problem Solving for Industry ..................................................................1.17

Practical Routers and Switches (Including TCP/IP and Ethernet) for Engineers and Technicians ...................1.19

Best Practice in Industrial Data Communications .................................................................................................1.21

Practical Fundamentals of Voice over IP (VoIP) for Engineers and Technicians ................................................1.23

Practical Troubleshooting, Design and Selection of Industrial Fibre Optic Systems for Industry ...................1.25

Troubleshooting Industrial Ethernet and TCP/IP Networks....................................................................................1.27

Practical Industrial Wireless for Engineers and Technicians .................................................................................1.29

Data Communications, Networking and Protocols for Industry - Back to Basics ...............................................1.31

Practical FieldBus, DeviceNet and Ethernet for Industry ......................................................................................1.33

DATA COMMUNICATIONS & NETWORKING

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Practical Troubleshooting and Problem Solving of Modbus Protocols ...............................................................1.35

Practical Radio Telemetry Systems for Industry ....................................................................................................1.37

Setting Up, Understanding and Troubleshooting of Industrial Ethernet and Automation Networks .................1.39

Practical Troubleshooting of TCP/IP Networks ........................................................................................................1.41

Practical Fibre Optics and Interfacing Techniques to Industrial Ethernet and Wireless ....................................1.43

Hands-On Data Communication, Networking and TCP/IP Troubleshooting .........................................................1.45

Practical Use and Understanding of Foundation Fieldbus for Engineers and Technicians ...............................1.47

Troubleshooting, Designing and Installing Digital and Analog Closed Circuit TV Systems ..............................1.49

Advanced TCP/IP-based Industrial Networking for Engineers and Technicians ..................................................1.51

Practical Troubleshooting & Problem Solving of Ethernet TCP/IP &Modbus Protocols ....................................1.53

Practical Wireless Ethernet and TCP/IP Networking ..............................................................................................1.55

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• Thefundamentalsofdatacommunications

• HowtotroubleshootRS-232andRS-485

• Howtoinstallcommunicationscables

• HowtosetupasimpleEthernetnetwork

• HowtotroubleshootprotocolssuchasModbus

• ThefundamentalsofFieldBuses

Anyonewithaneedtounderstandthetechniquesrequiredtouseandapplyindustrialcommunicationstechnologyasproductivelyandeconomicallyaspossible.Thisincludes:

• InstrumentationandControlEngineers

• DesignEngineers

• ProcessControlEngineers

• ControlSystemsSalesEngineers

• ElectricalEngineers

• MaintenanceSupervisors

• ConsultingEngineers

• ControlSystemsApplicationsEngineers

• ProcessDevelopmentEngineers

PRACTICAl DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING fOR ENGINEERS AND TEChNICIANS

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OSI (OPEN SYSTEM INTERCONNECTION) MODEL

INDUSTRIAL NETWORKING (LANS)• Topologiesandmediumaccesscontrol• IndustrialEthernet• TCP/IP

PROTOCOLS• Protocolbasics• Errordetection• ModbusandAllenBradleyDataHighway

Plus

'SMART' INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEMS• AS-i• Seriplex• DeviceNet• Interbus-S• Profibus• FoundationFieldBus

BACKGROUND TO DATA COMMUNICATIONS

BASIC PRINCIPLES• Analoganddigitalsignals• Parallelandserialcommunications• Codingofmessagese.g.HexandASCII• Asynchronousvs.synchronous

transmission• UARTs

THE DATA COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE• RS-232• RS-422andRS-485• Troubleshootingtechniques

SELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF CABLES• Copperandfibreopticcable• Interferenceandnoise• Cableselectionandinstallation

MODEMS AND INTERFACE CONVERTERS• Modemcontrol• Modulationtechniques• Datacompressiontechniques

The Program

Practical Data Communications andNetworkingforengineersandtechniciansisacomprehensive2-dayworkshop.ItcoversRS-232,RS-422,RS-485,industrialprotocols,industrialnetworksandthecommunicationsrequirementsfor'Smart'instrumentation.Itwill equip you with the tools to analyse,specify and debug data communicationsand networking systems in theinstrumentation and control environment,with much of the material presented beingderived from many years of experiencegainedbytheworkshopinstructor.

Workshop AimsThisworkshopisdesignedtobenefitpeoplewho are involved in specifying,commissioning and debugging datacommunications and networking systemsfor instrumentation and control, but whohavelittlepreviousexperienceinthisarea.Ithas been structured to cover the mainconceptsofdatacommunications,toclarifytheir meaning and to describe theirapplicationsinmodernprocesscontrolandautomationsystems.

The Workshop

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Customise the training to yOUR workplace.

have the training delivered when and where you need it.

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On-Site Training

Practical Sessions

Therearesixpracticalsessions throughouttheworkshopincluding:

• RS-232/485troubleshooting

• Modbussimulation

• Protocolanalysisonseriallinks

• ProtocolanalysisonEthernetnetworks

““Very instructive and well presented workshop.

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• ExplainthefundamentalsofDNP3andassociatedSCADAprotocols

• ApplythebestcurrentpracticefordatacommunicationsforSCADAsystems

• Specifythemostup-to-datehardwareandsoftwarerequirementsofthedatacommunicationssystemforinstrumentationandcontrol

• HaveagoodworkingknowledgeoftheDNP3Protocol

• ApplytheDNP3ProtocoltoyournextSCADAproject

• TroubleshootsimpleproblemswiththeDNP3protocol

• ExplainhowIEC61850isstructuredandworks

• ProvideaworkingexplanationofSCADAProtocolsandhowtheyshouldbestructuredandapplied

• Apply“bestpractice”decisionsonthemostcosteffectiveuseofSCADAopenprotocolsforyourcompany

ThisworkshopisdesignedforpersonnelwithaneedtounderstandthetechniquesrequiredtouseandapplySCADAandDNP3industrialcommunicationstechnologyasproductivelyandeconomicallyaspossible.

PRACTICAl DNP3, 60870.5 AND MODERN SCADA COMMUNICATION SySTEMS

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DNP3 OPERATION OVER LAN AND WAN NETWORKS•Routers•Typesofrouters•Routingprotocols•Wideareanetworks•Digitaltransmissionhierarchies•WANprotocoloverview•DNP3overTCP/IPandUDP/IP•Linklayerconfirmations•TimesynchronizationoverLAN

OVERVIEW OF IEC 60870-5 PROTOCOLS• Introduction•TheIEC60870-5standards•Systemtopology•Datalinklayer•Addressing•Messagetransport•Applicationlayer• Interoperability• IEC60870-5-104(T104)architecture

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DNP3 & IEC 60870.5•DifferencesbetweenDNP3.0andIEC870•Whichoneisbetter?

INTELLIGENT ELECTRONIC DEVICES (IEDS)•Definition•Functions•ExamplesofGEpowerautomationIEDs

IEC 61850 OVERVIEW• Introduction•BasicfeaturesofIEC61850•Datamodeling•Abstractcommunicationserviceinterface• Information(data)exchangemodel•Communicationmodel•Substationconfigurationlanguage•Conformancetesting•BenefitsofIEC61850

FIELDBUS & SCADA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS• Introduction•Profibus•FoundationFieldbus

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS•ThefutureofDNP3

SUMMARY, OPEN FORUM AND CLOSING

OVERVIEW•SCADAsystems•OSIreferencemodel• IEC60870.5andDNP3.0•LocalAreaNetworks,EthernetandTCP/

IP•UCAandIEC61850

protocolsFUNDAMENTALSOFSCADACOMMUNICATIONS

•SCADAsystems•RemoteTerminalUnits(RTU)•Themasterstation•Communicationarchitectures•Communicationphilosophies• Interfacestandards:RS-232andRS-485•MODBUSprotocolsOPENSCADA

PROTOCOLSDnp3ANDIEC60870• Interoperabilityandopenstandards•Developmentof

standardsFUNDAMENTALSOFDNP3•Fundamentalconcepts•UnderstandingDNP3messagestructure•Physicallayer•Datalinklayer•Transportlayer(pseudo-transport)•Applicationlayermessagehandling•Applicationlayermessagefunctions•DataobjectlibraryADVANCED

CONSIDERATIONSOFDNP3•DNP3subsetdefinitions• InteroperabilitybetweenDNP3devices• Implementationrules•Conformancetesting•DNP3pollingandcommunication

options•Timesynchronisation•Secureauthentication

CONFIGURATION OF DNP3 OVER SERIAL LINES•Generaldescription• Waterindustryexample

REVIEW OF ETHERNET AND TCP/IP PROTOCOLS• IEEE802.3CSMA/CD(‘Ethernet’)• Physicallayers• Mediaaccesscontrol• Ethernetframeformat• FastandGigabitEthernet• SwitchedEthernet• TCP/IPmodeloverview• Internetprotocol• ICMP,TCPandUDP

The Program

Thisisacomprehensivetwo-dayworkshopcovering the essentials of SCADAcommunication systems focusing on DNP3and the other new developments in thisarea.Theworkshopcommenceswithabriefreview of the fundamentals of SCADAsystems hardware, software and thecommunications systems (such as RS-232andRS-485EthernetandTCP/IP)thatconnecttheSCADAoperatorstationstogether.

A solid review is then done on the DNP3protocol where it’s features, messagestructure,practicalbenefitsandapplicationsarediscussed.Thecourseis intendedtobeproduct independent but examples will betakenfromexistingproductstoensurethatallaspectsoftheDNP3protocoliscovered.

ItprovidesyouwiththetoolstodesignyournextSCADAsystemmoreeffectivelyusingDNP3todrawonthelatesttechnologies.

The Workshop

Practical Sessions

Therearesevenpracticalsessions.

• MODBUScommunication

• DNP3PacketInterpretation

• RTUConfigurationSoftware

• DNPconcepts

• SettingupIPAddressonNetwork

• ProtocolAnalysisofDNP3Protocol

• DNP3overEthernet

To gain full value from this workshop, please bring your laptop/notebook

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• InstallandconfigureasimpleEthernetnetwork

• Installcabling,routers,switchesandhubseffectively

• TroubleshootEthernetnetworkproblems

• ImprovetheperformanceofyourEthernetnetwork

• Competentlyuseaprotocolanalyserinfixingnetworks

PRACTICAl TROUblEShOOTING AND PROblEM SOlvING Of EThERNET NETWORKS


• Anyoneinvolvedintheinstallation,designandsupportofcommunicationssystems

• InstrumentationandControlSystemEngineers

• ProcessControlDesignersandSystemsEngineers

• InstrumentationTechnologistsandEngineers

• SystemsEngineers

• ITManagersworkingwithNetworks


• ElectricalandInstrumentationTechnicians

• ProjectEngineers

• MaintenanceEngineersandSupervisors

• DesignEngineers

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III. CONSTRUCTION OF THE ETHERNET SYSTEM CABLING AND HARDWARE• Structuredcabling• Twistedpaircablesandconnector• Fibreopticcablesandconnectors• Ethernetrepeaterhubs• Ethernetswitchinghubs• Industrialversuscommercialnetworks

NETWORK DESIGN CONCEPTS• Systemdesign• Designsimplicity• Designdocumentation

IV. PERFORMANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING TYPES OF PROBLEMS• Hardware• Protocols• Software

TOOLS• Basicutilities• Protocolanalyser• Ethernetperformance• TroubleshootingofEthernet

THERE ARE TEN PRACTICAL SESSIONS INCLUDING:• ConfigurationofanEthernetnetwork• Configurationofasimplenetwork

protocol• Demonstrationoftypicalfailurepoints• Diagnosisofnetworkhardwareproblems• Configurationofanetworkwithaswitch

andhub• AdditionoftheTCP/IPprotocol• Useofbasicutilitiesfortroubleshooting• Troubleshootingwithsimpleprotocol

analyser• Identificationofproblemswithutilities

andprotocolanalyser• BenchmarkingperformanceofEthernet

I. INTRODUCTION TO ETHERNET BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION TO ETHERNET• Background• Networkcommunications• Opensystems• Networktopologies

OPERATION OF ETHERNET SYSTEM• Ethernetstandards• Logicallinkcontrolframes• Transmissionmediaandaccess

techniques• Mediaaccesscontrolprotocol• FullduplexEthernet• Autonegotiation

II. ETHERNET CABLING AND HARDWARE/PROTOCOLS - DIFFERENT CABLE TYPES• TwistedpairEthernet• Fibreopticmedia• FastEthernettwistedpair• FastEthernetfibreopticcabling• GigabitEthernettwistedpair• GigabitEthernetfibreopticsystems

LAN INTERCONNECTION COMPONENTS• Repeaters• Switches• Bridges• Routers• Gateways• Multi-segmentconfigurationusing

repeaters• Redundancyandreliability

PROTOCOLS THAT WORK WITH ETHERNET• TCP/IP• ModbusandTCP/IP• Ethernet/IP• IPX/SPXandNetBEUI• IPaddressing• Routingonthenetworks• Errorandcontrolmessages• UserDatagramProtocol(UDP)• UtilitieswithTCP/IP

The Program

Ethernetisfastbecomingtheobviouschoiceforindustrialcontrolnetworkingworldwide.WhilethebasicstructureofEthernethasnotchangedmuch,thefastertechnologiessuchasFastEthernetandGigabitEthernethaveincreased the complexity and choices youhave available in planning and designingthesesystems.

As Ethernet has become more complex, anumberofmisconceptionshavearisenastohowEthernetfunctionsandhowthesystemshould be optimally configured. Thisworkshopaddressestheseissuesinaclearandpracticalmanner, thusenablingyoutoapplythetechnologyquicklyandeffectivelyinyournextproject.

The workshop commences with a briefoutlineofthefundamentalsofEthernetandits operation. The method of access isdiscussed in depth and topics such as fullduplexandautonegotiationareexplained.Thebestmethodsofdesigningandinstallingthecablingsystemsarethenexploredwiththediscussion ranging from10Base-Tovertwisted pair to Gigabit Ethernet cabling.Methods of optimising Ethernet to obtainbestperformancearethendefined.

Finally the all important topic oftroubleshootingisexaminedwithasummaryof the typical problems you are likely toencounterfromatwostationnetworkallthewayuptoasystemcomprising30,000PCs.

Pre-requisitesAfundamentalknowledgeofbasicelectricalconceptsisexpectedwithsomeknowledgeof the basics of the Windows operatingsystem.

The Workshop

Workshop Objectives

Attheendofthisworkshopyouwillbeableto:

• Specify how to install an Ethernetnetwork

• Install and configure a simple Ethernetnetwork

• Compareandknow thestrengthsof thedifferenttypesofEthernetnetworks

• Listandexplainthemainfeaturesofhighspeed(andGigabyte)Ethernet

• Know when to use repeaters, bridges,switchesandrouters

• Install the cabling and hardware for atypicalEthernetnetwork

• Learn the truth about deterministicoperationofEthernetnetworks

• Decideonthebestcablingandconnectorsforyourfactoryorofficeenvironment

• Apply the structured cabling systemconceptstoyournextproject

• Configureand show howTCP/IP isusedwithEthernet

• Design and build a reliable Ethernetnetwork

• Apply theprinciplesofEthernetsecurityandredundancy

• Performsimpletroubleshootingtasksonanetwork

• Use a protocol analyser to analyseEthernetnetworkactivity

• Assesstheperformancecharacteristicsofatypicalnetwork

Practical Sessions

This is a practical, hands on workshop enabling participants to work through practical exercises which reinforce the concepts discussed.

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• Practicalhands-onexperienceinjointing,splicingandtestingfibreopticsystems

• Asolidknowledgeoffibreopticcommunicationssystems

• Stateoftheartfibreopticstechnologyandinstallationpractices

• Correctproceduresforcableinstallationandtermination

• Howtodesignandinstallyourownfullyoperationalfibreopticssystem

• NewapproachestotroubleshootingincludinghowtouseanOTDR

Theworkshopwillbenefitengineersandtechniciansinvolvedinspecifying,commissioningandmaintainingindustrialfibreopticsystems,butwhohavelittlepreviousexperienceinthisfield,including:

• I&CEngineersandTechnicians

• TelecommunicationsEngineersandTechnicians

• MaintenanceEngineersandTechnicians

• ElectricalEngineersandElectricians

• ProjectEngineersandManagers




PRACTICAl fIbRE OPTICS fOR ENGINEERS AND TEChNICIANS

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OPTICAL DRIVERS AND DETECTORS• Lightemittingdiodesandlasers• Transmittermodules• Safetyconsiderations• PINphotodiodes• Receivermodules• Opticalamplifiers

INSTALLING FIBRE OPTIC CABLES• Preparation,installationrulesand

procedures• Bendingradius,cabletensionandcable

reels• Cabletrays,conduitsandlubricants• Indoorcableinstallationandleaving

extracable• Outdoorcableinstallationand

environmentalconditions• Splicingtrays,organisers,termination

cabinets,breakoutboxes,patchanddistributionpanels

FIBRE OPTIC SYSTEM DESIGN• Initialdesignconsiderations• Futurecapacity,reliabilityandoperating

wavelength• Repeatersandamplifiers• Designlosscalculationsandlinkloss

budgets• Designbandwidthcalculations

TESTING OF FIBRE OPTIC SYSTEMS• Conceptsofopticalmeasurement• Continuityandinsertionlosstesting• OpticalTimeDomainReflectometry

(OTDR)• BitErrorRate(BER)testing• Eyediagramsandlaboratoryfibretests

TECHNOLOGIES THAT USE OPTICAL FIBRES• Lowspeedmodems• 10BaseF/FDDI/FIORL• 100BaseF• ATM• LANs/MANs/WANs• Analogmodulatorsforvideoand

microwavelinks• HDTV

INTRODUCTION TO FIBRE OPTIC SYSTEMS• Introductionandoverview• Backgroundtofibreoptics• Fibreopticsvscoppersystems

DEFINITIONS AND BASIC PRINCIPLES• Datacommunicationsand

communicationschannels• Transmissionmodes• Theelectromagneticspectrum• Revisitingcopper

THEORY OF FIBRE OPTIC TRANSMISSION• Fundamentalprinciplesofoperation• Lighttransmissionnatureofglass• Numericalaperture• Modalpropagationinfibres• Multimode,singlemode,step-indexand

gradedindex• Bandwidthoffibres• Modalandchromaticdispersion• Absorption,scatter,bending,radiation

andmismatches• Othertypesoffibres

CONSTRUCTION OF FIBRE OPTIC CABLES• Cableobjectives• Tensileratingsandstructuralelements• Strengtheningmembers• Housings,sheathsandmoisturebarriers• Classesofcables

CONNECTING FIBRES• Opticalconnectionissues• Fibreendpreparation• Splicingfibres• Connectorsandopticalcouplers

The Program

Thiscomprehensivetwo-dayworkshopwillprovideyouwiththenecessarybackgroundto understand the fundamentals of fibreoptic systems and their individualcomponents including fibres, cableconstruction,connectors,splicesandopticalsources and detectors. Various pitfallsassociatedwiththeimplementationoffibreoptic systems are discussed and workablesolutionstotheseproblemsareprovided.Itwill provide you with the knowledge todeveloptherequiredtechniquesfordesign,installation and maintenance of fibre opticsystems.

The workshop places significant emphasison the practical techniques of componentinstallationandsystemdesign.Youwillhavetheopportunitytogethands-onexperiencewith mechanical and fusion splicing andwith fitting the popular industrial fibreconnectors.Afibreopticlinkdesignsoftwarepackageisprovidedtoallowyoutopracticeactual link design practicals using variousparameters. Finally, you will have theopportunity to practice using various fibreoptictestequipmentsuchasopticalsourcesandpowermeters.

The Workshop

Practical Sessions

This is a practical, hands on workshopenabling you to work through practicalexercises which reinforce the conceptsdiscussed.

• Fibre Optic Link Design - a completedesignofafibreopticlink

• OpticalPowerMeasurement-theuseofan optical source and an optical powermeter

• Continuity Tester - the principles ofoperationofasimplefibreopticcontinuitytester

• Optical Time Domain Reflectometer(OTDR) - demonstrationon thepracticaluseofODTRwithavideopresentation

• Optical Connectors - gain experience inthe techniques of fitting fibre opticconnectors


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• Identify,preventandtroubleshootindustrialcommunicationsproblems

• Fixthemostcommonproblemsthatoccurinindustrialcommunicationssystems

• Gainapracticaltoolkitofskillstotroubleshootindustrialcommunicationssystems

• Analyse,diagnoseandfixproblems

Wehavetakenallthekeytroubleshootingandproblemsolvingskillsfrom experienced engineers and distilled these into one intensivecoursetoenableyoutosolverealindustrialcommunicationsproblems.

AnyoneworkingwithorrequiredtotroubleshootindustrialcommunicationssystemsrangingfromRS-232toFieldbusandEthernetsystems,including:

PRACTICAl TROUblEShOOTING AND PROblEM SOlvING Of INDUSTRIAl DATA COMMUNICATIONS


WHO SHOULD ATTEND:


• InstrumentationandControlEngineers/Technicians

• NetworkPlanners


• TestEngineers

• SystemIntegrators

• Designers

• ElectronicTechnicians


• DesignEngineers

• PlantManagers


• ShiftElectricians

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The Program

The objective of this workshop is to helpdelegatesidentify,preventandfixcommonindustrial data communication problems.The focus is "outside the box", with theemphasisonpracticals thatgobeyondthetypicalcommunicationsissuesandtheories.The workshop provides delegates with thenecessarytoolkitofskillstosolveindustrialdata communication problems, whetherthey be RS-232/RS-485, Modbus, Fieldbusand DeviceNet or a Local Area Network,suchasEthernet.

Industrial communications systems areinstalledthroughoutplants.Communicationsproblems range from simple wiringproblems to the intermittent transfer ofprotocolmessages.

The communications system on a planteffectstheentireoperation.Itiscriticalthatyouhavetheknowledgeandtoolstoquicklyidentifyand fixproblemsas theyoccur, toensure you have a secure system. Nocompromiseispossiblehere.Thisworkshopdistilsall thetipsandtricks learntwith thebenefitofmanyyearsofexperience.

Typicalfaultsarediscussedindepthwithafocusontroubleshooting.

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Thiscourse includesover30practical fixesfor RS-232/RS-485/industrial protocols/ASIBus/Devicenet systems methodology givenwith real world examples, and over 40troubleshootingtipsforProfibus/foundationFieldbus/EthernetandTCP/IP.


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INTRODUCTION• Overviewofcourse• Listoftypicalproblems

OVERALL METHODOLOGY• Commonsymptoms,problemsand

solutions• Howtoquicklyidentifylikelycauses• Overallbasicsteps• Communicationsissues• Grounding/shielding/noise

BASIC STANDARDS:• RS-232

- Fundamentals- Problems:cabling,male/female,DTE/

DCE,9-pin,handshaking,voltages,noise,isolation

- RS-232practicaltroubleshootingsession

• RS-485- Fundamentals- Problems:cabling,commonmode

voltage,converters,isolation,idlestate,terminations,control–hardware/software

- RS-485practicaltroubleshootingsession

• CurrentLoop- Fundamentals- Problems:cabling,isolation

• FibreOptics- Fundamentals- Problems:splicing,interfacetocable,

connectors,multimode,monomode,laservsLEDtransmitters,driverincompatibility,bendingradius,shock,installationissues

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION STANDARDS:• Modbus

- Fundamentals- Problems:noresponse,exception

reports,noise,radiointerfaces,physicalandapplicationlayers

- Modbustroubleshootingsession• ModbusPlus

- Fundamentals- Problems:cabling,grounding,

shielding,terminators,tokenpassing• DataHighwayPlus/DH485

- Fundamentals- Problems:cabling,grounding,

shielding,terminators,tokenpassing

HART• Fundamentals•Problems:cabling,configuration,intrinsic

safety

ASI BUS• Fundamentals•Problems:cabling,connections,gateways

DEVICENET• Fundamentals•Problems:topology,powerandearthing,

signalvoltagelevels,commonmodevoltage,terminations,cabling,noise,node,communicationproblems,creepingerrors

PROFIBUS PA/DP/FMS• Fundamentals•Problems:cabling,fibre,shielding,

grounding,segmentation,colourcoding,addressing,tokenbus,unsolicitedmessages,finetuningofimpedanceterminations,drop-linelengths,GSDfiles,intrinsicsafety

FOUNDATION FIELDBUS• Fundamentals•Problems:wiring,grounds,shielding,

wiringpolarity,power,terminations,intrinsicsafety,voltagedrop,powerconditioning,surgeprotection,configuration

INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET• Fundamentals•Protocolanalysis•Problems:noise,thinandthickcoaxand

connectors,UTPcabling,wiretypes,components,incorrectmediaselection,jabber,toomanynodes,excessivebroadcasting,badframes,faultyauto-negotiation,10/100MBit/smismatch,full/halfduplexmismatch,faultyhubs,switchednetworks,loading

• IndustrialEthernetpracticaltroubleshootingsession

TCP/IP• Fundamentals•Softwareutilities(ping,arp,netstat)•Protocolanalysis•Problems:internetlayer,IPaddresses,

subnetmask,routers,transportlayer,triplehandshake,incorrectports

•TCP/IPpracticaltroubleshootingsession

RADIO AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS• Fundamentals•Problems:reliability,noise,interference,

power,distance,licences,frequency,overandundermodulation

•Radioandwirelesspracticaltroubleshootingsession


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• Practicalhands-onexperienceinsettingupaLANincludingacomprehensiveoverviewofcurrentindustrialnetworkingtechnology

• Fundamentalrulesforcablingofindustrialnetworking

• Howtoinstallandconfigureanetworkunderexpertguidanceduringpracticalsessions

• Themosteffectiveapproachestotroubleshootingfromtheexperts

• Theimportantstepsindesigning,installingandmanaginganindustrialnetworksystem

• Howtoimprovetheperformanceofyoursystem,saveyourcompanymoneyandrelievethefrustrationsofyourco-workersandmanagement




• DesignEngineers



• MaintenanceEngineersandSupervisors


PRACTICAl INDUSTRIAl NETWORKING fOR ENGINEERS AND TEChNICIANS

YOU WILL GAIN:

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

The Basics of Industrial Networked Systems including: •IndustrialEthernet •SwitchesandRouters •TCP/IP •RS-485 •Fieldbus&DeviceNet •CablingrulesforIndustrialNetworks

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PROTOCOLS THAT WORK WITH ETHERNET• TCP/IP• ModbusandEther/IP• IPX/SPXandNetBEUI• IPAddressing• Routingonthenetworks• ErrorandControlmessages• UserDatagramProtocol(UDP)• UtilitieswithTCP/IP

CONSTRUCTION OF THE ETHERNET SYSTEM CABLING AND HARDWARE• StructuredCabling• TwistedPairCablesandConnector• FibreOpticCablesandConnectors• EthernetRepeaterHubs• EthernetSwitchingHubs• IndustrialversusCommercialNetworks

NETWORK DESIGN CONCEPTS• SystemDesign• DesignSimplicity• DesignDocumentation

PERFORMANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING TYPES OF PROBLEMS• Hardware• Protocols• Software

TOOLS• BasicUtilities• ProtocolAnalyser• EthernetPerformance• TroubleshootingofEthernet

WIRELESS AND INDUSTRIAL NETWORKS• Fundamentals• Quickoverview


INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL NETWORKING• Background• NetworkCommunications• LANs/MANs/WANs• TheOpenSystemsInterconnectionModel• Interoperability• NetworkTopologies• TransmissionMediaandAccess

Techniques• Protocols

FUNDAMENTALS OF INDUSTRIAL NETWORKING• MainLANTypes• RS-485• Modbus• Master-slave• Ethernet• TokenPassing

FIELDBUS AND DEVICENET AS INDUSTRIAL NETWORKS• ASIbus• DeviceNet• ProfibusDP/PA• FoundationFieldbus

OPERATION OF ETHERNET SYSTEM• EthernetStandards• LogicalLinkControlFrames• TransmissionMediaandAccessTechniques• MediaAccessControlProtocol• FullDuplexEthernet• Autonegotiation

DIFFERENT CABLE TYPES FOR INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET• TwistedPairEthernet• FibreOpticMedia• FastEthernetTwistedPair• FastEthernetFibreOpticCabling• GigabitEthernetTwistedPair• GigabitEthernetFibreOpticSystems

LAN INTERCONNECTION COMPONENTS• Repeaters,Switches,Bridges• Routers• Gateways• MultisegmentConfigurationusing

Repeaters• RedundancyandReliability

The Program

PracticalIndustrialNetworkingisahands-onbasicintroductiontotheworldofindustrialnetworking. The focus is on the physicallayer and installing and commissioningsimple Industrial Networking systems.Despite the focus on the basics andfundamentals you will still leave theworkshopwithvaluable tools indesigning,installing, commissioning and installingyourownindustrialnetwork.

Ethernetisfastbecomingtheobviouschoiceforindustrialcontrolnetworkingworldwideandthecoursewillfocusonthis.WhilethebasicstructureofEthernethasnotchangedmuch, the faster technologies such as FastEthernetandGigabitEthernethaveincreasedthe complexity and choices you haveavailable in planning and designing thesesystems.

As Ethernet has become more complex, anumberofmisconceptionshavearisenastohowEthernetfunctionsandhowthesystemshould be optimally configured. Thisworkshopaddressestheseissuesinaclearandpracticalmanner, thusenablingyoutoapplythetechnologyquicklyandeffectivelyinyournextproject.

The workshop commences with a briefoutlineofthefundamentalsofEthernetandits operation. The method of access isdiscussed in depth and topics such as fullduplexandautonegotiationareexplained.Thebestmethodsofdesigningandinstallingthecablingsystemsarethenexploredwiththe discussion ranging from10Base-Tovertwisted pair to Gigabit Ethernet cabling.Methods of optimising Ethernet to obtainbestperformancearethendefined.

Finally the all important topic oftroubleshootingisexaminedwithasummaryof the typical problems you are likely toencounterfromatwostationnetworkallthewayuptoasystemcomprising30,000PCs.

Pre-requisites Fundamental knowledge of basic electricalconcepts.

The Workshop

Workshop Objectives

Attheendofthisworkshopparticipantswillbeableto:

• Detailwheretoapplyeachtypeofindustrialnetwork

• SpecifyhowtoinstallanEthernetnetwork

• InstallandconfigureasimpleEthernetnetwork

• ListandexplainthemainfeaturesofHighspeedandGigabitEthernet

• Knowwhentouserepeaters,bridges,switches,androuters

• InstallthecablingandhardwareforatypicalEthernetNetwork

• LearnthetruthaboutdeterministicoperationofEthernetNetworks

• Decideonthebestcablingandconnectorsforyourharshorofficeenvironment

• Applythestructuredcablingsystemconceptstoyournextproject

• ApplytheprinciplesofEthernetsecurityandredundancy

• PerformsimpletroubleshootingtasksonaNetwork

• PerformsimpletroubleshootingtasksonanindustrialNetwork

• ConfigureandshowhowTCP/IPareusedinatypicalNetwork

Duringthe2-daysofthisworkshoptherearetenpracticalsessionsincluding:

• ConfigurationofanEthernetNetwork

• Configuration of a simple NetworkProtocol

• Demonstrationoftypicalfailurepoints

• Diagnosis of Network Hardwareproblems

• Configurationofanetworkwithaswitch

• AdditionofTCP/IPProtocol

• Useofbasicutilitiesfortroubleshooting

• Troubleshooting with simple ProtocolAnalyser

• Identification of Problems with utilitiesandProtocolAnalyser

• BenchmarkingperformanceofEthernet

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TheworkshopisdesignedtogiveyouasuperbfundamentalgroundinginTCP/IPandtheinternet,asitisappliedtoindustrialautomationandprocesscontrol.Theobjectiveistoprovideausefulandpracticaltoolboxofskillsthatcanbeappliedimmediatelytoyourplantorfacility.

Youwill:

• GainapracticalunderstandingofwhatTCP/IPisandhowtoapplyit

• LearnhowtoconstructarobustLocalAreaNetwork(LAN)

• LearnthebasicskillstoeffectivelytroubleshootTCP/IPandLAN’s

• Beabletoimprovetheperformanceofanetwork

• Understandhowtosetupanintranet

• UnderstandhowtoconnectyourLANorintranettotheinternet

• Beabletoapplyappropriatenetworkmanagementtools

Anyonedesigning,installing,commissioning,maintainingortroubleshootingTCP/IPandintra/internetsiteswillbenefit,including:

• Instrumentationengineers

• Designengineers

• Engineeringmanagers

• Networksystemadministrators

• Technicians

• Networkengineers

• Electricalengineers

PRACTICAl TCP/IP AND EThERNET NETWORKING fOR INDUSTRy


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The Program

Theinternethasmadeasubstantialimpacton thewaywedobusiness,aswellas theplant and factory environment. One of thegreatprotocolsinheritedfromtheinternetisTCP/IP, which is used by most present-dayautomation and process control systems.SCADA systems, Programmable LogicControllers (PLCs) and even low levelinstrumentsareusingTCP/IPandEthernettotransferinformation.TCP/IPandEthernetaretrulyopenstandards,availabletocompetingmanufacturersandprovidingtheuserwithacommonstandardatlowcost.

This workshop covers the main aspects ofTCP/IPandEthernet indetail, including thepractical implementation of TCP/IP incomputer and industrial areas and thepractical use of the internet and intranets.YouwilllearntotroubleshootandmaintainTCP/IP networks and communicationsystems in an office and industrialenvironment.

Pre-requisites A basic working knowledge of industrialcommunicationsandapplicationsisuseful.

The Workshop


Practical sessions include:

• ConstructsimpleEthernetLAN

• ConfigureIPaddressesandsubnetmask

• Analysis of ARP/ICMP/IP/UDP/TCPprotocolswithprotocolanalyser

• Ping, Arp, Netstat, Tracert and routecommands

• SetupandanalyseFTP/HTTPsessions

• Interconnect networks with bridge orrouter


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Practical Sessions

Excellent overview. Giving a good understanding of ethernet in

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APPLICATION LAYER PROTOCOLS• BOOTP,DHCP,TELNET,FTP,TFTP,SMTP,

POP3,HTTP,SNMP,andDNS

TCP/IP UTILITIES• Ping,Arp,Tracert,Netstat,Ipconfig,

Wntipcfgandhostsfile

CONNECTION DEVICES• Repeaters,hubs,bridges,switches,

routersandgateways

SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS• Authentication,encryptionandfirewalls

SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS (OPTIONAL)• Essentialsofsatellites• ChallengeswithTCP/IP

TYING IT ALL TOGETHER • Currentandfuturetrends


INTRODUCTION• LANs,WANs,VLANsandVPNs• OSIandARPAmodels

ETHERNET• 10Mbps(half-duplex)Ethernet• FastandgigabitEthernet• Full-duplex,deterministicanddual

redundantEthernet

INTERNET LAYER PROTOCOLS (IP)• IPV4,addressing,subnetting,

fragmentationandheaderstructure• ARP• ICMP• Routingprotocols• IPV6addressingmodes,headerstructure

andextensionheaders

HOST TO HOST LAYER PROTOCOLS (TCP)• TCP/IPports,sockets,sequenceand

acknowledgementnumbers,establishingandclosingconnectionsandslidingwindows

• UDP

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• Fundamentalsoftelecommunications

• The"jargon"usedintelecommunications

• The"nutsandbolts"ofselectingandinstallingtelecommunicationssystems

• Howtoincreasethebandwidthbyexploitingyourexistingcopperwiremoreeffectively

• Howtomake"bestpractice"decisionsonthebestandmostcosteffectiveaccessoptionsforyourcompany

• Howtoapplythelatesttechnologiessuchaswirelesscommunications

• TounderstandandapplyhighspeedaccesssystemssuchasADSLandbeyond


• Technicians

• Managers

• InstrumentationEngineersandTechnicians

• ProcessControlEngineersandTechnicians



• ProcessEngineers

• MaintenanceEngineers

• SalesEngineers

• EngineeringManagers

• NetworkAdministrators

• SoftwareEngineers

• FieldTechnicalSupportStaff

PRACTICAl fUNDAMENTAlS Of TElECOMMUNICATIONS AND WIRElESS COMMUNICATIONS


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TRANSMISSION MEDIA COMPARISON• Microwaveradio• Satellitesystems• Infra-red

CUSTOMER ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES (BROADBAND)• DigitalSubscriberLines(xDSL):

AsymmetricDSL(ADSL);High-data-rateDSL(HDSL);SymmetricDSL(SDSL);VeryHighSpeedDSL(VDSL);G.Lite(ITUG.992.2)

• Etherloop(nextgenerationDSL)• HybridFibreCoax(HFC)• MultipointMicrowaveDistribution

System(MMDS)• LocalMultipointDistributionServices

(LMDS)• Bluetooth• IEEE802.16WirelessHUMAN™

LOCAL AND WIDE AREA NETWORKING• LANtopologies• LANmediaaccesscontroltechniques• LANstandards• LANextensionandinterconnection

(bridging,switching,routing)• MetropolitanAreaNetworks(MANs)• WideAreaNetworks(WANs)• VirtualPrivateNetworks(VPNs)

CONVERGED NETWORKS• Applications:VoIP,FoIP,etc• Protocols:PacketTransport• WANtransportconsiderations• Hardware:H.323terminals;H.323

gateways;gatekeepers;multipointcontrolunits;audio/videocodecs

• Implementationconsiderations

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS• Radio/cellularconceptsanddefinitions• Wirelesslocalareanetworking:IEEE

802.11• Wirelesslocalloopapplications• Wirelessdatanetworks:CellularDigital

PacketData(CDPD);GeneralPacketRadioService(GPRS)

• Cellularvoicesystems:GlobalSystemforMobileCommunications(GSM);CodeDivisionMultipleAccess(CDMA);TimeDivisionMultipleAccess(TDMA)

• PersonalCommunicationsService(PCS)• WirelessApplicationProtocol(WAP)• ThirdGeneration(3G)mobile

communicationstechnologies:UniversalMobileTelecommunicationsSystem(UMTS)

CONCLUSION• Pullingallthestrandstogether

INTRODUCTION• Introduction• Standardsorganisations

TELECOMMUNICATION BASICS• Bandwidth,channelcapacity• Fullvs.halfduplex• Baseband,broadband,narrowbandand

wideband• Analoguevs.digitaltransmission• Multiplexingtechniques:FDM,TDM,

PCM,WDM• Connectionorientedvs.connectionless

communication• Circuitswitchingvs.packetswitching• Switchingvs.routing• Localareavs.wideareanetworks• The"CommunicationsCloud"• ThePSTNvs.theInternet• TheOSImodel

THE PUBLIC SWITCHED TELEPHONE NETWORK• PSTNinfrastructure• Localnetworks• Switching• Linecircuitfunctions• Signalingsystem#7

TRANSMISSION MEDIA COMPARISON• Twistedpair• Coaxialcables• Fibreoptic• Powersystemcarrier

PRIVATE SWITCHED SYSTEMS• PBX• Centrex• Keysystems

PUBLIC NETWORK TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGIES• Analogueswitched(dial-up)• PublicSwitchedTelephoneNetwork

(PSTN)• Analoguededicated(leased)alternatives• Digitalswitched(dial-up)alternatives• Digitaldedicated(leased)alternatives

The Program

The make-up and structure oftelecommunications networks has changeddramatically in the past few years.Thesechanges impact on the equipment youpurchase,theservicesyouuse,theprovidersyoucanchooseandthemeansoftransportingthedata.

This workshop is of particular benefit tothosewhowanttoapplythelatestandmosteffective telecommunications technologyimmediately.Yourcompanymayalreadybelooking at operating its owntelecommunications system or may belookingatusingthesystemsonthemarket.With the vast array of equipment andsystems and technology now available toyou,youneed thenecessaryknowledge tomakethebestdecisions.

We believe this workshop allows you toachieveyourobjectivesinlearningandthenapplying the fundamentals oftelecommunicationstoyournextproject.

The Workshop

Workshop Objectives

Thisisacutting-edgepracticalworkshoponthefundamentalsoftelecommunicationsforanyonelookingforacompleteunderstandingof the essentials of the terms, jargon andtechnologiesused.Thisworkshopisdesignedforthosewhorequireabasicbutfundamentalgrounding in telecommunicationsand isofspecialbenefitforthosewhowanttoapplythetechnologyasquicklyaspossible.

1.FibreOpticDesignExercise-designafibreopticsystemandcalculatelinkpowerbudgets

2.NetworkDesignExercise-involvesgiventrafficflowsbetweenvariousofficesanddeterminingthenumberandtypeofcommunicationlinksneeded.

3.MicrowaveDesignExercise-todeterminerequiredantennaheightsandcalculateandselectappropriatecomponentstodesigntheradiosystem

4.BasicLocalAreaNetworkConfigurations

5.OverviewDesignExercise-conceptualdesignofacompany-widecommunicationsnetwork

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• GainapracticalunderstandingandapplicationofTCP/IP

• LearnthebasicskillstoeffectivelysetupTCP/IPnetworks

• Constructasecure,robustLocalAreaNetwork

• DiagnoseandfixproblemswithTCP/IPutilities

• Plananddesignimprovednetworks

• Analyseandconstructatypicalfirewall

• Understandhowtooptimiseyourcompany'sconnectivitywithLANs/IntranetsandtheInternet

• HowtotroubleshootTCP/IPnetworks

• Theessentialsofnetworkmanagement

• Howtotrackhackersandnetworkproblems

• TouseaprotocolanalysertodiagnoserealTCP/IPproblems

• HowtosetupVirtualPrivateNetworks(VPNs)

• HowtoconstructVirtualLANs(VLANs)

• NetworkTechnicians

• DataCommunicationsManagers

• CommunicationsSpecialists

• ITSupportManagersandPersonnel

• NetworkPlanners

• Designers

• Programmers

• NetworkAdministrators

• DesignEngineers

• NetworkEngineers


• ITandMISManagers


• NetworkSupportStaff

• SystemAnalysts


PRACTICAl TCP/IP, TROUblEShOOTING AND PROblEM SOlvING fOR INDUSTRy


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Athree-dayworkshopforallthosedesigning,installing,monitoring,maintainingandtroubleshootingIndustrialEthernet,TCP/IPandIntra/Internetsites

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SNMP NETWORK MANAGEMENT• SNMPoverview• MIBdetails• SNMPtraps• Networkmanagement

CONFIGURING AND TROUBLESHOOTING ETHERNET AND TCP/IPTo be covered during the practical sessions:• Configuration• UseofTCP/IPandthirdpartyutilities• UseofprotocolanalysersPractical Session

SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS• Essentialsofsatellites• ChallengeswithTCP/IP

DAY THREE

VIRTUAL LANS (VLANs)• IntroductiontoVLANs• VLANidentification• IEEE802.1p/Q• Configuringatrunkline• VLANTrunkProtocol(VTP)• VTPpruning• Managingredundantlinks• InterVLANroutingPractical Session

SECURITY• Fundamentals• Authentication• Encryption• Layer2TunnelingProtocolConcept• IPSecProtocol• KeymanagementforIPSecsPractical Session

VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS (VPNs)• IntroductiontoVPNs• Layer2TunnelingProtocolConcept• IPSecProtocol• KeymanagementforIPSecPractical Session

FIREWALLS• Fundamentals• Typesoffirewalls• TipsandtricksPractical Session

TYING IT ALL TOGETHER• Currentandfuturetrends• Criticalareasoffocus

INTRODUCTION• Termsanddefinitions• LANs,WANs,VLANsandVPNs• OpenSystemsInterconnection,OSIand

ARPAmodels

ETHERNET• Fundamentals• 10MbpsEthernetsystems• FastandGigabitEthernet• Collisionsandperformance• Fullduplex,deterministicand

dual-redundantEthernetPractical Session

INTERNET LAYER PROTOCOLS• IPV4

- Addressing- Subnetting- Supernetting and CIDR- fragmentation- header structure

• ARP• ICMP• Routingprotocols• IPV6

- Addressing modes- header structure- Extension headers

Practical Session

HOST-TO-HOST LAYER PROTOCOLS• TCP

- Ports and sockets- Sequence and acknowledgement

numbers- Establishing and closing connections- Sliding windows

• UDPPractical Session

APPLICATION LAYER PROTOCOLS• BOOTP,DHCP,TELNET,FTP,TFTP,NFS,

SMTP,POP3,HTTP,SNMPandDNSPractical Session

TCP/IP UTILITIES• Ping,arp,tracert,netstat,ipconfigand

winipcfgPractical Session

CONNECTION DEVICES• Repeaters,hubs,bridges,switches,

routersandgateways

The Program

This is a truly hands-on workshop in thesense that you will spend over 70% of thecourse time in setting up TCP/IP basednetworksandtroubleshootingproblems.Wehavedistilledallthepracticaltipsandtricksin maintaining and troubleshootingTCP/IPbasednetworksintothishard-hittingthree-day workshop. Commencing with a simpleintroduction to the hardware level ofEthernet, you will quickly move ontocoverageoftheInternet(IP)layer.

The host-to-host orTCP layer will then becoveredinconsiderablepracticaldetail.TheapplicationlayerofTCP/IPwillbecoveredbyadetailedexaminationofprotocolssuchasBootp,DHCP,SNMPandDNS.ThevitalbutsimpleTCP/IPutilitiessuchasping,ARPandtracertwillthenbetestedoutonthenetwork.The SNMP protocol will be looked at withhandsontests.Finally,youwillconstructaVirtualLANandVirtualPrivateNetworkandconfigureasimplefirewall.

One of the best ways to learn and retainyour knowledge is with hands-on sessionswhereyouwillgainabroadrangeofskillsthat every competent network engineerneeds in his skills toolbox.We believe thisworkshopprovidesthisknow-how.

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Practical Sessions

Inadditiontothe15practicalmini-sessionsthat expose you to typical problems thatcouldoccurwithTCP/IPnetworks,thereareatleast10practicalsessionswhereyouwillgethands-on training to takeadvantageofthematerialcoveredintheclassduringdaysoneandtwo:

• Constructsimple100BaseTXLAN

• Configurenetworkparameters

• Communicateovernetworks

• Configure IP addresses and SubnetMask

• Use Ping utility and observe ARP inoperation

• AnalysisofARP/ICMP/IP/UDP/TCP

• Routerconfiguration

• TracertandRoutecommands

• UseofHostsfile

• SetupandanalyseFTPsessions


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• Configure,maintainandmanageyourrouters

• UnderstandTCP/IPandhowtoapplyit

• Design,installandmanageroutesinternetworks

• Segmentnetworkswithbridges,routersandswitches

• Analyseinternetworkprotocols

• Troubleshootandfoxrouterandswitchproblems

• Improvetheperformanceofbothnetworksandinternetworks

• ConstructasecurerobustLocalAreaNetwork(LAN)

• Plananddesignyournetworksmoreeffectively


• EffectivelytroubleshootTCP/IPandLANs

• Optimiseyoucompany'sconnectivitywithLANs/IntranetsandtheInternet

• Constructabasicintranet

• ApplytheappropriatenetworkmanagementtoolstoroutersandInternetworks


Anyone who will be designing, installing and commissioning,maintaining or troubleshootingTCP/IP and Intranet/Internet siteswillbenefitincluding:

• InstrumentationEngineers • Technicians

• DesignEngineers • NetworkEngineers

• ElectricalEngineers • EngineeringManagers

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The Program

Routersandswitchesarekeycomponentsof most networks and internetworks.Routers are simultaneously the mostcomplexandthemostimportantcomponentof networks.This workshop goes throughthe basics of routers, routed and routingprotocols and the basic rules to follow inbuildinginternetworks.Ifyouareusinganyform of communication system or areapplying modern PLCs/SCADA systems,this workshop will give you the essentialtools in working with your networks. It isnotanadvancedworkshop-butahandsonone.

Pre-requisites Abasicworkingknowledgeofindustrialcommunicationsandapplicationsisuseful.

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Practical Sessions


Practicalsessionsinclude:

• Connectsimplenetworkstogether

• Construct a simple local area networkusing10/100BaseT

• Configurenetworkparameters

• Configure IP addresses and subnetmasks

• Communicateovernetwork

• Use ping utility and observe ARPoperation

• AnalysisofARP/ICMP/IP/UDP/TCP

• Tracertandroutecommands

• SetupandanalyseFTPsessions

• Quick analysis of packets using protocolanalyser

• Webbasedviewofnetwork

• Configurationofswitches

• Analysisofinternetworkprotocols

• Troubleshootingarouterandswitch

• Routers and switches - configurationissues

• Firewallconfiguration

INTRODUCTION• Basicconcepts,accessmethodsand

topologies• LANs,WANs,VLANsandVPNs• Opensystems,OSIandARPAModels• TCP/IPprotocolsuitearchitecture

ETHERNET• 10MBpsEthernetsystems

- Media access control: CSMA/CD- layer 1 versions (10base5/2/T/f)- layer 2 addressing (MAC addresses)

• FastEthernet- Media access control: full Duplex- layer 1 versions (100baseTX/fX)

• Fullduplex,deterministicanddualredundantEthernet

INTERNET LAYER PROTOCOLS• IPv4

- Address classes- Subnet masking- Classless addressing- Subnetting and vlSM- Supernetting and CIDR- fragmentation- header structure- Deploying IP addresses

- Public and private IP addresses- Allocating addresses with DhCP

- Multicasting- Multicast address management: NAT,

PIM- Network address translation: NAT and

NAPT - layer 2 vs layer 3 address mapping

- Address resolution: ARP- Reverse address resolution: RARP

- Control messages: ICMP• IPv6

- Addressing modes - header structure- Extension headers

HOST TO HOST PROTOCOLS• TCP

- Principle of operation- header structure- Ports and sockets- Sequence and acknowledgement

numbers- Establishing and closing connections- Sliding windows

• UDP- Principle of operation- header structure

PROCESS/APPLICATION LAYER PROTOCOLS• BootProtocol(BootP)• DynamicHostConfigurationProtocol

(DHCP)• TELNET• FileTransferProtocol(FTP)• TrivialFileTransferProtocol(TFTP)• NetworkFileSystem(NFS)• SimpleMailTransferProtocol(SMTP)• PostOfficeProtocol3(POP3)• HyperTextTransferProtocol(HTTP)• SimpleNetworkManagementProtocol

(SNMP)• DomainNameSystem(DNS)

TCP/IP UTILITIES• Ping• ARP• Tracert• Netstat• Ipconfig• Winipcfg• Hostsfile

MECHANICS OF REPEATING• BasicoperationofEthernetrepeaters• Hubs

- hub interconnection- Dual speed hubs

MECHANICS OF BRIDGING • BasicoperationofEthernetbridges• Transparent,translatingandspeed

bufferingbridges• Application

MECHANICS OF SWITCHING• BasicoperationofEthernetswitches• Layer2vsLayer3switches• Segment,portandIPswitching• Applications:VLANs,collapsed

backbonesanddualredundantrings• Troubleshootingswitches

MECHANICS OF ROUTING• Basicoperationofrouters• Routerfunctions• Staticvsdynamicrouting• Routingtables,metricsandprotocols• Routeadvertisement• Convergence• Routecalculation:distancevectorvslink

state• Autonomoussystems• Interiorvsexteriorgatewayprotocols• Borderrouters• Applications:WANrouters,collapsed

backbones,parallelbackbones

ROUTING INFORMATION PROTOCOL (RIP)• Origins• Specifications

- Packet format- Routing tables

• Operation• Vectorcalculation• Dealingwithtopologychanges• Limitations

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• Bestpracticeinindustrialdatacommunicationsdesign,installationandcommissioning

• Howtodesignandinstallyourownfullyoperationalindustrialdatacommunicationssystems

• Howtointegratedifferentindustrialcommunicationsprotocolsandstandardsintoacompleteworkingsystem

• InstrumentationandControlEngineersandTechnicians


• NetworkPlanners


• TestEngineers


• Designers

• ElectronicTechnicians


• DesignEngineers

• PlantManagers


• ShiftElectricians

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SELECTION METHODOLOGY• Whichstandards/technologiestouse:

- field management (device) level- Process management (operator) level- business management (enterprise)

level- long distance SCADA/telemetry links

INSTALLATION METHODOLOGY• Coppercablingandconnectors

- System design and installation• Fibrecablingandconnectors

- System design and installation• Wireless

- System design and installation

COMMISSIONING, TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING• Copperinfrastructure• Fibreinfrastructure• Wirelessinfrastructure• Networks

- Physical layer issues (OSI layer 1)- Data link layer issues (OSI layer 2)- Network layer issues (OSI layer 3)- Transport layer issues (OSI layer 4)- Application and "user" layer issues

(OSI layers 7-8)- Client/server issues


INTRODUCTION• Overviewoftheworkshop• OSImodel• Systemsengineeringapproach• Attributesoftypicalcommunications

systems- Media- Physical connections - Protocols and applications

• Generalissues- Noise, earthing and shielding- Protection against dust and moisture

FUNDAMENTALS• Copper/fibre

- Cable and connector standards- Splicing- Connector attachment- Drivers and detectors- Earthing and termination- Protection against transients

• Physicallayerstandards- RS-232- RS-485- 4-20 mA

• Industrialnetworks- Industrial Ethernet- AS-i- DeviceNet- Profibus- foundation fieldbus- Modbus Plus- Data highway Plus- hART- Ethernet/IP- ProfiNet- foundation fieldbus hSE

• Industrialprotocols- TCP/IP- Modbus and Modbus TCP- DNP3- 60870 SCADA

The Program

Theobjectiveofthisworkshopistooutlinethe best practice in designing, installing,commissioning and troubleshootingindustrialdatacommunicationssystems.Inanygivenplant,factoryorinstallationthereare a myriad of different industrialcommunications standards used and thekey to successful implementation is thedegreetowhichtheentiresystemintegratesandworkstogether.Withsomanydifferentstandardsonthemarkettoday,thedebateisnotaboutwhatisthebest-beitFoundationFieldbus, Profibus, Devicenet or IndustrialEthernetbutratheraboutselectingthemostappropriate technologiesandstandards fora given application and then ensuring thatbest practice is followed in designing,installing and commissioning the datacommunications links to ensure they runfault-free.

Theindustrialdatacommunicationssystemsinyourplantunderpinyourentireoperation.It is critical that you apply best practice indesigning,installingandfixinganyproblemsthatmayoccur.Thisworkshopdistilsallthetips and tricks learnt with the benefit ofmanyyearsofexperienceandgivesthebestprovenpracticestofollow.

The main steps in using today'scommunications technologies involveselecting the correct technology andstandards for your plant based on yourrequirements;doingthedesignoftheoverallsystem, installing the cabling and thencommissioningthesystem.

Fibreopticcabling isgenerallyacceptedasthe best approach for physicalcommunications but there are obviouslyareaswhereyouwillbeforcedtousecopperwiringandindeed,wirelesscommunications.This workshop outlines the critical rulesfollowed in installing the datacommunications physical transport mediaand then ensuring that the installation willbetrouble-freeforyearstocome.

The important point to make is that withtoday's wide range of protocols available,youonlyneedtoknowhowtoselect,installandmaintaintheminthemostcosteffectivemannerforyourplantorfactory-knowledgeoftheminutedetailsoftheprotocolsisnotnecessary.

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Practical Sessions

• TroubleshootingRS-232

• TroubleshootingRS-485

• TroubleshootingModbus

• TroubleshootingEthernet

• TroubleshootingTCP/IP

• Checking RS-485 behaviour at differentfrequencies

• FabricatingandtestingCat5cables





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• UnderstandhowVoiceoverIPworksandcomparestoPublicSwitchedTelephoneNetwork

• UnderstandthebasicsofVPNandInternationalTelephony• BeabletodoaVoiceoverIPcost-benefitanalysisforyour

organisation• UnderstandhowVoIPprotocolsworktogether• BeabletoassessotherWANtransportalternativesforVoIP• UnderstandthefundamentalsofH.323VoIPstandard• KnowhowtoimplementasimpleVoIPsystem• Beabletodealwithpacketloss,packetdelay,packetjitter,signal

echoandotherQOSissues• The"'jargon"usedinVoIPandtelecommunications• The"nutsandbolts"aboutselectingandinstallingVoIP

telecommunicationssystems• Howtomake"bestpractice"decisionsonthebestandmostcost

effectiveimplementationofVoiceoverIPforyourorganisation

• ElectricalEngineersandTechnicians

• ITPersonnel• Technicians• Managers• InstrumentationEngineersand

Technicians• ProcessControlEngineersand

Technicians• ProjectEngineers

• SystemsEngineers• ProcessEngineers• MaintenanceEngineers• SalesEngineers• EngineeringManagers• NetworkAdministrators• SoftwareEngineers• FieldTechnicalSupportStaff

PRACTICAl fUNDAMENTAlS Of vOICE OvER IP (voIP) fOR ENGINEERS AND TEChNICIANS


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INTRODUCTION• Overviewofcourse• TermsandDefinitions

TELECOMMUNICATIONS FUNDAMENTALS• Concepts:Signaling,Circuits,Channels,

Lines,Trunks,• Bandwidth,ChannelCapacity.• 2-Wirevs.4-wireCircuits• Fullvs.HalfDuplex• Baseband,Broadband,Narrowbandand

Wideband• Analoguevs.Digitaltransmission• Dial-upvs.LeasedAccess• Multiplexingtechniques:FDM,TDM,

PCM,WDM,DWDM.• ConnectionOrientedvs.Connectionless

Communication• CircuitSwitchingvs.PacketSwitching• Switchingvs.Routing• LocalAreavs.WideAreaNetworks• The"CommunicationsCloud"• ThePSTNvs.theInternet• TheOSIModel

FUNDAMENTALS OF TCP/IP• Ethernet• InternetProtocol• TransmissionProtocol• ApplicationLayerProtocols

PRINCIPLES OF CONVERGED NETWORKS• ConnectionlessversusConnection

OrientedNetworkarchitecture• VoiceandDataNetworkCharacteristics

APPLICATIONS FOR THE CONVERGED NETWORK• TelephonetoPCcommunicationsviathe

Internet• IPVoiceVirtualPrivateNetwork

conversion• ReplacingInternationalLeasedLines• FaxoverIPNetworks• VideooverIP

The Program

In the past five years, technologies haveconverged to such an extent that one cantransmitvoice,faxandvideooverthesameInternetProtocolNetworkthatoneusesfordata.ThisworkshopexaminesVoiceoverIP(VoIP) technologies and provides you withthe skills to competently implement aVoIPnetwork for your organisation. Numerouscase studies and exercises throughout thecourseensurethatyougetagoodgrasponthetechnologiesused.Solidpracticaladviceisgivenonapplication,implementationandmost importantly troubleshooting thesesystems.

Pre-requisites Abasicknowledgeofcommunicationsandapplicationswouldbeuseful.

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On-Site Training

Practical Sessions


BUSINESS CASE FOR CONVERGED NETWORKS• FundamentalFinancialAssumptions• NetworkTrafficAssumptions• CaseStudies• Interoffice• In-boundcustomercallcharges• In-boundCallCentrecharges

PROTOCOLS USED• Ipv4,Ipv6andICMP• PacketAddressing• PacketRouting• HostName-AddressTranslation• ProtocolssupportingVoIP

WAN TRANSPORT FOR CONVERGED NETWORKS• WANTransportAlternatives• DigitalLines• ISDN/ADSL• IPoverFrameRelay• IPoverATM

HARDWARE SYSTEMS FOR CONVERGED NETWORKS• ConvergedNetworkEnvironments• H.323MultimediaStandard• Terminals• AudioandVideoCodecs• ClientSoftware• Gateways• TerminaltoGatewayCommunications• Gatekeepers• MultipointControlUnits

IMPLEMENTATION OF CONVERGED NETWORK• InteroperabilityFrameworks• AlternativestoH.323• ApplicationProgrammingInterfaces• QualityofService(QOS)• ImplementationofQOS• ImplementationofConvergedNetwork

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• NewapproachestotroubleshootingincludinghowtouseanOpticalTimeDomainReflectometer(OTDR)

• InstrumentationandControlEngineersandTechnicians

• TelecommunicationsEngineersandTechnicians

• MaintenanceEngineersandTechnicians






• ProjectManagers

• Electricians

PRACTICAl TROUblEShOOTING, DESIGN AND SElECTION OfINDUSTRIAl fIbRE OPTIC SySTEMS fOR INDUSTRy

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OPTICAL DRIVERS AND DETECTORS• Lightemittingdiodes• Lasers• Transmittermodules• Safetyconsiderations• PINphotodiodes• Receivermodules• Opticalamplifiers

INSTALLING FIBRE OPTIC CABLES• Preparation-sitesurveyanddesign• Installationrulesandprocedures• Bendingradius/cabletension/cable

reels• Cabletrays/conduits/lubricants• Indoorcableinstallation/leavingextra

cable• Outdoorcableinstallation/

environmentalconditions• Splicingtrays/organisers/termination

cabinets/patchpanels/distributionpanels/breakoutboxes

FIBRE OPTIC SYSTEM DESIGN• Initialdesignconsiderations• Futurecapacity/reliability/operating

wavelength• Repeatersandamplifiers• Designlosscalculations/linkloss


TESTING OF FIBRE OPTIC SYSTEMS• Conceptsofopticalmeasurement• Continuitytesting• Insertionlosstesting• OpticalTimeDomainReflectometry

(OTDR)• BitErrorRate(BER)testing• Eyediagrams• Laboratoryfibretests

TECHNOLOGIES THAT USE OPTICAL FIBRES• Lowspeedmodems• 10BaseF/FDDI/FIORL• 100BaseF• ATM• LANs/MANs/WANs• Analogmodulatorsforvideoand

microwavelinks• HDTV

INTRODUCTION TO FIBRE OPTIC SYSTEMS• Introduction• Outlineofworkshop• Historicalbackgroundtofibreoptics• Comparisonoffibreopticsandcopper

systems

DEFINITIONS AND BASIC PRINCIPLES• Datacommunications• Communicationschannels• Transmissionmodes• Theelectromagneticspectrum• Revisitingcopper

THEORY OF FIBRE OPTIC TRANSMISSION• Fundamentalprinciplesofoperation• Lighttransmissionnatureofglass• Numericalaperture• Modalpropagationinfibres• Multimode/singlemode/step-index/

gradedindex• Bandwidthoffibres• Modalandchromaticdispersion• Absorption/scatter/bending/radiation/

mismatches• Othertypesoffibres

CONSTRUCTION OF FIBRE OPTIC CABLES• Cableobjectives• Tensileratings• Structuralelements• Strengtheningmembers• Housings-loosetube/slottedcore/tight

buffered• Sheathsandmoisturebarriers• Classesofcables-aerial/underground/

subaqueous/indoor

CONNECTING FIBRES• Opticalconnectionissues• Fibreendpreparation• Splicingfibres-fusion/mechanical• Connectors• Opticalcouplers

The Program

Thisisacomprehensivetwo-dayworkshopthat provides the necessary background tounderstand the fundamentalsof fibreopticsystems and their individual componentsincluding fibres, cable construction,connectors,splicesandopticalsourcesanddetectors.Attendeeswillusethisknowledgeto develop the required techniques fordesign,installationandmaintenanceoffibreopticsystems.

The workshop places significant emphasison the practical techniques of componentinstallation and system design. Attendeeswill have the opportunity to get hands onexperience with mechanical and fusionsplicingandwithfittingthepopularindustrialfibre connectors. A fibre optic link designsoftware package is provided to allow theattendee to practice actual link designpracticalsusingvariousparameters.Finally,attendees will have the opportunity topractice using various Fibre Optic testequipment such as optical sources andpowermeters.

Thematerialpresentedinthisworkshophasbeen developed from the many yearsexperience gained by IDC Technologies’engineers working in consulting andcontractingrolesinindustry.Itisapractical,hands-onworkshopenablingparticipantstowork through practical exercises whichreinforcetheconceptsdiscussedduringtheworkshop.

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Workshop Objectives

This workshop is designed to provide athorough background to fibre opticcommunications systems and to illustratehow to design and install these systems.Various pitfalls associated with theimplementation of fibre optic systems arediscussed and workable solutions to theseproblems are provided. It will benefitengineers and technicians involved inspecifying,commissioningandmaintainingindustrialfibreopticsystems,butwhohavelittlepreviousexperienceinthisfield.






On-Site Training

Practical Sessions

• Fibre Optic Link Design - a completedesignofafibreopticlink

• BitErrorRate-performsimpletestsandexaminethepracticalimplicationsoftheresults

• Fusion Splicer - perform a fusion spliceandgainexperienceinthetechniques

• Mechanical Splice - perform a simplemechanicalsplice

• OpticalPowerMeasurement-theuseofan optical source and an optical powermeter

• Continuity Tester - the principles ofoperationofasimplefibreopticcontinuitytester

• Optical Time Domain Reflectometer(OTDR) -demonstrationon thepracticaluseofODTRwithavideopresentation

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• InstallandconfigureasimpleindustrialEthernetandTCP/IPnetwork

• TroubleshootandfixEthernetnetworkproblems

• UseaprotocolanalysertoanalyseEthernetnetworkactivity

• UsetheutilitiessuppliedtofaultfindTCP/IPandEthernetnetworks

• LearnhowtotroubleshootTCP/IPnetworks

• Identifynetworkproblemsandfixthem

• FaultfindattheEthernet/TCP/IPandapplicationlevels

• Learntheessentialsofnetworkmanagement

• Learnhowtotrackhackersandnetworkproblems

Thisisnotanadvancedworkshop-butahands-onone.

Anyonewhowillbedesigning,installingandcommissioning,maintainingortroubleshootingTCP/IPandIntra/Internetsiteswillbenefitincluding:

• InstrumentationEngineers

• Technicians

• DesignEngineers




• NetworkSystemAdministrators

TROUblEShOOTING INDUSTRIAl EThERNET AND TCP/IP NETWORKS


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TROUBLESHOOTING THE HOST-TO-HOST CONNECTION (TCP PROTOCOL)• UsingBOOTPwithUDPTransport• ClocksynchronisationwithUDP• EstablishingandterminatingTCP

connections• TCPdatatransfers• RepeatedHostAcknowledgments• UsingtheFingerUserInformation

Protocol• OptimisingTCPWindowSize• Problemswithhighdelaylinks(e.g.

satellite)

TROUBLESHOOTING THE PROCESS/APPLICATION CONNECTION• UsingFTPandTFTP• Hackingpasswordsandsecurity

problems• Telnetproblems• NetBIOSandTCPinteractions• ImplementingMultiProtocolstacks

TROUBLESHOOTING ROUTERS AND SWITCHES• Ethernetrepeaterhubs• Ethernetswitchinghubs• Routers

NETWORK MANAGEMENT• SimpleNetworkManagementProtocol

(SNMP)client/serversession

WRAP UP AND CONCLUSION• Revisionofkeyconcepts• Summaryofthebasicrules

BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION TO ETHERNET• Networkcommunications• Opensystems• Networktopologies

OPERATION OF ETHERNET SYSTEMS• Ethernetstandards(10Mbits/sto

10Gigabits/s)• FullduplexEthernet

TROUBLESHOOTING THE DIFFERENT ETHERNET CABLE TYPES• Twistedpair• Fibreoptic• FastEthernettwistedpair• FastEthernetfibreoptic• GigabitEthernettwistedpair• GigabitEthernetfibreoptic• Structuredcabling• Industrialversuscommercialnetworks

TCP/IP• QuickreviewofessentialsofTCP/IP• InternetLayerProtocols(IP)• Host-to-HostLayerprotocols(incl.TCP/

UDP)• ApplicationLayerprotocols(incl.DHCP,

FTP,SNMP,DNS)

TOOLS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING• Basicutilities• Protocolanalyser• Ethernetperformance• TroubleshootingofEthernetandTCP/IP

rules

TROUBLESHOOTING THE NETWORK INTERFACE CONNECTION• NIChardwareerrors• Framecollisionsandhowtheyimpacton

performance• Incompatibilitieswith802.3andEthernet

V.2Frames

TROUBLESHOOTING THE INTERNETWORK CONNECTION (IP PROTOCOL)• DNSconfigurationerrors• DHCPconfigurationproblems• Fragmentingandreassemblyoflong

messages• ARPrelatedproblems• DuplicateIPAddresses• IncorrectSub-Netmask• UsingICMPEchoMessages(Ping)• Misdirecteddatagrams• Incorrectlyconfiguredrouters

The Program

This workshop is a practical workshopdevotedtotwodaysofhands-onfaultfindingandtroubleshooting.

Theworkshophasbeenstructuredtocoverkey issues in troubleshooting TCP/IP andEthernet in detail, while going through thepractical implementation ofTCP/IP in officeand industrial networks and the practicaluse of the Internet and Intranets.TroubleshootingandmaintenanceofTCP/IPnetworksandcommunicationsystemsinanoffice and industrial environment are alsocovered. 15 practical mini-sessions exposeyou to typical problems that could occurwithindustrialEthernetandTCP/IPnetworksand shows you how to fix them. Most ofeachdaycomprisespracticalsessionswithamodicum of discussion to explain the keypoints. There will be a minimum of twopeople to a PC so that the practicalcomponentwillbeemphasised.

At the end of this workshop you will walkaway with a solid knowledge ontroubleshootingindustrialEthernetandTCP/IP networks. A comprehensive 400 pagemanualwillensurethatyouhaveanexcellentreferencebook foryour futurework in thischallenging and yet rewarding area ofengineering.

Pre-requisites A basic working knowledge of industrialcommunicationsandapplicationsisuseful.

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• Understandcurrentwirelessnetworkingofferingsonthemarket

• Applytoday'swirelesstechnologytoindustrialautomation

• ImplementyourownsimplewirelessLAN(WLAN)foryourofficeandindustrialplant

• ImplementsimpleradiotelemetrylinksforSCADAsystems

• Explainthestrengthsandweaknessesofthedifferentwirelesstechnologies

• DescribestandardssuchasIEEE802.15.4andIEEE802.11

• Implementeffectivesecurityonyournetwork

• Describehowspectrumandfrequencyallocationisdone

• Understandthebasicterminologyandjargonusedinthisarea

• Controlandinstrumentation

• Controlsystems

• Consulting

• Design

• Electricalinstallations

• Equipmentmanufacturing

• ITpersonnel

• Maintenancesupervisors

• Processcontrol

• Processdevelopment

• Projectmanagement

• Regulatoryandlegalissues

• SCADAandtelemetrysystems

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Thiscourseisdesignedforpersonnelwithaneedtounderstandthetechniquesrequiredforusingandapplyingwirelesscommunicationstechnologyasproductivelyandeconomicallyaspossible.Thisincludesengineersandtechniciansinvolvedwith:

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Wireless communications is being rapidlyimplementedintheindustrialenvironment,withgreatsuccess,providedcertaingroundrulesareapplied.These includeensuringarobustwirelesslink,correctintegrationwiththe wired communications systems, andproperdatasecurity.

The critical objective of wirelesscommunications networks must be toachieve similar capacities, bandwidths,responsiveness and availability to that ofwire-basedcommunicationssystems.

Apart from covering wireless basics, theworkshopprovidesan in-depthcoverageofthemain industrialwireless technologies inuse today, viz. radio modems, IEEE 802.11wireless LANs (Wi-Fi) and IEEE 802.15.4wirelessPANtechnologyasimplementedbya multitude of process control systemvendors.WirelessHARTisaspecificexampleofthis.

Theworkshopalsocoverssomeofthesecondarytechnologies that are not known as industrialtechnologiesperse,butwhichstillfindwidespreadapplication in industrial environments. TheseincludeBluetooth,LPradio,mobile(cellular)datasystemsandVSAT.

Attheendofthecourseyoushouldhaveaclearunderstandingofthechoicesavailabletoyouindesigningandimplementingyourownindustrialwirelessnetwork.

Pre-requisites A working knowledge of datacommunicationsandapplications isuseful,butisnotessential.

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Practical Sessions



• SetupanIEEE802.11WLANandconnecttoanEthernetnetwork

• Troubleshootsimpleproblems

• Performapathlosscalculation

• Performasimpleanalysisoftheprotocolpackets


computer.





On-Site Training

INTRODUCTION• Currenttrendsinindustrialwireless

technology• WirelessIndustrialNetworkingAlliance

(WINA)andISA-SP100• ReviewoftheOSImodel• BriefreviewofEthernetandtheTCP/IP

protocolsuite

WIRELESS FUNDAMENTALS• Radio/microwavespectrumand

frequencyallocations• Modulationtechniques• Spreadspectrumtechniques

POINT-TO-POINT TERRRESTRIAL WIRELESS SYSTEMS• Terrestrialmicrowavelinkdesign• Wirelessmodems• Point-to-pointandpoint-to-multi-point

configurations

WIRELESS LANs• WLANbasics• Specifications(IEEE802.11a/b/g/n)• Mediumaccesscontrolandframe

structures• IndustrialWLAN

WIRELESS MESH NETWORKS• Meshbasics• Wi-Fimeshsystems• IEEE802.15.4

- ZigBee- WirelessHART

WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS• IEEE1451.5

OTHER RELEVANT WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES• IEEE802.15.1(Bluetooth)• LowPower(LP)radio• IEEE802.16(WiMax)• Cellulardatatransmission(GPRS,1xRTT,

EV-DO,HSPDA)• Satellitesystems:VSAT

SECURITY ISSUES• Physicalsecurity• Authentication• Encryption


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• Understandthebasicconceptsofdatacommunicationsusedinindustry

• Talkknowledgeablytotheirpeers,clientsandsuppliersofequipmentondatacommunications

• Haveagoodunderstandingofthebestcurrentpracticefordatacommunications

• Specifysimplehardwareandsoftwarerequirementsofdatacommunicationssystems

• CompetentlyexplaintheRS-232,RS-422andRS-485interfacestandards;

• ProvideaworkingexplanationofcurrentindustrialprotocolssuchasModbus

• Troubleshootsimpledatacommunicationssystems

• UnderstandhowtoconstructsimpleEthernetandTCP/IPnetworks

• ListanddescribesimplythemostimportantFieldbusandDeviceNetstandards

ThisworkshopisdesignedspecificallyifyouhaveNOknowledgeofDataCommunications,NetworkingandProtocolsforIndustryandwishtoacquireasimpleunderstandingofhowtoapplythistoyourwork.Youwillbeworkingintheengineeringandindustrialenvironment.

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of information between attendees.

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MODEMS• Conceptofamodem• VariousModulationTechniques• SmartModems• RadioModems

OSI-OPEN SYSTEMS INTERCONNECTION• ModernFactoryAutomation&Process

ControlSystems• OSIReferenceModelandStandards

PROTOCOLS FUNDAMENTALS• TheConceptofaProtocol• SimpleASCIIBasedProtocols• PracticalDemonstrationofASCII• IndustryStandardProtocolsegModbus• PracticalDemonstrationofModbus• AllenBradleyDataHighwayPlusProtocol

ETHERNET AND TCP/IP BASICS• HowEthernetWorks• TheverybasicsofTCP/IP• HowTCP/IPfitsontoEthernet• HowtoconstructasimpleEthernetand

TCP/IPnetwork

SMART INSTRUMENTS CONCEPTS• Whatisasmartinstrument• HART

FIELDBUS AND DEVICENET BASICS• ActuatorSensorInterface(ASI)• DeviceNet• Profibus• FoundationFieldbus• Wheretouseeachsmartinstrument

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SIMPLE ROADMAP OF DATA COMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS

OUTLINE OF COURSE OBJECTIVES

BACKGROUND TO DATA COMMUNICATIONS• WhatisDataCommunications• BriefOverviewofthecourse• Overviewofmodernindustrialsystems

DEFINITIONS AND BASIC PRINCIPLES • Bits,BytesandCharacters• ParallelandSerialCommunications• AnalogandDigitalSignals• TheCodingofMessages-TheASCII

Code• PracticalDemonstrationofCoding• DataTransmissionSpeeds• TheFormatofMessages• IntroductiontoErrorDetectionand

Correction• TheImportanceofStandards

- ISO , ANSI , CCITT , IEEE , EIA- EIA , RS-232 Interface Standard

DATA COMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS BASICS• RS-232• TroubleShootingofRS-232• RS-422InterfaceStandard• RS-485InterfaceStandard• Comparisonof"RS"standards•RS-232/485interfaceConverters

• CurrentLoopInterface• TroubleshootingRS-232andRS-485

• TestingEquipment(BreakoutBox,LineAnalyser)

• ProtocolAnalyserPractical

SELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF DATA CABLES• CableswithCopperConductors• InterferenceandNoise• OpticalFibrecables• CableSelectionandInstallation

Recommendations

The Program

An efficient data communications systemunderpins all modern manufacturingindustry, mining plant, water and electricalutilities and it is critical to have a goodworking knowledge of what is being used.Nooneandcertainlynoindustrialequipmentis an island any longer but connectedtogether in some form of network. Peoplewho don't work in the area of datacommunications often have a fear of theunknownandthisworkshopdemystifiesthetechnology and gives you a solidunderstandingofhowtoapplyiteffectivelytoyourjob.

This training workshop assumes you haveno knowledge of the technology and givesyou a thorough review of the basics ofindustrialdatacommunications,networkingand protocols so that you can apply thisknowledgetoyourworkimmediatelyonthecompletionofthecourse.

Pre-requisites Nonewhatsoeverbesidesanenthusiasmtolearn.

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On-Site Training

Backto Basics - a

low level introductoryworkshop for those of you who want tounderstand the basics of this exciting andfast growing technology which is essentialtoyourplant,factoryandbusiness

At least50%of thecoursewillbepracticalwith hands on sessions with datacommunications equipment, networks andcomputers to give you a solid workingknowledge of the basic principles of datacommunications without any focus on theadvancedtechnologyconcepts.

You do not know anything about thistechnologyandsimplywant tounderstandthe basics which you can apply in to workwithaminimumoffuss.

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• Anyoneinvolvedintheinstallation,designandsupportofindustrialcommunicationssystems

• ITmanagersworkingwithnetworks


• Projectengineers

• Designengineers

• Systemsengineers

• Electricalandinstrumentationtechnicians

• Maintenanceengineersandsupervisors

• Instrumentationandcontrolsystemengineers

• Processcontroldesignersandsystemsengineers

• Instrumentationtechnologistsandengineers

• ComparetheEthernetandFieldbus/Devicenetstandards

• TroubleshootandfixsimpleDeviceNet,ProfibusandfoundationFieldbusproblems

• DesignandinstallsimpleEthernetnetworks

• Knowwhentouserepeaters,bridges,switches,androuters

• ApplyswitchedEthernetsystemseffectively

• InstallthecablingandhardwareforatypicalindustrialEthernetnetwork

• Decideonthebestcablingandconnectorsforyourharshorofficeenvironment

• Applythestructuredcablingsystemconceptstoyournextproject

• Performsimpletroubleshootingtasksonanetwork

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•RS-232/RS-485 • DeviceNet • ASiBus

•Profibus • FoundationFieldbus • IndustrialEthernet

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The Fieldbus and DeviceNet standards arebecoming a standard at the field andinstrumentation level, and are replacing thetraditional approaches in the plant today.Ethernetisfastbecomingtheobviouschoiceforindustrialcontrolnetworkingatthehigherlevels.

WhilethebasicstructureofEthernethasnotchanged much, the faster technologies suchas Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet haveincreased the complexity and choices youhave available in planning and designingthese systems. There has also been aconvergencebetweenFieldbusandDeviceNetstandards in that they are also increasinglybecomingbasedonindustrialEthernetforthehigherspeeddatatransferapplications.

There is a fair degree of confusion aboutwhereFieldbus,DeviceNetandEthernet,areappliedandtheworkshopcommenceswithaclear comparison between the differentstandardsandwheretheyareapplied.

As Ethernet has become more complex, anumberofmisconceptionshavearisenastohow Ethernet functions, how the systemshould be optimally configured and whatexactly “Industrial Ethernet” means. Thisworkshop addresses these issues in a clearandpracticalmannerenablingyou toapplythetechnologyquicklyandeffectivelyinyournextproject.

The Workshop


Practical Sessions


• ConfigurationofanEthernetnetwork

• Configurationofasimplenetworkprotocol

• Demonstrationoftypicalfailurepoints

• Diagnosisofnetworkhardwareproblems

• Configurationofanetworkwithaswitchandhub

• AdditionofTCP/IPprotocol

• Useofbasicutilitiesfortroubleshooting

• SetupASibus,ProfibusandDeviceNetnetworks

• DesigncalculationsoffoundationFieldbussystems

• ConnectionbetweenEthernetandFieldbus/DeviceNetsystems

• DesigncalculationsforDeviceNet


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On-Site Training

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF INDUSTRIAL COMMUNICATIONS• Quickrevisionofcommunications• Interfacestandards(RS-232/RS-485)• Industrialprotocols(Modbus)• Industrialnetworks• RoadmapandcomparisonofEthernet/

Fieldbus/DeviceNetstandards

DEVICENET• Fundamentals• Configuration• Troubleshooting

ASI BUS• Fundamentals• Configuration• Troubleshooting

PROFIBUS PA AND DP• Fundamentals• Configuration• Troubleshooting

FOUNDATION FIELDBUS• Fundamentals• Configuration• Troubleshooting

CONNECTING ETHERNET, FIELDBUS AND DEVICENET• Connectingthedifferentsystems

together

FUNDAMENTALS OF ETHERNET• Ethernetstandards• CollisionsandCSMA/CD• Ethernetframes• MACaddresses–hardware/unicast/

multicastandbroadcast• SubNetworkAccessProtocol(SNAP)

frameformat• FullduplexEthernet• Framerelatedterms(runt/fragment/

jabber/jam,interpacket-gap/slottime)• 10Base-5,10Base-2,10Base-T• Problemswithandupgradeoptions• FullduplexEthernet

CONSTRUCTION OF THE ETHERNET SYSTEM CABLING – FIBRE AND COPPER• Structuredcabling• Unshieldedtwistedpair

(Cat5,Cat5E,Cat6)• Twistedpaircablesandconnector• Fibreopticcablesandconnectors• Ethernetrepeaterhubs• Ethernetswitchinghubs• TroubleshootingEthernet

100MBIT/S FAST ETHERNET• FundamentalsoffastEthernet• MediaIndependentInterface(MII)• 100Mbit./sphysicallevelencoding• FastEthernet100Base-TX,100Base-FX,

100Base-T4,100Base-T2• Designconsiderations

1 GBIT/S AND 10 GBIT/S ETHERNET • Operation• IEEE802.3z• GigabitEthernetrepeatersandswitches• Backwardcompatibility

VIRTUAL LANs (VLANs) USING ETHERNET• EssentialsofVLANs• VLANsbasedonports,MACaddresses,

protocols• Frameencapsulationmethods

(egIEEE802.1Q)• Trunkingprotocols

ETHERNET INTERCONNECTION AND OPERATION• Repeaters,switches,bridges• Routers• Gateways• Redundancyandreliability• SwitchedEthernet• Spanningtreealgorithm

PROTOCOLS THAT WORK WITH ETHERNET• TCP/IP• ModbusandEther/IP• Routingonthenetwork• UserDatagramProtocol(UDP)• UtilitieswithTCP/IP


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• Identify,preventandtroubleshootModbusprotocolcommunicationsproblems

• GainapracticaltoolkitofskillsforworkingwithModbus

• WorkcompetentlywithModbusandRS-232,RS-485,wirelessandEthernet

• GainskillstofaultfindyourModbusbasedEthernet,RS-232/485,wireless,EthernetandTCP/IPnetworkproblems

AnyoneworkingwithorrequiredtotroubleshootindustrialcommunicationssystemsrangingfromRS-232toFieldbusandEthernetsystems,including:

• Consultingengineers

• Designers

• Designengineers


• Electronictechnicians

• Instrumentationandcontrolengineers/technicians

• Networkplanners

• Plantmanagers

• Processcontrolengineers

• Shiftelectricians


• Systemintegrators

• Testengineers

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Modbusindustrialcommunicationssystems(basedonRS-232/RS-485andEthernet)arebeing installed throughout industry today,from connecting simple instruments toProgrammable Logic Controllers to PCsthroughout the business part of theenterprise. Communications problemsrange from simple wiring problems tointermittent transferofprotocolmessages.Whilst the main issues with the Modbusprotocolwillbecoveredinthisworkshop,aclear understanding of the protocols andstandards that transport Modbus protocoldataunitsarerequiredinordertoeffectivelywork with Modbus. This includes suchstandards as RS-485/RS-232 and Ethernet(preferably industrial Ethernet) andTCP/IP.Modbus, effectively one of the few(arguably, the only) industrial messagingprotocols recognisedby the Internetworld(port 502) has one of the largest installedbasesworldwidewithmorethan7.2millioninstalled nodes.The ModbusTCP/IP profilehas recently been accepted by theInternational Electro-technical Commission(IEC) as a Publicly Available Specification(IEC PAS 62030) and is now eligible tobecome part of future editions of theInternational Standards IEC 61158 and IEC61784-2.Soitenjoysthestatusofawidelyavailable open standard available toeveryone. And thus the popularity. Whilstdetractors will say the Modbus protocollackssomeoftherefinementsofthenewerofferings on the market, there is no doubtthatitisoneofthemostpopularstandardsavailableintheindustrialworldtoday.

Thecommunicationssystemonyourplantunderpinsyourentireoperation.Itiscriticalthat you have the knowledge and tools toquickly identify and fix problems as theyoccur,toensureyouhaveasecuresystem.No compromise is possible here. Thisworkshopdistilsallthetipsandtrickslearntwiththebenefitofmanyyearsofexperience.

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On-Site Training

Practical Sessions



• RS-232(COMport)basics

• RS-232pointtopointcommunications

• RS-485basics

• Logging and protocol analysis on serial(RS-232/RS-485)communicationssystem

• ModbusSerialoperation:RTUmode

• ModbusSerialoperation:ASCIImode

• SettingupabasicEthernetnetwork

• IPconfiguration

• ProtocolanalysisonEthernetnetwork

• Modbus/TCP

• Modbus(Serial)overIEEE802.11wireless

• InstallationandconfigurationofModbus/TCPtoserialcommunicationgateway


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INTRODUCTION• WhatisModbus?• OverviewoftheModbusstandards• ModbusandIDA• HowModbusrelatestotheRS-232,

RS-485,EthernetandTCP/IPstandards

OVERALL TROUBLESHOOTING METHODOLOGY• Commonsymptoms,problemsand

solutions• Howtoquicklyidentifylikelycauses• Basicsteps• Communicationsissues• Grounding,shieldingandnoise

BASIC SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS• RS-232

- Fundamentals- Problems:UARTsettings(baudrate,

parity,etc),cabling,DTE/DCE,handshaking,voltagelevels,noise

RS-232 practical troubleshooting session• RS-485

- Fundamentals- Problems:cabling,commonmode

voltage,voltagelevels,transientprotection,biasing,termination,control(hardware/software),noise

RS-485 practical troubleshooting session

THE MODBUS SERIAL STANDARD• Fundamentals:overallconcept,protocol

stack,client/serverinteraction,PDUandADU

• ModbusRTUvs.ModbusASCII:framestructuresandtimingconsiderations

Problems:timeouts,checksums(CRC/LRC),incorrectfunctioncodes/dataparameters,exceptionresponses

Modbus serial troubleshooting session

MODBUS PLUS• Fundamentals• Problems:cabling,grounding,shielding,

terminators,tokenpassing

INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET• Fundamentals• Protocolanalysis• Problems:noise,connectors,cabling,

wiretypes,jabber,excessivebroadcasting,badframes,faultyauto-negotiation,networkloading,componentfailure

Ethernet practical troubleshooting session

TCP/IP• Fundamentals• Softwareutilities(ipconfig,ping,arp,

tracert,netstat)• Protocolanalysis• Problems:IPaddresses,subnetmasks,

defaultgateways,TCPconnectionsTCP/IP practical troubleshooting session

MODBUS/TCP (MODBUS OVER TCP/IP)• Fundamentals:overallconcept,protocol

stack• Packetstructure:PDU,ADU,MBAP

header• TCPconnectivityissues• Protocolanalysis• Modbus/TCPtoModbusserialgateways• Problems:TCPconnectionproblems,

timingissuesPractical session with Modbus over TCP/IP

RADIO AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS• Fundamentals• Problems:noise,interference,power,

distance,channelseparation,encryptionPractical session with Modbus/TCP over IEEE802.11

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS AND TRICKS• Summaryofalltheproblemsfaced• Furthertroubleshootingtips


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• ImplementsimpleradiotelemetrylinksforSCADAsystems

• Understandthejargon,terminologyandlatesttechniques

• Designandinstallaneffectiveradiotelemetrylink

• Performsimplepathlosscalculations

• Troubleshootradiotelemetrycommunicationproblems

• Specifythemaincomponentsofradio,satelliteandmicrowavetelemetrylinks

• Conductasitesurvey

• Implementeffectivesecurityonradio,wirelessandEthernetnetworks

• Explaintheinfrastructurerequirementsforeffectivesystems

• OutlinefuturetrendsinSCADAandtelemetrysystems


• Controlsystemsapplicationsengineers

• Controlsystemssalesengineers

• Designengineers


• Instrumentationandcontrolengineers

• Instrumentationtechnicians




• Processdevelopmentengineers

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This workshop has been designed inconjunction with radio telemetry expertsfromthroughouttheworld(theSCADAlist)and aims at providing you with all thecritical information that we can effectivelytransfer across to you in two hard-hittingdays.

Thecoursecommenceswithadiscussionofradio and wireless fundamentals to ensureeveryone is brought up to speed with thebasics. Antennas are then discussed,followedbyfixedsystems.Theessentialsofdata communications (and Ethernet) arethen reviewed as they apply to radiotelemetrysystems.AreviewofWirelessLANsystemsisundertakenandacomparisonofradio modems is given.The fast growingtopic of cellular radio data services isdiscussed. Protocols are a key part of allradio telemetry systems and the importantones outlined together with the challengesassociatedwithradio.

Abriefoverviewofsatelliteandmicrowavesystemsisgivenforcompleteness,followedby performance analysis. A discussion onradio telemetry systems would not becomplete without sketching out the keyissues of SCADA systems and alarmmanagement. The overall networkarchitecture of radio telemetry systems isthendetailed.Thecourseisconcludedbyanexamination of troubleshooting techniquesand the vital topic of security andencryption.

A thread throughout the workshop reflectstoday’s emphasis on using open protocolsand networking standards such as DNP3,TCP/IP and Ethernet, and off-the-shelfhardware and software to keep the costsdown.Aselectionofcasestudiesisusedtoillustratethekeyconceptswithexamplesofreal-world radio telemetry systems in thewater, electrical and processing industries.This workshop will also be an excellentopportunity to network with your peers aswell as togain significantnew informationandtechniquesforyournextradiotelemetryproject.

Practical sessions throughout the twodaysofthecourseensurethatyoucanapplythecoursematerialseasilyandeffectively.

Pre-requisitesKnowledgeofbasicelectricalconcepts.

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Practical Sessions

This is a practical, hands on workshop enabling you to work through practical exerciseswhichreinforcetheconceptsdiscussed.


• ConstructionofWirelessLAN

• Sitesurvey

• ExtensionofWLANwithwireddistributionsystem

• Microwavepoint-to-pointlinkdesignexercise

• ImplementingencryptionandauthenticationonaWLAN

• ProtocolanalysisofModbus/TCPoverwireless

• Designofawirelesstelemetrysystem


RADIO AND WIRELESS FUNDAMENTALS • Basicsofelectromagnetictransmission• Analoganddigitalmodulationtechniques• Spreadspectrum• Spectrum/frequencyallocations

ANTENNAS• Fundamentals• Directionalityandgain• Diversity• Specifictypes(directionalandomni-

directional)

FIXED SYSTEMS• Wirelessmodems(serial)• Wirelessmodems(Ethernet)• Repeaters• IEEE802.16(WiMax)

SERIAL DATA COMMUNICATIONS• RS-232• RS-422/485• IndustrialEthernet

WIRELESS LANS • IEEE802.11a,b,gandn• Mediumaccesscontrol• Components• Topologies• Roaming

CELLULAR (MOBILE) DATA SERVICES• Cellularbasics• 2Gsystems• 3Gsystems• Cellular(mobile)dataservices

PROTOCOLS• Modbus• TCP/IP• DNP3• IEC60870-5• IEC61850• Differencesbetweenthesealternatives• Potentialproblemswithwireless

networks

SATELLITES • Theoryofoperation• Availablesatelliteservices• VSAT™

LINE-OF-SIGHT MICROWAVE• Terrainmapping• Fresnelzoneandantennaheight

calculations• Linkbudget• Antennaselection

PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS• Availabilityandreliability• BERtesting• Completesystemtesting

SCADA SYSTEMS• Terminologyandoverview• DisplaysandHMIs• Bestpracticeconfiguration

INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS• Location• Equipmentselection• Infrastructure

NETWORK ARCHITECTURE• Designconsiderations• Repeatertypes• Networkredundancy

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE• Equipment• Procedures

SECURITY• Introductionandterminology• Firewalls• Authentication• Encryption• RemoteaccesstoSCADAandtelemetry

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• Apracticaltoolkitofknow-howonlatestdatacommunicationstechnologies

• HowtograspthelatestupdatestoOPC

• Howtounderstandtheoperationofindustrialwirelesssystems

• Practicalexperienceintroubleshootingcableandwirelesssystems

• Designtipsandtricksforyourownoperationalindustrialdatacommunicationssystems

• Howtointegratethedifferentindustrialcommunicationsprotocolsandstandards

• Howtoskillyourselfupasthelocalguruinindustrialdatacommunications

AnyonewhowantstogetthelatestuptodatepracticalinformationonindustrialdatacommunicationssystemsandchallengesrangingfromfieldbusandEthernetsystemstoOPCandsecurity,including:

• Instrumentationandcontrolengineersandtechnicians


• Networkplanners


• Testengineers


• Designers



• Designengineers

• Plantmanagers


• Networkmaintenancestaff

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Ethernetisfastbecomingtheobviouschoicefor automation networks worldwide. It is arugged, versatile technology, equally athome in a chemical plant, on an ocean-goingvesseland in thecockpitofa fighteraircraft. While the packet structure ofEthernethasnotchangedsinceitsinception,technologies such as fast and gigabitEthernet, industrial Ethernet, VLANs,redundantringsandreal-time(deterministic)Ethernetformotorcontrolapplicationshaveincreased the complexity and choicesavailable in planning and designing thesesystems. As Ethernet has become morecomplex,anumberofmisconceptionshavearisenastohowEthernetfunctionsandhowthesystemshouldbeoptimallyconfigured.This workshop addresses these issues in aclearandpracticalmanner.

Ethernet can be easily augmented withwireless technologies, and the workshoptakesabrieflookatthecurrentandemergingindustrial wireless technologies such asIEEE802.11, wireless mesh and wirelesssensor networks; how they function, andwhere they fit into the overall picture.Ethernet is almost synonymous with theTCP/IPprotocolsuite.Becauseofitsruggeddesign and the fact that it is Internet-compatible, all major automation systemvendorsareadoptingTCP/IP(and,ofcourse,Ethernet).Thiscomplextopicwillbecoveredin an easily-understandable and coherentmanner.

OPChasmadevastinroadsintotheprocessautomationarenaandhasbeenadoptedbyeverysingleSCADAsystemvendor.Wewilllook at current standards, in particular theDAstandard,andalsoatnewdevelopmentssuch as the ‘Unified Architecture’. We willalso highlight some tricky implementationissuesandwaystoavoidthepitfalls.

WithregardtotheautomationarenathereisastrongmovetowirelessandEthernet/TCP/IP.WewilllookattheofferingsoftheHARTcommunication foundation, the openDeviceNet Vendor Association, ThePROFIBUS/PROFINET user organisationsand the fieldbus foundation,aswellas thelatestEthernetfieldbusessuchasEtherCAT,EPLandSercosIII, togetanoverall ideaofthecurrenttrends.Inparticularwewillfocuson the real-time issue, a prerequisite formotor control applications. Real-timeEthernetcannowoperateatsub-millisecondaccesstimesandlessthanonemicrosecondjitter.Wewilllookatthevariousofferingsbythe abovementioned vendors and the twobasicmethodsthroughwhichthisincredibleperformanceisbeingachieved.

Finally we will look at every systemmanager’s nightmare, security, and willsuggest some simple common-sense andinternationally-accepted measures to keepthehackersatbay.

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Practical Sessions



• InstallandconfigureanindustrialwirelessaccesspointaspartofEthernetnetwork

• InterconnectindustrialwirelessandEthernetnetworks

• ControlaccesswithMACaddressfiltering

• Performpathlosscalculationsonradiolink

• UseprotocolanalysertosolveEthernetproblems

• ConnectupsimpleanaloganddigitalI/Osystemtonetwork

• TroubleshootaHARTinstrument

• AnalyseprotocolsforProfiNetandEthernet/IP

• ConfigureIPaddressesandsubnetmasks

• AnalyseARP/ICMP/IP/UDP/TCPusingprotocolanalyser

• ConnectupdifferentpackagesusingOPC

• TroubleshootasimpleOPCproblem

• Setupasimplefirewall

• Demonstratenetworksecurityusingencryptionandauthentication



INTRODUCTION• TheOSImodelandclient/server

paradigm• Theoverallpicture:whereallthese

technologiesfitin• Currenttrends

INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET• Background:IEEE802.3CSMA/CD• Fast,gigabitandtengigabitEthernet• SwitchedEthernetnetworks,redundant

ringsandVLANs• IndustrialEthernetcomponents• Real-time(deterministic)Ethernetand

IEEE1588• Implementationandtroubleshooting

INDUSTRIAL WIRELESS• Wi-Fi(IEEE802.11a/b/g/n)• Wirelessmeshnetworks(IEEE802.15.4)• Wirelesssensornetworks(IEEE1451)

TCP/IP• TheTCP/IPprotocolsuite• Networklayerprotocols(IPv4,ICMP,ARP)• Host-to-hostlayerprotocols(TCP,UDP)• Applicationlayerprotocols(FTP,HTTP,

Telnetetc)• Configurationandtroubleshooting

OPC• TheOPCconcept• OPCspecificationsandunified

architecture• DCOMandregistryissues• OPDDA(DataAccess)• Redundancy,tunnellingandbridging• Implementationandtroubleshooting

issues(especiallyWindowsXPSP2)

AUTOMATION NETWORK DEVELOPMENTS• Fieldbusdefinitionandstandards• HARTcommunicationfoundation:HART

andWirelessHART• ODVA:DeviceNet,Ethernet/IPand

CIPSync• PNO:PROFIBUSDP/PA,PROFINETv1,v2

(SRT),v3(IRT)• Fieldbusfoundation:FOUNDATION

fieldbusH1andHSE• Real-timeEthernetfieldbuses:

- EtherCAT- EthernetPowerLink(EPL)- SercosIII

SECURITY FOR INDUSTRIAL NETWORKS• Authentication• Encryption• Firewalls• WirelessLANissues• Practicalstepstosafeguardyour

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• TroubleshootTCP/IPnetworks

• Findfaultsatthenetworkinterface,internet,Host-Hostandapplicationlevels

• Learntheessentialsofnetworkmanagement

• Learnhowtodetecthackers

• Communicationsspecialists

• Datacommunicationsmanagers

• Designers

• Designengineers


• ITandMISmanagers

• ITsupportmanagersandpersonnel

• Networkadministrators


• Networkplanners

• Networktechnicians

• Networksupportstaff

• Programmers

• Systemanalysts



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TROUBLESHOOTING AT LAYER 3• Checkingstackoperation(loop-backtest)• Connectivitychecking(ping,trace)

betweensubnets• Pingingandtracingviarouter(Telnet)• Packetdebuggingviarouter(Telnet)• TracingEthernetpacketcontentsbetween

subnets• DetectingduplicateIPaddresses• Effectofincorrectsubnetmasks• Effectofincorrectroutingtables• AutomaticIPaddressallocation(DHCP

serverdown)• FaultyWINSresolution• Inabilityofapplicationprogramsto

resolveNetBIOSnames• CheckingrouterCPUresourcesandACLs

TROUBLESHOOTING AT LAYER 4• CheckingTCPconnections• ObservingTCPsequencenumbersand

acknowledgements• Checkingopenconnectionsonhosts• Scanningportsonnetwork• CheckingTCP/UDPdelayanddatarate

betweenhostsonWAN

INTERNET CONNECTION• SettingupNATrouter• Testinginternetuplink/downlink

performance• Pingandtracingacrosstheinternet(DOS

andWindowsutilities)

HACKING TOOLS• CainandAbel(packetdiversionand

analysis,passwordcracking)


NETWORKING BASICS (OVERVIEW)• OSImodel• Ethernet• TCP/IPprotocolsuite• Internetlayer(OSIlayer3)protocols:IP,

ARP,ICMP• Host-Hostlayer(OSIlayer4)protocols:

TCP,UDP• Applicationlayer(OSIlayer5/6/7)

protocols:FTP,HTTP,Telnet• Networkcomponents

TOOLS• DOSutilities• Windowsutilities(IPscanners,port

scanners,routetracers)• Protocolanalysers

NETWORK CONSTRUCTION • Constructingasimulatedwidearea

networksimulationwithhubs,switchesandrouters

• Settingupciscorouters• Settingupmanagedswitch• SettingupDHCPandBOOTPservers• ConfiguringIP

BASIC SYSTEM CHECKS• Hostconfiguration(ipconfig,wntipcfg)• Routerconfiguration• Switchconfiguration• Connectivity(ping,arp,tracert)• Nameresolution(hostsfile,NetBIOS

nameresolution)

TROUBLESHOOTING THE MEDIUM• Fiberconnectivity• Cat5connectivity(damagedandmis-

wiredcabling)

TROUBLESHOOTING AT LAYER 2• Ethernetpacketanalysis• CheckingEthernetNICdriver

configuration• DetectingduplicateMACaddresses

The Program

This is a hands-on workshop in the truesense of the word, where you will spendover 70% of the course time in setting upandtroubleshootingTCP/IP-basednetworks.We have distilled all the practical tips andtricks in maintaining and troubleshootingTCP/IPnetworksintothisintensivetwo-dayworkshop.

Commencingwitha simple introduction tothe hardware level of Ethernet, you willquicklymoveontocoverageof the Internet(IP) layer.TheHost-to-Host (TCP) layeralsobe covered in considerable practical detail.Theapplication layerof theTCP/IPprotocolsuite will be covered by a detailedexamination of protocols such as BOOTP,DHCPandSNMP.ThesimplebutvitalTCP/IPutilities such as Ping, Arp andTracert willthenbetestedoutonthenetwork.

Finally,youwillconstructavirtualLANandvirtual private network, and configure asimple firewall. One of the best ways tolearn and retain your knowledge is withhands-on sessions where you will gain abroad range of skills that every competentnetworkengineerneedsinhisskillstoolbox.We believe this workshop provides therequiredknow-how.

Pre-requisites:A basic working knowledge of industrialcommunicationsandapplicationsisuseful.

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• NewapproachestotroubleshootingincludinghowtouseanOTDR

• Know-howoninterfacingfibre/wirelessandindustrialEthernet

• Abilitytoapplydesignrulesforfibre/wirelessandEthernet

Theworkshopwillbenefitengineersandtechniciansinvolvedinspecifying,commissioningandmaintainingindustrialfibreopticsystems,butwhohavelittlepreviousexperienceinthisfield,including:


• Electricalengineersandelectricians

• I&Cengineersandtechnicians

• Maintenanceengineersandtechnicians


• Projectengineersandmanagers

• Systemsengineer

• Telecommunicationsengineersandtechnicians

PRACTICAl fIbRE OPTICS AND INTERfACING TEChNIqUES TO INDUSTRIAl EThERNET AND WIRElESS


WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

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INSTALLING FIBRE OPTIC CABLES• Preparation,installationrulesand

procedures• Bendingradius,cabletensionandcable

reels• Cabletrays,conduitsandlubricants• Indoorcableinstallationandleaving

extracable• Outdoorcableinstallationand

environmentalconditions• Splicingtrays,organisers,termination

cabinets,breakoutboxes,patchanddistributionpanels

FIBRE OPTIC SYSTEM DESIGN• Initialdesignconsiderations• Futurecapacity,reliabilityandoperating

wavelength• Repeatersandamplifiers• Designlosscalculationsandlinkloss


TESTING OF FIBRE OPTIC SYSTEMS• Conceptsofopticalmeasurement• Continuityandinsertionlosstesting• OpticalTimeDomainReflectometry

(OTDR)• BitErrorRate(BER)testing• Eyediagramsandlaboratoryfibretests

COPPER TO FIBRE• IndustrialEthernet• EMI/crosstalk/distance• Wheretoswitchout• Interfacedevices-mediaconverters/

Gigabitinterfaceconvertermodules/SFPs(SmallFormPluggable)

• Deviceswithmultiplemediaconnectors• Multiplexers• Designconsiderations• Compromises

COPPER TO WIRELESS• Industrialwireless• Wirelesstofibreandcopper• Interfaceunits

TROUBLESHOOTING FIBRE/WIRELESS AND COPPER• Hardwaretroubleshooting• Ping/arp/wireshark/tracert


INTRODUCTION TO FIBRE OPTIC SYSTEMS• Introductionandoverview• Backgroundtofibreoptics• Fibreopticsversuscoppersystems

DEFINITIONS AND BASIC PRINCIPLES• Datacommunicationsand

communicationschannels• Transmissionmodes• Theelectromagneticspectrum• Revisitingcopper

THEORY OF FIBRE OPTIC TRANSMISSION• Fundamentalprinciplesofoperation• Lighttransmissionnatureofglass• Numericalaperture• Modalpropagationinfibres• Multimode,singlemode,step-indexand

gradedindex• Bandwidthoffibres• Modalandchromaticdispersion• Absorption,scatter,bending,radiation

andmismatches• Othertypesoffibres

CONSTRUCTION OF FIBRE OPTIC CABLES• Cableobjectives• Tensileratingsandstructuralelements• Strengtheningmembers• Housings,sheathsandmoisturebarriers• Classesofcables

CONNECTING FIBRES• Opticalconnectionissues• Fibreendpreparation• Splicingfibres• Connectorsandopticalcouplers

OPTICAL DRIVERS AND DETECTORS• Lightemittingdiodesandlasers• Transmittermodules• Safetyconsiderations• PINphotodiodes• Receivermodules• Opticalamplifiers

The Program

This comprehensive two-day workshop willprovideyouwith thenecessarybackgroundtounderstandthefundamentalsoffibreopticsystems and their individual componentsincluding fibres, cable construction,connectors, splices and optical sources anddetectors.Variouspitfallsassociatedwiththeimplementation of fibre optic systems arediscussed and workable solutions to theseproblems are provided. It will provide youwiththeknowledgetodeveloptherequiredtechniques for design, installation andmaintenanceoffibreopticsystems.

Theworkshopplacessignificantemphasisonthe practical techniques of componentinstallationandsystemdesign.Youwillhavethe opportunity togethandsonexperiencewithmechanicalandfusionsplicingandwithfittingthepopularindustrialfibreconnectors.Afibreopticlinkdesignsoftwarepackageisprovidedtoallowyoutopracticeactual linkdesign practicals using various parameters.Finally, you will have the opportunity topractice using various fibre optic testequipmentsuchasopticalsourcesandpowermeters. At the conclusion of the workshopyou will gain know-how in interfacing,integrating and troubleshooting fibre withindustrialwirelessandEthernetsystems.

The Workshop

Practical Sessions

This is a practical, hands-on workshopenabling you to work through practicalexercises which reinforce the conceptsdiscussed.


• Fibre optic link design - a completedesignofafibreopticlink

• Opticalpowermeasurement-theuseofan optical source and an optical powermeter

• Continuity tester - the principles ofoperationofasimplefibreopticcontinuitytester

• Optical Time Domain Reflectometer(OTDR) -demonstrationon thepracticaluseofODTRwithavideopresentation

• Optical connectors - gain experience inthe techniques of fitting fibre opticconnectors

• Use the patch cords constructed byparticipantstolink2mediaconverterstosimulate(andtest)asmallbackbone


computer.






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• Setup,configureandtroubleshootRS-232and2-wireaswellas4-wireRS-485links

• SetupandconfigurebasicEthernetnetworkscontaininghubs,switchesandrouters,andtroubleshootthesenetworksdowntothepacketlevel

• ConfigureIPparameters,anddobasicTCP/IPtroubleshootingdowntothepacketlevelbymeansofDOSandWindowsutilitiessuchasIPaddressandportscannersaswellasprotocolanalysers

• TroubleshootModbusserialandModbusTCPsystemsdowntobytelevel

• SetupIEEE802.11accesspointsininfrastructureandpoint-to-pointmode,dositesurveysand‘sniff’packets

• ImplementauthenticationandencryptiononIEEE802.11wirelessLANs

hANDS-ON DATA COMMUNICATION, NETWORKING AND TCP/IP TROUblEShOOTING


WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Consulting


• Controlsystems

• Design


• Instrumentation


• Processcontrol




Thisworkshopisdesignedforpersonnelwithaneedtounderstandthetechniques required to use and apply industrial communicationstechnologyasproductivelyandeconomicallyaspossible.Thisincludesengineersandtechniciansinvolvedwith:

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Datacommunicationisgivenhighpriorityintoday’sindustrialenvironment.Thisworkshopis designed to be hands-on, providing theparticipants with essential knowledge andhelpingthemtounderstandandtroubleshootsystems.

This is a comprehensive two-day hands-onworkshop that covers practical aspects ofdata communication such as serialcommunications, Ethernet networking,TCP/IP, Modbus, wireless communications andsecurity.

This workshop is for enthusiastic engineersand technicians who wish to develop andenhancetheirpracticalknowledgeinthefieldof data communications and networking. Itwill help them to understand the conceptsbehind data transmission, the variousprotocols involved, and the topologies thatgovern data exchange among varioussystems in industry. It will also equip themwith the skills and tools to design and/ormaintainthesesystemsonanongoingbasis.

Pre-requisites:A basic working knowledge of industrialcommunications and applications will beuseful.

Real-life experience with equipment andhands-on testing will enable the workshoptobeplacedincontext.

The Workshop


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On-Site Training

SERIAL DATA COMMUNICATIONS• Asynchronousserialcommunication

basicsPRACTICAL EXERCISES• RS-232,RS-485basics

- Settingupthesoftware- RS-232basics- RS-232point-to-pointcommunication- RS-232viavirtualnullmodem- RS-485basics(2Wand4W)using

Listen32software,voltmeterandoscilloscope(ifavailable)

ETHERNET AND TCP/IP NETWORKINGNETWORKINGBASICS(BRIEFREVIEW)• Ethernet• TCP/IPprotocolsuite• Internetlayer(OSIlayer3)protocols:IP,

ARP,ICMP• Host-hostlayer(OSIlayer4)protocols:

TCP,UDP• Applicationlayer(OSIlayer5/6/7)

protocols:FTP,HTTP,Telnet• Utilities• Networkcomponents

NETWORKCONSTRUCTIONPRACTICAL EXERCISES• ConstructingasimulatedWideArea

Networksimulationwithhubs/switchesandpre-configuredCisco2500routers

• IPconfiguration(IPaddresses,subnetmasks,defaultgateways)ofhosts

BASICSYSTEMCHECKSPRACTICAL EXERCISES• IPconfigurationchecks(ipconfig,

wntipcfg)• RouterconfigurationchecksusingIOS

commandsviaTelnet• Switchconfigurationchecksusing

browser• Connectivitychecks(ping,arp,tracert)• Nameresolution(hostsfile,Lmhostsfile)

TROUBLESHOOTINGTHEMEDIUMPRACTICAL EXERCISES• Fiberconnectivity–basicchecks• Cat5connectivity(damagedandmis-

wiredcabling,withcabletester)

TROUBLESHOOTINGATLAYER2PRACTICAL EXERCISES• EthernetpacketanalysiswithWireshark• CheckingEthernetNICdriver

configuration

TROUBLESHOOTINGATLAYER3PRACTICAL EXERCISES• Checkingstackoperationwithloop-back

test• TracingEthernetpacketcontentsbetween

subnetswithWireshark• DetectingduplicateIPaddresses• AutomaticIPaddressallocation(DHCP

serverdown)

ETHERNET AND TCP/IP NETWORKING (CONT.)

TROUBLESHOOTINGATLAYER4PRACTICAL EXERCISES• CheckingTCPconnections,observingTCP

sequencenumbersandacknowledgementswithWireshark

• Scanningportsonhostswithadvancedportsscanner

• ScanningportsonhostswithNMap• CheckingTCP/UDPdelayanddatarate

betweenhostsonWANwithIXIAQuickCheck

INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS: MODBUSMODBUSSERIAL• Basicclient/serverconcept• Addressingscheme• MessagestructurePRACTICAL EXERCISES• Master/slavesimulationovernullmodem

MODBUSTCP• Basicconcept• MessagestructurePRACTICAL EXERCISES• Master/slavesimulationoverEthernet

andTCP/IP• ModbusSerial/TCPgateway(MoxaNport

6110)

WIRELESS• IEEE802.11wirelessLANoverviewPRACTICAL EXERCISES• SettingupCiscoAeronetaccesspoint• Configuringanaccesspointas

workgroupbridgetoestablishapoint-to-pointlink(wirelessbridge)withtwoCiscoAeronetaccesspoints

• SniffingwirelesspacketswithWireshark• Quicksitesurvey• Measuringsignal-to-noiseratiowith

Netstumbler

SECURITY• Basicsecurityissues• WPA2encryption(AES)• WPA2authentication

- Personalmode- Enterprisemode

PRACTICAL EXERCISES• Enablingencryption(AES)onawireless

LAN• AuthenticationviaRADIUSserver


Practical Sessions



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• ListthedifferencesbetweenaFieldbussystemandthetraditional4-20mAapproach

• DescribethefundamentaloperationofFoundationFieldbus

• DescribethemainwiringrulesofFoundationFieldbus

• ListthemainconsiderationsinconfiguringandinstallingaFoundationFieldbusSystem

• PerformasimpleconfigurationofaFoundationFieldbussystemusingFunctionBlocks

• PerformbasictroubleshootingofaFoundationFieldbussystem

• Designfieldbussegments

• Selectthepropercomponentstobuildthesegments

• ConfigureandconnectFFfielddevicestothenetwork.

PRACTICAl USE AND UNDERSTANDING Of fOUNDATION fIElDbUSfOR ENGINEERS AND TEChNICIANS


WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• ControlandInstrumentation


• ProcessControl

• ElectricalInstallations

• Consulting

• Design

• ProcessDevelopment

• ControlSystems



• Instrumentation

ThisworkshopisdesignedforpersonnelwithaneedtounderstandthetechniquesrequiredtouseandapplyFoundationFieldbustechnologyasproductivelyandeconomicallyaspossible.Thisincludesengineersandtechniciansinvolvedwith:

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FoundationFieldbus(FF)isoneoftheleadingfieldbuses in Process Automation. Itssophisticated architecture is tailor-made fortoday'sautomationsystems.Itsuniquesetoffeatures allows for the implementation oftrue distributed control. The FoundationFieldbus includes an H1 protocol based onIEC 61158-2 physical layer specification aswellasanHSEstandardforcommunicationover Ethernet/IP. These features and thepossibility for distributed control make theFoundation Fieldbus unique for processcontrolapplication.

The main aim of this workshop is to giveyou a clear understanding of FoundationFieldbus and to enable you to specify anddesignsystemsusingthistechnology.Inthepastyeartherehasbeenasurgeofinterestin Foundation Fieldbus due to thetremendous benefits it provides. Thisworkshop aims to break down theterminology and jargon barriers and toexplainFoundationFieldbusinasimpleandunderstandable way; thus enabling you toapplythetechnologyeffectively.

DelegateswillgainasolidunderstandingofproperwiringpracticeswhenapplyingFFinnon-incendive, explosion-proof, andintrinsicallysafehazardousareas.

DelegateswillgainasolidunderstandingofproperwiringpracticeswhenapplyingFFinnon-incendive, explosion-proof, andintrinsicallysafehazardousareas.

ThecourseincludesanintroductoryoverviewofthetechnologyofFoundationFieldbusanditsspecifications.Duringthecourseyouwillgain knowledge about the architecture ofFoundationFieldbusanditsrelationtoothercommunicationsystems.

Benefitsandlimitationswillbediscussed,sothat you are in the position to evaluate thebenefit of the Foundation Fieldbus for yourindividualapplication.Theinformationwillbedemonstratedonamulti-vendorapplication.

Pre-requisites:A basic working knowledge of industrialcommunicationsandapplicationsisuseful.

The Workshop






On-Site Training

INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF FOUNDATION FIELDBUS • TheoryofFFtechnology• KeyfeaturesandbenefitsofFF• Topologies,cabletypes,andconstraints• ComponentsrequiredforbuildingFF

segments

HANDS-ON FOUNDATION FIELDBUS • DesignofFFsegments-power,voltage,

deviceloadconstraints• Wireandconfiguredevicestoaprocess

controlsystem• Installationinhazardousareas

ECONOMICS OF FOUNDATION FIELDBUS• Quantifyingpotentialsavings• JustifyingaFFproject

FOUNDATION FIELDBUS CHARACTERISTICS • Connectiontypes(cyclic/acyclic,one-to-

one,one-to-many)• FieldbusMessageSpecification

- codingofinformation- accessingdata(processdata/

configurationdata)• FunctionBlockApplication• HighSpeedEthernet

ROOTS OF FOUNDATION FIELDBUS (IN ISP, PROFIBUS) • Explanationofbasicelements(OSI

modeletc.)• IEC61158transmissiontechnology• "DataLinkLayer"

- devicetypesandservices ("LinkMaster","FieldDevice")- addressformats- connectiontypes- DLLschedule

• BasicsFMSobjectdictionary,communicationrelations,services

• "NetworkManagement"• "SystemManagement"• "FunctionBlocks"(concept,types,

elements)• Linkingof"FunctionBlocks"to

communicationinterfaces


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• UnderstandtheessentialsofCCTVsystems

• InstallandcommissionsimpleCCTVsystems

• DesignaCCTVsystem

• MaintainCCTVcameras

• DefinethedifferencesbetweenanalogueanddigitalCCTV

• ApplytheCCTVlabtestcharts

• ComparethestandardsusedinCCTV

• NetworkingsimpledigitalCCTVsystems

• Listthedifferencesbetweenwireandwirelessvideotransmission

• IdentifythesecurityissuesinCCTV

• OutlinethemainstepsinmaintenanceandcommissioningofCCTV

TROUblEShOOTING, DESIGNING AND INSTAllING DIGITAl AND ANAlOG ClOSED CIRCUIT Tv SySTEMS


WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Buildingmanagementtechniciansandengineers


• Designengineers

• Electricalengineersandtechnicians

• Electronicengineersandtechnicians

• Plantengineers

• Securitymanagersandconsultants

• Securitysystemdesigners,installersandvendors

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Theobjectiveofthisworkshopistoprovideapracticalknow-howindesigning,installing,commissioning,maintainingandtroubleshootinganaloganddigitalCCTVsystems.

ThepoorqualityofCCTVimagesoftenseendoesn'tinspiremuchconfidenceinthetechnology.HoweverthepurposeofthisworkshopistoensureyouapplybestpracticeinallyourworkwithCCTVsystems.WiththerecentterroristoutragesinLondonandothercities,CCTVsystemshavebeenessentialasakeytoolinfightingcrime,andhaveperhapsshiftedfrombeingpartof"BigBrother"toausefultool.

CCTVsystemshaveundergonearemarkabletechnologytransformationinthepastdecade,transitioningfromanalogtodigital,operatingonawirelessorcablednetwork,withahostofadditionalfeatures.Thishasmadethedesignandmaintenanceconsiderablymorecomplex.ThisworkshopthusprovidesusefulexpertiseinbuildingandmaintaininghighqualityCCTVsystems.

Theworkshopcommenceswithadetailedreviewof the fundamentals;progressing toopticsandTVsystems.ModernCCTVcamerasandmonitorsare thenexamined followedbya reviewofvideoprocessingequipmentandanalogvideorecording.Thevitalchanges fromtheanalogtodigitalworldarethenexaminedinconsiderabledepth.TheessentialsofnetworkingasappliedtoCCTVsystemsarethendiscussedwithpracticalexamples.TheworkshopisconcludedwithbestpracticeinCCTVsystemdesignandcommissioningandmaintenance.

Pre-requisites: FundamentalknowledgeoftelevisionanditspartsandtheverybasicsofCCTV.

The Workshop


INTRODUCTION TO LIGHT • General• Lightbasicsandhumaneye• Lightunits• Artificiallighting• Coloursintelevision• Colourtemperaturesandlightsources• Eyepersistence-motionpictures• Comparisonbetweeneyeandcamera

OPTICS IN CCTV• Refraction• Lensesasopticalelements• Asphericallenses• CTF(ContrastTransferFunction)andMTF

(ModulationTransferFunction)• F(Focal)andT(Transmission)numbers• Depthoffield• NeutralDensity(ND)filters• Manual,autoandmotorisedirislenses• Video-andDC-drivenautoirislenses• ImageandlensformatsinCCTV• Anglesofviewanddeterminingthem• Fixedfocallengthlenses• Zoomlenses• C-andCS-mountandback-focus• OpticalaccessoriesinCCTV

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TELEVISION SYSTEMS• Basicsoftelevision• Workingoftelevision• Thevideosignalanditsspectrum• Colourvideosignals• Pictureresolution• Televisionsynchronisation• Televisionsignals• InstrumentscommonlyusedinCCTV• HDTV(HighDefinitionTelevision)

CCTV CAMERAS• CCD(ChargeCoupledDevice)camera• SensitivityandresolutionoftheCCD• TypesofchargetransferinCCDs• Cameraspecificationsandtheir

meanings• ColourCCDcameras• CMOS(ComplementaryMetal–Oxide

Semiconductor)technology• Camerapowersuppliesandcopper• Synchronisation• V-phaseadjustment• Camerachecklist

CCTV MONITORS• GeneralaboutCRT(CathodeRayTube)

monitors• Blockdiagram• Monitorsizes,safetyandadjustments• Impedanceswitch• Viewingconditions• Gamma• LCD(LiquidCrystalDisplay)monitors

DIGITAL VIDEO• Digitalvideorecorders• Variousstandards• Needforcompression• Typesofcompression• DCT(DiscreteCosineTransformation)asa

basis• CompressionstandardsinCCTV• Aboutpixelandresolution• DotsPerInch(DPI)• Psychophysiologyofviewingdetails• RecognisingfacesandlicenceplatesinCCTV• Operatingsystemsandharddisks• Harddiskdrives• Thedifferentfilesystems• MTBF(MeanTimeBetweenFailure)• Digitalvideotape• Disk-basedvideorecording• Recordingcapacity• Securityofdigitalinformation

TRANSMISSION MEDIA• Coaxialcables• Twistedpairvideotransmission• Microwavelinks• RFwireless(openair)videotransmission• Infraredwireless(openair)video

transmission• Fibreoptics• Fibreopticcables• Installationtechniques• Fibreopticlinkanalysis

NETWORKING IN CCTV• Computersandnetworks• LANandWAN• Ethernet• ThemainEthernetcategories• Dataspeedandtypesofnetworking

cabling• EthernetovercoaxandUTP(Unshielded

TwistedPair)cables• Networkconceptsandcomponents• Networksoftware

• Projectorsandprojectionmonitors• Plasmadisplaymonitors• Fieldemissiontechnologydisplays

VIDEO PROCESSING EQUIPMENT• Analogueswitchingequipment• Switchingandprocessingequipment

ANALOGUE VIDEO RECORDING• EarlyconceptofVCR(VideoCassette

Recording)• Videorecordingprinciple• VHS(VideoHomeSystem)• SuperVHS• Time–lapserecording• Time–lapseVCRfeatures• VCRmaintenance• Videoheadcleaning

• TheOSIseven-layermodelofnetworking• IPaddresses• DomainNameSystems(DNS)• Networkinghardware• WirelessLAN• Bluetooth• Puttinganetworksystemtogether

TELEMETRY CONTROL• Hardwiredcontrol• Controldatatransmission• Pan/Tilt(P/T)control• Receiverunit• Domesystems• Datacommunications

ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT• Cameramounting• Towersandcolumns• P/Tunits• PresetpositionP/Theads• LightinginCCTV• Infraredlights• Groundloopcorrectors• Lightingprotection• Monitorbrackets• Powersupplies

VIDEO TESTING• TheCCTVlabstestchart• Setupprocedure• Whatyoucantest• TheCCTVlabstestpatterngenerator

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CCTV SYSTEM DESIGN• Understandingthecustomerrequirements• Siteinspection• Selectingequipmentaccordingtothe

requirements• Sensorselection• DesigningandquotingaCCTVsystem• Installationconsiderations• Drawings-CCTVsymbols

COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE• Commissioning• Measuringresolution• Trainingandmanuals• Systemhandover• Preventativemaintenance• Correctivemaintenance• Faultlocation• Oscilloscopedefaultsettings


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• DesignredundantIndustrialEthernetnetworks

• SelectappropriateIndustrialEthernetcomponents

• ConfigureandtroubleshootTCP/IP

• SetupIndustrialEthernetswitchesandrouters

• AddresssecurityissuesonIndustrialEthernetnetworks

• ExtendIndustrialEthernetnetworkswithwirelesstechnologies

• SelectappropriateEthernet-basedtechnologiesforreal-timeapplications

ADvANCED TCP/IP-bASED INDUSTRIAl NETWORKING fOR ENGINEERS AND TEChNICIANS


WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Controlsystemengineers

• Designengineers


• Electricaltechnicians



• Instrumentationtechnologists



• Processcontroldesignersandengineers



TheworkshopisdesignedforpersonnelwithaneedtounderstandthetechniquesrequiredtouseandapplyEthernetandTCP/IP-basedindustrialcommunicationstechnologyasproductivelyandeconomicallyaspossible.Anyoneinvolvedintheinstallation,designandsupportofEthernetandTCP/IP-basednetworks:

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This workshop is for engineers andtechnicians who need a practical andextensive knowledge of the design andtroubleshooting of Industrial Ethernetnetworks,aswellastheselection,installation,and configuration of components such asroutersandswitches.

It deals in-depth with the underlyingTCP/IPprotocols, and specifically addresses bothdesign and configuration issues related toIPv4andthemorerecentIPv6.

Italsocoversthemoreadvancedaspectsandapplications of Ethernet such as advancedswitchingandrouting,CCTVoverIP,OPCandModbus/TCP over Ethernet, industrialsecurity, intrinsically safe applications,switchedrings(includedthelatestIEC62439-3 redundant ring standard), and highly-deterministicEthernet-basedfieldbuses(e.g.for servo control) capable of 1 millisecondrepetition rates and jitter of less than 1microsecond.

A strong practical hands-on focus with realequipmentasdetailedinthelistofpracticalsessionsensuresyouapplyandtestoutyourknowledgeandskills.

Pre-requisites:A basic working knowledge of EthernetnetworksandIPv4addressingwillbeuseful.Real-life experience with equipment andhands-on testing will enable the workshoptobeplacedincontext.

The Workshop





On-Site Training

OVERVIEW•OSIandTCPreferencemodels• Topologies• MediumAccessControl

ETHERNET• FramestructureandMACaddresses• Variants(10MbpsEthernet,fastEthernet,

GbE,10GbE,100GbE)• IndustrialEthernet• Intrinsicallysafe(Ex)Ethernet• PoweroverEthernet(IEEE802.3af,IEEE

802.11at)• Point-to-PointProtocoloverEthernet

(PPPoE)

INTERNET LAYER PROTOCOLS• IPv4

- Address structure and classes- Subnet masks and default gateways- Private addressing schemes- ARP and ICMP

• IPv6- Address structure: multicast, unicast

and anycast addresses- Address scope- ICMPv6

HOST-TO-HOST LAYER PROTOCOLS• Portsandsockets• TCPoperation,connections,header

structure• UDPoperation,headerstructure

APPLICATION LAYER PROTOCOLS• HTTP,HTTPS,FTP• DNSandDynDNS• SNMP• DHCP,BootPandAPIPA

SWITCHING• Mechanicsofswitching• SpanningTreeProtocols(STP,RSTP,

MSTP,SPB)• VLANsandportprioritisation(IEEE

802.1p/Q)• QoSandDiffServ• Redundantswitchrings• ParallelRedundancyProtocol(IEC62439-

3)• Port-basedauthentication(IEEE802.1X)• Linkaggregation/trunking(Etherchannel,

IEEE802.3ad,IEEE802.1ax)

ROUTING• Mechanicsofrouting• VLSMandCIDR• Subnetting• Virtualmapping(NAT)andmasquerading• Portforwarding• Routingmetrics• InteriorGatewayProtocols(RIPv2,EIGRP,

IS-IS,OSPF)• ExteriorGatewayProtocols(BGPv4)Multi-ProtocolLabelSwitching(MPLS)

CCTV OVER IP• Analogvs.IPcameras• Compression(JPEG,MPEG4,H.264)• Bandwidthrequirements

ETHERNET AND TCP/IP IN INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS• Modbus/TCP• OPCEthernet-basedfieldbuses

SECURITY• AccessControlLists(ACLs)• MACaddress,port,andprotocolfiltering• StatefulPacketInspection(SPI)• VPNs(IPSecandVTUN)• Authentication:IEEE802.1x/EAP,LEPS• SecurityDataSheets(SDSs)• Encryption:AES,TKIP• SecureShell(SSH)tunnelling• DoS(DenialofService)protection

WIRELESS • WirelessEthernetbackhauls• EthernetmodemsforPtPandPtMP

applications• IEEE802.11:IndustrialWLANs• Authentication:IEEE802.11i(WEP,WPA,

WPA2)


Practical Sessions



• IPconfiguration

• Protocolanalysis:IPv4,IPv6,ARP,ICMP,TCP,UDP

• SettingupanIndustrialEthernetmanagedswitch

• SettingupanIndustrialEthernetrouter

• AnalysingCCTVoverIPtraffic

• SimulatingModbus/TCPoverEthernet

• SettingupaTofinofirewall



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• GainapracticalunderstandingofwhatTCP/IPisandhowtoapplyit

• Identify,preventandtroubleshootModbusprotocolcommunicationsproblems

• GainapracticaltoolkitofskillsforworkingwithModbus

• WorkcompetentlywithModbusandRS-232,RS-485,wirelessandEthernet

• GainskillstofaultfindyourModbusbasedEthernet,RS-232/485,wireless,EthernetandTCP/IPnetworkproblems

PRACTICAl TROUblEShOOTING AND PROblEM SOlvING OfEThERNET TCP/IP AND MODbUS PROTOCOlS


WHO SHOULD ATTEND:


• Designengineers

• Designers







• Networkplanners


• Plantmanagers





• Technicians

• Testengineers

AnyoneworkingwithorrequiredtotroubleshootModbussystems;or anyone designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining ortroubleshootingTCP/IPandintra/internetsiteswillbenefit,including:

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MODBUS PLUS• Fundamentals• Problems:cabling,grounding,shielding,

terminators,tokenpassing

INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET• Fundamentals• Protocolanalysis• Problems:noise,connectors,cabling,

wiretypes,jabber,excessivebroadcasting,badframes,faultyauto-negotiation,networkloading,componentfailure

Ethernet practical troubleshooting session

TCP/IP• Fundamentals• Softwareutilities(ipconfig,ping,arp,

tracert,netstat)• Protocolanalysis• Problems:IPaddresses,subnetmasks,

defaultgateways,TCPconnectionsTCP/IP practical troubleshooting session

MODBUS/TCP (MODBUS OVER TCP/IP)• Fundamentals:overallconcept,protocol

stack• Packetstructure:PDU,ADU,MBAP

header• TCPconnectivityissues• Protocolanalysis• Modbus/TCPtoModbusserialgateways• Problems:TCPconnectionproblems,

timingissuesPractical session with Modbus over TCP/IP

RADIO AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS• Fundamentals• Problems:noise,interference,power,

distance,channelseparation,encryptionPractical session with Modbus/TCP over IEEE802.11

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS AND TRICKS• Summaryofalltheproblemsfaced• Furthertroubleshootingtips


INTRODUCTION• WhatisModbus?• OverviewoftheModbusstandards• ModbusandIDA• HowModbusrelatestotheRS-232,

RS-485,EthernetandTCP/IPstandards

OVERALL TROUBLESHOOTING METHODOLOGY• Commonsymptoms,problemsand

solutions• Howtoquicklyidentifylikelycauses• Basicsteps• Communicationsissues• Grounding,shieldingandnoise

BASIC SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS• RS-232

- Fundamentals- Problems:UARTsettings(Baudrate,

parity,etc.),cabling,DTE/DCE,handshaking,voltagelevels,noise

RS-232 practical troubleshooting session• RS-485

- Fundamentals- Problems:cabling,commonmode

voltage,voltagelevels,transientprotection,biasing,termination,control(hardware/software),noise

RS-485 practical troubleshooting session

INTRODUCTION• LANs,WANs,VLANsandVPNs• OSIandARPAmodels

ETHERNET• 10Mbps(half-duplex)Ethernet• FastandgigabitEthernet• Full-duplex,deterministicanddual

redundantEthernet

THE MODBUS SERIAL STANDARD• Fundamentals:overallconcept,protocol

stack,client/serverinteraction,PDUandADU

• ModbusRTUvs.ModbusASCII:framestructuresandtimingconsiderations

• Problems:timeouts,checksums(CRC/LRC),incorrectfunctioncodes/dataparameters,exceptionresponses

Modbus serial troubleshooting session

Oneofthegreatprotocolsinheritedfromtheinternet is TCP/IP, which is used by mostpresent-dayautomationandprocesscontrolsystems. SCADA systems, ProgrammableLogic Controllers and even low levelinstrumentsareusingTCP/IPandEthernettotransferinformation.TCP/IPandEthernetaretrulyopenstandards.

Modbus is one of the few (if not the only)industrial messaging protocols recognisedby the internet world, using port number502.Ithasoneofthelargestinstalledbasesworld-wide with more than 7.2 millioninstalled nodes.The ModbusTCP/IP profilehas recently been accepted by theInternational Electro-technical Commission(IEC) as a Publicly Available Specification(IEC PAS 62030) and is now eligible tobecome part of future editions of theInternational Standards IEC 61158 and IEC61784-2.Soitenjoysthestatusofawidelyavailable open standard available toeveryone,henceitspopularity.

Whilst detractors will say the Modbusprotocol lacks some of the refinements ofthe newer offerings on the market, thereis no doubt that it is one of the mostpopularstandardsavailableintheindustrialworldtoday.

Thistwo-dayworkshopfocusesonthemainissuesoftroubleshootingModbusserial(i.e.ModbusoverRS-232,RS-485)andModbus/TCP (i.e. Modbus overTCP/IP and Ethernet)installations.

Practical Sessions

This is a practical, hands-on workshopenabling you to work through practicalexercises which reinforce the conceptsdiscussed.


• RS-485basics

• Logging and protocol analysis on serial(RS-232/RS-485)communicationssystem

• Modbusserialoperation:RTUmode

• Modbusserialoperation:ASCIImode

• SettingupabasicEthernetnetwork

• IPconfiguration

• ProtocolanalysisonEthernetnetwork

• Modbus/TCP

• ConstructsimpleEthernetLAN

• ConfigureIPaddressesandsubnet,ask

• Analysis of ARP/ICMP/IP/UDP/TCPprotocolswithprotocolanalyser

• Ping, Arp, Netstat, Tracert and routecommands

• SetupandanalyseFTP/HTTPsessions

• Interconnect networks with bridge orrouter

• Modbus(serial)overIEEE802.11wireless

• InstallationandconfigurationofModbus/TCPtoserialcommunicationgateway


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• UnderstandcurrentWirelessLAN(WLAN)technologies

• HowtoapplyWLANstoindustrialautomation

• ImplementasimpleWLANforyourofficeandindustrialplantandinterfaceittoEthernet

• UnderstandthestrengthsandweaknessesofthedifferentWLANtechnologies

• UnderstandtheoperationofIEEE802.11WLANs

• ImplementeffectivesecurityonWirelessandEthernetLANs

• HowtoconductasitesurveyinpreparationforWLANImplementation

PRACTICAlWIRElESS EThERNETAND TCP/IP NETWORKING


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WIRELESS FUNDAMENTALS•Basicsofelectromagnetictransmission•Frequencyallocations•Gainandloss(dB)•WLANmodulationtechniques(BPSK,

QPSK,16-QAMand64-QAM)•Spreadspectrumtechniques(FHSSand

DSSS)•OFDMandCCK

ANTENNAS•Basics•Dipole,Yagiandparabolicreflector

antennas•Diversity•VSWRWLANsIEEE802.11•Architecture(Ad-hocvsinfrastructure)•Bridgingandroaming•Specifications(IEEE802b,ag,n)•Mediumaccesscontrol• Framestructure

WIRELESS PANS: BLUETOOTH/IEEE 802.15.1•Overallconcept•Practicalimplementation

INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING APS•Sitesurvey•Componentselection•APconfiguration

SECURITY• LANandWLANvulnerabilities•Authenticationandencryption•WPA2/IEEE802.11i• Firewalls


INTRODUCTION• LANsandWLANsvstheOSImodel•BriefoverviewofWi-Fi,TCP/IPand

Ethernet

ETHERNET• Framestructure•VLANs•Half-duplexoperation(CSMA/CD)•Full-duplexoperation•Auto-negotiation•DeterministicEthernet

PROTOCOLS USED OVER ETHERNET•Modbus/TCPandEthernet/IP• IPaddressing•Routing• ICMP•TCPandUDP•TCP/IPutilities

LAN COMPONENTS•Repeatersandhubs•Bridgesandswitches•Routers•Gateways

TheuseofWirelessandEthernetinindustrialand plant floor environments has growndramatically in the last fewyears. Industrialusers face a wide range of options whendesigning and implementing plant-levelWireless and Ethernet networks. Greatsuccess is being achieved using Wireless,providedcertaingroundrulesareapplied.

This two-day workshop covers IEEE 802.3Ethernet LANs and IEEE 802.11WLANs, aswell as all the supporting technologies. Itaddressestheseissuesinaclearandpracticalmanner, thus enabling you to apply thetechnology quickly and effectively in yournextproject.Bytheendoftheworkshopyouwillhaveaclearunderstandingofthechoicesavailable to you in designing andimplementing your own Wireless andassociatedEthernetLANs.

Pre-requisitesA basic working knowledge of datacommunications and applications is useful,butisnotessential.Thisworkshopstartsatavery basic level and advances to a solidpracticalimplementationlevel.Howeverwiththe outstanding IDC documentation;everything is detailed in a simple-to-understandmannerforfuturereference.

Practical Sessions

Therearevariouspracticalsessionsrangingin difficulty from very simple to morechallenging.Fullsupportwillbeprovidedbytheinstructortoensurethatallparticipantswill derive maximum benefit from thesesessions.

• InstallandconfigureAccessPoints(APs)

• InterconnectWirelessandEthernetLANs

• ConfigureIPaddressesandsubnetmasks

• Analyse ARP/ICMP/IP/UDP/TCP usingprotocolanalyser

• Performpathlosscalculations

• Demonstrate the use of encryption andauthentication

• ControlaccesswithMACfiltering

• Measurewirelesssignaltonoiseratio


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Practical Troubleshooting of Electrical Equipment and Control Circuits ............................................................... 2.3

High Voltage Safety Operating Procedures for Engineers and Technicians .......................................................... 2.5

Practical Power Distribution ........................................................................................................................................ 2.7

Practical Power Quality: Problems and Solutions for Engineers and Technicians ............................................... 2.9

Practical Power System Protection for Engineers and Technicians ..................................................................... 2.11

Practical Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) for Instrumentation and Control Systems ............................................ 2.13

Practical Electrical Wiring Standards – National Rules for Electrical Installations - ET 101:2008 .................... 2.15

Wind & Solar Power – Renewable Energy Technologies ........................................................................................ 2.17

Practical Distribution and Substation Automation (incl. Communications) for Electrical Power Systems ................................................................................................................................ 2.19

Safe Operation and Maintenance of Circuit Breakers and Switchgear ................................................................ 2.21

Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Protection of AC Electrical Motors and Drives ........................................... 2.23

Power Transformers - Operation, Maintenance and Testing .................................................................................. 2.25

Lightning, Surge Protection and Earthing of Electrical and Electronic Systems in Industrial Networks ......... 2.27

Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems and Batteries ................. 2.29

Practical Power System Harmonics, Earthing and Power Quality - Problems and Solutions ............................ 2.31

Practical Motor Protection, Control and Maintenance Technologies..................................................................... 2.33

Practical Medium and High Voltage Testing of Electrical Equipment for Engineers and Technicians ................ 2.35

Practical Earthing of Utility and Industrial Distribution Systems for Engineers and Technicians ...................... 2.37

Practical Electrical Substation Safety for Engineers and Technicians ................................................................... 2.39

Practical HV Cable Jointing and Terminations for Engineers and Technicians ..................................................... 2.41

Operation and Maintenance of Diesel Power Generating Plants .......................................................................... 2.43

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Energy Efficiency, Design, Engineering and Auditing ............................................................................................. 2.45

Critical Power Supply Options and Planning of High Availability Supplies ......................................................... 2.47

Practical Electrical Safety Techniques for Industry .................................................................................................. 2.49

Emergency Power Supplies: Electrical Distribution Design, Installation and Commissioning ........................... 2.51

Power Cables: Operation, Maintenance, Location and Fault Detection ................................................................ 2.53

Practical Electrical Wiring Standards – IEE BS 7671:2008+A1:2011 Edition .......................................................... 2.55

Practical Electrical Wiring Standards – AS 3000:2007 ............................................................................................. 2.57

Electrical Drawings and Schematics ........................................................................................................................ 2.59

South African Standard Sans 10142 – The Wiring of Premises .............................................................................. 2.61

Electrical Maintenance for Engineers and Technicians ........................................................................................... 2.63

Installing, Programming and Commissioning of Power System Protection Relays and Hardware ................... 2.65

Practical Power Cabling and Earthing ...................................................................................................................... 2.67

The Fundamentals of Power Distribution and Power Systems: Hands-on Practical Analysis and Design ........... 2.69

Practical HV and LV Switching Operations and Safety Rules for Engineers and Technicians ............................ 2.71

Arc Flash Protection for Electrical Safety Professionals ......................................................................................... 2.73

Practical Electrical Metering, Measurement and Instrument Transformers for Engineers and Technicians ....... 2.75

Electrical and Instrumentation (E & I) Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities ...................................................... 2.77

Fundamentals of Smart Metering ............................................................................................................................. 2.79

Installation, Testing and Troubleshooting of Transformers ...................................................................................... 2.81

Medium Voltage AC Motors for the Power Industry – Working Principles, Installation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 2.83

Switchgear and Distribution Systems ...................................................................................................................... 2.85

Electrical Power System Fundamentals for Non-Electrical Engineers ................................................................. 2.87

Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of Electrical Switchboards, Circuit Breakers, Protective Relays, Cables and PLCs ............................................................................................................................ 2.89

High Voltage Electrical Compliance and Safety Operating Procedures ..................................................................... 2.91

High Voltage Design and Installations Master Class .................................................................................................... 2.93

High Voltage Design and Installations Master Class (UK) ........................................................................................... 2.95

Fundamentals of Operation and Troubleshooting of Emergency/Standby Power Generation using Diesel Generators ......................................................................................................................................................... 2.97

Diesel Power Generation plants with Multiple Machines in Parallel and on the Electrical Power Grid ................ 2.99

Practical Maintenance & Troubleshooting of Battery Power Supplies ......................................................................2.101

Standby Power and Energy Efficiency.......................................................................................................................... 2.103

Electrical Substation and Switchyard Design ............................................................................................................ 2.105

Understanding Electrical Engineering and Safety for Non-Electricians ................................................................... 2.107

Master Series - Electrical Engineering .......................................................................................................................... 2.109

Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering for Non-Engineers ...........................................................2.111

Practical Earthing, Bonding, Lightning and Surge Protection ................................................................................... 2.113

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• Therequirementsfordatacommunicationsinanelectricalenvironment

• Thesuitabilityofdifferentcommunicationprotocolsforautomationofpowerdistributionandtransmissionnetworks

• Newtechniquesinelectricalprotection,leadingtoincreasedreliability,performanceandsafetytopersonnel

• Howtoobtainextensivereal-timeinformationofyourpowernetworkviaSCADA,leadingtoinformeddecisionsandproductiveuseofmanpower

• Howtoimplementlocalandremotecontrolofswitchgear,includinginterlockingandintelligentloadshedding

• Howtoeffectivelycompareandcriticallyanalysedifferentproductsandsystemsavailableforprotection,controlandautomationofelectricalpowernetworks


• ControlEngineers


• DesignEngineers


• PowerSystemEngineers

• ProtectionEngineers

• Technicians


PRACTICAL ELECTRICAL NETWORk AuTOmATION ANd COmmuNICATION SySTEmS

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SCADA for ElECtriCAl Monitoring AnD Control• RequirementsofSCADAforelectrical

networks• Hardwareandsupportrequirements• Softwareandconfiguration

CoMpAriSon of powEr SyStEM AutoMAtion SyStEMS• Typesofpowersystemautomation

systems• Discussionofleadingmanufacturers’

systems• Advantagesanddisadvantagesof

varioussystems

prACtiCAl ConSiDErAtionS• Benefitsofpowersystemautomation

systems• Capitalexpenditureandmaintenance

issues• Costsavings• Evaluatingyourrequirements• Choosingasystemandsupplier

prACtiCAl DEMonStrAtion• Demonstrationofapowersystem

automationsystematwork• ConfigurationofIEDs

introDuCtion• Discussionofconceptsinvolvedin

automatingpowerdistributionandtransmissionnetworks

HiStoriCAl DEvElopMEnt• Shortoverviewoftechnical

developmentsinrelatedindustries

ElECtriCAl protECtion• Shortoverviewofthefundamentalsof

electricalprotection• Newtechniquesinprotectionusing

intelligentrelays• Designingmoreadvancedand

economicalprotectionschemes

Control, Monitoring AnD MEtEring• LocalintelligenceandIntelligent

ElectronicDevices(IEDs)• LimitationsofconventionalRTUsystems

andPLCs• Moderntrends

DAtA CoMMuniCAtionS in An ElECtriCAl EnvironMEnt• BasicsofDataCommunications• Differentcommunicationprotocolsused

forpowernetworks• Communicationrequirementsfor

substations• Suitabilityofdifferentprotocolsfor

substationcommunications• Standardisationofcommunicationin

substations:goalsandstatus• Radioandsatellitecommunication• Trendsintechnology

The Program

Power System Automation is the cutting-edgetechnologyinelectricalengineering.Itmeans having an intelligent, inter-activepowerdistributionandtransmissionnetworkincluding:

• increasedperformanceandreliabilityofelectricalprotection

• advanceddisturbanceandeventrecordingcapabilities,aidingindetailedelectricalfaultanalyses

• displayofreal-timesubstationinformationinacentralcontrolcentre

• remoteswitchingandadvancedsupervisorycontroloverthepowernetwork

• increasedintegrityandsafetyoftheelectricalpowernetwork,includingadvancedinterlockingfunctions

• advancedautomationfunctionse.g.intelligentload-shedding

The Workshop

Workshop Objectives

Thispractical2-dayworkshopwillenableyouto:

• identifythesuitabilityofdifferentcommunicationprotocolsfortheelectricalenvironment

• evaluatethecommunicationrequirementsforyourspecificcircumstances

• applynewprotectiontechniquestoincreasereliabilityandperformancewhilereducingcosts

• implementadvancedreal-timemonitoringandmeteringtechniquesofyourelectricalnetworkbyimplementinglocalandremotecontrol

• specifytherequirementsforSCADAregardingyourelectricalnetworkandsubstations

• recogniseandevaluatethepracticalandeconomicbenefitsautomatingyourpowernetworkcanbringtoyourworkplace

Participantswillbegiventhevitalhands-onexperienceneededtoconfidentlyworkwiththiscutting-edgetechnology.Onthesecondday of the workshop, there will be ademonstration of a SubstationAutomationSystem at work and the opportunity toconfigure a multi-function relay,communicationlinkandSCADAsystem.

Practical Sessions

The workshop was excellent and valuable to my line of work.

David Selems

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• Diagnoseproblems"right-first-time"

• Eliminateexpensivetrialanderrorapproach

• Reduceunexpecteddowntimeonelectricalmotorsandotherequipment

• Improveplantsafety

• Learnspecifictechniquestotroubleshootequipmentandcontrolcircuits

• Analyseequipmentproblems

• Determinecausesofequipmentfailure

PRACTICAL TROubLEShOOTINg Of ELECTRICAL EquIPmENT ANd CONTROL CIRCuITS


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Motor CirCuit BrEAKErS AnD SwitCHBoArDS• Purposeandduty• Clearancetimes• Types

trouBlESHooting vAriABlE SpEED DrivES• Fundamentalsofvariablespeeddrives• Problemsassociatedwithvariablespeed

drives• Terminologyused• Manufacturer'sliterature-whatthey

don'ttellyou• Minimisationofequipmentfailure• TroubleshootingTricks

trouBlESHooting Control CirCuitS• Basiccontrolcircuits• Ladderlogiccircuits• Troubleshootingstrategies• Two-wirecontrolandhands-off/auto• Overloadprotection• Three-wirecontrol-start/stop• Jog/inchcircuits• Sequencestartandstop• Automaticsequencestarting• Reversingcircuits• Plugstopandanti-plugcircuits• Twospeedmotorcontrol• ReducedvoltageStartingcircuits

trouBlESHooting MorE CoMplEX Control CirCuitS• Tankfillcontrol• DuplexPumpcontrol

SuMMAry & opEn foruM

CoMplEtE fEEDBACK SHEEtS

CloSing

introDuCtion

CourSE DESCription

BASiC prinCiplES• Industrialelectricity• Singleandthreephasepowersystems• Metersusedintroubleshooting• Clamponammeter/megohmmeter

DEviCES, SyMBolS AnD CirCuitS• Devicesandsymbols• Languageofcontrolcircuits• Readingandunderstandingelectrical

drawings• Readingandunderstandingladderlogic• Wireandterminalnumbering

BASiC prinCiplES in trouBlESHooting

BASiC prinCiplES in uSing A DrAwing AnD MEtEr in trouBlESHooting CirCuitS• Circuits• Equipment

trouBlESHooting AC MotorS AnD Motor StArtErS• FundamentalsofACmotors• TypesofACandDCmotorsused• Motorterminalidentificationand

connectiondiagrams• Identificationandconstruction• Connectingupamultiplespeedmotor• Connectionofdualvoltagemotor• Motornameplateinformation• Operatingamotorforforwardand

reverseoperation• Motorbrakingmethods• Testequipmenttocheckmotoroperation• Whymotorsfailandhowtoextendlife• Troubleshootingofmotors

The Program

There is a chasm between the theory ofelectron flow, magnetic fields andtroubleshooting electrical equipment andcontrol circuits in the plant.This workshopshows delegates how to troubleshootelectricalequipmentandcontrolcircuits.

Thecoursehelpsindividualsandemployers.It does this by increasing all delegatesknowledgeandskillsinimprovingequipmentproductivity whilst reducing maintenancecosts.

Attendance on this course will help alldelegatesidentify,preventandfixcommonelectricalequipmentandcontrolcircuits.Thefocus is "outside thebox".Theemphasis ison practical issues that go beyond typicalelectrical theory and focus on providingthosethatattendwiththenecessarytool-kitof skills in solving electrical problems,rangingfromcontrolcircuitstomotorsandvariablespeeddrives.

This workshop focuses on the main issuesoftroubleshootingelectricalequipmentandcontrol circuits of today to enable you towalkontoyourplantorfacilitytotroubleshootandfixproblemsasquicklyaspossible.

This is not an advanced workshop but one aimed at the fundamentals of troubleshooting systems. The workshop is very practical in its approach to troubleshooting and the examples you will be shown are applicable to any facility.

The Workshop

You will work in teams on simulationsoftware running on PC's on electricalequipmenttosimulaterealproblemsforatleast40%ofthecourseproceedingthroughten practical sessions ranging from theelementarytothemoreadvanced.Thesewillbe very close in structure to the motorcontrolcircuitsinyourplant.Inadditionwewill give three case study wiring diagramswith potential problems and expect you touncoverfaultswhengiventhesymptoms.


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Very good.

I will recommend this course

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• Designengineers

• Instrumentationanddesignengineers

• Electricaltradespeople


• Fieldtechnicians

• Electricians

• Plantoperators

• Staffvisitingorworkinginhazardousareas

hIgh VOLTAgE SAfETy OPERATINg PROCEduRES fOR ENgINEERS ANd TEChNICIANS

• Demonstrateapprovedwaysofoperatingandearthinghighvoltageequipmenttoensuresafetyofpersonnelatalltimes.

• Identifysafeandunsafeworkingconditions

• Identifyrequirementsforaresponsiblepersonorappointedoperator

• DemonstrateafundamentalknowledgeofthedocumentationrequiredforOccupationalSafetyActs

• Performlivechamberandlimitedaccessprocedures


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introDuCtion• TherequirementsofatypicalSafetyAct

withreferencetoemployerandemployee

plAnt SAfEty rEgulAtionS in pErSpECtivE• Identifyindustrialhazards• Understanddangersandprecautions• Regulationsawareness• Identifybasicduties/responsibilitiesof

employersandemployees• Offencesandpenaltiespolicy• Protectionagainstelectricalhazards

DEfinitionS AnD BASiC SAfEty prinCiplES• Officialterminology• Operatingtermsandtheirmeanings• Electricshockhazards• Electricalarcinghazards• Electricalinsulationanditsmaintenance

funDAMEntAl prinCiplES• Regulationsandtheirpurpose• Operatingregulations• Fundamentalprinciplesthatregulations

arebasedupon• Studythevariousdangersofelectricity

andtheprecautionstobetakentoavoidthesedangers

• Highvoltageoperationsandsafetyprecautions

iSolAtion• Themeaningofisolation• Listthetermsrelatedtoisolation• Proceduresofisolatingadevice• Studybreakers,linksandswitchesand

theiruses

rEASonS for EArtHing• Whatisearthing?• Earthingarrangementfamilies• Theunearthedsystem• Thepropertiesofsafeearthconnections• Thedangersofinadequateearth

connections• Theconceptsofdeadandalive• Understandhowtheapparatuscanbe

accidentallyalive• Studythemeaningsofstaticchargeand

residualvoltage• Listthereasonsforearthingisolated

apparatus

MAKing fEEDErS AnD AppArAtuS SAfE to worK on• Minimumearthingrequirements• Additionalearths• Theprocedureofworkonacablefeeder• Thespecialprovisionfordoublecircuit

structures

tHE worK pErMit SyStEM• Explainthepurposeofthework

permitsystem• Statetheconditionsunderwhicha

permitisnotrequired• List,inthecorrectorder,thestepsin

issuingandclearingofapermit• Explainthedutiesofaresponsible

personandtheappointedoperator,retheWorkman'sdeclaration

• Explainwhattheworkmandeclareswhenhesignstheworkman'sdeclaration

livE CHAMBErS AnD proHiBitED ArEAS• Themeaningoflivechambersand

prohibitedareas• Thelockingofdoorsandgate• Entrytolivechambersandprohibited

areas• Thesecurityofkeys• Statetheconditionsunderwhichskilled

andunskilledpersonsmayenterlivechambersandprohibitedareas

• Listtheresponsibilitiesofpersonstowhomkeyshavebeenissued

ABnorMAl ConDitionS• Whatisemergencyswitching?• Testinghighvoltageequipment• Managingthetesting• Theprecautionstakenforhighvoltage

testing

AppointED opErAtor AnD tHE rESponSiBlE pErSon• Operativeprocedures• Appointedoperatorsandtheirdutiesand

responsibilities• Theresponsiblepersonandhisduties

andresponsibilities• Supervisionofwork• Thereasons,preventionand

investigationofaccidents/incidents

loCKout AnD tAgout proCEDurES• Hazardousenergycontrol• Thelockoutmethodandlockout/tagout

program• TheLockout/tagoutproceduresand

policies• Commonlockoutdevices• LOTOimplementationsteps

typiCAl ElECtriCAl MACHinEry rEgulAtionS• Listthesafetyappliances• Safetyinswitchgearandtransformer

premises• Electricalcontrolgearandswitchboard• Electricalmachineryinhazardous

locations• Studyproperuseandprecautionswhile

handlingportabletools• Portableelectriclightsandelectricfences• Theclearanceofpowerlines

firSt AiD AnD ArtifiCiAl rESuSCitAtion• Electricshock• Thetypesofcontacts• Theparameterswhichleadtoshock• Theprecautionstoavoidshock• Firstaidfacilitieswithintheworkplace• Resuscitationandemergencyprocedures

The Program

Safetyshouldbe the firstconsideration foranyone working with electricity, especiallyhigh voltage. This course introducesparticipantstoallaspectsoftheproceduresrequired for ensuring safe work in any jobinvolvinghighvoltage.

Pre-requisitesFundamental knowledge of electricalengineeringandsomeexperiencewithhighvoltagesystems.

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• Correctlyimplementtherighttypeofswitchgearfortheappropriateapplication

• Economicallyselectandinstallthebest-suitedpowercableforaspecificapplication

• Evaluatetheneedforpowerfactorcorrectionandsuccessfullyimplementcorrectionstrategies

• Implementsuccessfulmaintenancestrategiesandprocedures

• Effectivelyusesoftwaretechniquestosolveproblemareasinyourpowernetwork



• Designengineers




• Electricians

• Plantoperators

PRACTICAL POWER dISTRIbuTION

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The Program

A practical two-day workshop in powerdistribution, focusing on medium voltage(1kV-36kV)powerconsiderations,switchgear,power cables, transformers, power factorcorrection, earthing, lightning protectionandnetworkstudies.

Youwillgaintechnicalknow-howintheseareaswhicharenotcoveredbyuniversityorcollegeprograms.

ObjectivesAttheendofthisworkshopparticipantswillbeableto:

• Understandpracticalpowerdistributionfundamentals

• Determineshort-circuitratingsquicklyandeffectively

• Assesstheinfluenceoffaultleversonswitchgearratings

• Selectthecorrecttypeofswitchgearfortherightapplication

• Evaluatetheadvantagesofmodernstate-or-the-artswitchgearprotectionforyourapplications,includingpreventativemaintenanceinformation

• Recognise the different applications forvariouscableinsulationtypes

• Knowwhenandhow tousesinglecorecablesvsthreecorecables

• Specify correct power cable installationmethods

• Correctly utilise and protect powertransformers

• Assess and specify correct groundingthroughoutyourelectricalnetwork

• Determine the need for Power FactorCorrection(PFC)foryourenvironment

• Assess the economic justification forinstallingPFCequipment

• CorrectlyspecifyPFCequipmentandbeawareofpracticalconsequences

• Confidently use computer simulationsoftware to solve and predict powernetwork

Pre-requisitesA fundamental knowledge of electricalengineeringisveryuseful.

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Practical Sessions

Excellent experience, imports information freely.

Gavin Bloch

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introDuCtion • Historyandgrowthofpowerdistribution• Typicalcharacteristicsofadistribution

system• Maincomponentsofadistributionsystem• Mainequipmenttypesinadistribution

system• Electricalsafetyandpowersecurity

ovErviEw of powEr DiStriBution• Voltageclassification • Multiplevoltagelevelsinpower

distribution • Typesofdistributionarrangementsand

redundancy• Expandability

SHort-CirCuit CurrEnt CAlCulAtionS• Whatisafault? • Effectsofafault• Typesoffaults • Limitingthedamagingeffectsofafault• Needtoknowthemagnitudeoffault

current• Faultcurrentcalculations

prACtiCAl worK• Calculationexamples

trAnSforMErS• Introduction • Transformertheory • Transformerconstruction • Transformercooling • Transformervoltagecontrol • Powertransformersanddistribution

transformers • Installationoftransformers • Specialaspectsininstallationoflarge

powertransformers • Fireprotectionmeasuresforlarge

transformerinstallations • Transformertroubleshooting

MEDiuM voltAgE (Mv) CirCuit BrEAKErS • Roleofacircuitbreakerinadistribution

system• Distinctionbetweencircuitbreakerand

disconnector/isolator • Differenttypesofcircuitbreakersandtheir

operatingprinciple• Comparisonofrelativefeaturesand

applications• Circuitbreakeroperatingmechanisms• Circuitbreakerratings

Mv SwitCHgEAr• Switchgearoptions• OutdoorMVswitchgear• IndoorMVswitchgear• MVswitchgearpanelconfigurations• MVswitchgearauxiliarydevices• MVswitchgearratings

powEr CABlES• Typesandconstructionofcables • Basicdesignandselection• InsulatingmaterialsforLVandHVcables• Accessoriesforcableinstallation• Highvoltagepowertransmissionusing

cables• Failureofcables• Faultdetection• Newtechnologies–superconductivityfor

highcapacitycables

prACtiCAl worK• Sizingandinstallationofpowercables

usingcabledatasheets-typicalproblems

ElECtriCAl SAfEty AnD rolE of EArtHing • Overviewofsystemearthing• Hazardsposedbyelectricalequipment• Electricalshockhazard • Directandindirectcontact • Roleofprotectiveearthing• Indirectcontacthazard–importanceof

protection• Sensingofearthfaults• Equipotentialbonding• UseofPersonalProtectiveEquipment

(PPE)• Arcflashdangerinelectricalequipment

powEr QuAlity AnD pf CoMpEnSAtion • Limitsonelectricalparameters• Whatispowerquality?• Powerqualityindicators• Powerqualityimprovementmeasures• Causesandeffectsoflowpowerfactor• Powerfactorcompensation• Methodstoimprovepowerfactorand

benefits• Economicjustificationforpowerfactor

correction-workedoutexamples• Caution:capacitorswithinductionmotors

powEr SyStEM AutoMAtion• Definitionoftheterm• Whatispowersystemautomation?• Powersystemautomationarchitecture• UseofDCS

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• Developasoundworkingknowledgeofearthingandharmonics

• Gainpracticalknowledgeofsurgeandtransientprotection

• Designelectricalandelectronicsystemscorrectlybyapplyingknowledgeofharmonicsandearthingprinciples

• Describeapplicationsforthelatesttechnologiesincorrectingearthing,harmonics,surge,andtransientproblems

• Troubleshootelectricalandelectronicsystems

• Isolateandrectifypowerqualityproblems






• BuildingServiceDesigners

• PowerSystemProtectionandControlEngineers

• DataSystemsPlannersandManagers


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Monitoring power quality in industrialenvironments is essential to the health andstabilityofyourplantandequipment.

This hands-on workshop examines theprocedures for design and installation forearthingandneutralsystems,whilereviewingthefundamentalsofpowerqualityandEMC.Common misconceptions about noise arediscussedandreviewedalongwithsurgeandtransientprotection,youwillwalkawaywithpractical stepsoutlined tominimiseoreveneliminate these problems.The two days areroundedoffwithrealisticcasestudiescoveringa wide variety of industries ranging frommanufacturing and process control totelecommunications.Thematerial iscoveredbymeansofaninteractivelearningstyle,withplentyofpracticalexamplesandrealisticcasestudies.

Pre-requisites Someworkingknowledgeofbasicelectricalengineering principles is required, althoughthis will be revised at the beginning of thecourse. Real-life experience with earthingand harmonics problems will enable theworkshoptobeplacedincontext.

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Very good course. Learned a lot on causes and remedies for Power Quality. Very good presenter,

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introDuCtion to powEr QuAlity AnD EMC• WhatisPowerQualityandEMC?• TheIEC/IEEEandFIPSstandards• Interfacingwithelectricalutilities

rECoMMEnDED DESign AnD inStAllAtion prACtiCE• Wiringandearthingforsafetyand

performance• Wiringanddistributionsystems• Dedicatedandderivedneutralsystems• Earthingandbondingequipment

EArtHing AnD noiSE Control• SiteAuditingfornoisecontrol• Misconceptionsinperformance

grounding• “SinglePoint”versus“MultiPoint”

techniques• Noiseandthezerosignalreferencegrid• Avoidingnon-recommendedpractices

SurgE AnD trAnSiEnt protECtion• Basicsoflightningphenomena• Powersystemfaultsandswitching

surges• Mitigationtechniquesandcasestudy

review

ConDuCting A SitE AnAlySiS• Overviewofsourcesofpowerquality

problems• Sitesurveyprocedures• Monitoringandanalysisinstrumentation

HArMoniC SourCES AnD tHEir EffECtS• Principlesofharmonicanalysis• Variablespeeddrives• Powerconversionequipment–and

apparatusdeterioration• Controllers,powersupplies,PCsand

lightingequipment

powEr SyStEM CApACitivE/inDuCtivE rElAtionSHipS• Displacementanddistortionpowerfactor• Reactivepowerrelationships• Powerfactorefficiencies

HArMoniC SitE AnAlySiS proCEDurES• Measurementfundamentalsandtrue

RMS/predictiveanalysis• Instrumentationandprocedures• Harmonicorderandsequencesand

resonances• Voltageandcurrentwaveforms

(signatures)• Harmonicinteractionauditing

powEr ConDitioning• Powerconditioners• Uninterruptiblepowersystems• Powerqualitysourcealternatives• Powerdisturbancecostcomparisons

CASE StuDiES• Checklistforpowering,earthingand

communications• Commercialbuildings• Manufacturingandprocesscontrol• Medicalfacilities• Computersanddataprocessing

environments• Telecommunications


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• Describethefundamentalsofelectricalpowerprotection

• Identifyandrectifythedifferentfaulttypes

• Performsimplefaultanddesigncalculations

• Workwithprotectionsystemcomponents(includingfuses/transformers/circuitbreakers)

• Completerelaysettingsandcheckacurrenttransformer

• Demonstrateafundamentalknowledgeofapplicationsinprotection

• Designengineers



• Electricians



• Plantoperators


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This workshop has been designed to giveplantoperators,electricians,fieldtechniciansand engineers a better appreciation of therole played by power system protectionsystems. An understanding of powersystems along with correct managementwill increase your plant efficiency andperformanceaswellasincreasingsafetyforallconcerned.

The workshop is designed to provideexcellent understanding on both atheoreticalandpractical level.Startingatabasic level and then movingontomoredetailedapplications,itfeaturesan introduction covering the need forprotection, fault types and their effects,simplecalculationsofshortcircuitcurrentsand system earthing. This work-shop includessomepracticalwork, simplefault calculations, relay settings and thechecking of a current transformermagnetisationcurve.

ObjectivesThis is an intermediate level workshop, bytheendofwhichyouwillhaveanexcellentknowledge of the principles of protection.Youwillalsohaveabetterunderstandingofthe possible problems likely to arise andknowwheretolookforanswers.Inadditionyou are introduced to the most interestingand "fun" part of electrical engineering tomakeyourjobmorerewarding.Eventhosewho claim to be protection experts haveadmittedtoimprovingtheirknowledgeafterattendingthisworkshop.

Pre-requisitesFundamental knowledge of electricalengineering.

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nEED for protECtion• Selectivity,stability,sensitivity,speed• Reliability,dependability,security

fAult typES AnD tHEir EffECtS• Active,incipient,passive,transient,

asymmetricaletc• Phaseandearthfaults

SiMplE CAlCulAtion of SHort CirCuit CurrEntS• Revisionofsimpleformulae• CalculationofshortcircuitMVAandfault

currents• Workedexamples

SyStEM EArtHing• Solid,impedance,touchpotentialsetc• Effectofelectricshockonhumanbeings• Earthleakageprotection

protECtion SyStEM CoMponEntS inCluDing fuSES• History,construction,characteristics• Energy,let-through,application

inStruMEnt trAnSforMErS• Currenttransformers:construction,

performance,specification,magnetisation,curvesetc

• Voltagetransformers:types,accuracy,connections

CirCuit BrEAKErS• Purposeandduty,clearancetimes,types

etc

tripping BAttEriES• Batterytypes,chargers,maintenance,

D.C.circuitry

rElAyS• InverseDefiniteMinimumTime(IDMT)

relay–constructionprinciplesandsetting• Calculationofsettings–practical

examples• Newera–modernnumericalrelaysand

futuretrends

prACtiCAl DEMonStrAtion SESSion• Includingsimplefaultcalculations,relay

settingsandcheckingacurrenttransformer,magnetisingcurveetc

AppliCAtionS Co-orDinAtED By tiME grADing• ProblemsinapplyingIDMTrelays

unDErgrounD MinE DiStriBution protECtion• Earthleakageprotection,pilotwire

monitor,earthfaultlockout,neutralearthresistormonitor

prinCiplES of unit protECtion• Differentialprotection–basicprinciples

fEEDEr protECtion• Cables• Pilotwiredifferential• Overheadlines• Distanceprotection(basicprinciples,

characteristics,variousschemes)

trAnSforMEr protECtion• Phaseshift,magnetisingin-rush,inter-

turn,coreandtankfaults• Differentialandrestrictedearthfault

schemes• Buchholzrelay,oilandwinding

temperature• Oiltestingandgasanalysis

SwitCHgEAr (BuSBAr) protECtion• Requirements,zones,types• Frameleakage,high,mediumandlow

impedanceschemes,reverseblocking

Motor protECtion• Thermaloverload,timeconstants,early

relays• Startingandstallingconditions• Unbalancedsupplyvoltages,negative

sequencecurrents,de-ratingfactors• Phase-phasefaults• Earthfaults–corebalance,residual

stabilisingresistors

gEnErAtor protECtion• Statorandrotorfaults• Overloadandover-voltage• Reversepower/unbalancedloading• Lossofexcitationandsynchronism• Typicalprotectionschemeforindustrial

generators

ovErHEAD linE protECtion• Basicprinciplesofthedistancerelay• Trippingcharacteristics• Applicationontopowerlines• Effectofloadcurrentandarcresistance• Variousschemesusingpowerlinecarrier

MAnAgEMEnt of protECtion• Routinetesting,annualtesting,

investigationandperformanceassessment,up-grading

• Organisation,training,records,accessplanning


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• DemonstrateasoundunderstandingofhowACVariableSpeedDrives(VSDs)work

• InstallVSDsproperly• SelecttherightVSDforagivenapplication• TroubleshootVSDscompetently• Competentlyexplainhowflux-vectorcontrolworksfordrive

applications• Understandsquirrelcageinductionmotors• Identifytheprotectionandcontrolsystemrequirementsfor

VSDs• InterfaceVSDswithPLCs• Understandthecausesofmotorburnout• DealeffectivelywithVSDharmonicsandEMC/EMIproblems

AnyoneassociatedwiththeuseofVariableSpeedDrivetechniquesinthe industrial or automation environment. The workshop will alsobenefitthoseworkinginsystemdesignaswellassitecommissioning,maintenance and troubleshooting. Typical personnel who wouldbenefitare:• Plantengineers• Instrumenttechnicians• Operationspersonnel• Electricalmaintenancetechniciansandsupervisors• Instrumentandcontrolengineers• Processcontrolengineers• Mechanicalengineers• Servicetechnicians• Maintenancepersonnel

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This course gives you a fundamentalunderstandingoftheinstallation,operationand troubleshooting of variable speeddrives.TypicalpracticalapplicationsofVSDsin process control and materials handling,such as those for pumping, ventilation,conveyers, compressors and hoists arecovered in detail.You will learn the basicsetup of parameters, control wiring andsafety precautions in installing aVSD.Thevarious drive features such as operatingmodes,brakingtypes,automaticrestartandmanyotherswillbediscussedindetail.Youwill learn the fourbasic requirements foraVSDtofunctionproperlywithemphasisontypical controller faults, their causes andhowtheycanberepaired.

Theconcludingsectionof thecoursegivesyouthefundamentaltoolsintroubleshootingVSDsconfidentlyandeffectively.

Even though the focus of the course is onthedirectapplicationofthistechnology,youwill alsogaina thoroughunderstandingofthe problems that can be introduced byVSDs such as harmonics, electrostaticdischargeandEMC/EMIproblems.

Pre-requisites Afundamentalknowledgeofbasicelectricalconceptswouldbeuseful.

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introDuCtion to vAriABlE SpEED DrivES• Theneedforvariablespeeddrives• Fundamentalprinciplesofspeedcontrol• Efficiency,torque,inertia,horsepower/

powerfactor• Torque-speedcurves• Howthemotorproducestorque• Typesofvariablespeeddrives

3 – pHASE AC inDuCtion MotorS• Basicconstructionandphysical

configuration• Principlesofoperationandperformance• Equivalentcircuitandfundamental

equations• Starting,acceleration,runningand

stopping• Power,torqueandthermalrating

powEr ElECtroniC ConvErtErS• Definitionsandbasicprinciples• Powerdiodesandthyristors• Principlesofcommunication• Powerelectronicrectifiers• Powerelectronicinverters• Gatecommutatedconverters• Gatecontrolleddevices–GTO,FCT,GTR,

FET,IGBT

ElECtroMAgnEtiC CoMpAtiBility (EMC)• Sourcesofelectromagneticinterference• Harmonicsonthepowersupplysideof

ACconverters• Theeffectofharmonicdistortionon

otherconnectedequipment• Methodsofreducingtheeffectofsupply

sideharmonics• Electricmotorprotection• Thermaloverloadprotection–current

sensing• Thermaloverloadprotection–direct

temperaturesensing

protECtion of MotorS AnD ConvErtErS• ACfrequencyconverterprotection• Faultdiagnostics• Electricmotorprotection• Thermaloverloadprotection–current

sensors• Thermaloverloadprotection–direct

temperature

Control SyStEM for AC vAriABlE SpEED DrivES• Theoverallcontrolsystem• Powersupplytothecontrolsystem• DCbuschargingsystem• VSDcontrolloops• Vectorcontrolanditsapplications• CurrentfeedbackinACVSDs• Speedfeedbackfromthemotor

tHE SElECtion of AC ConvErtErS for vAriABlE SpEED DrivE AppliCAtionS• Thebasicselectionprocedure• Loadabilityofconverterfedinduction

motors• Operationintheconstantpowerregion• Thenatureofthemachineload• StartingandstoppingVSDs• Howtocalculateaccelerationtorquesand

times• Howtoselectthecorrectmotorand

converterforpumpandfanloads• Howtoselectthecorrectmotorand

converterforconstanttorqueloads• Summaryoftheselectionprocedure

inStAllAtion AnD fAult finDing tECHniQuES• Generalinstallationandenvironmental

requirements• Powersupplyconnectionsandearthing• Wheretoinstallthecontactorsinthe

powercircuit• InstallingACconvertersintometal

enclosures

SpECiAl topiCS• PWMrectifierforACconverters• Softswitching• Thematrixconverter


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• TheessentialsoftheET101Standard

• HowtofindyourwayaroundET101

• HarmonisationissueswithEuropeanstandards

• Principlesandpracticeofshockprotection

• Calculationofcircuitimpedances

• Discriminationbetweendevices

• Cablesizing

• Earthingandbonding

• Inspectionandtestingrequirements

• Certificationrequirements

• Buildingservicesengineers

• Electricalapprentices

• Electricaldesignstaff


• Electricaltradespersons


• Graduateelectricalengineertrainees

• Maintenanceandshutdownplanningstaff

• Maintenancemanagers

• Privateelectricalcontractors

PRACTICAL ELECTRICAL WIRINg STANdARdS: NATIONAL RuLES fOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - ET 101:2008(INCLudINg AmENdmENTS 1 ANd 2)

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Internationally there has been steadyprogress towards the harmonisation ofelectrical wiring standards. EuropeanstandardsarebasedontheinternationalIEC364 under the umbrella of HarmonisationDocument HD 384.The format of these isreflected in the ETCI national rules ET 101:2008and theUK IEEwiringregulationsBS7671:2008.

ThisworkshopisdesignedtoprovideuptodateinformationandtrainingonthecurrenteditionofNationalRulesET101:2008.Itwillconsistofin-depthteachingonallaspectsofthenationalrulesandtheirapplicationwithmanypracticalexamplesandsampledesigncalculations. The workshop includesreferencestosafety,maintenance,inspectionand testing. In addition, it provides asummary of some of the basic principlesnecessary for a good understanding ofelectricalinstallationtechnology.

Pre-requisitesYouwillneedafundamentalunderstandingof electrical systems. We will provide thismaterial to you if you feel you would likesomefurtherpre-coursereading.

Pleasebringacalculator(orcomputer)andpen along to the course to assist with thecalculations.

The Workshop

This is a practical, hands on workshopenabling you to work through practicalexercises which reinforce the conceptsdiscussed.Therewillbeatleast8exercisestoillustratesomeofthecalculationsthatarerequired during installation design, toreinforce the knowledge gained on thecourse.

To gain full value from this workshop, please bring your calculator and if

possible your laptop/notebook computer.

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introDuCtion to iriSH nAtionAl rulES• StructureofinternationalandIrish

nationalrules• Foundationelectricalprinciples-

terminologyanddefinitions• Scopeofnationalrules• Growthofelectricaldistributionsystems

andpolyphasecircuits• Typesofearthingsystems• Requirementsforsafetyandplanningof

electricalinstallations• Definitions

EArtHing ArrAngEMEntS• Needforearthinginelectricalsystems• Supplysystemearthing• Protectiveearthingofconsumer

installations• TN-C-Ssystems• Earthfaults• Earthelectrodes• Equipotentialbonding

plAnning of ElECtriCAl inStAllAtionS• Purpose,suppliesandstructure• Externalinfluences• Compatibilityandmaintainability• Safetyservices• Continuityofservice• Voltageband

ElECtriCAl HAZArDS AnD protECtion• Electricalhazards• Codesfordegreeofprotectionby

enclosures• Principlesofbasicandfaultshock

protection• Calculationofdisconnectiontimes• Thermaleffects• Protectionagainstvoltagedisturbances• Isolationandswitching

SElECtion AnD ErECtion of EQuipMEnt• Commonrulesandwiringsystems• Isolation,switching,controland

monitoring• Earthingarrangementandprotective

conductors• Luminariesandlightinginstallations• Safetyservices

inSpECtion AnD tESting• Initialverification• Testing• Periodicinspectionandreporting• Certificationandreporting

SpECiAl inStAllAtionS or loCAtionS• Locationsofincreasedshockrisksuchas

bathorshower,swimmingpools,hotairsaunas

• Constructioninstallations,agriculturalandhorticulturalpremises

• Installationsinrestrictiveconductivelocations

• Caravansandmarinas• Medicallocations• Exhibitions• Solarphotovoltaicpowersupplysystems• Outdoorlighting,mobileunits,temporary

installationssuchasfairgroundsandamusementparks

• Floorandceilingsystems• Maintenancegangways

MAintEnAnCE ConSiDErAtionS

SAMplE DESign CAlCulAtionS


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• ThefundamentalsofPhotovoltaictechnology

• TheEssentialsofwindpowertechnology

• Thevitalpracticalissuesofwindandsolarpowertechnology

• Thepracticalstepsininstallingphotovoltaicsystemsandwindpowersystems

• Howtodesignandinstallsimplephotovoltaicandwindpowersystems

• Howtodealcompetentlywithcontractorsandconsultantsinstallingthesesystems

• Howtoassistyourcompanyincomplyingwiththeevergrowing"GreenhouseGas"Laws

• Tousethe32PointchecklistbeforecommencinganyworkonWindandSolarPowerSystems

• Mechanical,Electrical,ElectronicEngineers

• Technicians

• Electricians

• ControlandInstrumentationEngineers

• FacilityManagers

• EnergySpecialists

• Andthosewhoarekeentoimprovetheenvironmentandtakeadvantageofcheapandcleanpower

WINd & SOLAR POWER -RENEWAbLE ENERgy TEChNOLOgIES


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winD EnErgy

funDAMEntAlS of winD EnErgy• ThewindResource• MechanicsofWind• LocalEffectsonWindFlow• WindAssessmentataPotentialSite

DEvElopMEnt• Finance• SiteDesign• Planning• Contracts

turBinE tECHnology• SystemDesign• AerodynamicsandPowerControl• DynamicsandFatigue• ElectricityGeneration• Integration

BriEf ovErviEw of MiSCEllAnEouS SyStEMS• SolarWaterHeatingSystems• EnergyEfficientBuildingDesign• HybridEnergySystems

opErAtion AnD MAnAgEMEnt• Management• SiteCommissioning• MonitoringandMaintenance• Safety

trouBlESHooting of SyStEMS• TypicalProblems• Tips&Tricks


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Inthepasttenyearstherehasbeenasignificantincrease in applying wind and solar powertechnologies from the domestic user to thecorporatemarket.Therehasbeenadramaticimprovement in the efficiencies in thesetechnologies and this has helped make theapplications economical. Specific energyyields fromwindturbineshave increasedby60% and installation costs have droppedsignificantly(upto50%inmanycases).Globalwindgeneratingcapacityhasreached100,000MW capacity in March 2008 with almost20,000MWinstalledduring2007alone.

Applicationsofphotovoltaic(PV)systemsaregrowing rapidly worldwide with worldwideinstallation of PV modules skyrocketing to2,826MWin2007(=62%growthfrom2006).Many countries are passing legislation toenforcegreateruseofPVsystemsandthisishelping to drive up the production of thesesystems.

Allofthesetechnologiesareinterdisciplinaryrequiringaknowledgeoftopicsasvariedasaerodynamics, electricity and wind statisticsforwindpowerandmechanicalengineering,electronicandelectricalengineeringforsolarpower.

This workshop will outline the step by stepprocess of designing, installing andcommissioning photovoltaic and windpowered systems. It should be emphasisedthatthisisnotanadvancedin-depthworkshopbut one covering the important issuesenablingyoutodosimpledesignsandthento investigate the design and installationissues in more detail after the workshopeitherbyfurtherstudyorinconjunctionwithexpertsinthefield.

Inrecentyearstheannualgrowthrateofthesolarandwindenergyindustryhasconsistentlyexceeded30%with3digitgrowth figures inmany regional markets. So in these ratherchallenging economic times; this is a goodindustryinwhichtofocusone'scareeron.

Pre-requisites You will need a fundamental understandingofelectricalsystemsandanunderstandingofthe fundamental issues driving renewableenergy development. We will provide thismaterial to you if you feel you would likesomefurtherpre-coursereading.

Please bring a calculator (or computer) andpen along to the course to assist with thecalculations.

The Workshop

introDuCtion• CourseOverview• Energy• RenewableandSustainableEnergy• Applicationsofthetechnology• SustainableEnergy• EconomicsofRenewableEnergy• ForcesDrivingthetechnologiestoday• FundamentalsofElectricity(dcandac)• BasicsofElectronicsforRenewable

Energy• FundamentalsofMechanicalEngineering

pHotovoltAiC EnErgy SyStEMS

funDAMEntAlS of pHotovoltAiC tECHnology• Applications• PhotovoltaicSystemcomponents• TypicalSystemconfigurations• Photovoltaiccells• ModulesandArrays

MECHAniCAl DESign AnD inStAllAtion• MechanicalDesign• PanelAssemblyandRoofAttachment

methods• MechanicalDesignProblems

ElECtriCAl DESign AnD inStAllAtion• ElectricalSystemoverview• Inverters• SystemElectricalDesign• GridConnection• DesignProblems• Storageofenergy• LoadProfiles

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• Fundamentalprinciplesofdistributionandsubstationautomation,specificallyonprotection,controlandcommunicationissues

• Importantstepsindesigning,installingandmanagingasubstationautomationproject

• ThenutsandboltsofIEC61850*standard• Typicaltechniquesintroubleshootingdistributionand

substationautomationsystems• Howtoavoidpitfallsandcostlymistakeswhenimplementinga

substationautomationsystem• Howtocriticallyappraisethedifferentproductsandsystems

availablefordistributionandsubstationautomation

*TheIEC61850standardisbeingrapidlyimplementedthroughouttheworldforsubstationsandmanyotherareassuchaspowerquality,substationcontrolcentres,conditionmonitoringandpowergeneration

• EngineersandManagersresponsibleforplanningandjustifyingsubstationautomation

• ProjectEngineersresponsibleforimplementingasubstationautomationproject

• CommunicationsEngineersworkinginthepowerindustry• TechniciansandOperatorsinstallingandworkingwith

substationautomationsystems

andgenerally…

• ElectricalEngineers • PowerSystemEngineers• ProtectionEngineers • DesignEngineers• ElectricalTechnicians • ControlandInstrumentation

Engineers

PRACTICAL dISTRIbuTION ANd SubSTATION AuTOmATION (INCL. COmmuNICATIONS)fOR ELECTRICAL POWER SySTEmS

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DAtA CoMMuniCAtionS for tHE ElECtriCAl powEr SyStEMS (cont)• Discussionofmostimportantprotocols

usedintheelectricalindustry(DNP3,IEC60870.5andUCA)

• Communicationrequirementsforsubstations

• Wirelesscommunications• Suitabilityofdifferentprotocolsfor

substationcommunications• OPCforSCADAandsubstation

automation

tHE iEC 61850 StAnDArD• Needforacommonstandardand

developmentphasesofIEC• ScopeandoutlineofIEC61850• UseofIEC61850inSCADAapplications• Typicalstructure• UseofSCL

inforMAtion MoDElS (iEC 61850 pArt 7-4 AnD 7-3)• Physicalandlogicaldevices• Logicalnodes• CommonDataClasses(CDC)• Attributesandaddressing• IEC61850objectmodel• IEC61850dataexchangemodel

CoMMuniCAtion MAppingS• Interoperability• ACSImodels• Protocolsandmapping• SampledvaluesandGOOSEapplications• SCLandXML

EnginEEring AnD ConfigurAtion of SyStEMS• Systemconfigurationtool• SCLapplications• Peertopeer,onetomanymessaging• SCL,MMSandMICSdatasupports• Timesynchronisation• Gatewayengineering

ConforMAnCE tESting• Datastructure• SystemperformancetestsandFAT• Testsduringlifecycle

SECurity iSSuES in SuBStAtion AutoMAtion• Commonvulnerabilitiesofautomation

systems• Inappropriateuseofwireless

communication• Inadequateauthenticationofcontrol

systemscommunications• Lackofdetectionandloggingofintrusion• Dualuseofcontrolsystemsnetworks• Lackofsecuritycheckingofcontrol

systemssoftware/applications• Potentialmitigationstrategiesbasedon

multiplelevelsofimplementation

iMplEMEntAtion iSSuES in SuBStAtion AutoMAtion• Planningautomationinnewsubstations• Planningaretrofit• Forwardandbackwardcompatibility

issues

tHE SuBStAtion AnD itS prinCipAl CoMponEntS AnD funCtionS• Roleofsubstationasanodeinpower

system• Mainfunctionsandequipment• Controlsinconventionalnon-automated

substations

SuBStAtion AutoMAtion-oBJECtivES AnD HiStoriCAl pErSpECtivE• Automationfunctionsatdifferentlevels• Objectivesofanintegratedautomationof

thepowernetwork• SCADAinelectricalsystems• KeydifferencesintheobjectivesofSCADA

andsubstationautomation

funCtionS of MoDErn SuBStAtion AutoMAtion AnD itS BEnEfitS• Inputsandoutputs(HMI)• Controlsandinterlocking• Alarms• Protectionandsafetyofindividual

equipmentandfeeders• Remoteprotectionsettingandappropriate

control• Conditionmonitoringsystemsfor

substationequipment-integrationwithautomationsystem

SuBStAtion AutoMAtion ArCHitECturE• TypicalautomationarchitectureofMVand

HVsubstations• BaycontrollerforHVandintelligentrelays

onabusforMV• RTUasameansofinterfacinganMV

panel• Auxiliaryequipmentautomation

functionalitythroughPLC/RTU• Processlevelinterconnectionbya

communicationbus-futureoutlook

MoDErn trEnDS in CurrEnt AnD voltAgE MEASurEMEntS• Currentandvoltage-theonlyparameters

thatbesensed• Conventionalequipmentformeasurement• Problemsinherentinthesedesigns• Modernmeasurementprinciples• Conventionalinstrumenttransformerbut

withdigitaloutput• PureopticalsensorsusingFaraday

principle• OpticalinterconnectiontofieldbusofIED• Typicalutilityexperiencefromnetwork

wiDE ArEA funCtionS inCluDing protECtion• Examplesoffunctionsthatinvolve

multiplestations• Existingtrendsofdealingwithsuch

functions• Limitationofcommunication• Responsebasedandeventbasedsystems

DAtA CoMMuniCAtionS for tHE ElECtriCAl powEr SyStEMS• Basicsofdatacommunications,incl.

differenttechniquesandmediaaccessmethods

• Physicalmedia,includingradioandsatellitecommunication

• Differentcommunicationprotocolsusedforsubstations

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Distribution and substation automationoffersyouamultitudeofbenefitsincluding:

• Increasedfunctionandreliabilityofelectricalprotection

• Advanceddisturbanceandeventrecordingcapabilitiesaidingindetailedelectricalfaultanalyses

• Displayofreal-timesubstationinformationinacentralcontrolcentre

• Remoteswitchingandadvancedsupervisorycontroloverthepowernetwork

• Increasedintegrityandsafetyoftheelectricalpowernetwork,includingadvancedinterlockingfunctions

• Advancedautomationfunctions

* The IEC 61850 standard is being rapidly implementedthroughouttheworldforsubstationsandmanyotherareassuchaspowerquality,substationcontrolcentres,conditionmonitoringandpowergeneration

Thisworkshopisdesignedtofamiliariseyouwithallaspectsofdistributionandsubstationautomation.Thedifferentlevelsofsubstationintegrationandautomationareoutlinedanddiscussed while the components andarchitecture of the typical distribution andsubstationautomationsystemaredetailed.The different approaches promoted by thedifferentsubstationautomationvendorsareidentified and the advantages of each areoutlined.The characteristics and operationof the Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs)are examined. A practical checklist is thenprovidedoftheoptimumwaytoimplementthistechnologytoyournextproject.

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This is a practical, hands on workshopenabling participants to work throughpractical exercises which reinforce theconceptsdiscussed.

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• Managers,engineersandtechnicianswhoworkwithswitchgearandcircuitbreakersandwhoneedtoupdatetheirskillsandknowledgeinthiscriticalareaofelectricalpowersystemsprotection.

SAfE OPERATION ANd mAINTENANCE Of CIRCuIT bREAkERS ANd SWITChgEAR

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• Selectionofappropriatetypeandratingofcircuitbreakersandswitchgear

• Fundamentalsofoperatingswitchgear

• Switchgearcomponents(CTs,VTs,relaysandcableterminations)

• Safeoperationalpoliciesincludingsafetyrulesandsafetydocuments

• Diagnostictoolsandtestequipment

• Safemaintenancepoliciesincludingsafeworkinginswitchrooms,indoorandoutdoorsubstations


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SAfEty poliCiES• Generalsafetyprecautionsandtheuseof

personalprotectiveequipment• Principlesofsafetyrules• Principlesofpersonalauthorisation• Operativetrainingforsafeoperationof

switchgear• Isolationinacircuitbreakercontext• Safetydocumentation• Operationalandsafetylocking,caution

anddangernotices• Worksafetyinasubstationenvironment• Safetyinterlocks• Substationalarms• Individualstudytasksandpresentation-

safetypoliciesinmycompanyandhowtheymightbeimproved

opErAtion of MoDErn SwitCHgEAr• Casestudies• SprencherandSchuh• Schneider• ABB• Siemens

ASSEtS MAnAgEMEnt in A SwitCHgEAr ContEXt• Principlesoftimeandconditionbased

assetmanagement• Assetregisters• Assetmanagementsystems

DiAgnoStiCS, tESting AnD MAintEnAnCE• Switchgearinspectionmethodologies• Partialdischargemeasurementand

survey• Timingtests• Thermovision• Mechanismsofdeterioration• Principlesofcircuitbreakermaintenance• Maintainingoilcircuitbreakers• Contactmaintenanceandcontactwipe• Oiltesting• Maintainingvacuumcircuitbreakers• MaintainingSF6circuitbreakers• SOPsandDINs• Switchgeardefectsanddefectcontrol

systems


SwitCHgEAr- originS AnD typES• Singlelinediagrams• Activeandpassivenetworkcomponents• Circuitbreakerutilisation• AlternativeformsofMVswitchgear-ring

mainunitsandloadbreaking/faultmakingswitches

• Fuseswitches• HVfusesincombinationwith,andas

alternativestocircuitbreakers• Auto-reclosersandauto-reclose

operations

AppliCAtion of SwitCHgEAr• Principlesofcurrentinterruption• Plainbreakcircuitbreakers• Bulkandsmalloilvolumecircuit

breakers• Turbulator(explosionpot)• Operatingmechanisms• Transferearthcircuitbreakers• Airbreakandairblastswitchgear• SF6andvacuum• Switchgearinassociationwith

disconnectors• Fixedandwithdraw-abledesigns• Switchgearstandards• Factorsaffectingswitchgearselection

SpECifiCAtion of SwitCHgEAr• Switchgearratings-highestsystemand

impulsewithstandvoltages,loadandshortcircuitcurrents

• Simpleandcomplexprotectionsystems• Switchgearancillaries,measurementCTs,

VTsandrelays• Cableterminations• Indoorandoutdooroperations• Substationandswitchroomlayoutsand

design

SHort CirCuit tESting• Symmetricalandasymmetricalbreaking• Makeandbreakoperations• Understandingtestoscillograms• Casestudy-Specificationfora132Kv

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The Program

Switchgear(andcircuitbreakers)arecriticalcomponents in electrical distributionsystems and their operation significantlyaffects theoveralloperationof thesystem.This two-day workshop will discussapplication, installation, maintenance andtesting issuesrelating tomediumandhighvoltageswitchgearandcircuitbreakers.Lowvoltageswitchgearwillbecoveredindetail.You will gain a solid understanding of theissuesassociatedwiththeproperapplication,installationandmaintenanceofthesecriticalitems of equipment with an overridingemphasisonsafety.

This comprehensive and practical two-dayworkshop emphasises medium voltageswitchgear which represents most of theswitchgearinstalledonelectricaldistributionsystems.The focus is on air blast, oil, SF6and vacuum circuit breakers. Case studiescoveringthemainmanufacturer'sequipmentwill illustrate the important practicalprinciples. Other power system protectioncomponents will be discussed as well toensurethatswitchgearisunderstoodinthecorrectcontext.

The Workshop

This is a practical, hands on workshopenabling participants to work throughpractical exercises which reinforce theconceptsdiscussed.


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• UnderstandACmotoroperationandconstruction

• Specify,selectandinstallmotors

• Specifyprotectionrequirementsformotors

• Specifyspeedcontrolrequirementsformotors

• Installandcommissionmotors

• Fixfaultsonmotors

• Interpretmotorperformancecurves

• InterfacecontrolcircuitsofmotorswithPLCs/DCSs

• Reducedowntimeonelectricalmotors


• Improveplantthroughput

• Reduceyoursparesusageandrequirements

Anyoneassociatedwiththeuseofelectricalmotorsintheindustrialorautomationenvironment. Theworkshopwillalsobenefit thoseworkinginsystemdesignaswellassitecommissioning,maintenanceandtroubleshooting.Typicalpersonnelwhowouldbenefitare:

• Electricalmaintenancesupervisors

• Electricalmaintenancetechnicians

• Instrumentandcontrolengineers

• Instrumenttechnicians

• Maintenancepersonnel

• Mechanicalengineers

• Operationspersonnel

• Plantengineers


• Servicetechnicians

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The Program

Itisestimatedthatelectricaldrivesandotherrotating equipment consume about 50% ofthe total electrical energy consumed in theworldtoday.Thecostofmaintainingelectricalmotors can be a significant amount in thebudget item of manufacturing and miningindustries. This workshop gives you athoroughunderstandingofelectricalmotor’sworking,maintenanceandfailuremodesandgives you the tools to maintain andtroubleshootelectricalmotors.

Youwillgainafundamentalunderstandingoftheinstallation,operationandtroubleshootingof electric motors. Typical applications ofelectric motors in mining, manufacturing,materials handling, process control arecoveredindetail.Youwilllearnthebasicstepsin specifying, installing, wiring andcommissioning motors. The concludingsection of the workshop gives you thefundamentaltoolsintroubleshootingmotorsconfidentlyandeffectively.


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introDuCtion

funDAMEntAlS of Motor tECHnology• Basicprinciplesofrotatingelectric

machines• Fundamentalprinciplesofspeedcontrol• Efficiency,torque,inertia,horsepower/

powerfactor• Torque-speedcurves• Howthemotorproducestorque• Typesofmotors

AC Motor tHEory, ConStruCtion AnD MAintEnAnCE• Basicconstructionandphysical

configuration,windings• Principlesofoperationandperformance

tHrEE pHASE AC inDuCtion MotorS• Components• Theoryofoperation• Inductionmotordesign• Dutycycles• Insulationandcoolingrequirements• Startingmethods• Selectingmotors• MaintenanceofACmachines• Typesoffaults,faultfindingandtesting

ofACmachines• Testinginstrumentation

protECtion of AC MotorS• Protectivedevices• Thermaloverload• Overcurrent/overload• Under-voltage/over-voltage• Underfrequency• Currentunbalanceornegativephase

sequence• Earthfaultprotection• Poleslip/outofstep• Lossofexcitation• Inadvertentenergisation• Overfluxing• Stallprotection/accelerationtime/start

upsupervision(timebetweenstarts/startsperhour)

• Voltagecontrolledorrestrainedovercurrent

• Protectionsettings

SpEED Control of AC MotorS• Introductiontovariablespeeddrivesor

powerelectronicconverters• Types,anddesignsofvariablespeed

drives

protECtion of AC ConvErtorS AnD MotorS• Frequencyconverterprotectioncircuits• Protectionsettings

Control SyStEMS for AC vAriABlE SpEED DrivES• ControltheoryofVSDsexplained

tHE SElECtion of AC ConvErtorS for vAriABlE SpEED DrivE AppliCAtionS• Selectionprocedure• Natureoftheload• Selectionofcorrectsizemotorand

converter

inStAllAtion AnD CoMMiSSioning of AC vAriABlE SpEED DrivES• Generalinstallationandenvironmental

requirements• Electricalconnectionsandearthing

requirements• Controlwiringandpre-commissioning• Commissioningtests

nEw tECHnologiES AnD DEvElopMEntS


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• Fundamentaltheoryandprinciplesoftheoperationofpowertransformers

• Insightintotheidentificationandapplicationoftransformerstypes

• Understandthepowertransformercomponentsandtheirconstruction

• Powertransformerprotection

• Powertransformers'oil,oiltestsandinterpretationofresults

• Themosteffectivepowertransformerelectricaltests

• Howtomanagepowertransformerbreakdownstoensureaminimumdisruption

• PowerSystemEngineers




• PowerSystemTechnicians

• ElectricalContractorsandTechnicians

• TradesmanElectricians

• ElectricalInspectors

• UtilityEngineers

POWER TRANSfORmERS - OPERATION, mAINTENANCE ANd TESTINg


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Installationofhighvoltagedistributionandtransmission equipment has increasedsignificantlyover theyearsduetoongoingglobal demand for power. As a result, theneed to ensure reliability of operation ofpower systems is paramount. Powertransformersareamongthemostimportantand most expensive components of powersystems. Their failure can imposeextraordinarilyhighcostsonplants,factoriesand utilities of all descriptions. It is criticalthat all personnel operating and workingwith such equipment have a soundknowledgeoftheiroperationalrequirementsand maintenance.This practical workshopprovidesknowledgeonboththetheoryandoperationofpowertransformers.Thecoursewilldevelopandenhanceanunderstandingof what is involved in the maintenance ofthese essential components of the powersystems, through the tips and tricks learntand developed by some of the world'spreeminentelectricalengineers.

Pre-requisites Some basic knowledge of electricalengineering and general knowledge ofnature and operation of transformers isrequired.Howeverparticipantsdonotneedspecific knowledge on transformers as thecoursewillstartfromthebasictheory.

The Workshop

StAtion trAnSforMErS• Designcriteria•Specifications

powEr trAnSforMEr oil AnD oil QuAlity• Oilcontents:water,acidityanddissolved

gas•Oiltests:dielectricbreakdown,moisture,

resistivity,interfacialtension,specificgravity,powerfactorandfurananalysis.

•Recoveryvoltagemeasurementtest

powEr trAnSforMEr ElECtriCAl tEStS• ACTests:

- Powerfactortests(insulation,oil,andbushings)

- Singlephaseexcitationcurrenttest- Transformerturnsratiotest

•DCTests:- Insulationresistancetest- Dielectricabsorptiontest- Polarisationindextest- Stepvoltagetest- Hi-pottest

prEvEntAtivE MAintEnAnCE on powEr trAnSforMErS• Techniquestoimprovelifeexpectancy


trAnSforMErS' MAin funCtionS AnD ClASSifiCAtion• Construction(shelltypeandcoretype)•Classificationandtypeinrelationto

insulation,windings,core,coolingsystems,voltagelevel,sizing,tankandbreathingaction

•Transformerparts

powEr trAnSforMErS AnD SAfEty• Howtoinstall,operateandworkwith

highvoltagepowertransformerssafely•EarthingofHVtransformers

trAnSforMEr tHEory• Electricalvaluesandtheirdefinitionina

powertransformer-voltage,current,umberofturns,impedanceandtheirinterrelation

opErAtion of powEr trAnSforMErS in A powEr SyStEM• Thermalperformance,loading,

paralleling,tap-changing,connectionsandvectorgroups

powEr trAnSforMEr protECtion• Surgeprotection•Protectiverelaying(differential,over-

currentandearthfault)•Buchholzrelayandpressurereliefrelay•Thermaldevicesandinstruments(oil

temperaturealarmandtrip,windingtemperaturealarmandtrip)

Auto-trAnSforMErS• Designcriteria•Specifications

gEnErAtor trAnSforMErS• Designcriteria•Specifications

unit trAnSforMErS• Designcriteria•Specifications

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• Selectandapplyanappropriatelightningdissipationsystem

• Understandhowearthelectrodesworkandtheirroleinpreventinglightningandsurgesfromdamagingequipment

• Listthetypesofsystemsthatcannotbeearthed

• Describewhatsystemscanbeoperatedunearthed

• Correctlyselectandapplysurgeprotectionappropriatetothetypeofequipmentbeingprotected

• Applypracticalknowledgeofsurgeandtransientprotection

• Troubleshootandfixearthingandsurgeproblems

• Design,installandtestaneffectiveearthingsystemforelectronicequipment

• Understandlightningandhowtominimiseitsimpactonyourfacility

•Protectsensitiveequipmentfromlightning


• Consultingengineersandsafetyprofessionals

• Electricalengineersandcontractors


• Powersystemprotectionandcontrolengineers

• Maintenanceengineers

• Buildingservicedesigners

• Datasystemsplannersandmanagers


• Electriciansandelectricalinspectors

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The Program

Few topics generate as much controversyandargumentasthatoflightningandsurgeprotection of electrical and electronicsystems. Poor practices in earthing, andincorrect application and selection oflightning and surge protection devices canbe the cause of continual and intermittentproblemsinafacility,oftenresultinginlostproductionandequipmentfailure.

Thisworkshoplooksattheseissuesfromafresh yet practical perspective and enablesyoutoreduceexpensivedowntimeonyourplant and equipment by the correctapplication of these principles. Essentiallythe workshop is broken down into themethodsusedtopreventlightningenteringa facility such as dissipation arrays andthose that divert surge energy away fromsensitiveequipment.

Dissipation systems are discussed withassociated earthing systems. The uniqueproperties of various surge protectiondevicesarereviewed,enablingyoutoselectthe correct device suited to the applicationrequired.Earthingandsurgeprotection fortelecommunications and IT systems areexaminedindetailaswellastheimpactoflightning and simple techniques forminimisingitsimpact.

Pre-requisites Someworkingknowledgeofbasicelectricalengineeringprinciplesisrequired,althoughtherewillbea revisionat thebeginningofthe workshop. Experience with earthingproblems will enable the workshop to beplacedincontext.

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introDuCtion AnD BASiCS• Fundamentalsofearthing•Bonding•Lightning•Surgeprotection•Dissipationarrays

rECoMMEnDED DESign AnD inStAllAtion prACtiCES• Wiringandearthingforsafetyand

performance•Wiringanddistributionsystems•Dedicatedandderivedneutralsystems•Earthingandbondingequipment•Earthelectrodesandearthmats•Supplementaryearthingsystems

(chemicalearths)

funDAMEntAlS for BuilDing ElECtriCAl SyStEMS• Earthingofbuildingsystems•Whichelectricalsystemscanbeoperated

unearthed?•Propermethodsofearthingbuilding

electricalsystems•Locationoftheserviceearthing

connection•Propersizingofearthed(neutral)

conductors

typiCAl rulES to BE AppliED•Rulesformultipleservicestoone

building•Rulesforlowimpedanceandhigh

impedancesystems•Rulesforbondingrequirementsat

buildingserviceequipment•Earthingelectrodes,systemsand

conductors•Bondingenclosuresandequipment•Equipmentearthingconductortypes•Enclosureandequipmentearthing•Earthingofseparatelyderivedsystems•Earthingatmorethanonebuilding•Disconnectingmeansforseparate

buildings

EArtHing AnD noiSE Control•Misconceptionsofperformanceearthing•Singlepointversusmultipoint

techniques•Noiseandzerosignalreferencegrid•Shielding

ElECtriCAl fAultS•Earthfaultcircuitinterrupters•Equipmentearthfaultprotectionsystems

AppliCAtionS of EArtHing AnD BonDing•Earthingandbondinginhazardous

(classified)locations•Earthingandbondingforhealthcare•Earthingandbondingforswimming

pools,hottubsandspas•Staticandelectricity:earthingand

bondingrequirements•Commonviolations•Buildingelectricalinspectionprocedures•Howtorecognisehazards

ligHtning•Needforalightningprotectionsystem•Whichprotectionsystemsworkand

whichdon't•BestlocationforITequipment•Optimumearthingforbuilding•Pitfallsofisolatedearthing•Shieldingandbondingofelectronicsand

communications•Optimumlocationofsurgeprotection

devices

SurgE AnD trAnSiEnt protECtion• Lightningphenomena•Protectionofpowersupply•Protectionofelectriccommunications

circuits•Powersystemfaultsandswitching

surges•Mitigationtechniques•Casestudies

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• DescribethebasicbuildingblocksofUPSandhighreliabilitypowersupplysystems

• UnderstandtheconstructionandoperationofthemajorcommercialUPSsystems

• DetailtheoperationofthepopularUPSsystems

• Maintainandtestleadacidandnickelcadmiumbatteries

• Understandhowtoperformancetestleadacidandnickelcadmiumbatteries

• IdentifytherelevanthazardsandapplysafeworkingpracticeforUPSsystemsandbatteries

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• MaintenanceTradespeopleandTechnicians


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introDuCtion• Maintainingcontinuityofpowerandthe

roleoftheUPSinensuringreliablepower

powEr QuAlity-BASiC fACtS• Whatconstitutespowerquality?• Sagsandswells• Voltagefluctuationsandmitigation• Interruptions• Surges-theircauses,effectsand

remedies• Noiseandharmonics• Frequencydisturbancesandmitigation

rEliABility AnD Continuity of powEr Supply• Interruptionsandtheirimpact• Decidingtherequirementsofyourplant

andequipment• Uninterruptedpower-howmuchand

where?• Improvingreliabilitybyredundancyand

automation• Uninterruptedpoweroptionsavailable?• RotaryUPSsystems

BASiCS of rECtifiErS AnD invErtErS• Solidstatedevices-diodes,transistors,

thyristorsandIGBTs• Basicconfigurationsofrectifiersand

theiroutputwaveforms• Ripplesandcontrol• RectifiersinstaticUPSsystems• Controlledrectifiersandtheirimpacton

powerfactor• Whyarerectifierstreatedassourcesof

harmonics?• Basicprinciplesofaninverter• SynthesizingtheACwave• Pulsewidthmodulationtechniqueof

synthesis

StAtiC upS SyStEMS• StaticUPS• BasiccomponentsofthegeneralUPS

configuration• Passivestandby,lineinteractiveand

double-conversiontypeofUPS• Preferredmetering,indicationandalarms

inaUPS• PowerqualityandUPS• Needforisolationtransformer• Computerpowersuppliesand

comparisonofUPSconfigurations• RatingofUPSsystems-pitfalls• RedundantUPSsystems• EarthingofUPSsystems-

recommendationsfromtheIEEEGreenBook

upS SyStEM trouBlESHooting AnD MAintEnAnCE• Criticallyapplythemanufacturer's

recommendations• Basicuseoftestequipmentandtools• RectifierandInvertertroubleshooting

The Program

This practical workshop will provide youwithabasicunderstandingoftheapplication,installation, operation and troubleshootingof UPS systems and batteries. It coverstheoryofoperationandstandardtestingaswellastroubleshootingandmaintenanceoftypicalsingleandthreephaseuninterruptiblepowersuppliesandbatteries.

Dayonecommenceswiththefundamentalsof UPS's and a comparison between thevarious topologies and how they operate.Typical issues with troubleshooting andmaintenanceofUPS'sarealsocovered.Thefundamentals of typical electricalcomponents within a UPS are detailed aswell as the operation of the conversionprocessfromACtoDCandthenbacktoAC.The second day focuses on how to workcompetently and safely with lead acid andnickel cadmium batteries. The initialdiscussions centre around battery theory,types of batteries, installation, testing andmaintenance.Theworkshopisconcludedbyexamining case studies of variousconfigurations of batteries and UPSsystems.

Pre-requisites Someworkingknowledgeofbasicelectricalengineeringprinciplesisrequired,althoughthiswillbe revisedat thebeginningof thecourse.Real-lifeexperienceinworkingwithbatteries and UPS systems will enable theworkshoptobeplacedincontext.

The Workshop

Their are eight practical exercises anddemonstrationsthroughouttheworkshop.

Practical Sessions

BASiCS of BAttEriES• Typesofbatteries:primaryand

secondary• Generalfeaturesoflead-acidandnickel

-cadmiumbatteries• Comparisonofthechemistryinvolved• Leadacidbatteries-subtypes,

constructionandrelativefeatures• Manufactureofbatteries

CHArging AnD DiSCHArging of BAttEriES• Floatchargingandboost(equalizing)

charging• Factsaboutchargingofleadacid

batteries• Internallossandthefactorsthataffectit• Currentduringchargingcycle-variants• Overchargingandundercharging• Sulphationandhydration• Thedischargeprocess• SpecificsaboutchargingofUPSbatteries• Nickelcadmiumbatteries• Chargingstrategyfornickelcadmium

batteries

SElECtion, ConfigurAtion AnD SiZing of BAttEriES• Matchingthebatterytypetothe

application• Lifecyclecostofbattery• Batteryconfiguration-selectingthe

voltage• Useofparallelbatterystrings• Alternativeapproachestosizingof

batteryforDCsupplysystems• BatterysizingforUPSsystems

inStAllAtion of BAttEriES• Receiving,checkingandstorage• Pre-installationplanningandrack

installation• Installationofcellsandintercell

connections• Safetyprecautions

BAttEry upKEEp, fAilurES AnD DiSpoSAl• Needforupkeepandmonitoring• Causesoffailuresandfailuremodes• Periodicinspectionandresiduallife

assessment• Testequipmentandsafetyofpersonnel• Predictivemonitoringbyconductance

testing• Disposalandrecycling

CASE StuDiES• Selectionandsizing• UPSsystems• Batteries• CombinationofbatteriesandUPS

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• Developasoundworkingknowledgeofpowerqualityproblemsandsolutions

• Doastep-by-stepsiteanalysisonvariousaspectsofpowerqualitysuchaspowerinterruptions,voltagesvariations,harmonics,surgesandelectricalnoise

• Dealwithpowerinterruptions• Gainpracticalknowledgeonsurgeandtransientprotection• Designelectricalandelectronicsystemscorrectlybyapplying

knowledgeofharmonicsandearthingprinciples• Troubleshootelectricalandelectronicsystemsforpowerquality

andharmonicproblems• Isolateandrectifypowerquality,harmonicproblemsand

electricalnoise• Networkwithyourpeersonsolvingtheseproblems

Thiscourseisdesignedforpersonnelwhowanttounderstandtheissuesrelatedtopowerqualityinplants.Thosewhowillbenefitthemostfromthisworkshopincludethefollowing:

• Electricaldesignersandengineers

• Electricalmaintenanceengineers

• PersonnelfromEPC(Engineering,ProcurementandConstruction)companies



• Plantmaintenancepersonnel

• Electricalandelectronicstechnicians

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The practical quality and harmonics –problems and solutions course is acomprehensive, highly practical andinteractivetwo-daycoursedealingwiththevarious types of power quality problemsthathaveawiderangingeffectonthepowersystems equipments and apparatus in anyplant.

You will have an opportunity to learn anddiscuss the fundamentals of power qualityproblemssuchassurgesandvoltagesags.Otherproblemshavingwiderangingeffectson power system equipments such asvoltage swells, voltage fluctuations, supplyinterruptions, frequency variations,harmonicsandnoiseshallalsobediscussedin details. Issues related to control of theoccurrenceoftheseproblemsbyappropriatesystemdesignandmitigationoftheeffectsof these by adoption of appropriateprotectivemeasuresandbytheadditionofpower conditioning equipment shall bediscussed.

Also, aspects related to designing of thesystems, proper installation practicesanalysis of the probable reasons andcorrective measures will be discussed indetail. Practical examples from actualprojectswillbeusedextensivelytoillustratetheprinciplesanddrivehomethepoint.

The material is covered by means of aninteractive lecturing style, with plenty ofpractical examples and realistic casestudiesderived fromrealworkperformedinthisarea.

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Theworkshopcommenceswithareviewofthefundamentalsofpowerqualityissuesandtheneedtoimproveandmaintainthequalityofpowerinanyinstallation.Thewaystodealwithpowerinterruptionsandvoltagevariationsareexplainedindetails.Surgeandtransientprotectionisthenreviewedwithpracticalstepsoutlinedtominimiseoreveneliminatethisproblem.Hereaftertheworkshopfocusesonwhatharmonicsinpowersystemsareandhowtominimisethem.Thecommonproblemofnoiseisreviewedandsomemisconceptionsinthisareaarediscussed.

Theseconddaymovesontoconductingasiteanalysiswithastep-by-stepsetofinstructionsonharmonicsiteanalysisprocedures.Apracticaldiscussiononpowerconditioningisalsodiscussed and the two days are rounded off with realistic case studies covering a widevarietyofindustriesrangingfrommanufacturingandprocesscontroltotelecommunications.You will also be provided with a high quality course manual that IDC is known for.Thiscoursemanualwillbeusefulformanyyearsafterthecourse.

The Outline

powEr QuAlity ovErviEw• Whatispowerquality?• Powerqualityindicators• Needforimprovingpowerquality

DEAling witH powEr intErruption• Failuresandpowerinterruptions• Redundancyandautomation• TypesofUPSsystems• UPSconfigurationforcomputer

application

voltAgE vAriAtionS• Reasonsforvoltagevariations• Sagsandswells• Handlingvoltagefluctuations• Controlmeasuresformitigation• Recommendedsystemchanges

SurgE AnD trAnSiEnt protECtion• Basicsoflightningphenomena• Powersystemfaultsandswitching

surges• Mitigationtechniquesandcasestudy

review

voltAgE ASyMMEtry• Reasonsandanalysisofvoltage

asymmetry• Effectsofasymmetry• Permissiblelimitsofasymmetry• Dealingwithassymetricalloads

HArMoniCS in powEr SyStEMS• Principlesofharmonicanalysis• Problemsduetoharmonics• Limitsofharmonicpresence• Analysisofharmoniccomponents• Controlofharmonics

ElECtriCAl noiSE AnD MitigAtion• Howaresensitivecircuitsaffectedby

noise?• Timeandfrequencydomain

representationofnoise• Categoriesandsourcesofnoise• Importanceofgroundinginnoisecontrol• Zerosignalreferencegridandsignal

transportgroundplane

SyStEM inStAllAtion guiDES• Commercialpower,powerinterruptions

andissuesoflocation• Evaluationofpowerconditioningoptions• Noisesuppressionsensitiveloadsby

propergrounding• Checkingforredundancyrequirement• Signal/datacablingsusceptibility• RadioFrequencyInterference(RFI)

protection• Staticelectricityrelatedproblems• Surgeandlightningprotection• Documentation• Plannedmaintenance

ConDuCting SitE AnAlySiS AnD SurvEy• Overviewofsourcesofpowerquality

problems• Sitesurveyprocedures• Solutionsgenerated


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• Specifyprotectionrequirementsformotors• Maintainelectricalmotors• Specifyspeedcontrolrequirementsformotors• Understandessentialsofmotorsanddrives• Detailthemainissueswithtestingofmotors• Preventoratleastminimisemotorbearingfailure• Troubleshootandfixfaultsonmotorsanddrives• InterfacecontrolcircuitsofmotorswithPLCs/DCSs• Reducedowntimeonelectricalmotors• Improveplantsafety• Improveplantthroughput• Reduceyoursparesusageandrequirements

Anyoneassociatedwiththeuseofelectricalmotorsintheindustrialorautomationenvironment.Theworkshopwillalsobenefitthoseworking in system design as well as site commissioning,maintenance and troubleshooting.Typical personnel who wouldbenefitare:

• Electricalconsultingengineers

• Electricalcontractors• Electricalmaintenance

supervisors• Electricalmaintenance

technicians• Engineeringanddesign

personnel


• Instrumenttechnicians• Maintenancepersonnel• Mechanicalengineers• Operationspersonnel• Plantengineers• Processcontrolengineers• Servicetechnicians

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The Program

Itisestimatedthatelectricaldrivesandotherrotating equipment consume about 50% ofthe total electrical energy consumed in theworldtoday(andthisfigureincreasesto70%if you only consider industry).The cost ofmaintaining electrical motors can be asignificant amount in the budget item ofmanu-facturing and mining industries.Thisworkshop gives you a thoroughunderstanding of electrical motor’sprotection, control and maintenance andgives you the tools to maintain andtroubleshootelectricalmotors.

Youwillgainafundamentalunderstandingofthe protection, control and maintenance ofelectricmotorsanddrives.Typicalapplicationsofelectricmotorsinmining,manufacturing,materials handling, process control arecovered in detail.The concluding section ofthe workshop gives you the fundamentaltools in troubleshooting motors confidentlyandeffectively.


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funDAMEntAlS of Motor tECHnology AnD ConStruCtion • Basicprinciplesofrotatingelectric


powerfactor• Torque-speedcurves• Induction/synchronous/woundrotortypes• Basicconstructionandphysical

configuration,windings• Principlesofoperationandperformance

tHrEE pHASE AC inDuCtion MotorS• Components• Theoryofoperation• Inductionmotordesign• Dutycycles• Insulationandcoolingrequirements• Startingmethods• Selectingmotors• Typesoffaults,faultfindingandtestingof

ACmachines• Testinginstrumentation

EnErgy loSSES AnD EffiCiEnCy of tHrEE pHASE AC inDuCtion MotorS• Standards• Typesoflosses• Testsformeasurementandcomputationof

lossesandefficiency• Dynamometers• Principlesofloadapplicationbybraking• Torquemeasurementbasics• Typesofpracticaldynamometers

Motor fAilurE AnAlySiS• Frequentstarts• Highinertia• Inadequatecooling• Congestiononfancover• Improperspacingatendofmotor• Incorrectbeltalignment• Solidbeltguards• Excessiveloadingcausingbearing

clearanceproblems• Insulationfailures• Bearingcurrentproblems

tESting• Insulationlifeandresistance• Polarisationindex• DChipot• DCramptest• AChipot• Capacitancetest• Dissipationfactor• Partialdischarge• Surgetest• Mechanicaltesting• Onlinetesting

BEAring fAilurE AnAlySiS• Bearingfailures• Greaseandgreasing• Beltdriveaspects• Balance• Storageissues• Servicefactorloading

protECtion of MotorS• Thermaloverload• Timeconstraints• Earlyrelaysandnewdigitalrelays• Startingandstallingconditions• Overcurrent/overload• Under-voltage/over-voltage• Underfrequency• Poleslip/outofstep• Lossofexcitation• Inadvertentenergisation• Overfluxing• Stallprotection/accelerationtime/startup

supervision(timebetweenstarts)• Unbalancedsupplyvoltages• Negativesequencecurrents• De-ratingfactors• Earthfaults–corebalance,residual

stabilisingresistors• Calculationofprotectiverelaysettings

Motor Control • Powercircuit• Controlcircuit• Fullonlinevoltagestarting• Reducedvoltagestarting

- Delta-star- Resistance- Reactor- Autotransformer- Softstart

• Braking• Speedcontrol• Reversing

Control SyStEM for AC vAriABlE SpEED DrivES• Overallcontrolsystem• Powersupplyforthecontrolsystem• DCbuschargingsystem• VSDcontrolloops(openloop/closedloop)• Vectorcontrol• CurrentfeedbackinACvariablespeed

drives• Speedfeedbackfrommotor

inStAllAtion AnD fAult finDing• Generalinstallationandenvironmental

requirements• Powersupplyconnectionsandearthing• Wheretoinstallcontactorsinpowercircuit• InstallationofACconvertersintometal

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• TypesofHVandMVtestperformed

• Goodindustrypractice

• TheneedfortestingofMVandHVelectricalequipment

• VarioustypesHVequipmentencounteredintheindustry

• Testingequipment

• Theneedforgoodrecordkeepingontestsconducted

• Theroleofstandardsontesting,testbasisandinterpretationofresults

• Nationaltestlabsandtheirimportanceinqualityassurance






• PowerSystemsProtectionandControlEngineers



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trAnSforMEr tESting• Inducedovervoltagetests• Windingresistancemeasurement• Ratiotesting• Vectorgroupverification• Testsfortransformerlosses• Partialdischargetesting• TanDeltatesting• TestInstrumentsPractical Session: Transformer Testing

Ct tESting• RatiotestofCurrentTransformers(CTs)• Testwithratedburden• Polaritytesting• Magnetisingcurrentandkneepoint

voltagemeasurement• Insulationtestandhighvoltagetest• TestinstrumentsPractical Session: CT Testing

pt tESting• RatiotestofPotentialTransformers(PTs)• Testwithratedburden• Polaritytesting• Magnetisingcurrentmeasurement• InsulationandHVtests• TestinstrumentsPractical Session: PT Testing

DuCtor tESting• Workingprinciple• Useofdoctorforverifyingcontact

resistanceofcircuitbreakers• PrecautionsandanalysisPractical Session: Ductor testing

otHEr MiSCEllAnEouS tESt EQuipMEnt SuMMAry

introDuCtion• HVANDMVequipment• Needandpurposeoftesting• Categoriesoftesting

inSulAtion tESting• Purposeofinsulationtesting• Equipment• Insulation• Constructionofatester• Connectionsoftestertotestequipment• Safetyprecautions• Discharging• Notingofreadingsandinterpretation• Determiningdrynessofinsulationusing

absorptionratioPractical Session: Insulation Testing

HigH potEntiAl tEStS • Purposeoftesting• ACandDCHipottests• Testequipment/blockdiagramand

constructiondetails• Connectionsoftestertotestequipment• Safetyprecautions• Dischargingaftertest• Notingofreadingsandinterpretation• StandardsandprecautionsPractical Session: High Voltage Test Equipment

oil tESting• Dielectrictestusinghighvoltage

testingkit• Electrodesandtestvoltage• Testvoltagesasperapplicablestandards• Testsofacidity• Effectofadditives• Otherpossibleusesofoiltesting

(dissolvedgasanalysis)• Improvementofdielectricstrengthby

filtrationPractical Session: Oil Dielectric Testing

The Program

Testing is an essential activity in anyengineer'scareer.Whateveryourroleintheindustry - electrical designer, purchaseengineer, manufacturer, installationcontractor or maintenance engineer, solidknowledgeofelectrical tests isanecessity.Thisworkshopisdesignedtofamiliariseyouwith various aspects of testing generalelectricalequipmentandhighvoltagetestinginparticular.

Examplesareusedfromvariousinternationalstandards regarding the procedures forconductingtestsandinterpretingtheresults.Theneedforkeepingproperrecordsoftestsconductedbothintheinitialstagesandlaterduring routine maintenance is discussed.Some of the tests are too complex to beperformedonaroutinebasisormayrequirespecialised equipment which may not benormallyavailabletouserindustriesorevenmanufacturers.Thisiswheretheservicesofan independentandaccredited test labareuseful. The roles of such labs are brieflydiscussed.

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A mixture of videos, equipment andexercises will be used to illustrate keyprincipleswithsevensessions:


• Insulationtesting

• Highvoltagetestequipment

• Oildielectrictesting

• Transformertesting

• CTtesting

• PTtesting

• Ductortesting


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• Thebasicprinciplesofgroundingofelectricalsystems• Thefunctionofpowersystemgroundingandthevarious

optionsavailable• Roleofprotectivegroundinginensuringsafety;sizingof

groundingconductors• Importanceofequipotentialbondinginensuringsafety• Designofgroundelectrodes,measurementofsoilresistivity

andgroundelectroderesistance• Fundamentalprinciplesinthedesignofgroundingsystemsin

substations• Solvingstaticelectricity-relatedhazardsbygroundingand

bonding• Roleofgroundinginprotectingsubstationstructuresfrom

lightninghazard• Roleofgroundinginsurgeprotectionofpowerdistribution

equipmentandsensitivesystems• Noiseinelectricalsystemsandtheroleofgroundinginnoise

mitigation

• Instrumentationandcontrolengineers• Consultingengineers• Electricalengineers• Projectengineers• Maintenanceengineers• Powersystemprotectionandcontrolengineers• Buildingservicedesigners• Datasystemsplannersandmanagers• Electricalandinstrumentationtechnicians

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The Program

Few topics generate as much controversyand argument as that of grounding (orearthing as it is called in some countries)and the associated topics of lightning andsurgeprotectionofelectricalandelectronicsystems.Any engineer dealing with powersupply networks needs to understand thebasicprinciplesofgroundingsystemdesignanditsroleinensuringsafetyofequipmentand personnel.A correct understanding ofthebasicprinciples involvedwill helphim/her toavoidmistakes ingroundingsystemdesign,mistakesthatcouldleadtoexpensivefailuresandlongdowntime.

Inthisworkshop,wewilltrytodemystifytheconceptsofgroundingasapplicabletoutilitynetworks and industrial plant distributionsystemsaswell as theirassociatedcontrolequipment.Infact,alotofmythshavebeenbuiltaroundthissubject,althoughitisquitea simple one when approached from basicprinciples.Ourendeavourwill thereforebeto explain the fundamentals of grounding,which we hope will enable the readers togainacorrectperspectiveofthesubjectandgive them the knowledge needed to solvereallifegroundingproblems.

Essentially this workshop is broken downintosystemgrounding,protectivegroundingand surge/noise protection of power andelectronics systems normally found indistribution networks. A brief introductionto the design of substation grounding hasbeen included. Detailed information onground electrodes and measurement ofgroundresistanceisalsoavailable.

Pre-requisites Someworkingknowledgeofbasicelectricalequipmentisrequired,althoughthiswillbecovered at the beginning of the course.Real-life experience with such equipmentand hands-on testing will enable theworkshoptobeplacedincontext.

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ovErviEw• Basicsofgrounding• Bonding • Roleofgroundinginlightningprotection• Groundelectrodesandfactorsaffecting

theirefficacy• Groundingissuesinoutdoorsubstations• Groundingforstaticcharges• Surgeprotection• Importanceofgroundinginmitigationof

noiseinsensitivecircuits• Importanceoflocalcodes

powEr Supply SyStEM grounDing• Typesofsystemgrounding

- Ungroundedsystems - Solidlygroundedsystems - Impedancegroundingusingneutral

reactor - Resonantgroundingusingneutral

reactor- Impedancegroundingthroughneutral

resistance• Classificationofsupplysystemsbased

ongrounding • Pointofgrounding • Otherchallenges

protECtivE grounDing• Electricshock,itscauseandeffects• Directandindirectcontact• Touchandsteppotential• Roleofprotectivegroundingin

minimisingtheshockhazards• Equipotentialbonding• Protectivegroundingconductorsand

installation• Groundfaultprotection• Systemclassificationbasedonsystem/

protectivegrounding

grounD ElECtroDE SyStEMS• Soilresistanceandfactorsaffectingsoil

resistivity• Measurementofsoilresistivity• Resistanceofgroundelectrodeand

distributionofresistanceinsurroundingsoillayers

• Electrodecurrentcapacity• Groundelectrodeconfigurations• Parallelelectrodes• Groundelectroderesistance

measurement• Chemicalelectrodes• Concreteencasedelectrodesandsplicing

methods• Corrosionofburiedelectrodes• Groundingsystemmaintenance

SuBStAtion grounDing DESign• Groundingpractices• Basicdesignapproach• Calculatingthegroundfaultcurrent• GroundpotentialriseinHVsystems• GroundingdesigninLVandMV

substations/installations• GroundinggriddesignforHV/EHV

substations-astep-by-stepapproach• Introductiontotwo-layersoilmodel

SuBStAtion grounDing DESign Cont.• Transferredpotentialandwaysof

avoiding• Pointsneedingspecialattentionin

substationgroundingdesignandforGISequipment

• DesignofsubstationscontainingconverterequipmentfeedingtoHVDCtransmissionsystems

• Ensuringeffectivesubstationgrounding-importantaspects

StAtiC ElECtriCity AnD protECtion • Whatisstaticelectricityandhowisit

generated?• Examplesofstaticchargebuildupand

itsdangers• Energyofsparkduetostaticelectricity• Waysofcontrollingstaticbuildup• Riskassessmentandpreventive

measures

grounDing for ligHtning protECtion of BuilDingS AnD StruCturES• Thephysicsoflightning• Lightningincidenceindifferentland

masses• Lightningstrikeprobability• Lightningprotection• Planningforprotectionanddecision

factors• Improvedapproachtolightning

protectionandnon-conventionalsystems• Effectoflightningstrikesonelectrical

installations

SurgES AnD SurgE protECtion • Surges,theircausesandmitigation• Thewaysbywhichsurgescoupleinto

electricalcircuits• Bondingofgroundingsystems• Basicprincipleofsurgeprotectionand

commonlyusedsurgeprotectiondevices• Gradedsurgeprotection• Selectingappropriatesurgeprotective

devicesandtheirpositioninginasystem• Importanceofcorrectgrounding

practicesforsensitiveequipment• Otherwaysanddevicesformitigating

surgeproblems• Comparativemeritsofdifferenttypesof

SPDsforsensitiveequipment• Hybridsurgeprotectivedevices• Surgeprotectionoftelemetryanddata

communicationsystems

ElECtriCAl noiSE AnD MitigAtion• Definitionofelectricalnoise• Howaresensitivecircuitsaffected?• Noisecategories• Noisefrompowerelectricalequipment• Noisecouplingintosignalcircuits• Noisemitigationmeasures• Roleofpropergroundinginreducing

noise• Noisecontrolbypropergroundingof

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• Identifythehazardsinoperationandmaintenanceworkindifferentpartsofelectricalinstallations

• Identifythevariousstatutoryandlegalregulations/actsdealingwithelectricalsafetyatwork

• Appreciatethebasictheoreticalaspectsinvolvedinelectricalsafety

• Understandtheimportanceofproperdesignofelectricalequipmentinensuringsafety

• Gainaclearunderstandingoftheprocedures/practicesadoptedforsafeworking

• Appreciatetheroleofregularinspectionandcondition-basedmaintenanceinensuringsafeoperation

• Gainaninsightintotheorganisationalaspectsofsafety

• Becomefamiliarwiththeorganisation’selectricalsafetyrules(applicabletoon-sitetraining)










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Electrical substation safety is an importantissue in utility networks as well as largeindustrialinstallationsandrequiresadequateattention in the stagesof systemplanning,design, installation, operation andmaintenance.

A number of serious accidents includingfatalities occur every year in industrialestablishments due to accidents involvingelectricity,resultinginhugefinanciallossesandwastedman-hours.

Electrical safety is a well-legislated subjectand thevariousActsandRegulations layalot of stress on the responsibility of bothemployersandemployees inensuringsafeworkingconditions.

In this course, we will take a look at thetheoretical aspects of safety as well as thepracticalandstatutory issues.Safety isnotsimplyamatteroftakingprecautionsintheworkplace. It has to start at the stage ofequipment design. Safety should be builtintothedesignofelectricalequipmentanditis the responsibility of every manufacturerof electrical equipment to remove everypossible hazard that can arise from itsnormaluse.

Correctselectionandapplicationofelectricalmachinery is also important for ensuringsafety.A thorough inspection during initialerectionandcommissioningaswellasonaperiodicbasisthereafterisalsoveryessentialtoensuresafety.Batteriesusedinsubstationsneedparticularattentionsincetheycontaintoxic materials such as lead, corrosivechemicalssuchasacidoralkali.

Electricalsafetyisnotjustatechnicalissue.Accidents can only be prevented ifappropriate safety procedures are evolvedand enforced. This includes appropriateknowledge of equipment and systemsimparted through systematic training toeach and every person who operates ormaintains the equipment.We will cover alltheseaspectsindetail.


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ovErviEw• Hazardsofgeneralnatureinindustrial

installations• Electricalhazards• Directandindirectelectricshock• Thedeadlycombinationofheightsand

electricshock• Hazardsduetoarcing/flashover• Hazardsfromuseofelectricalequipment

inexplosiveenvironment• Hazardsduetohightemperaturein

electricalequipment• Needforperiodicinspectionand

maintenanceforsafeoperationofelectricalequipment

BASiC tHEory of ElECtriCAl SAfEty• Electricalshock-whydoesithappen?• Touchandsteppotential(voltage)• Directandindirectcontact• Roleofelectricalinsulationinsafety• Avoidingelectricshock-different

approaches• Earthleakagecircuitbreakers• Earthingofpowersupplysystemsandits

safetyimplications• Roleofearthingofequipmentenclosures

(protectiveearthing)inhumansafety• Earthinginoutdoorinstallations• Earthingofbuildingsandstructuresfor

safetyduringalightningstrike• Dangersduetoarcflashinelectrical

equipment

SAfEty ASpECtS in ElECtriCAl EQuipMEnt DESign• Objectivesofsafedesign• Insulationanditsroleinsafety• Enclosuresforsafety• IPclassification• Adversethermaleffectsandprevention• Isolationandblockingofswitchingto

preventhazards• Roleofstandardsinsafety

SAfE opErAtion AnD MAintEnAnCE of ElECtriCAl EQuipMEnt• KeysafetyissuesinO&Mofelectrical

installations• Isolationandearthingofequipment• Useofwarningsignsforoperationand

maintenance• Safetywhileworkinginoutdoor

switchyardsandoverheadlines• Workonundergroundcablesystems• Useandupkeepofsafetyappliancesin

substationsandotherelectricalpremises• Gassafetyandventilation• First-aidforburnsandelectricshock

inSpECtion of ElECtriCAl SyStEMS for SAfEty • Objectivesofinspection• StipulationsofIEERegulations• Inspectionofnewinstallations• Checklistsofitems/aspectstobe

inspected• Periodicinspection• Documentationofinspection• Plannedandcondition-basedpreventive

maintenance

SAfEty in BAttEry inStAllAtionS• Hazardsinvolvedinlead-acidbattery

installations• Premisesusedforhousingleadacid

batteries• Transportationandstorage• Installationandcommissioning• Chargingandstorage• Dismantlinganddisposal• Protectiveclothing• First-aidmeasures

orgAniSAtionAl ASpECtS of SAfEty • Legislativeaspectsofsafety• Roleofanorganisationinensuring/

improvingworksafety• Functionalrequirements• Intra-organisationalsafety

implementation• Externalinterfacingandcompliance

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• Basicprinciplesofcablejointingandterminations

• Constructionofelectricalpowercables,differenttypesofcablesforvariousvoltageratingsandmanufacturingaspects

• Differenttypesofconnectorsandconnectionmethods

• Methodsofcableterminationsandjointingandchoosinganappropriatetypeforeveryapplication

• Importanceofstresscontrolandmethodsofstressredistributioninjointsandterminations

• Importantinstallationaspectsincablejointsandterminations

• Internationalandnationalstandardsapplicable

• Typetestingandroutinetesting

• Failures,failureanalysisandfailureprediction

• Futuretrendsincabletechnologyandcableaccessories









• MasterElectricians

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StrESS Control• Effectofjointsandterminationsonstress

gradients• Areasrequiringstresscontrol:

terminationsandjoints• Basicsofstresscontrolapproach:

geometricsolutions,useofstresscontroltubes,cones,highpermittivitysolutions,useofstresscontroltapes

Jointing AnD tErMinAtion prACtiCE• Kitsforjointsandterminations• Shelflifeissues• Importanceofmatchingdiameterof

insulatedconductorwithkitspecificationsinpre-fabricatedkits

• Preparationofcableforterminationandjointing

• Connection• Reconstitutionofcableproperties• Continuityandearthingaspects• Sealing• Healthinessofjoint/termination• Installationaspectsforjoints:buried

jointsandmarkersforidentification,jointsplacedoncablestructureswithothercables-safetyissues,accessforrepairs

StAnDArDS AnD tESting• International/nationalstandards• Typetests• Limitations• Routinetests• Trainingandcertificationofpersonnel

tErMinAtionS to EQuipMEnt• Terminationstoindoorswitchgear:need

forcoordinationwithmanufacturerofswitchgear,issuesarisingfrommultipleterminations,designofswitchgearterminals

• Terminationstoelectricalmachines• TerminationsofoutdoorHVinstallations• TerminationstoGISinstallations• Importanceofcorrectorientationof

terminations

fAilurES AnD AnAlySiS• Reasonsforfailures• Documentationofwork• Documentationoffailures• Analysisoffailures• Predictiveapproach:useofpartial

dischargedetection

nEw trEnDS• Reasonsforincreasingpreferenceto

undergroundcables• Newtechnologiesforveryhighcapacities

andvoltages• EHVXLPE• Hightemperaturesuperconductivityin

cablesandlikelyimpactoncurrentpractices


introDuCtion• Needforcablejointsandterminations• Cables-typesandhistoricperspective• Typesofinsulationmaterials• Basictypesofterminationsandjoints• Installationaspects-reducingthe

numberofjointsbyproperplanning• Standardsandtesting• Failures

CABlES• Basicconstruction• Conductormaterialsandconfigurations• Insulationmaterialsfordifferent

applicationsandvoltages:PVC,paperandXLPE

• UseofscreeninHVcables• Useofarmourforearthcontinuityand

mechanicalprotection• Specialaspectsofsinglecorecables• Voltageratingofcablesandimpactof

systemearthingmethodonvoltagerating

• Stressdistributioninsinglecoreandmulticorepowercables

• Electricalbreakdownofinsulatingmaterials

• HVcablesusingXLPEinsulation• TreeinginXLPEandneedforendsealing

ofcablesinstorage• Basicmanufacturingprocess

CABlE ConnECtorS• Materials• Typesofconnectorsforcable

terminationsandjoints• Currentpath• Methodofconnections:soldering,

brazing,welding,crimping(compression)andbolting

• Comparison• Contactresistance• Preferredmethodsinpracticefor

differentcableratings• Contactofdissimilarmaterialsand

galvaniceffects,useofbi-metalaccessories

JointS AnD tErMinAtionS - tHEory• Basicapproaches• Broadclassificationofjoints/terminations

approach:prefabricatedandsitefabricatedfromkits

• Comparativemerits• Prefabricated:pre-moulded(slip-on)and

coldshrink• Sitefabricated:tapedandcompound

sealed,tapedandcastresinsealedandheatshrinkable

• Additionalrequirementsofoutdoorterminations

• Reconstitutionofcableproperties:insulatingtape,semiconductingtape,highpermittivitystresscontroltapeandsealingagainstmoisture

• Connectivityforcablescreenandarmour• Mechanicalprotectionofjointsand

terminations

The Program

Therangeofvoltageandcapacityofpowertransmitted through cables has shown asteadyincreaseovertheyears.Environmentalconcerns, aesthetic issues, lack oftransmission corridors and difficulty inrouting overhead lines in crowded humanhabitats are some of the reasons for theexplosive growth of cable technology wellintotheextrahighvoltagerange.

Due to physical limits on cable lengths formanufacturingandpackaging,jointsincablebecomeinevitable,particularlyinthecontextoftheutilitysector.Thecablesalsoneedtobeterminatedatsendingandreceivingendequipment,averywidevarietyof them, inutility as well as industry applications andthis calls for appropriate cable terminationaccessories. Cable terminations and jointsform the weakest link in any distributionsystem.Also,afailedjointinanundergrounddistributionsystemismuchmoredifficulttolocate and repair compared to any similarproblem in overhead distribution systems.Thismeansthatweshoulddoourutmosttoachieve a good joint or termination, whichcangiveyearsoftrouble-freeservice.

Thequalityofajointorterminationdependstoalargeextentontheskillofcablejointer.The aim of a cable jointer must thereforeobtainajointwhoseelectricalpropertiesareasgoodastheoriginalcablebothinelectricaland mechanical terms.The design of cablejointing and termination accessories isbased on this perception. Dependence onoperator-skill is sought to be reduced bygoodchoiceandqualityofjointingmaterials,though such dependence cannot be totallyeliminated.

We will discuss these issues in this courseby looking at the fundamental aspectsinvolvedsothattheimportanceofthecorrectexecution of a termination or joint will bebrought home to those who attend theworkshop.

Pre-requisitesSome working knowledge of basic electricalequipment is required, although this will becoveredatthebeginningofthecourse.Real-life experience with such equipment andhands-ontestingwillenabletheworkshoptobeplacedincontext.

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Youwillgainvaluableknow-howrelatedtodieselgeneratingplantson:

• Combustionprocessesandengineoperationprinciples

• Typesandapplications

• Fuelandlubeoilrequirements

• ISOratingsandterminologies

• Enginecomponentsandtheirfunctions

• Generatorprinciplesandconstruction

• Plantlayoutrequirementsforsingleandmultipleunits

• Associatedcontrolpanelsandoperation

• Testingandcommissioningprocedures

• Plantperformancetroubleshootingtechniques

• Goodmaintenancepractices

• MechanicalEngineers







• SystemsPlannersandManagers


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DiESEl gEnErAting SEtS• Couplingrequirements• Skidmounting• Layoutrequirements• ParallelingofmultipleDGsets• Standardcontrolpanels• Interconnections

otHEr CoMponEntS• Startingmethodsandcharacteristics• Batterysizing• Steploadrequirements• Standbyrequirements• Autostartandautotransferschemes• Autotransferswitches

Dg plAnt lAyoutS• Industrialapplications• Powergenerationplantapplications• Singleandmultiplesets• Fuelstoragerequirements• Airintakesystem• Exhaustsystem• Auxiliarypowerrequirements• Typicalpowerschemes

tESting AnD CoMMiSSioning• Factorytests• Pre-commissioningchecksandtests• Performancemonitoring• Fuelandlubeoilconsumptionchecks

opErAtion AnD MAintEnAnCE• Safetyrequirements• Operationmonitoringbasedon

applications• Maintenancetechniques• Sparesandinventorymanagement• Inspection• Engineoverhaulandrepair• Troubleshooting

SuMMAry AnD CloSing

introDuCtion• Powergenerationmethods• ACpowervsDCpower• SinglephaseandthreephaseACpower• Primemovers• Powerplanttypes• Dieselpowerplants• Advantagesofdieselpowergeneration• Enginetypes

DiESEl tECHnology AnD ClASSifiCAtionS• Basicengineprocesses• Reciprocatingandsparkignitionengines• Dieselanddualfuelengines• Speedandserviceclassifications

BASiC EnginE DESign AnD rAtingS• Designcharacteristicsandformulas• Turbocharger• Ambientconditions• ISOratings• Performance,efficiencyandenginespeed• Fuelcombustionmethods

fuEl oil SyStEMS AnD lAyoutS• Crudeoil,HSD,LDOandheavyfuels• Economicsoffuelselection• Pressureandtemperaturecharacteristics• Viscosity• Specificheatandtemperature• Specificfuelconsumption• Filters,heaters,nozzlesandigniters• Emissioncontrolandstorage

requirements• Fuelsystemlayoutsandcomponents

luBE oil SyStEMS• Lubeoilspecification• Lubeoilconsumptionindieselengines• Typicallubeoilsystemlayouts• Viscosityandtemperature• Lubeoilfiltersandheaters

gEnErAtorS• Principleofoperation• Majorcomponents• Generatortypes• Lowvoltageandmediumvoltage

generators• Typicalcircuitry• Loadtypesandgeneratorsizing• Systemearthingmethods• Faultsandprotection• Performanceevaluationandtesting

The Program

Diesel generating plants have an importantrole inpowerplantsaswellas in industriesand commercial installations to meetcontinuous and emergency standby powerrequirements for dayto day use. Good knowledge of basicoperation principles, layout requirements,associated components and maintenancepractices for diesel power plants help thecareerdevelopmentofmanyengineersandtechnicians in today's demanding world.Whatever your role in industry - designer,purchaseengineer, installationcontractorormaintenanceengineer,asolidunderstandingofdieselpowerplantsisalwaysuseful.

Thisworkshopisdesignedtofamiliarizeyouwith various aspects of diesel generatingpower plants for practical application.Examples are taken from various industrialstandardpracticesregardingtheconstruction,layouts, application and maintenanceproceduresfollowedforreliableandtroublefree operation of diesel power plants.Thevarioustestsconductedduringcommissioningand maintenance checks to ensure properand long term operation of diesel powerplantsarecoveredalongwithsomeessentialsystems such as fuel oil layouts, lube oilrequirementsandcontrolcircuitry.

Pre-requisitesSome working knowledge of diesel powerplantandtestingonelectricalitemsmaybeofuse,althoughthiswillbecovered in theworkshop. Real-life experience with dieselgeneratingunitsanduseofsuchequipmentand hands-on testing will enable theworkshoptobeplacedincontext.

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• Establishan“energysavingsstrategy”foryourorganisation

• Puttogetherpracticalenergyefficiencyplans

• Usetheenergysavingstoolkitandchecklist

• Conductasimpleenergyaudit

• Readandinterpretdatafrommeasurementequipment

• Interpretandanalysecasestudydata

• Improveemployeeworkingconditionsandproductivity

• Assistinthereductionofgreenhousegases

• Setdemand-sideenergymanagementstrategies

• Decidetheimportanceofchoiceswithenergysuppliers

• Energymanagers

• Projectandconsultingengineers

• Electricalcontractorsandengineers

• Electricalinspectorsandmaintenanceengineers



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Reducing the energy costs at your facilitymust be one of the most effective andachievable strategies for lowering theoperatingcosts.Thisworkshopgivesyouthepractical tools to identify and implementprograms and projects to reduce energyconsumption in the most effective andpracticalways.Youwillbeprovidedwiththeskillsandlatestknowledgeonprovenmethodsof making real savings in your energy bills.Youwillbegreatlysurprisedat the levelsofenergylossandthepoorefficiencyofsomeofthe devices in your facility - some thatconsumepowerevenwhenthefacilityisnotoperational.These factors are costing yourorganisationmoney.Energybillsaregenerallyatleast20%oftherunningcostsofabusiness,so reductions in these bills are directlyresponsible forbetterprofits.Thisworkshopteaches you the fundamental principles ofenergyefficiencybyassessingwastage,costofenergyandlookingatthebenefitsyouwillaccrue from improving your facilitiesefficiency.

Pre-requisites A working knowledge of basic engineeringprinciples is required. Adequate industrialexperience in operating and maintainingenergy intensive equipment and processeswill enable better appreciation of the topicsdiscussed.

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You will perform calculations and examinecase studies to practice many of theprinciplescoveredandhavetheopportunityto use software for some energy savingsolutions.


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MAnAgEMEnt ovErviEw of EnErgy EffiCiEnCy

wHAt iS EnErgy EffiCiEnCy?•Energyandenvironment•Energyformsandconversion•Energysourcesandsinks•Channellingwasteenergyintouseful

output•Energyauditandprinciples

CASE StuDiES•Schools,minesandfactoriesPractical Exercises•Simplechecklistondoinganenergy

audit

AltErnAtivE EnErgy SourCES• Fossilfuels,greenenergyandfuelcells•Alternatives-renewableenergyand

hydrogen

MAin forMS of EnErgy•Energyconvertedtoelectricityfordirect

use•Electricityinmetalsmelting•Useoffuelsformotivepower•Directuseoffuelsforheating

applications•Useoffuelsaspartofaprocess•Conversionequipmentandchallenges

ElECtriCAl EnErgy gEnErAtion•Electricityasthepreferredenergycarrier•Conversionsystemsforelectricalenergy•Commonlyusedfuels• Improvingconversionefficiencies•Betterequipment•Wasteenergyrecoveryandprocess

improvements•Cogenerationforbetterefficiency•Combinedcycleprocessforgasturbines

ElECtriCAl EnErgy uSAgE•Sectorsusingthemajorportionof

electricity•Betterefficienciesinelectricityusage•Usesofelectricity•Motivepower•Lighting,spaceheatingandcooling

EnErgy EffiCiEnt prACtiCES in ElECtriCity uSE•Highefficiencymotors•BetterT&Dpractices•Roleofpowerfactor•Motorratingandefficiencycorrelation•Variablespeeddrivesasenergy-savers•Lightingefficiency•Efficientluminaires•Useofdaylightandintelligentbuildings

EnErgy EffiCiEnCy in CliMAtE Control AppliCAtionS•Needforclimatecontrol•Efficiencyinheatingandcooling•Reducingheatloss•Buildingdesignfeaturestoimprove

cooling•Theparadoxofcooling•Temperaturereductionbutnoenergy

recovery•Useofwasteheatforcooling•Comparisonbetweencompression

refrigerationandabsorptionchillers

introDuCtion to EnErgy AuDitS•Knowyourprocess,fuelsandmajor

systems•Compareenergyusage•Energyuseandcostindex•LightingandHVACenergyuse•Dataformsandcollection•Walk-throughinspections

AuDit ArEAS AnD ESSEntiAl inStruMEntS AnD SoftwArE•BuildingandHVACsystems•Motorandboilersystems•Watersystemsandlighting•Heatrecoveryareas

finAnCiAlS AnD CoStingS•Energyauditreportsandeconomic

measures•Thetimevalueofmoney•Costandbenefitanalysis•Rateofreturnandlife-cyclecosting•Aftertaxcashflows


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• Criticallyassessthedifferentuninterruptiblepowersupplyoptions

• Systemdesignforhighreliabilitypower

• Dealwithharmonicsgeneratedbyloads

• Performbestpracticedesignoncriticalpowerdistributionsystems

• Identifytheleveloffailure-proofingforspecificequipment

• Automationengineers

• Controlengineers

• Distributionplanningengineers

• Electricalandinstrumentationengineers


• Facilitiesmanagers

• Operatorsandtechnicians

• Plantengineers

Anyoneactivelyinvolvedwithimplementingoroptimisingacriticalpowersupplysystem

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Configuring A powEr DiStriBution SyStEM for CritiCAl loADS• Integratingnormalandcriticalpower

needsinthedistributionnetwork• Multipleunitsnearertheconsumervs.

largercentralisedunits• Capacityandvoltageplanningforcritical

powerinlargeindustries• Sizingofcriticalpowersupply• Payingattentiontomotorstarting

requirementsandaccompanyingvoltagesag

• Bewareofharmonicproducingloadsandtheireffectonratedcapacityofpowersupply

• TacklingharmonicsproducedbystaticUPS

• Typicaldistributionscenariosinlargeindustrialsystemsforintegrationofcriticalpower- Ensuringthatprocessdoesnot

abnormallyterminateduetonon-criticalloadinterruption

- Safeshutdownrequirements- Controlroompowerandescaperoute

lighting• Highreliabilitysystems-4-tiermodel• Useofredundantmodulesandimpacton

availability

StAtiC trAnSfEr SyStEMS for CritiCAl powEr SuppliES• UPSasaseparatelyderivedsource• Needforneutralisolationbetweeninput

andOutput• Multiplesourceswithindependent

neutralconnections• Basicsofstatictransfer• Statictransferapplicationsinpractical

criticalpowersystems• Neutralmanagement• Comparing3-poleand4-polestatic

transferequipment• Standardsgoverningstatictransfer

systems• EMCandperformancecompliance

aspects


CritiCAl powEr nEEDS AnD SolutionS • Problemsarisingfrompowerfailurein

industries• Toleranceforinterruptionsandvoltage/

frequencyexcursions- CBEMA,ITICandANSIvoltage

sensitivitycurves• Distinguishingbetweenstandbypower,

emergencypowerandcriticalpower• Differentsolutionsforcriticalpower

needs- Sagsupportsystemsfortransient

disturbances-Electricalandelectromechanical

- Criticalpowersupplysystemstocatertooutages

• Reliabilityassessment- WhatisMTBF?- WhatisMTTR?- Arrivingatoverallreliability

expectationfromacriticalpowersupplysystem

CritiCAl powEr Supply EQuipMEnt• Criticalpowersupply

- Storedenergysystemsusingflywheel/compressedair

- Rotarypowersupplysystems- Battery-backedstaticUPS- Fuelcellsassourceofpower

• Storedenergysystem• RotaryUPsystemforcriticalsupply• Battery-backedUPSsystem• Fuelcellsbasics• Fuelcellapplicationsforcriticalpower• Choosingtherightoption

- Whatisthequantumofloadthatisconsideredcritical?

- Whatarethecharacteristicsofthisload(technicalcriteria)?

- Powersystemreliabilityandcostofoutage

- Comparingthecosts(upfront,operatingbothinshorttermandlongterm)

The Program

Our dependence on electricity is growingandevenafewsecondsorminutesofpowerdisruption has become unthinkable. Anunscheduled interruption can causeimmensedamageandlossoflife.Whileitisimpossibletoguarantee100%availabilityofpoweratallpointsinanysystem,vulnerablesections can be provided with alternativecritical power supply equipment to ensurereliablepoweravailability,therebyavoidingtheproblemsofpowerinterruption.

This workshop shows you how to ensurereliable power supply to critical systemsusing various available options. Thesolutions can vary from the simple dieselgenerating set as standby sources tosuperconducting sag support systems.Nascent technologies like fuel cells havematuredandarefastbecomingmainstreamsolutions. Of course, all this comes at aprice, which means that the solution mustmatch the actual needs without excessiveinsuranceandtherebyoptimiseinvestments.This workshop will discuss how to savedollarsbyfindingtherightsolutiontoyourneedssothatyouinvestjustwhatisneededandwhereitisneeded.

Another major aspect is to ensure that thecritical power supply is itself very reliable.Thiswillneedsuitable redundanciesandawell-engineereddistributionsystemsothatwhen the need arises they cut-in and takeover the load without any hitches. Thisworkshopwillalsobrieflylookatthedesignissues involved inplanningthedistributionof critical power by deploying state-of-theart control devices such as static transferequipment.

Ifyouareresponsibleformaintainingpoweravailabilityinyourfacility,thisworkshopissomething,whichyousimplycannotaffordto miss.And all you need is to just investhalf-a-dayofyour time togainstateof theartknow-howfromourexpertinstructor.

Pre-requisites Workingknowledgeofelectricalengineeringandhands-onworkwithpowerdistributionsystemsinaplantenvironmentwithcriticalprocesses is desirable. Real-life experiencewith critical power supply sources such asUninterruptedPowerSupply(UPS)systemswill further enable the workshop to beplacedincontext.

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• Identifythehazardsinoperatingandcarryingoutmaintenanceworkindifferentsubstations(includingbatteries)

• Identifythevariousstatutoryorlegalregulations/acts


• Understandtheimportanceofproperdesignandselectionofelectricalequipment


• Appreciatetheroleofregularperiodicinspectionandplanned/conditionbasedmaintenance

• Drawupproceduresforreportingaccidentsandcarryingoutinvestigations

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• Maintenancetechniciansandengineers




• Electrical,mechanicalandinstrumentationtechnicians

Anystaffworkingwithinanindustrialenvironmentwillbenefitfromthis training,allstaff thatmayenter,passbyorhaveanydirectorindirectcontactwithelectricalinfrastructureshouldattend.

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The Program

Anumberofseriousaccidentsand fatalitiesoccureveryyearinindustryduetoaccidentsinvolving electricity, taking a huge financialandhuman toll.Thedangersand risks fromelectrocution,shock,explosionsandarcblastcan never be eliminated but you can takedefinite steps to protect yourself and yourco-workers.

Safety should be built into the design ofelectrical equipment and followed up withproper installation, operation, maintenanceand periodic inspection. Electrical safety isnotjustatechnicalissue.Accidentscanonlybepreventedifappropriatesafetyproceduresare developed and enforced. This includescomplete familiarity with equipment andsystems often imparted through structuredtraining to each and every person whooperatesormaintainstheequipment.Inthisworkshop,wewilltakealookatthetheoreticalaspects of safety as well as the practicalissues including the statutory and safety-training related aspects.This know-how willcertainly enable participants to deployappropriate safety procedures in theirworkplaceandimprovetheirsafetyrecord.

The Workshop

Throughout theworkshop,participantswillworkthroughanumberofpracticalexercisesand case studies to support the theorypresentedduringtheworkshop.


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Thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and was impressed

with the instructor's knowledge and experience.

Stephen Miller, Energy Australia

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prinCiplES of SAfEty rulES• Electricalhazards• Requirementsforsafety• Operativetraining• Personnellevelsofcompetency• Safetydocumentation• WorkonliveSystems,closetolivesystems

ElECtriCAl SHoCK AnD MEtHoDS of SHoCK prEvEntion• Shock-directandindirectcontact• Touchandsteppotential• Effectsofshockonthehumanbody• Thedeadlycombinationofheightsand

electricshock• Locationsofincreasedshockrisk• Principlesofshockprotection• First-aidforburnsandelectricshock• Earthleakagecircuitbreakers• Roleofelectricalinsulationinsafety

HAZArDS DuE to ElECtriCAl ArCing AnD HEAting• Arcflashdefinition• Arcblast• Hazardsduetoarcing/flashover• Effectsofarcflashonhumans-physiological

effects,tissuedamage,internalorgandamage,burns,fibrillation,curable2nddegreeburn,arcblastpressure,soundpressure

• Reducingarc-flashhazards-minimiseriskwithgoodsafetypractical,considerationfornewequipment,reducetheavailablefaultcurrent,increasingworkerdistance,fastertrippingtime

• Hazardsfromuseofelectricalequipmentinexplosiveenvironment

• Hazardsduetohightemperatureinelectricalequipment

StAtiC ElECtriCity AnD protECtion• Whatisstaticelectricity? • Generationofcharge • Commonexamplesofstaticbuildup• Energyofsparkanditsignitioncapability• Dangersofstaticelectricitybuildup • Controlofstaticelectricity• Staticelectricitydangerinun-energised

overheadlines• Assessmentofstaticrisksandplanning

prevention

SAfEty ASpECtS in ElECtriCAl EQuipMEnt DESign AnD SElECtion• Designofequipmentforensuringsafety• Equipmentratingsandfaultwithstand

capability• Containinganddeflectingarcsduring

equipmentfaults• Roleofequipmentenclosuresinensuring

safety-discussiononmotorterminalboxesasanexample

• Degreeofprotectionanditssignificanceinsafety

• Damageduetooverloadorexcessivefaultcurrentinelectricalconductors

• Typesofinsulationandtheirtemperaturelimits

• Protectingelectricalsystemsbyovercurrentprotectivedevices(relays,releases,fuses,circuitbreakers)

• Detectionofhotspotsbyinfraredsensorsorviewingdevices

• Equipmentselection-itscontributiontosafeoperations

• In-builtearthingdevicesandinterlocks• Specialrequirementstobeobservedin

restrictiveconductivelocations(IEEWiringRegulations)


installations• Policiesofoperationalandsafetylocking,

safetynoticesandremoteoperation• Useofwarningsignsforoperationand

maintenance• Personnelprotectiveequipment• Workonundergroundcablesystems• Useandupkeepofsafetyappliancesin

substationsandotherelectricalpremises• Gassafetyandventilation• Switchingschedules• Electricaltestingprocedures• Needforperiodicinspectionand

maintenanceforsafeoperationofelectricalequipment

EArtHing AnD BonDing• Objectivesofearthing• Earthingofpowersupplysystemsandits


(protectiveearthing)inhumansafety• Neutralearthingofelectricalsupplysystems• Thermalcapability• Useofprotectivemetallicconduitsfor

earthingconductors• Objectivesofbonding• Equipotentialbonding

SuBStAtion SAfEty• Safetywhileworkinginoutdoorswitchyards

andoverheadlines• Specialprecautionswhenworkingon

switchgear• Substationchecklist• Fireprotectioninsubstations

SAfEty in BAttEry inStAllAtionS• Hazardsinvolvedinlead-acidbattery

installations• Premisesusedforhousingleadacid

batteries• Transportationandstorage• Installationandcommissioning• Chargingandstorage• Dismantlinganddisposal• Protectiveclothing

rEgulAtionS govErning worKplACE SAfEty (Country-SpECifiC)• Evolutionofsafety-relatedlegislation• Safetyatworkact• Electricityatworkregulations• Electricitysupplyregulations• Electricityusageregulations• Specialregulationsforhazardousareas

(ATEXorotherapplicablerules)• Codesofpractice(non-mandatory

guidelines)

orgAniSAtionAl rEQuirEMEntS of SAfEty• Statutoryrequirementsforworkingin

electricalinstallations• Competencyandauthorisation• Responsibilityofemployerandemployeein

regardtoelectricalsafetyatwork• Safetyorganisationwithinthecompany• Accidentreporting,investigation,analysis

andprevention• Safetyawarenesspromotionamong

workforceandimportanceofappropriatetraining

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• Understandtheleveloffailure-proofingthatspecificequipmentmayrequire

• Knowthevariousavailableoptionsofcriticalpowersupplysystems

• Evaluateoptionsobjectively

• Specifythesolutionthatisthebestandmosteconomicalforyourneeds

• Designasuitablepowerdistributionsystemforemergencypower

• Managetheinstallation,commissioningandmaintenanceofthedistributionsystem






• SystemsPlannersandManagers

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StAtiC upS SyStEMS• Configuration• TypesofstaticUPSsystems• UPSmetering,indications,alarmsand

protection• PowerqualityandUPS• UPSconfigurations• RedundantUPSconfigurationand

buildinghighreliabilitypowersupplies

nEw tECHnologiES• Problemsinexistingtechnologies• Maintenanceissuesonprolonged

operation• Environmentalproblems• Fuelcell• Microturbine

fuEl CEll• Historicalperspective• Operatingprinciple• Typesofcellsavailableandcomparison• Fuelcellsystemforbackuppower-

overview• ComparisonwithbatterypoweredUPS• Casestudy

MiCro turBinE• Conventionalgasturbinepowerplant• Efficiencyissuesandcombinedcycle

powergeneration• Comparisonofmicroturbineswith

conventionalturbines• Typicalmicroturbinebasedstandby

powerunit• Casestudyinvolvingcriticalprocess

application

Configuring powEr DiStriBution SyStEM for EMErgEnCy loADS• Integratingemergencyandcriticalpower

needsinthedistributionnetwork• Multipleunitsnearertheconsumervs.

largercentralisedunits• Payingattentiontomotorstarting

requirementsandaccompanyingvoltagesag

• Typicaldistributionscenariosinlargeindustrialsystemsforintegrationofemergencypower

• Automationofstarting,loadchangeoverandshutdown

pArAllEl opErAtion AnD tiE protECtion• Paralleloperationbetweenemergency

sources• Loadsharingbetweensources• Paralleloperationofemergencysource

withnormalsource• Utilitystipulationsandlocalcodes• Issueoftie-lineseparation• Statictransferswitchanditsapplication

incriticalpowerinstallations


powEr QuAlity• Electricalparameters• Whatispowerquality?• Problems-effectsandmitigation• Reliability• Availablesolutionsandmakingtheright

choices

voltAgE vAriAtionS• Voltageamplitude• Voltagesaganditseffects• Equipmentsensitivity• Controlmeasures• Voltageimprovements,fluctuationsand

flicker

Continuity of powEr• Powerfailure• Needsofequipment• Understandingfailures• Interruptionsandvoltage/frequency

excursions• Uninterrupted,emergencyandstandby

power• Redundancyandautomation

DiESEl tECHnology AnD ClASSifiCAtionS• Basicengineprocesses• Reciprocatingengines• Sparkignitionengines• Dieselanddualfuelengines• Speedandserviceclassifications

BASiC EnginE DESign AnD rAtingS• Designcharacteristicsandformulas• Turbocharger• Ambientconditions• ISOratings• Performanceandefficiency• Enginespeed• Fuelcombustionmethods

ConvEntionAl unintErruptED powEr Supply• Mainclassification

-Rotaryandstatic• Rotary,advancedandhybridUPS

systems

The Program

Powerisbecomingacommoditythatcannotbe taken for granted. Our dependence onelectricityisgrowingandevenafewhoursofpowerdisruptionhasbecomeunthinkable.While it is impossible to guarantee 100%availability of power at all points in anysystem,vulnerablesectionscanbeprovidedwithalternativeemergencypowersupplytoensure more reliable power availability,thereby avoiding the problems ofinterruption.Thisworkshophastheobjectiveof teaching the basic facts about ensuringreliable power supply to critical systemsusingvariousavailableoptions.

The solutions can vary from the simpledieselgeneratingsetasstandbysourcestosuper-conducting energy sag supportsystems. Newer technologies like fuel cellsare now available and are fast becomingmainstream solutions. This workshop willdiscuss how to save costs by finding theright solution to your needs so that youinvest just what is needed and where it isneeded.Thisworkshopwillalsobrieflylookatthedesignissuesinvolvedinplanningthedistributionofemergencypower.

Pre-requisitesWorkingknowledgeofelectricalengineeringandhands-onworkwithpowerdistributionsystemsinaplantenvironmentwithcriticalprocessesisdesirable.

Real-life experience with diesel generatingunitsandothercriticalpowersupplysourcessuchasUninterruptedPowerSupply (UPS)systemswillfurtherenabletheworkshoptobeplacedincontext.

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ParticipantscanusetheskillsandknowledgegainedinthiscoursetoselectandoperatePowerCablesandtoperformtestingandpreventativemaintenanceonpowercabletoensuresafetyandlongerequipmentlife.

Anyoneassociatedwithpowercableoperation,maintenance,locationandfaultdetectiontechniques.Theworkshopwillalsobenefitthoseworkinginsystemdesignaswellassitecommissioning,maintenanceandtroubleshooting.

Typicalpersonnelwhowouldbenefitare:

• OperationsPersonnel

• ElectricalMaintenanceTechniciansandSupervisors


• ServiceTechnicians

• MaintenancePersonnel

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Jointing AnD tErMinAtionS prACtiCE• Kitsforjointsandterminations• Shelflifeissues• Matchingdiameterofinsulated

conductorwithkitspecificationsinpre-fabricatedkits

• Preparationofcable• Connection• Reconstitutionofcableproperties• Continuityandearthingaspects• Sealing• Healthiness• Installationaspectsforjoints

CoMMiSSioning AnD pErioDiC tESting• Reviewofcodesfortestingrequirements• Drumlengthchecks• Postinstallationchecking• Pre-commissioningandperiodictests• Testsastoolsforconditionmonitoring

andearlyfailurealarm• HVtestsusingDCandverylow

frequencyAC• Partialdischargetestsandmappingof

results• Dielectricdissipationfactor

measurements• Microdestructiveandnon-destructive

testsforlifeassessment• OperationandmaintenanceofcablesPractical Session

fAilurE MoDES AnD fAult DEtECtion• Typesoffailures• Reasonsforfailures• Faultlocation• Electricaltestsfordetectionofcable

faults• Safetyissuesinfaultlocation• AnalysisoffailuresPractical Session

nEw trEnDS in CABlE tECHnology• Increasingpreferencetounderground

cables• Newtechnologiesforveryhighcapacities

andvoltages• EHVXLPEinsubtransmissionsystems• Hightemperaturesuperconductivityin

cables


introDuCtion• Historicalperspective• DevelopmentofcablesforLVandHV

systems• Roleofcablesinmodernpower

distributionsystems• Cableaccessoriesandtheirrole• Cablefailuresandinstallationpractices• Detectionoffaults

BASiC tHEory• Construction• Conductormaterialsandconfigurations• Insulationmaterials• UseofscreeninHVcables• Useofarmorforearthcontinuityand

mechanicalprotection• Specialandsinglecorecables• Voltagerating• Stressdistributioninsinglecoreand

multicorepowercables• Electricalbreakdownofinsulating

materials• HVcablesusingXLPEinsulation• TreeinginXLPEandneedforendsealing

ofcables• Manufacturingprocess• StandardsforcablesPractical Session

SElECtion of CABlES AnD inStAllAtion• Criteriaforselection• Cablesizing• Installation-directlyburied• Installation-conduits• Installationonstructures• SpecialneedsEg.bendingradiiPractical Session

JointS AnD tErMinAtionS• Basicapproach• Broadclassification• Comparativemerits• Pre-fabricated• Sitefabricated• Additionalrequirementsofoutdoor

terminations• Reconstitutionofcableproperties• Specialjoints• Mechanicalprotection• StresscontrolPractical Session

The Program

Faultsinundergroundcablemaycauselossofsupplytocustomersandlossofrevenueforsupplierssoitisimperativethatthefaultlocationprocessisefficientandaccuratetominimise excavation time, which results inreducing inconvenience to all concerned.Forfaultlocatingtobeefficientandaccuratetechnicalstaffneedtohaveexpertknowledgeaccompanied with experience in order toattainservicereliability.

Thiscourseisdesignedtoensurethatthoseresponsible for the selection, laying,operation, maintenance and monitoring ofpower cables understands the technicalissues involved and comply with relevantspecificationsandrequirements.


The Workshop

Practical Sessions

• Studyofmanufacturer'sspecificationsanddataoftypicalcabletypes

• Examplesofselectionandsizingofcablesinactualapplications

• Studyofmanufacturer'sinformationfordifferenttypesofMVcableaccessories

• Casestudiesofinvestigationsofcablesystemsforresiduallifeassessment

• Studyofmanufacturer'sapplicationnotesoftypicaltestinstruments


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• UptodateinformationandtrainingonthecurrenteditionofBS7671:2008+A1:2011,requirementsforelectricalinstallations

• Indepthteachingonallaspectsoftheregulationsandtheirapplicationwithmanypracticalexamplesandsampledesigncalculations

• Referencestosafety,maintenance,inspectionandtesting

• Thecoursealsoprovidesasummaryofsomeofthebasicprinciplesnecessaryforagoodunderstandingofelectricalinstallationtechnology

• Buildingservicesengineers

• Electricalapprentices

• Electricaldesignstaff


• Electricaltradespersons


• Graduateelectricalengineertrainees

• Maintenanceandshutdownplanningstaff

• Maintenancemanagers

• Privateelectricalcontractors

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Practical Sessions

This is a practical, hands on workshopenabling you to work through practicalexercises which reinforce the conceptsdiscussed. There will be at least elevenexercises (with many sample calculationsanddesignstobeundertaken)tore-inforcetheknowledgegainedincludinganin-depthstudyonthesecondday.


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Internationally there is steady progresstowards alignment of the electrical wiringstandardsfor lowvoltageinstallations.Thisis reflected in the IEC standard 60364, theEuropean Harmonisation Document HD60364andtheUK“IETWiringRegulations”17th edition, now also known as BritishStandardBS7671:2008+A1:2011,allofwhichshareacommonformat.

Eachdaywillbedividedintosessionswithpractical examples of each of the conceptsdiscussed. Delegates will have theopportunity to raise relevant issues anddebatetheseinthesessions.

Theprogrammebelowsetsoutthevarioussessions and the content of the sessions.Delegatesshouldnotethattheorderofthesessionsandcontentwillbevariedaccordingto the needs of the delegates. Practicalworkedexampleswillbe interspersedwiththeslidesused.Thereisalwaystimeduringcoffee, lunch and tea breaks for furtherdiscussion.

Pre-requisites Youwillneedafundamentalunderstandingof electrical systems. We will provide thismaterial to you if you feel you would likesomefurtherpre-coursereading.

Please bring a calculator (or computer) and pen along to the course to assist with the calculations.





On-Site Training

introDuCtion to rEgulAtionS• StructureofinternationalandUKwiring

regulations• Foundationelectricalprinciplesand

terminology• Scopeofregulations• Requirementsforsafety

protECtion for SAfEty• Shock• Basicandfaultprotection• Effectsofshockonthehumanbodyand

livestock(IEC60479)• Electricalhazards• Calculationofdisconnectiontimes• Voltagedisturbancesandprotection

againstovervoltage• Operatinggangways• Measuresagainstelectromagnetic

disturbances

CABlE protECtion• Over-current

- Cablesizing- Neutralconductors

• Selectingprotectivedevices• Calculationofadiabaticheatingeffect• Effectofharmoniccurrents–thermal

effects• Parallelcables

SElECtion AnD ErECtion of EQuipMEnt• Wiringsystems• Switchgear• Characteristicsandlimitationsoffuses

andcircuitbreakers• Breakingcapacity• Co-ordinationanddiscrimination

betweendevices• Calculationoffaultlevels

EArtHing ArrAngEMEntS• Calculationofprotectiveconductorsizes• Bondingrequirements• Suppliesforsafetyservices

SpECiAl inStAllAtionS or loCAtionS• Locationsofincreasedshockrisk,

including:- Medicallocations- Bathrooms- Swimmingpoolsandfountains- Saunas- Confinedspaces

inSpECtion AnD tESting• TestInstruments• Certificationincludingreferencetonew

documentation

MAintEnAnCE ConSiDErAtionS

SAMplE DESign CAlCulAtionS


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• Identifythevarioussectionsandrequirementsofthestandards

• Understandtheserequirementsandapplytheminyourday-to-dayfunctioning

• Appreciatetheimportanceoffulfillingtherequirementsforsafeuseofelectricalequipmentandsystems

• Haveaclearknowledgeofearthinganditsimportanceinsafety

• Makesimplecalculationstochecktheadequacyofconductorsandprotectiveearthingcomponentstoensuresafeoperation

• Listtheperiodicchecksandverificationmeasurestobecarriedoutinanelectricalinstallationasmandatedbythestandard





• Electricalcontractors


• Electricalinspectors

• Electricians





• Safetyprofessionals

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The Program

This workshop aims to familiarise theparticipants with the requirements laiddown in the standard AS/NZS 3000:2007,commonlyknownasAustralia-NewZealandWiringRules.Forthoseinstallationscoveredinthescopeofthisstandard,itsprovisionsare mandatory and must be followed.Anyengineerinvolvedinplanninganddesignofelectrical systems, their installation ormaintenance must have a clear idea aboutthe various requirements contained in thestandard.

The primary purpose of this standard, likemanyofitsvariousotherequivalentnationalstandards, is to ensure the safety ofpersonnelagainstthedangersarisingfromtheuseandhandlingofelectricalequipmentandappliances.Theintroductorymodulesofthis workshop outline the basic principlesthat should be understood for a betterappreciationof thestandard.These includemodules,whichillustratethecalculationforthe power demand of a system and thecomputation of earth fault current asdiscussedintheappendicesofthestandard,whichare informative innaturebutyetarevery important in making an electricalsystem safe for operation. The actualprovisionsofthestandardarethendiscussedindetailinthesubsequentmodules.

Pre-requisites A working knowledge of basic electricalengineering principles is required.Experience in planning, installation andmaintenance of electrical equipment andsystems will enable the workshop to beplacedincontext.

The Workshop

Practical Sessions


Please bring your copy of the AS/NZS3000:2007 Wiring Rules to the workshop.


introDuCtion • Evolutionofelectricaldistributionsystems• Electricalinsulation• Currentlimitsofconductorsbasedon

insulation• Currentratingsbasedoninstallation

methods• Earthinganditsimportanceinsafety• Methodsadoptedforsystemearthing• Earthfaultsensingmethods• Otherhazards• AS/NZS3000:2007prefaceandcontents

AS/nZS 3000 StAnDArD-SCopE AnD DEfinitionS • Applicationareas• Learningafewterms• Alterations,additionsandrepairs

alternativearrangements• Protectionforsafety• Designofanelectricalinstallation• Selectionandinstallationofelectrical

equipment• Inspectionandtesting

SElECtion AnD inStAllAtion of SwitCHgEAr AnD ControlgEAr• Arrangementandcontrolofelectrical

installation• Devicesforisolationandswitching• Faultprotection• Devicesforprotectionagainstovercurrent

andshortcircuit• Coordinationanddiscrimination• Protectionagainstearthleakagecurrent,

overvoltageandundervoltage• Switchboards• Circuitarrangements,protection

coordination,limitsofLVfeederlengthsforproperearthfaultdetection(asperAS/NZS3000:2007)

• Calculatingthedemandofelectricalsystemsforproperconductorsizing(asperAS/NZS3000:2007)

• Thedegreeofprotectionofanitemofenclosedequipment(asperAS/NZS3000:2007

prACtiCAl worK – CAlCulAtionS

SElECtion AnD inStAllAtion of wiring SyStEMS• Typesofwiringsystems• Externalinfluences• Current-carryingcapacity• Sizingofconductors• Voltagedropconsiderationsinsizing• Electricalconnections• Identificationofwiresandcables• Installation• Enclosureofcables• Undergroundwiringsystems• Aerialwiringsystems• Cablessupportedbyacatenary• Emergencysystems• Busbartrunkingsystemsandrisingmains• Earthsheathreturnsystem• Sinkingdepthandsizesofsupport

structuresforprivateaeriallines(asperappendixDofAS/NZS3000:2007)

• ApplicationoftheWSclassificationofwiringsystemsinaccordancewithAS/NZS3013(asperappendixHofAS/NZS3000:2007)

prACtiCAl worK – CAlCulAtionS

SElECtion AnD inStAllAtion of AppliAnCES AnD ACCESSoriES• Protectionagainstthermaleffects• Socketoutlets• Lightingequipmentandaccessories• Cookingappliances• Heaters• Motors• Capacitors• Transformers• Batteries

rEQuirEMEntS for EArtHing in ElECtriCAl inStAllAtionS• Earthingarrangements• MultipleEarthedNeutral(MEN)system• Earthingconductors• Earthingsystemcomponents• Equipmentearthingandequipotential

bonding• Earthfaultloopimpedance• Earthingrequirementsforother(non-

electrical)systems

rEQuirEMEntS for SpECiAl ElECtriCAl inStAllAtionS/ loCAtionS• Locationscontainingbaths,showersor

otherfixedwatercontainers• Swimmingpools,paddlingpoolsand

spapoolsortubs• Locationscontainingsaunaheaters• Refrigerationrooms• Locationswheregeneralhosingdown

operationsarecarriedout• Fountainsandwaterfeatures• Extra-lowvoltageelectricalinstallations• Highvoltageelectricalinstallations• Hazardousareas• Emergencysystems• Requirementsforelectricalinstallations

operatingathighvoltageasperappendixK

tESting AnD vErifiCAtion rEQuirEMEntS of tHE StAnDArD• Visualinspection• Testing• Commoninspectionandtestmethods

forlowvoltage,MultipleEarthedNeutral(MEN)electricalinstallationasperAS/NZS3017

• PeriodicverificationofexistingelectricalinstallationsoflowvoltageACsupplysystemasperAS/NZS3019


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• Varioustypesofelectricaldrawingsandtheirapplications

• Planningelectricaldrawings,selectingaproper(paper)sizeforeachtypeofdrawingandthemostappropriatescaletobeused

• Useofindustry-standardsymbols/representationapproach

• Formulationofcompanystandardsfordrawingnamingandpreparation

• Drawingofficeorganisationandworkflowprocedures

• UseofCADtoolsandlinkagetoCAMformanufacturing

• ChallengesinthemanagementofCADdrawingsandfuturepossibilities

• Designengineers

• Designtechnicians

• Drawingofficemanagers

• Facilitymanagersandtechnicians

• Installationengineers


• Maintenancetechnicians

• Manufacturingengineers


• Testingengineers

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logiC DiAgrAMS• Purpose• Typicalexamples• Useofsymbols• Applications• Logicdiagramsspreadoveranumberof

sheets• Cross-referencingPractical exercises involving reading and interpretation of logic diagrams

CABling AnD wiring DrAwingS• Purpose• Typicalexamples• Subtypesofcablingdrawings• Cablelayouts• Cableschedules• Tray/conduitschedules• Controlcableinterconnections• Panelinternalwiring• Applications• ConventionsusedPractical exercises involving reading and interpretation of cabling drawings

lAyout DrAwingS• Purpose• Typicalexamples• Subtypesoflayoutdrawings• Electricalroomlayouts• Lightingandlightningconductorslayouts• Earthinglayouts• Cablinglayouts• Applications• ConventionsusedPractical exercises involving reading and interpretation of layout drawings

ADvAnCES AriSing froM CoMputEr AiDED DrAfting (CAD)• DrawingofficerevolutionbyCADandthe

roleofPCbasedCADapplications• 2-Dand3-DCADapplicationsandlinks

toCAM• DrawingtotruedimensionsinCAD

applications• Useofsymbols,attributesandsymbol

libraries• Automatedbillofmaterialgeneration

fromaCADdrawing• Informationsharingonmulti-disciplinary

drawings• Conceptoflayersandtheirusein

sharinginformation• Automationofdrawingthrough

programming• Linkingimagerywithdrawings–GIS

relatedapplications

MAnAgEMEnt of DrAwingS• Planningandassigningofdrawings• Needfordrawingnumberingstandards• Drawingprocessflow• Revisioncontrolandownershipof

drawing• Commentsandtheirmarking• Drawingmanagementsystemforwork

flowcontrol• On-linedistributionofdrawings-theend

oftheeraofpaperdrawings?• Drawingasadatabaseforengineering

andconstruction–thefuture


EnginEEring DrAwingS - An introDuCtion• Drawings–theirrelevancetoengineering• Originofworldwidestandardsinelectro-

technology• Purposesservedbydifferenttypesof

drawings• Standardsinadrawingoffice• Organisationofatypicaldrawingoffice• Printinganddistribution–different

optionsformakingmultiplecopies

CoMponEntS of A DrAwing, DrAwing SiZES AnD SCAlES• Whatisatypicalengineeringdrawing

madeupof?• Variouscategoriesofelectricaldrawings• Planningadrawing• Sizes/arrangement• Singleandmulti-sheetdrawings• Useofdrawingscales• Multi-scaledrawings• Titleblockinadrawingandwhatshould

atitleblockcontain?• Legendblock• Billofmaterialsblock• Drawingnotesblock• Revisionhistory,revisionnumberingand

useofrevisionmarks

SyMBolS uSED in ElECtro tECHnology AnD govErning StAnDArDS• Whicharethedrawingsthatneed

symbols?• Symbolsasperelectro-technology

standards–particularlyIEC• Non-standardsymbols–whenandwhy?• Useofcoloursandlinetypesin

representingvariousservices• Companystandardsfordrawings–why?

SinglE linE AnD 3-linE DiAgrAMS• Purpose• Typicalexamples• Useofsymbols• Thedifferencesbetweensingle-lineand

3-linediagrams• Applications• ConventionsusedPractical exercises involving reading and interpretation of single line diagrams

SCHEMAtiC DiAgrAMS• Purpose• Typicalexamples• Useofsymbols• Applications• Schematicsspreadoveranumberof

sheets• Cross-referencingbetweencoilsand

contactsPractical exercises involving reading and interpretation of schematic drawings

The Program

It is often said that drawing is engineers’language. Drawings are used tocommunicate and share informationbetween different teams of engineers; thedesign engineer who conceptualises anequipment or system, the productionengineer who plans the steps inmanufacturing the required componentsand subsystems, the assembly engineerwho puts the components together, thetesting engineer who tests the completesystem, the installation engineer whoinstalls the system or equipment and themaintenance engineer who is responsiblefor its upkeep.To all these engineers withdiverse backgrounds and expertise, adrawingshouldconveypreciseandidenticalinformation. This calls for standardisedmethodologies, conventions and approachin preparing drawings.This workshop willcover all these aspects with respect toengineering drawings in general andelectrical drawings in particular. Varioustypes of electrical drawings and theirapplication,thestepsinplanningadrawing,selection of drawing size and scale, use ofstandardisedsymbolsetcwillbedescribedin detail with commonly used examplesfromindustrypractice.

ComputerAidedDrafting(CAD)hasbroughtaboutamajorchange in thewaydrawingsarepreparedandhascausedaphenomenalimprovementindrawingofficeproductivity.Noorganisationcanaffordtousetheoldermanual methods of preparing drawingstoday. Apart from reuse and easymodificationof existingdrawings to createnew ones, complete or partial automateddrawing preparation has also become apossibility. The workshop discusses theadvances made in this field and the linksbetweendrawingsandmanufacturingusing3D visualisation tools and ComputerAidedManufacturing(CAM)approach.

Use of CAD-CAM tools presents its ownchallenges in thewaydrawingsarestored,shared between different groups of usersand revised for reuse.The workshop alsocovers these aspects and takes a look atfuturepossibilitiesinthewaydrawingswillbeusedtodisseminateinformation.

Pre-requisites Abasicknowledgeofelectricalengineeringis expected. It will be assumed that theparticipants use some types of electricaldrawings in their day-to-day work but noprevious exposure to drawing preparationisessential,asthecoursestartsrightfromthebasics.

The Workshop

Practical Sessions

This is a practical hands on workshopenabling you to work through practicalexercises which reinforce the conceptsdiscussed.


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• TheroleoftheOccupationalSafetyandHealth(OSHA)standards

• Thenecessityofinternationalandnationalstandardsandtheirhierarchicalrelationships

• AnintroductionandelucidationoftheSANS10142:1standards

• Basicsofelectricalpowerdistributionsystems

• Roleandfunctioningofthedifferentcomponentsofpowerdistributionsystems

• Simplecalculationsofequipmentandratingrequirements

• Safetyrequirementsinpowerdistributionsystems

• Electricalsystemprotection,bondingandearthingpractices

• Electricalsystemandequipmentoperationalandsafetyinstallationpractices

• Thenature,identificationandmitigationofelectricshockhazardsinelectricaldistributionsystems

• Verificationandcertificationrequirementsforinstallations

A workshop designed to teach electrical and instrumentationpersonnel, who have prior knowledge of electrical engineering.Thisworkshopisa"musthave"forthoseworkingintheresidential,commercial,orindustrialelectricalindustry.Eacharticleofthecodeis thoroughly discussed and reviewed in easy-to-understandlanguage.

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inStAllAtion rEQuirEMEntS (pArtS 1 AnD 2)• Generalcircuitarrangements• Current-carryingcapacityofconductors

andcables• Installationofconductorsandcables• Positioningandfixingofcables• Rigidandflexiblewireways• Distributionboards• Protectionsagainstexcessivecurrents

andearthleakage• Circuitbreakersandtheiruseas

disconnector• Mainswitchdisconnector• Disconnectionofneutral• Fuses• Earthingandconsumer'searthterminal• Bonding• Requirementsforlightningcircuits• Socketoutlets• Requirementsforwiringoffixed

appliances

SpECiAl loCAtionS AnD inStAllAtion (pArtS 1 AnD 2)• Bathrooms,showersandspas• Swimmingpools,paddlingpoolsand

ornamentalpools• Saunas• Constructionanddemolitionsites• Agriculturalandhorticulturallocations• Caravanparks,mobilehomesand

marinas• Medicallocations• Temporaryinstallations• Extralowvoltagelightinginstallations• Stageandtheatreequipment• Safetyandemergencylighting• Alternativesupplies• High-voltage(HV)apparatus• Hazardouslocations• DCsystemearthing

vErifiCAtion AnD CErtifiCAtion of inStAllAtionS• Responsibility• Installationcharacteristics• Electricitysupplysystem• Prospectiveshort-circuitcurrent• Inspection• Testing• Certificateofcompliance


DiStriBution SyStEM ovErviEw • Historicalperspectiveofgrowthof3

phaseACelectricalsystems• Generation,transmissionanddistribution• Transformers• Switchingequipment• CircuitbreakersLVandHV• Dangersofelectricity• Needforsafetyinoperationand

maintenance

SAfEty rEQuirEMEntS of ElECtriCAl inStAllAtionS - BASiCS (pArtS 1 AnD 2)• Electricshock• Earthingandbondingforsafety• Systemclassificationbasedonearthing• Safeclearances• Arcdangerinelectricalinstallations• Protectionagainstarcfaults• Importanceofisolation• Insulation• Enclosuresofelectricalequipment(IP

ratings)• Roleofelectricalprotection• Protectionagainstsurgevoltages• Harmonics–fundamentalsandneedfor

harmoniccontrol• Designingforsafety• Roleofperiodicmaintenanceandsafety

proceduresandsafetyeducation• Certificationandauthorisation

introDuCtion to SAnS 10142 StAnDArD• Needforstandardsinindustry• ObjectivesofSANS10142• Overviewofthestandard• Scopeandexclusions• Applicabilityofamendmentstothe

standardincontracts• Compliancewithactsforoccupation

healthandsafetyandminehealthandsafety

• Futuredevelopment–part2forHVinstallations

• Mandatoryandinformativerequirementsofthestandard

• Informationgivenunderannexuretothestandard

• ComparisonwithIECandUKcodesofwiring

funDAMEntAl rEQuirEMEntS • Safetystipulations• Basicrequirementsofelectricalsystems

andwiring• Systemcharacteristics• Harmfuleffectofequipmentonelectrical

systems• Deratingforaltitudesexceeding2000m• Specialrequirementsformedicallocation• Safetybyextralowvoltagesystemsand

specialrequirements

The Program

Electricity has long been recognised as aserious workplace hazard. SANS electricalstandardsaredesignedtoprotectemployeesexposed to dangers such as electric shock,electrocution,fires,andexplosions.Thisunitstandard is intendedforuse in the trainingof electricians and covers a basicunderstanding of the framework ofstandards,whichgoverntheirworkinSouthAfrica.

Thisworkshopisdesignedtoprovideuptodate information and training on the latestedition of South African Standard SANS10142 – ‘The Wiring of Premises’. Withreferences to safety, maintenance,inspections,testing,andwiringofpremises,itprovidesasummaryofsomeofthebasicprinciples necessary for a goodunderstanding of electrical installationtechnology.Itiscompulsoryforeachusertofollow the instructionsgivenbyauthorisedpersontoobtainthenecessarycertificateofcompliance.

Pre-requisites:Fundamental knowledge of basic electricalengineering.

The Workshop

Practical Sessions

• Studyofsurgeprotectionrequirements

• Harmoniccorrection

• Earthingofinformationtechnologyequipment

• Assessmentofloadindomesticinstallations

• Cablesizingconsideringcorrectionfactorsforinstallation

• Voltagedropcalculation

• Conduitselection

• Testingdocumentation

• Compliancedocumentation


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• Apracticaltoolkitofknow-howonlatesttestingandmaintenancerequirements

• GraspthelatestupdatesincabletestingandtechnicalskillsinEPMprogramming

• Understandtheoperationofelectricalmotors,transformers,switchgears,UPS,SCADAandcircuitbreakers

• PracticalexperienceinMVandHVtesting,transformertroubleshootingandfireprotectionmeasuresforlargetransformerinstallations

• Designtipsandtricksinmotorandcircuitbreakercleaning,testingandinstallations

• Howtodetectfaultsincablesandmotors

• Skillyourselfupasthelocalguruinelectricalmaintenanceandtesting


• Designengineers

• Designers




• Plantmanagers


• Systemengineers


• Testengineers

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Motor protECtion, Control AnD MAintEnAnCE• Protectionofmotors• Installationandfaultfinding• Motorfailureanalysis• Testing• Maintenanceandcleaning

CABlES• Cableinstallation• Failureofcablesandfaultdetection• Visualinspection• Cabletesting

powEr QuAlity• Introductiontopowerquality• Installationguidelines

unintErruptED powEr Supply (upS)• StaticUPSsystems• Testing• Periodicinspectionandmaintenanceof

UPSbatteries

SAfE opErAtion AnD MAintEnAnCE of ElECtriCAl EQuipMEnt• Introduction• Keysafetyfactorsinoperationsand

maintenanceofelectricalinstallations• Isolationduringmaintenanceofelectrical

installations• Visualchecksforsafety• Monitoringhotspottoimprovesafety• Earthingforsafetyduringmaintenance• Needforperiodicinspectionand

maintenance• Emergencyfirstaidtraining

grounDing AnD grounD fAult protECtion• Needforprotection• Basicrequirementsofprotection• Typesofprotection• Faults,typesandeffects• Causesofinadequategrounding• Groundingsysteminspection• Testingandmonitoring• Maintenanceofgroundingsystem• Groundingforsafetyduringmaintenance• Useofpersonalprotectiveequipment• Faultfindingandtroubleshooting

SupErviSory Control AnD DAtA ACQuiSition (SCADA)• Introduction• SCADAcomponents• Monitoring• Testingandmaintenance

otHEr topiCS• Relaytypesandmaintenance• Portableelectrictools• Maintenancereports


introDuCtion

ElECtriCAl prEvEntivE MAintEnAnCE (EpM) progrAM• EPManditsbenefits• Energyconservation• PlanninganEPMprogram• Personalsafety• Equipmentloss• Productioneconomics• MainpartsofanEPMprogram• Programmedinspections• Recordkeeping• Trainingforsafetyandtechnicalskills

ElECtriCAl DrAwingS AnD SCHEMAtiCS• Singlelineand3linediagrams• Schematicdiagrams• Logicdiagrams• Ladderdiagrams• Cablingandwiringdiagrams

ElECtriCAl SAfEty tECHniQuES• Principlesofsafetyrules• Basictheoryofelectricalsafety• Staticelectricityandprotection• Hazardsduetoelectricalarcingand

heating• Inspectionofelectricalsystemsforsafety

SuBStAtion CoMponEntS, MAintEnAnCE AnD ASSEt MAnAgEMEnt of SwitCHgEAr• Substationtypes• Substationcomponents• Switchgeardiagnostictechniques• Substationbatteryconditioningand

monitoring• Circuitbreakermeasurement• Maintenanceandassetmanagementof

switchgear

prACtiCAl Mv AnD Hv tESting of ElECtriCAl EQuipMEnt• Introduction• Insulationtesting• Highpotentialtests• Oiltesting• Testingoftransformers• CTtesting• VTtesting• Ductertesting• Testsonothermajorequipment• Fieldtests

trAnSforMErS• Installationoftransformers• Specialaspectsofinstallationoflarge

powertransformers• Fireprotectionmeasuresforlarge

transformerinstallations• Transformertroubleshooting

The Program

Wehave takenall the latest techniquesandknow-howrelatingtoelectricalmaintenanceand distilled this hard-hitting workshop sothat you can update yourself in this fast-moving and powerful area.This workshopwill also update you with the latestinformation on the maintenance andinstallation aspects of cables, substationsandswitchgear,transformers,circuitbreakersand motors.You will become familiar withthe latest techniques insafetyoperationsoftheabove-mentionedelectricalequipment.

The section on Electrical PreventiveMaintenance(EPM)withintheprogramcoverthekeyaspectsofEPManditsbenefits.Theelectrical drawing and schematics areadiscussesthevarioustypesofdrawingslogicdiagrams, ladder diagrams, cabling andwiringdiagramsetc.

Safetyisaveryimportantaspectofelectricalmaintenance and equipment needs to beinspected and maintained according to therelevant international regulations. In thisworkshopthebasicconceptsrelatedtosafetyrulesandhazardsarecoveredindetailwithaseparatesectiononinspectionprocedures.

Special focus has been given to themaintenance and asset management ofswitchgear.We also look at the testingproceduresformajorelectricalequipment.Aseparate section is dedicated to coveringspecial aspects of the installation of largepower transformers and fire protectionmeasures taken while installing them. Asectionontroubleshootingoftransformersisalsoincluded.

Thiscoursealsocoversthenewapproachesof fault finding, maintenance, testing andtroubleshooting of electric motors. As wellasasectiononinstallationandfaultdetectionforcables.

Grounding techniques, types of faults andtheireffects,effectsofinadequategroundingand inspection, concepts of SCADA, testingand maintenance of SCADA are covered indetail.Wehavealso focusedon issueswithpower quality, the role of the UPS inmaintaining power quality, installation andmaintenance of UPS, types of relays andrelaymaintenance.

Pre-requisites:Delegateswillneedageneralunderstandingofelectricalsystems.

Please bring a calculator (or computer),pensandnotepaperalong to thecourse toassist with the calculations and practicalexercises.

The Workshop

Practical Sessions

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INSTALLINg, PROgRAmmINg ANd COmmISSIONINg OfPOWER SySTEm PROTECTION RELAyS ANd hARdWARE

• Fundamentalsofpowersystemprotection

• Keyelectricalsystemprotectiontechniquesincludingfaultanalysis

• Howtocalculatebasicfaultcurrentsflowinginanypartofyourelectricalsystem

• Keytechnologiesandprinciplesbehindprotectivedevices

• Architectureofthemodernnumerical(ormicroprocessorbased)relay

• Howtoconfigurethevariousrelays

• Howtoapplythemodernrelaystoyourdistributionnetwork

• Howtoassessandmanagerelaysettings

• Typicalproblemsandsolutionswithmodernpowersystemrelays

• Howtoimproveyourelectricalsystemprotectionagainstfaultsandotherdisturbances


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engineers• Electricaltechnicians

• Fieldtechnicians• Electricians• Plantoperators

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The Program

Thecontinuityoftheelectricalpowersupplyisveryimportanttoconsumersespeciallyinthe industrial sector. Protection relays areused in power systems to maximisecontinuity of supply and are found in bothsmall and large power systems fromgeneration, through transmission,distribution and utilisation of the power.Agood understanding of their application,operation and maintenance is critical foroperatingandmaintenancepersonnel.

In this workshop, you will gain a thoroughunderstanding of the capabilities of powersystem protection relays and how they fitinto the overall distribution network. Thepracticalsessionscoveringthecalculationoffaultcurrents,selectionofappropriaterelaysandrelaycoordinationaswellashands-onpractice in configuring and setting ofsome of the commonly used types ofprotection relaysused in industrywill giveyouanexcellentunderstanding.Simulationsoftwareandrealrelays(butatsafevoltages)willbeusedtogivetheparticipantspracticalexperienceinsettingupandconfiguringthevarious power parameters. Both electro-mechanical and microprocessor relays willbeusedtodemonstratethekeyconfigurationsettingsrequiredandthemajordifferencesintheapproachadoptedbetweenthesetwoclassesofrelays.

Thestrengthsandweaknessesofthelatestmicroprocessor (or numerical) relays ascompared to the older electromechanicalrelayswillbeoutlined.YouwillalsogainasolidappreciationofhowthemodernrelaycommunicatesnotonlytothecentralSCADAsystem but also between themselvesresulting in a truly multifunctional systemwhich includes protection, control andmonitoring. Finally, you will gain a solidunderstanding of issues of reliability andsecurityforthemodernrelay.

The Workshop

Practical Sessions


Therewillbeatleastninepracticalsessionsinterspersed within the different theorysessions.These will enable participants togainapracticalfeelofactualpowersystemsandtheirprotectionsystemdesigns,aswellas the flexibility afforded by numericalprotectionsystems.Participantswillalsobeexposedtosubstationautomationandwidearea protection architecture using thecommunication facilities of numericalprotectionsystems.


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BASiCS of powEr SyStEM protECtion • Requirementsofprotectioninan

electricalsystem- Reliability,dependability,security

• Typesoffaults• Evaluationofshortcircuitcurrentsina

powersystem• Exercisesinfaultcalculationsinsimple

circuits• Earthfaultsandroleofsystemearthing• Characteristicsofprotectiverelaying

- Sensitivity- Selectivity- Stability- Speed

• Protectionusingfuses• Theprotectiverelay/releaseandcircuit

breakercombination• Instrumenttransformersandtheir

applicationinprotectionsystemsPractical session 1: Fault level calculations of typical power distribution networks

rElAyS AnD tHEir DEvElopMEnt • Typesofprotectiverelays(DMTand

IDMT)• Electromechanicalstaticrelays• Microprocessorrelaysandnumerical

relays• IDMTcharacteristicsexpressedasa

mathematicalfunction• Comparisonofelectromechanical/static

andnumericalrelays- Keyfeatures:flexibility/reliability/

communications/SCADAinterface- Cost- Integratedprotectionandcontrol

Practical session 2: Reconstructing different IDMTL characteristics using a spreadsheet graphical display

protECtion CoorDinAtion• Needforcoordination• Timegrading• Currentgrading• Applicationoftimeandcurrentgrading

inpowersystems• GradingusingIDMTLcharacteristics• BettergradingthroughnumericalrelaysPractical session 3: Grading between IDMT/DMT characteristics of current relays by using Excel spreadsheetPractical session 4: Coordination between directing trip devices used in LV circuit breakers using typical software package

typiCAl BloCK DiAgrAM of nuMEriCAl protECtion • Basicapproachusedinnumerical

protectiverelays• Typicalblockdiagram• Hardwareandsoftwarearchitectureofa

numericalrelay• Importanceofsamplingintervalinthe

operationofrelay• Examplesofhowwaveformasymmetry

andharmoniccomponentsarehandledinnumericalrelays

• Extensionofcapabilitiesofrelaysinnumericaldesign

typiCAl BloCK DiAgrAM of nuMEriCAl protECtion Cont.• Fromindividualprotectionrelaystoa

completeprotectionmanagementsystem• StructureoftheIntelligentElectronic

Device(IED)• TypicalexamplesoftheuseofIEDsin

functionsotherthanprotection• Configuringsubstationautomationusing

IEDsPractical session 5: Designing a substation automation system architecture using IEDs

DiffErEnt typES of nuMEriCAl protECtion SyStEMS AnD prinCiplES • Functionalprotectionrelays• Equipmentprotectionsystemswith

multiplefunctionsPractical session 6: Designing the protection system of a typical HV/MV step-down sub-station with outgoing feeds to MV motors and MV switchboards and incoming transformer feeders and standby generator source

ConfigurAtion of nuMEriCAl rElAyS (Examplesusingindustrystandard

protectiverelays)• Settingapproachinconventionalrelays• Configuringnumericalrelays• Configurationsecuritythrough

passwords• Protectionsettingsasapartof

configuration• Methodsadoptedforsettingnumerical

relays• Configurationexercisesfortypicalrelays/

simulationsoftwarePractical session 7: Hands on configuration using the front keyboard of a typical single function numerical current relayPractical session 8: Hands on configuration using a PC and configuration software with actual relays

CoMMuniCAtion ASpECtS of nuMEriCAl protECtion DEviCES • Settingupasubstationautomation

systemusingthecommunicationcapabilityofnumericalrelays

• Problemsofcompatibilitybetweenvendors

• DNP3communicationstandard• ThenewsubstationstandardIEC61850• Logicalgroupingoffunctions• IntercommunicationusingGOOSE• UsingIECwithUnifiedModeling

Language(UML)• Exampleofsubstationautomation

systemwithIEDscompatiblewithIEC61850

Practical session 9: Designing a wide area network protection system architecture by connecting the substation automation systems of different substations all using IEC 61850 compatible devices


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• Selectappropriatepowercables

• Performtestingandpreventativemaintenanceonpowercables

• Designandinstallappropriateearthingsystems

• Sizeearthingconductors

• Applyequipotentialbondinginensuringsafety

• Protectstructuresfromlightninghazard

• Protectpowerdistributionequipmentandsensitivesystemsfromsurges

Anyone associated with design, operation, installation,commissioning and maintenance of electrical systems canbenefit from this workshop. Typical personnel who wouldbenefitare:




• Electricalsupervisors





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The Program

In any distribution system, cabling andearthingarecriticalcomponentsinensuringcontinuity,reliabilityandsafetyofoperationandmaintenance.Theentire flowofpowerin a system (or at least a major part of it)goes through cables and thus any failureswould result in major disruption of powerflow.Correctlyselected, sizedand installedcables can give trouble-free operation forseveral decades. Not only cables, but alsoaccessoriesusedforjointingandterminatingcables play an important role in reliability.As the voltage rating of cables goes up,installation,terminationandjointingrequiregreater care since failures could beexpensive to repair and can causewidespread disturbances in the powersystem. And when failures do occur, theyneed to be pinpointed accurately usingmoderntestmethodssothatrepairscanbeundertaken promptly and service restoredwithminimumdelay.

Ontheotherhand,theearthingsystemdoesnot play a direct part in the normal powerflow but is very important in ensuring thatinsulationfailurescanbepromptlydetectedand isolated by proper selection of systemearthing. The other major function is toensure that no unsafe voltages appear inanyexternalorextraneousconductingpartsofanelectricalsystem.Agoodknowledgeofearthing system is necessary to design asafe system and ensuring continued safeoperation.

Thiscourseisdesignedtoensurethatthoseresponsible for the selection, installation,and maintenance of power cabling andearthing systems understand the technicalissues involved and comply with relevantspecifications and requirements in apracticalandeffectivemanner.

Pre-requisitesAfundamentalknowledgeofbasicelectricalconceptswouldbeuseful.

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On-Site Training

introDuCtion• Roleofpowercablesinelectricalsystems• Mainissuesinensuringtroublefree

operationofcablinginpowerdistribution• Earthinganditsimportance• Variousfunctionsofearthinginelectrical

installations• Systemandprotectiveearthing

SECtion i: CABlES

CABlES AnD ACCESSoriES • Lowandhighvoltagecables• Advantagesoveroverheadtransmission

lines• Disadvantagesofcablesinpower

transmission• Varioustypesofcables• Cablejointing(splicing)accessories• Needforterminationkits• Installationofcables

ConStruCtion of CABlES• Basicconstructionalaspects• Insulation• Applicationareas• Cablestandards

SElECtion AnD inStAllAtion of CABlES• Selectioncriteria• Sizing• Installation• Speciallocations• Firepreventionandfireprotectionfor

cableinstallations

prACtiCAl ASpECtS of CABlE Jointing AnD tErMinAtion• Kitsforjointsandterminations• Shelflife• Issueswithprefabricatedkits• Preparationofcableforterminationand

jointing• Connectionandreconstitutionofcable

properties• Continuityandgroundingaspects• Sealing,healthinessofjoint/termination

andrepairs• Safetyissuesandaccessforrepairs• Terminationtoelectricalmachines• TerminationofoutdoorHVinstallation• TerminationstoGISinstallation• Importanceofcorrectorientationof

terminations• Installationaspectsforcablejointsand

terminations• Safetyissuesandaccessforrepairs

CABlE fAilurES • Typesoffailures• Reasonsforfailures• Faultlocation• Electricaltestsfordetectionofcable

faults• Safetyissuesinfaultlocation• Analysisoffailures• Documentationofworkandfailures

nEw trEnDS• Increasinguseofundergroundcables• Newtechnologiesforveryhighcapacities

andvoltages• EHVXLPEcablesystems• Hightemperaturesuperconductivityin

cables

SECtion ii: EArtHing

EArtHing of powEr Supply SyStEMS • Typesofsystemearthingand

comparison• Ungroundedsystems • Solidlygroundedsystems• Impedanceandresonantearthingusing

neutralreactor• Impedanceearthingthroughneutral

resistance • Pointofearthinginpowersupply

systemswithoutaneutralpoint

EQuipMEnt (protECtivE) EArtHing• Shockhazard • Earthingofequipment • Operationofprotectivedevices • Thermalcapability • Touchpotentialduringgroundfaults• Inducedvoltageproblem • Mitigationbymultiplegroundconnection• Mitigationbyreductionofconductor

spacing • EMIsuppression• Metalenclosuresforearthingconductors• Earthingconnectionsforsurgeprotection

equipment • Sensingofgroundfaults • Equipotentialbonding

grounD ElECtroDE SyStEMS• Earthingelectrodes • Soilresistance • Measurementofsoilresistivity • Resistanceofasinglerodelectrode• Currentcarryingcapacityofanelectrode• Useofmultiplegroundrodsinparallel• Measurementofgroundresistanceofan

electrode • Concreteencasedelectrodes • Corrosionproblemsinelectricalearthing

systems • Maintenanceofearthingsystem • Chemicalelectrodes

CABling AnD EArtHing: ConvErgEnCE• Inter-relationbetweencablingand

earthing• Needtoearthinsulationscreensof

cables• Earthcontinuityincablejoints• Useofarmourinprovidingearth

continuity• Earthingofcablescreen/armourincable

terminationswhenusingcorebalanceCT


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• Youwillhaveadeeperunderstandingofthefundamentalsofpowerdistributionsystems

• Carryoutadvancedcalculationsinpowerdistributionsystemswithgreaterconfidence

• Masterdifficultconceptslikethree-phasepowersystemnetworkanalysis,active,reactiveandapparentpowercalculations,powerfactorcorrectionandmuchmore

• Extendyourlearningexperiencebyproblemsolving;usespecificsolutionformulationsonyourownapplications

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introDuCtion to StuDy of tHrEE pHASE SyStEMS• Introductiontobalancedthreephase

powersystems:voltage,currentandpowerrelationshipsbetweenphases

• Comparisonofsingleandthreephasepowersystemsandtheadvantagesofthreephasesystemsoversinglephasesystems

• Perphasecalculationmethodandsinglelinediagramrepresentationofbalancedthreephasepowerdistributionsystems

• Analysisanddefinitionsofvoltages,currentandimpedanceinthreephasenetworkswithstaranddeltaconfiguredsourcesandloads

• Calculationofpowerinthreephasepowerdistributionsystems

• Timedomainsimulationsofexamplestocomplementanalyticalcalculationsofthreephasepowersystems

Practical Exercises

introDuCtion to AnAlySiS of trAnSforMErS• TransformersandtheiruseinACpower

transmissionanddistributionsystems• Transformerdesignprinciples;flux

density,numberofturns,voltagetransformation,currentratio,coresize,corematerialimplications

• Developmentoftheequivalentcircuitofapowertransformerthroughadditionofwindingresistance,leakageinductance,magnetisinginductance,corelosses

• Threephasepowertransformersandtheiruseinpowerdistributionsystems

• Extendingsinglephaseconceptsfortransformerstobalancedthreephases

• Theperunitsystemformulti-voltagelevelpowerdistributionsystemcalculations

• Calculationsandsimulationsshowingphaseshiftandtheeffectsofdifferentvectorgroupings

Practical Exercises

funDAMEntAlS of HArMoniCS• Introductiontosteadystateharmonics• Fundamentaldefinitionsundersinusoidal

conditions• Theconceptofothogonality• Whatismeantbypowersystem

harmonics• Harmonicproblemsinpractice• Limitsofharmonicpresenceinpower

system• Qualityfactor• Bandwidth• Seriesandparallelresonanceinpower

systems• Neutraloverloading• OtherharmonicproblemsinbriefPractical Exercises

introDuCtion to HArMoniC StuDiES• Theonesidedexponentialfourierseries• Powersystemdefinitionsbasedona

timedomainmodel• Modellingofpowersystemswith

harmonicsPractical Exercises


rEviEw of AC CirCuit funDAMEntAlS• DefinitionsofACvoltages,currentsand

powerbasedonconceptsoftimedependentvoltage,currentandpower

• ReviewofDCcircuitprinciplesandextendingthosetoACcircuitswithsinusoidalwaveforms

• Reviewofcomplexalgebra,importanttrigonometricrelations,polarandrectangularcoordinatesystems

• RMSandaveragevaluesofperiodicwaveforms

Practical Exercises

introDuCtion to vECtorS AnD pHASorS• Introductiontovoltageandcurrent

rotatingvectorsandphasorsandtheiruseinACcircuitcalculations

• Multiplicationanddivisionofcomplexquantities

• Fundamentalphysicalmeaningsofresistance,inductanceandcapacitanceandtheirinfluenceonpowerdistributionsystems

• Impedanceofresistance,inductanceandcapacitanceinACcircuits

• ImpedancenetworksandtheiruseinACcircuitcalculations

Practical Exercises

introDuCtion to ElECtriCAl SyStEM StuDiES• Timedomainsimulationsofdifferent

typesofsinglephaseACcircuits• Transientandsteadystatebehaviourof

ACcircuits• Admittance,conductanceand

susceptanceandtheirusageinpowerdistributionsystemcalculations

• PrinciplesofACnetworkreductionsanditsuseinpowerdistributioncircuits

• DefinitionsofpowerinACcircuits,timedependentpower,active,reactiveandapparentpower

• PowerdissipationandstorageinACcircuitsinvolvingresistance,inductanceandcapacitance

Practical Exercises

introDuCtion to ElECtriCAl SyStEM CAlCulAtionS• UsageofsoftwareforcalculatingRMS

andaveragevaluesofperiodicnon-sinusoidalwaveforms

• Useofreal,imaginaryandcomplexpowertostreamlinepowercalculationsinACcircuits

• PhasordiagramsandtheiruseinACcircuitanalysis

• Meaning,consequencesandcorrectionofdisplacementpowerfactorsinACcircuits

Practical Exercises

The Program

Practical Engineers and Technicians arealways under pressure to meet the day-to-daychallengesofmaintainingpowerqualityand minimising outages in powerdistribution networks. As a result of thischallenge they tend to sharpen their skillsonly with regard to the most obviouspractical and theoretical tools and to allowotherinsightsthatareasnecessarytopowersystems as vitamins are to biologicalsystems,toberelegatedtothearchivesortothe "experts". It is often possible to applyquick-remedies or to use trial and error toobtain"cures"tocorrectdifficulttodiagnosefaults in power distribution systems. Bygaining a deeper and more fundamentalunderstandingof thebasics, the traditionaltrial-and-error approach makes way fordeterministicsolutionswithsurercures.

Pre-requisites A fundamental knowledge of electricalengineeringisveryuseful.

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At the end of this workshop delegates willunderstand:

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• UnderstandtheimportanceofproperisolationproceduresforHVandLVequipment

• Understandthecoordinatingpermitaccessauthorityprocedures


• Identifythevariousstatutoryandlegalregulations/actsdealingwithelectricalsafetyatwork

• Gainaninsightintotheorganisationalaspectsofsafety

• Becomefamiliarwiththeorganisation’selectricalsafetyrules(applicabletoon-sitetraining)










PRACTICAL hV ANd LV SWITChINg OPERATIONS ANd SAfETy RuLES


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In thisworkshop,wewill takea lookat thetheoretical aspects of safety as well as thepractical and statutory issues. One of themaincausesofelectricalaccidentsissaidtobe incorrect isolation of the circuits wherework is to be done. To ensure safety ofoperators and maintenance personnel,proper switching procedures are necessaryandmoresowhenthecircuitshavemultiplefeeds and are complex.The possibility ofvoltage being fed back from secondarycircuitsneedstobeconsideredaswell.Thisworkshop emphasises on the isolationprocedures to ensure proper and safeisolationofHV,LVandsecondarycircuits.

Electricalsafetyisnotjustatechnicalissue.Accidents can only be prevented ifappropriate safety procedures are evolvedand enforced. This includes appropriateknowledge of equipment and systemsimpartedthroughsystematictrainingtoeachandeverypersonwhooperatesormaintainsthe equipment. We will cover all theseaspectsindetail.

Pre-requisites Someworkingknowledgeofbasicelectricalequipmentisrequired,althoughthiswillbecoveredatthebeginningoftheworkshop.Real-life experience with such equipmentand hands-on testing will enable theworkshoptobeplacedincontext.

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On-Site Training

BASiC tHEory of ElECtriCAl SAfEty• Electricalshock-whydoesithappen?• Touchandsteppotential(voltage)• Directandindirectcontact• Roleofelectricalinsulationinsafety• Avoidingelectricshock–different

approaches• Earthingofpowersupplysystemsandits


(protectiveearthing)inhumansafety• Earthinginoutdoorinstallations

ArC flASH HAZArD AnD SAfEty MEASurES• Arcflashdefinitions• Hazardspresentedbyarcflash• Causesofarcflash• Arcblastanditsconsequences• Conceptofincidentthermalenergy• Arcflashprotectionprogram


installations• Isolationandearthingofequipment• Useofwarningsignsforoperationand

maintenance• Safetywhileworkinginoutdoor

switchyardsandoverheadlines• Workonundergroundcablesystems• Useandupkeepofsafetyappliancesin

substationsandotherelectricalpremises• First-aidforburnsandelectricshock

CoorDinAting pErMit ACCESS AutHority proCEDurES• Requirementsforaccesstoelectrical

equipment• Planningforswitchingandisolation• Documentmanagement• Communicationinswitchingand

isolation• Auditingofswitchingandisolation

procedures

ovErviEw of Hv SwitCHing opErAtionS• HVequipments-componentsand

apparatus• FundamentalsofHVswitching

operations• HVswitchingoperationssafety• RestrictionpertainingtoHVswitching

equipment• IsolationofHVtransmissionand

distributionsystems• CommissioningandmaintenanceofHV

equipments

ovErviEw of lv SwitCHing opErAtionS• LVequipments-componentsand

apparatus• FundamentalsofLVswitchingoperations• LVswitchingoperationssafety• CommissioningandmaintenanceofLV

equipment

SEConDAry iSolAtion proCEDurES• Fundamentalsofsecondaryisolations• Communicationsforsecondary

isolations• Proceduralandtechnicalaspects

AppliCABlE rEgulAtionS AnD StAnDArDS on SAfEty• Necessityofsafetyrulesandstandards

onsafety• Actsandregulationsdealingwithsafety

attheworkplace• Regulationsrelatedtousageof

electricity• Regulationsrelatedtosupplyof

electricity• Standardsforwiring,designand

selectionofLVinstallations

orgAniSAtionAl ASpECtS of SAfEty • Environment,healthandsafetypolicyof

theorganisation• Mandatorycompliancetostatutory

requirements• Monitoringsafetycompliances• Safetytraining• Roleofanorganisationinensuring/

improvingworksafety

DiSCuSSion• HVandLVswitchingoperations,specific

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• IdentifytheimportanthazardsinO&Mworkindifferentpartsofelectricalinstallations

• Recognisethedangersofarcflasheventstoworkingpersonnelandtheirimpactonequipment

• Knowthecodesandstandardsdealingwitharcflashdanger

• Acquirethenecessarytheoreticalknowledgetocarryoutarcflashimpactstudiesbycollectingsystemdataandcomputingthearcflashincidentenergyandflashprotectionboundary

• Understandtheimportanceofproperdesignofelectricalequipmentinavoidingarcflashincidentsandensuringsafetyintheeventofanarcflash.

• SelectappropriatePersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)andFlameResistant(FR)clothingrequiredforavoidingseriousorlethalinjuries

• Consultingengineers• Electricalandinstrumentationtechnicians• Electricaldesignengineers• Electricalmaintenanceengineers• Powersystemprotectionandcontrolengineers• Projectengineers• Purchasingengineers• Safetyengineers

PRACTICALARC fLASh PROTECTIONfOR ELECTRICAL SAfETy PROfESSIONALS


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Electrical safety is an important issue forthoseworkingonelectricalfacilitiesinutilitynetworksandlargeindustrialinstallations.Anumber of serious accidents includingfatalitiesoccureveryyeardue toaccidentsinvolving electricity resulting in hugefinanciallossesandwastedman-hours.Arcflashes in electrical equipment are nowconsidered one of the major causes ofelectricalaccidentsevensurpassingthewellknown hazards of electric shock. Avoidingarcflashincidentsandtheresultinginjuriesis one of major challenges today facingelectrical workers and requires adequateattention in the stagesof systemplanning,design, installation, operation andmaintenance.

Injuries due to arc flash can depend onmany factors, one of which is the incidentthermal energy on a worker exposed to aflash. Today, a considerable body ofknowledge exists as a result of researchefforts and is available to designers andmaintenance engineers in the form ofstandardssuchasIEEE1584andNFPA70E.This workshop will detail the basis of thisapproachandalsoaboutthemajoradvanceshavebeenmadeintheareaofPPEmadeofHR fabrics and rated for different levels ofthermalexposure.

Prevention however still remains the bestform of protection and switchgearmanufacturers have made considerabledesignadvancestoensurethattheeffectofarc flash incidents is contained within theenclosure of switchgear (often called arcflash resistant switchgear) and methods oftesting such switchgear have also evolvedsimultaneously.Another important factor isthe approach to avoid arc incidents withinthe switchgear by proper design andmaintenance and techniques to reduce theseverity of the flash should such incidentsoccur.

Thesewouldformthekeyfocusareasofthisworkshop.

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Thisisapractical,handsonworkshopenablingyoutoworkthroughpractical

exerciseswhichreinforcetheconceptsdiscussed.


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On-Site Training

ElECtriCAl HAZArDS• Hazardswithexamples

- Electricshock,arcflashevents- Workingatheights- Workinginconfinedspaces- Fireandexplosion- Mechanicalhazards

• Commonelectricalequipmentandhazardsposed

ArC flASH AnD itS EffECtS• Definitions• Reasonsforarcflashevents• Whatreallyhappensinanarcflash

event?- Insulationfailure/violationof

clearances- Arcflashmechanism

• Impactonequipment• Hazardstopersonnelinthevicinity

- Burns- Organdamageduetopressurewave- Hearingdamage- Shrapneleffects

Videos of arc flash events

funDAMEntAlS of powEr SyStEMS• Configurations• Equipmentused• Systemearthinganditsrole• Protectiveearthinganditsrole• Faultsandtypesoffaults• Boltedfaultsandarcfaults

CAlCulAtion of fAult CurrEntS• Fundamentalsofshortcircuitcalculations• Simplifyingassumptions• Ohmicimpedanceandperunit

impedance• Infinitebus• BaseKVAofasystemanditsusein

calculations• Networktheoremscommonlyused• Equivalentdiagrams• Faultcalculationapproachforasimple

system• Earthfaultsandtheimportanceof

systemearthing• MitigationoffaultlevelsinasystemPractical work: sample problems

protECtion in powEr SyStEMS• Fundamentalsofpowersystemprotection• Protectionattributes• Protectivedevices(fuses,built-inrelease

andrelays)• Time-currentcharacteristics• Impactofboltedfaultsontrippingtime• I2t:theimportantfactorindecidingthe

hazardsoffaults• Commonlyusedprotectionapproaches

ArC flASH StuDiES - CoDES AnD StAnDArDS• OSHA29CFR-part1910• NationalElectricalCodeNFPA70E-

standardforelectricalsafetyintheworkplace- Safetyrelatedworkpractices- Installationsafetyrequirements- Table130.2(C

• IEEEStandard1584- Guideforarcflashhazardanalysis

• Definitionsusedinarcflashstudy

ArC flASH StuDy DEtAilED proCEDurE • Flashprotectionapproachboundary

- 1.2caloriespersquarecentimeter- 4footboundary- Calculatedboundariesbasedon

transformersizeandboltedshortcircuitMVA

• Detailedarcflashstudy- Calculationofincidentenergyand

flashboundaries- Warninglabels- Personalprotectiveequipment

requirements• Calculationofworkingdistanceandflash

boundaryasperIEEEStandard1584

DAtA CollECtion AnD SyStEM MoDEling• Dataforcalculationoffaultcurrents• Modesofoperation• Lowershortcircuitconditionswithlong

trippingtimes

DEtErMining ArC flASH HAZArD riSK CAtEgory• Detailedexamplesandexercises

simplifiedtablesapproach• Matrixtable• Singlelinediagramapproach• Shortcircuitstudyreportcoordination• Hazardriskcategoryformetalclad

switchgear1kvandabove• NFPA70Etable130Practical work: arc flash study calculations

rEDuCing ArC-flASH HAZArD• Mitigationofenergybyreducedshort

circuitcurrentandfasterprotection• Overvoltageprotectiontoreduce

insulationfailurerisk• Reducingtheriskofarcflashbybetter

equipmentdesign(clearances,creepage,insulation)

• Providingarcventstodirectarcawayfromoperator

• Containinginternalarcflashbyswitchgearthatisarcresistance

• Avoidlocaloperationsandlivework• Bettermaintenancepractices

- InsulationstatusandPDmonitoring- Contactsandjointstatus-monitoring

throughthermography

pErSonAl protECtivE EQuipMEnt MADE of fr ClotHing • TheevolutionofFlameResistant(FR)

fabrics• ThevarioustypesofFRfabricsthatare

availableinthemarketplace• FRfabricsandtheeffectsof

undergarments• LimitationsofFRfabrics• TestmethodASTMF1959• GarmentconstructionstandardASTMF

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• PowerSystemProtectionEngineers





• Understandtheimportanceofpropermeasurement

• Identifydifferenttypesofmeasuringinstruments

• Appreciatetheroleofinstrumenttransformersinmeasurement

• Useandapplymeteringdevicesandprinciplesofoperation

• Maintain,commissionandtestmeasuringequipment

• Understandfuturetechnologiesinmeasuringinstruments

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Measurement of electrical parameters isnecessary to know the status of a powersystemandforprotectionagainstabnormalincidents such as short circuits and earthfaults. Accurate measurements are alsoimportant for tariff metering since largesums of money can be involved in thesetransactionsandis therefore inthe interestofbothsuppliersandconsumersofelectricalenergy.Thiscoursediscussesthedetailsofinstrument transformers including theirconstruction, ratings and specifications.Various measuring devices such asinstrumentsandtransducers,theiroperatingprinciples and applications will be coveredaswell.


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On-Site Training

introDuCtion to ElECtriCAl MEASurEMEnt• Introductiontoelectricalmeasurement• Needofmeasurementinelectrical

installations• Whyaccuracyisimportantin

measurement• Differenttypesofmeasuringdevices

usedformeasuring• Transducersandtheirprincipleof

operation• Instrumenttransformersandprinciples• Purposeofinstrumenttransformers

voltAgE trAnSforMErS (pt or vt)• Basicelectricaltheoryofvoltage

transformers• Typesandcategoriesofvoltage

transformers• Howvoltagetransformersareusedfor

measurement• Characteristicsandclassesofvoltage

transformers• Standardsforvoltagetransformers• Hazardswithvoltagetransformers• Accuracychecksonvoltagetransformers• Applicationsofvoltagetransformers

CurrEnt trAnSforMEr (Ct)• Basicelectricaltheoryofcurrent

transformers• Howcurrenttransformersareusedfor

measurement• Characteristicsandclassesofcurrent

transformers• ComparisonofameteringCTanda

protectionCT• Standardsforcurrenttransformers• Hazardswithcurrenttransformers• Accuracyofcurrenttransformers• Applicationsofcurrenttransformers

MEtEring DEviCES AnD prinCiplES• Differenttypesofmeters• Classificationofmeters• Measurementprinciples• Alternatingcurrentsystemandpeak

value,RMSvalue• Activeandreactivepower• Circuitconfigurations(directandthrough

instrumenttransformers)• Ammetersandvoltmeters• Frequencymeter• Powerfactormeters• Powerandenergymeters• Measurementofcurrent,powerand

frequency• Integratinginstruments• Registeringinstruments• Recordinginstruments• Digitalinstruments• Instrumentmountingandwiring

trAnSDuCErS• Typesoftransducersdependingon

principle,activeandpassive• Howmeasurementiscarriedoutwith

transducers• Powertransducersandtheiruse• Averagerespondingtransducers• RMSrespondingtransducers• Useofinterposingtransformers• Applicationsoftransducers

AppliCAtionS in prACtiCAl SyStEMS (CirCuit ConnECtionS)• Trafficmeteringandcontroland

indicationmetering• Meteringcode• Parametersmonitoredandpurpose• Tariffmeteringarrangements• Importanceofaccurateandreliable

metering• Standardsapplicablewithstresson

accuracy

CoMMiSSioning, tESting AnD MAintEnAnCE of MEASuring SyStEMS• Testingofavoltagetransformer• Testingofcurrenttransformers• Testingoftransducers• Commissioningofvoltagetransformers• Commissioningofcurrenttransformers• Commissioningoftransducers• Maintenanceofcurrenttransformers,

voltagetransformersandtransducers• Specialemphasisonaccuracychecks

tHE futurE of MEASuring tECHnology• Smartmetering• Technologybehindsmartmetering• Benefitsofsmartmetering• AMRandmeteringforsmartgrids

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Thisworkshopisidealforyouifyouareseekingexpertiseintheoilandgasbusiness,including:

• Recentgraduateelectrical,instrumentationormechanicalengineers

• Chemicalengineers


• Experiencedelectricians

• Fireandgasengineers

• Instrumentandcontrolsystemsengineers

• Instrumentandprocesscontroltechniciansortechnologists

• Instrumentfitters


Evenifyouarehighlyexperiencedyouwillfindthisagreatwaytobecomefamiliarwiththeoilandgastechnologyasquicklyaspossible.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:

• SkillsandcompetenciesinE&Ioilandgasengineering

• KnowledgeofthelatesttechnologiesinE&Ioilandgasengineering

• Keytechniquesinoperatingyourfacilitytothehighestlevelofsafetyandinprotectingtheenvironment

• Decadesofrealexperiencedistilledintothecoursepresentationsandmaterials

• GuidancefromrealE&Ioilandgasexpertsinthefield

• Hands-on,practicalknowledgefromtheextensiveexperienceofinstructors,ratherthanthetheoreticalinformationfrombooksandcolleges

• Networkingcontactsintheoilandgasindustry

ELECTRICAL ANd INSTRumENTATION (E & I) ENgINEERINgfOR OIL ANd gAS fACILITIES

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introDuCtion – SEtting tHE SCEnE in oil AnD gAS E & i EnginEEring• Fundamentalsofelectricalengineering• Fundamentalsofinstrumentation,

measurementandprocesscontrolengineering

inStruMEntAtion AnD Control• Generalinstrumentationstandardsinoil

andgas• Bestpracticeinprocess,electricaland

instrumentationdrawingsanddocumentation

• Processinstrumentation• Calibration,installationandmaintenance

ofinstruments• Processcontrolbasics• Controlvalvessizing,selectionand

maintenance(includingpressurereliefvalves)

• ProgrammableLogicControllers• SCADAsystems• Distributedcontrolsystems• Industrialdatacommunications

(includingFieldbusandindustrialEthernet)

• Safetyinstrumentationandemergencyshutdownsystemsforoilandgas(IEC61511andIEC61508)–basicintroduction

• Wellheadandflowlinecontrol–controlsystems

• Emergencywellheadblowoutcontrols

There is a growing shortage, and henceopportunity,forElectricalandInstrumentation(E&I)technicians,technologistsandengineersintheoilandgasindustry.Thisisduetoanincreasing need for higher technologymethodsofobtainingandprocessingoilandgas as it is a finite declining resource.Thepriceofoilisheadingupwardssteadily,thusmaking personnel and their associated oiland gas expertise in these industries evenmore valuable.The technical challenges ofextracting oil and gas are becoming evermoredemanding,with increasingemphasison more marginal fields and previouslyinaccessible zones such as deep oceans,Polarregions,FalklandIslandsandGreenland.TheaimprogramistoprovideyouwithcoreE&Iengineeringskillstoenhanceyourcareer,andtobenefityourfirm.

This course provides a whole spectrum ofactivities ranging from basic electrical andinstrumentation engineering to advancedpractice including hazardous areas, datacommunications along with a vast array ofE&I equipment utilised in an oil and gasenvironmentaswellaspracticaltreatmentofelectricalpowersystemsandinstrumentationwithin the oil, gas, petrochemical andoffshore industries. Whilst there is sometheory this is used in a practical contextgivingyouthenecessarytoolstoensurethatthe E&I hardware is delivering the resultsintended.Nomatterwhetheryouareanewelectrical, instrumentation or controltechnician/technologist/graduateengineerorindeed,evenapractising facilitiesengineer,you will find this course beneficial inimproving your understanding, skills andknowledge. This is a 5-day intensiveworkshop,coveringconsiderablematerial,ifyou are looking for a far higher level ofknowledge and competencies, you canundertake our 18 month in-depthAdvancedDiplomaofE&IEngineeringforOilandGasFacilitiesthroughtheEIT.

SpECiAliSED AppliCAtionS in oil AnD gAS • Powergeneration• Cathodicprotection• Compressorcontrol(includingsurge

control)• Drillingcontrolsystemsand

instrumentation• Subseainstrumentationandcontrol

systems• Piglauncher/receiversystems• Criticalflareknockoutdrumcontrolsand

instrumentation• Flareflamefrontgeneratorandignition

monitoringsystem• Distributedcontrolsystems

ElECtriCAl EnginEEring in oil AnD gAS• Electricaldrawings,documentationand

schematics• Transformers• Troubleshooting,maintenanceand

protectionofACelectricalmotors• Powerdistribution• Powersystemprotectionand

co-ordination(includingfaultcalculations/stabilityandprotectiverelays)

• Switchgearanddistributionsystems• Cablesandwires–maintenanceand

installationpractice• Variable(oradjustable)SpeedDrives

(VSDs)forinstrumentationandcontrolsystems

• Electricalsafety• Earthing/grounding,powersystem

harmonicsandpowerquality–onshore/offshore

• Lightningandsurgeprotection• UninterruptiblePowerSupplies(UPSs),

batteriesandbatterychargers• Emergencypowersupplies• Electricalequipmentinhazardousareas• Electricalapplicationstoanoilandgas

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Thisworkshopisdesignedforpersonnelwhowanttounderstandthedesignandengineeringprinciplesinvolvedinsmartmetering.Thosewhowillbenefitthemostfromthisworkshopincludethefollowing:

• Billingmanagers

• Businessdevelopmentmanagers

• Commercialpeoplewithinutilities

• Customerservicedirectors/managers/supervisors

• DataandMDMdirectors/managers/supervisors

• Distributionmanagers

• Energymanagers

• Energymarketers

• Energyserviceproviders

• Facilitiesmanagers

• Headsofelectricity,water,gasunit

• ITprofessionalswithinutilities(seniorandmiddle-management)

• Marketingmanagers

• Meteringprojectdirectors/managers/supervisors

• Tariffmanagers

• Technicalmanagers

• Regulators/commissioners

• Regulatoryaffairsdirectorsmanagers/supervisors


• Needforsmartmetering

• Whatsmartmeteringmeans

• Howtoimplementasmartmeteringsystem

• Technologiesusedinsmartmetering

• Componentsinasmartmeteringsystem

• Whatsmartmeterdatamanagementmeans

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Smartmeteringisatechniqueusedtometertheenergyconsumptioninmoredetailthanaconventionalmeter.Theincreasingcostofenergy has put power consumption firmlyonthepoliticalradar.Itisoneofthefactorsdriving the adoption of smart meteringtechnology.

The objective of this workshop is to learnthe implementation of smart metering fordomestic and business places and to learntodesignsmarthomesandsmartpremisesusing this technique. The workshop alsointroduces the participants to the newmethodsadoptedand the implementationsofsmartmeteringdoneacrosstheglobebydifferentcountries.

This workshop will cover the methods andconcepts used in smart metering. Thetechnologiesusedtohandledatafromsmartmeters and the new software utilities tohandlethereading.Thetechnologiesusedinthebillingandhandlingofcustomers.Uponcompletionofthiscoursetheattendeeswillhave a clear understanding of the designand engineering principles used in smartmetering. This workshop will increaseunderstanding of energy utilisation andenergyefficiency.

The Program

kwh AnD kvArh MEtErS• kWhmeters• AfterDiversityMaximumDemand

(ADMD)• PrincipleofoperationofvariouskWh

meters• kVArhmeters• VariousconnectionsofkWhandkVArh

meters• Calculationofmultiplierfactor• Apparent,activeandreactivepower

calculation• kWhandkVArhmeters:testingand

calibration

introDuCtion to SMArt MEtEring•Energymeasurement•Gas/water/heatmetering•Conventionalmeters•Meteringapproaches•Needofsmartmetering•Featuresofsmartmetering

BASiCS of SMArt MEtErS• Definitionofasmartmeter• Functionsandfeaturesofsmartmeters• Blockdiagramanddesignofsmart

meters• Introductionofprepaymentmeters• Tamperingandsecurityofmeters• IntroductiontoM-bus(EN13757)and

wirelessM-bus

MEtEring tECHnologiES• Meteringtechnologiesforsmartmetering•Technologiesusedforcommunication•Technologiesfordatastorage•MeterDataManagement(MDM)•Methodsusedforbilling(tariffstructure)•Loadcontroltechnology•Systemarchitectureandimplementation

ADvAnCED MEtEring infrAStruCturE (AMi)• DefinitionofAMI• AdvancedMeterReading(AMR)

solutions• ImplementingAMI• BenefitsofAMI• AMIcommunicationstrategy• SecurityaspectsforAMI• AMRvsAMIcapability

introDuCtion of SMArt griD • Needforsmartgrid• Characteristicsofsmartgrid• Futureofsmartgrid• Featuresandimplementationofsmart

grid• Technologiesforsmartgrids• Smartgridmilestones

AppliCAtionS of SMArt MEtEring • Implementationofsmartmeteringfor

waterutilities• Implementationofsmartmeteringfor

gasutilities•Studyreportsofsmartmeteringfor

energysavings•Designingofsmarthomesusingsmart

metering•Designingofsmartpremisesusingsmart

metering•AMRusedinsubmetering

iMplEMEntAtion of SMArt MEtEring in DiffErEnt CountriES•Smartmeteredcountries•Smartmeteringinitiativesaroundthe

world•CostbenefitanalysisforAMI•CasestudyandrolloutofAMItrialsfor

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Thisworkshopwillbeappropriateforthefollowingprofessionals:




• Powerelectricians

• Powerengineers


• Gainthevaluableknow-howusedbyelectricalengineersinoperationandmaintenanceofpowertransformers

• Understanddifferentkindsoftestingoftransformersandtheirpurposes

• Understandthebasisofacceptanceandrejectionofatestresultbasedonstandards

• Beawareofimportantpointstobeconsideredbetweenthemanufacturerandtherequestortoavoiddisputeatalaterstage

INSTALLATION, TESTINg ANd TROubLEShOOTINg Of TRANSfORmERS

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This will provide you with practicalknowledge (including tips, tricks and tools)covering the fundamentals of powertransformersandtheirtesting.Itwillgreatlyassistyouincommunicatingmoreeffectivelywithyourelectricalengineeringcolleagues.Attheendofthisworkshop,participantswillbe familiar with the importance oftransformer testing and their purpose, thedifferentkindsoftransformertestsandtheirproceduresandthepracticalapplicationsofprincipals applied in transformer operationandmaintenance.

Pre-requisites An elementary understanding powertransformers and their purpose in anindustry will be undertaken at thecommencementofthecourse.

Pleasebringapocketcalculator forsolvingproblemsduringthepracticalsessions.

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On-Site Training

introDuCtion: trAnSforMEr AnD tHEir tESting

KinDS of tEStS• Routinetest• Typetest• Specialtest

gEnErAl rEQuirEMEntS of tEStS

trAnSforMEr tEStS• Measurementofwindingresistance• Measurementofvoltageratioandcheck

ofvoltagevectorrelationship• Measurementofimpedancevoltage/

short-circuitimpedance(principaltapping)andloadloss

• Measurementofnoloadlossandcurrent• Measurementofinsulationresistance• Dielectrictests• Temperaturerise• Testonon-loadtapchangers• Short-circuittest• Measurementofacousticnoiselevel• Measurementoftheharmonicsofthe

NLC• Measurementofpowertakenbyfans/oil-

pumps• Magnetisingcurrenttest• Magneticbalancetest

inSulAting oil• Characteristicofinsulatingoil• Causesofdeteriorationofinsulatingoil• Testingofinsulatingoil• Inhibitors–anintroduction

introDuCtion to DiSSolvED gAS AnAlySiS

tolErAnCE tABlE


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Anyone associated with the use of electrical motors in the industrial orautomationenvironment.Theworkshopwillalsobenefitthoseworkinginsystem design as well as site commissioning, maintenance andtroubleshooting.Typicalpersonnelwhowouldbenefitare:

• Electricalmaintenancesupervisors







• Plantengineers




• Understandacmotoroperationandconstruction

• Specify,selectandinstallmotors

• Specifyprotectionrequirementsformotors

• Specifyspeedcontrolrequirementsformotors

• Installandcommissionmotors

• Fixfaultsonmotors

• Interpretmotorperformancecurves

• InterfacecontrolcircuitsofmotorswithPLCs/DCSs

• Reducedowntimeonelectricalmotors


• Improveplantthroughput

• Reduceyoursparesusageandrequirements

mEdIum VOLTAgE AC mOTORS fOR ThE POWER INduSTRy – WORkINg PRINCIPLES, INSTALLATION, mAINTENANCE ANd TROubLEShOOTINg

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It is estimated that electrical drives andother rotating equipment consume about50%ofthetotalelectricalenergyconsumedintheworldtoday.Thecostofmaintainingelectricalmotorscanbeasignificantamountin the budget item of manufacturing andmining industries.This course gives you athoroughunderstandingofelectricalmotor’sworking, maintenance and failure modesand gives you the tools to maintain andtroubleshootelectricalmotors.

Youwillgaina fundamentalunderstandingof the installation, operation andtroubleshooting of electric motors.Typicalapplications of electric motors in mining,manufacturing,materialshandling,processcontrolarecovered indetail.Youwill learnthe basic steps in specifying, installing,wiring and commissioning motors. Theconcludingsectionof thecoursegivesyouthe fundamental tools in troubleshootingmotorsconfidentlyandeffectively.


The Workshop

Practical Sessions



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On-Site Training

funDAMEntAlS of Motor tECHnology• Basicprinciplesofrotatingelectric


powerfactor• Torque-speedcurves• Howthemotorproducestorque• Standardisationandthemeaningof

framesize• Typesofmotorsandtheircharacteristics

- Cagemotors- Slipringmotors- Synchronousmotors

• Relativemeritsoftheabovetypesandreasonsforpreferringcagetypemotors

• Relationshipbetweenoutputofmotorandthevoltageofoperation-somepointers

• Mediumvoltagemotors(3.3kv,6.6kvand11kv)andfeatures

tHrEE pHASE AC inDuCtion MotorS• Components• Theoryofoperation• Inductionmotordesign• Dutycycles• InsulationandCoolingrequirements• Startingmethods• Selectingmotors

AC Motor ConStruCtion AnD MAintEnAnCE• Basicconstructionandphysical

configuration,windings• Mechanicalcomponentsandtheirrole• Bearingsandlubricationsystem• Typesofenclosure,coolingarrangements

andtemperaturesupervision• Embeddedtemperaturesensorsfor

windingandbearings• Specialconstructionalfeaturesof

mediumvoltagemotors

DEtErMinAtion of loSSES AnD EffiCiEnCy of tHrEE pHASE AC inDuCtion MotorS• Standards• Typesoflosses• Testsformeasurementandcomputation

oflossesandefficiency• Dynamometers• Principlesofloadapplicationbybraking• Torquemeasurementbasics• Typesofpracticaldynamometers• Eddycurrentdynamometerandits

characteristics• dcandacdynamometersandtheir

workingprinciples• Testingoflargermotors-back-to-back

testapproach

protECtion of AC MotorS• Protectivedevices

- Thermaloverload- Overcurrent/overload- Under-voltage/over-voltage- Underfrequency- Currentunbalanceornegativephase

sequence- Earthfaultprotection- Poleslip/outofstep- Lossofexcitation- Inadvertentenergisation- Overfluxing- Stallprotection/accelerationtime/

Startupsupervision(timebetweenstarts/startsperhour)

- Voltagecontrolledorrestrainedovercurrent

- Protectionsettings

MEDiuM voltAgE MotorS in powEr inDuStry• Overviewofatypicalpowergeneration

plantusingsteamturbines• Importantdrivesandtheirrequirements• Considerationsforselectionanddeployment

ofelectricmotorsfortheseapplications- Highinertiafandrives- Pumpdrives- Milldrives- Needforimmunityfromelectrical

voltagedisturbances- Criticalauxiliarysystems

• Selectionofmotorsfortheseapplications

SpEED Control of AC MotorS• Introductiontovariablespeeddrivesor

powerelectronicconverters• Types,anddesignsofvariablespeeddrives• ControltheoryofVSDsexplained

inStAllAtion, CoMMiSSioning, pErioDiC MAintEnAnCE AnD trouBlESHooting of MEDiuM voltAgE MotorS• GeneralInstallationandenvironmental

requirements• Electricalconnectionsandearthing

requirements• Commissioningtests• MaintenanceofACmachinesand

periodicchecks/tests• Conditionmonitoringandrecordkeeping

foroptimummaintenance• Bearingandlubricationsystemandtheir

monitoring• Typesoffaults,faultfindingandtesting

ofACmachines• FailuremechanisminACmotors• Identifyingtheunderlyingcauses

- Extendedstarting- Harmonicrelatedfailures- Single-phasingandconsequential

failures- Insulationoverheatingandaccelerated

aging• Testinginstrumentation• Newtechnologiesanddevelopments


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This workshop is designed for personnel who want to understand thedesign and engineering principles involved in industrial distributionsystems.Thosewhowillbenefitthemostfromthisworkshopincludethefollowing:

• Designengineers



• Electricians



• Plantoperators



• Howtoidentifytypicalcharacteristicsofanindustrialdistributionsystem

• Becomefamiliarwiththemaincomponentsofanindustrialdistributionsystem

• Learnaboutthedifferenttypesofdistributionsystemequipment

• Coveraspectsofelectricalsafetyandpowersecurity

SWITChgEAR ANd dISTRIbuTION SySTEmS

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Electricalsupplyisimportantinanyindustry.Itisnecessarytoprotectpowerdistributionsystems, equipment, motors, generators,etc. from dangerous fault conditions in anelectrical supply. Hence, it is necessary toarrangetheequipmentsoitcanbeswitchedON or OFF under different conditions suchas,noloadorloadconditions,orevenunderfaultconditions.Thecollectionofequipmentusedforswitchingandprotectingpurposes

The Workshop


ovErviEw• Typicalcharacteristicsofanindustrial

distributionsystem• Maincomponentsofanindustrial

distributionsystem• Distributionsystemequipment• Electricalsafetyandpowersecurity

CoMMon DiStriBution SyStEM AltErnAtivES• Voltageclassification• Voltagelevelsinadistributionsystem• Typesofdistribution-simpleradial

distribution,radialwithredundantsources,radialwithredundantfeeds,primarylooptypedistribution

• Typicalindustrialdistributionconfiguration• Singleandmultipleincomingfeeders• Isolationarrangements• Needforatransformer• Imperativesofdistributionwithouta

transformer• Voltagecontrolininstallationsfedfrom

transmission/sub-transmissioncircuits• Outdoorvsindoorarrangement

plAnning of powEr DiStriBution SyStEMS• Systemplanning-whyisitneeded?• Approach• Dataneededforplanningandcollectionof

data• Studiesneeded-loadestimation,load

flow(activeandreactive),faultlevel,voltageprofile,motorstarting,harmonicpowerflow,relaycoordination

in-plAnt gEnErAtion rEQuirEMEntS AnD AltErnAtivES• Whyin-plantgeneration?• Enginegeneratorsassourceofpower• Emergencypower,standbypower• Integratingemergencysourceswithplant

distribution• Paralleloperationofgeneratorwith

externalsupply• Pointstonoteinparalleloperation

trAnSforMErS• Basictheory• Constructionalfeatures• Coolingmethods• Voltagecontrol• Powervsdistributiontransformers• Installationfeatures• Transformerprotection• Firesafety• Troubleshooting

CirCuit BrEAKEr BASiCS• Function• Historicaldevelopment• Principleofoperation• Majorcomponents• Typicalconstruction-HVcircuits,MV

circuits,LVcircuits

Mv DiStriBution SwitCHgEAr• Indoorandoutdoorconstruction• Comparison• Metalcladswitchgearbasics• Majorcomponents• Safetyfeatures• Protection

SElECtion of CirCuit BrEAKErS AnD SwitCHgEAr AnD tHEir rAtingS AnD SpECifiCAtionS• Standards• Factorsaffectingcircuitbreakerselection• Ratedvoltage• Ratedinsulationlevel• Ratedshorttimewithstandcurrent• Ratedpeakwithstandcurrent• Symmetricalandasymmetricalrating• Ratedsupplyvoltageofclosingor

openingdevices• Storedenergyoperation• Lockingandinterlockingdevices• Enclosuredegreesofprotection

protECtion, protECtivE rElAyS AnD CoorDinAtion of protECtion• Needforprotectiveapparatus• Basicrequirementsofprotection• Basiccomponentsofprotection • Protectionindistributionsystems• Protectiverelaysforcircuitbreaker

application• RoleoffusesinLVandMVdistribution• ProtectionintegratedinLVdevices• Importanceofsettingsandcoordination

ofprotectiverelays• Timeandcurrentgrading

powEr DElivEry SyStEMS - CABlES for powEr DiStriBution• Typesandconstructionofcables• Basicdesignandselection• InsulatingmaterialsforLVandHVcables• Accessoriesforcableinstallation• Buriedinstallationvsopeninstallation• Faultdetectionofundergroundcable

installations

DC Supply EQuipMEnt for ElECtriCAl SwitCHgEAr• NeedforDCsupply• PossiblealternativestoDCcontrol• PowersourceforDCsupply• Batteries-basicprinciplesandcommon

types• Batterysizing• Batterycharging• Batterychargers-principleandbasic

schemes• Tripcircuitsupervisionforcircuit

breakers• Substationbatteryconditionand

monitoring• Overcharging• Measurementofcontactresistance

SAfEty in opErAtion AnD MAintEnAnCE of CirCuit BrEAKErS AnD SwitCHgEAr• Basicsofelectricalsafety• Electricalshock• Touchandsteppotential(voltage)• Directandindirectcontact• Roleofelectricalinsulationinsafety• Avoidingelectricshock–different

approaches• Earthleakagecircuitbreakers• Earthingofpowersupplysystemsandits


(protectiveearthing)inhumansafety• Safetyregulationsandprocedures

MAintEnAnCE AnD ASSEt MAnAgEMEnt of CirCuit BrEAKErS AnD SwitCHgEAr• Assetrecords• ConditionBasedMaintenance(CBM)• ReliabilityCenteredMaintenance(RCM)• Insulationdeterioration• Diagnostictechniques

- Partialdischarge- Partialdischarge-TransientEarth

Voltage(TEV)monitoring- Partialdischargetestingbyacoustic

methods- Tandeltatesting- Thermalimaging

• Problemsthatmaybefoundduringswitchgearmaintenance

• Defectmanagement• Examplesofswitchgeardefects


inapowersystemiscalledswitchgear.Themost important element of good powersystemdesignistheproperselectionofthedistributionequipment.

Thepurposeofthisworkshopistofamiliarisestudentswiththebasicconceptsofapowerdistribution system, switchgear design andtheprinciplesofoperationandapplicationsof protection systems for the industrialelectricaldistributionsystems.

Theworkshopprovidesanoverviewof thebasics of industrial power distributionsystems, the various components in thedistributionsystems,componentsofpowersystem protection schemes and concludeswithsafetyandmaintenanceaspects.

This workshop should be helpful forengineers and technicians in the field ofelectricaldesignormaintenance.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Administrationstaff• Civil,mechanical,chemical,miningengineers,technologists

andtechnicians• Electricalcontractors• Finance,ITandaccountingmanagers• Humanresourcesmanagers• Managerswhoareinvolvedwithorworkwithstaffandprojects

inelectricalengineering• Non-electricalengineersandtechnicians• Non-electricalpersonnelwhowanttounderstandthebroader

picture• Plantandfacilityengineers• Projectmanagers• Procurementandbuyingstaff• Salesengineers


• Thebasicsofelectricalpowerengineering• Basicelectricaldesignrules• Practicalstepsinselection,installationandcommissioning

ofelectricalsystems• Howtoworkmoreeffectivelywithelectricalengineering

professionals• Howtoapplythelocalelectricalcodeseffectively• Therolethatelectricalpowerplayswithinyourorganisation

ELECTRICAL POWER SySTEm fuNdAmENTALS fOR NON-ELECTRICAL ENgINEERS

ComprehensiveCourseDocumentationIn addition to the course materials, we will also include comprehensive referencemanualscomprisingPractical Power DistributionandSafe Operation and Maintenance of Circuit Breakers and Switchgear.

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Thefocusisonthebuildingblocksofelectricalengineering, the fundamentals of electricaldesign and integrating electrical engineeringknow-howintotheotherdisciplineswithinanorganisation. Unnecessary theory will beminimisedandyouwillfocusonbestpracticeoverthetwodaysofthecourse.

The course will commence by reviewingbasic electrical circuits and electrical laws.You will then be exposed to the basicprinciples of electrical generation,transmission and distribution. Electricaldistribution will then be covered inconsiderablymoredetail.Theinterestingareaof electrical measurements as applied tosingle phase and three phase systems willthenbereviewed.Youwillthenbeexposedtoearthing, transformers, isolators, fuses andcircuitbreakers.

The second day will commence with anexaminationofACandDCmotors,followedbyareviewofelectricallightingandilluminationconcepts.Youwillthencoverelectricalheating,power electronics, power quality and powersystemsprotectioninsomedetail.

The workshop is concluded with moderndevelopmentssuchassubstationautomation,thesmartgrid,industrialdatacommunicationsand the still controversial topic of carbontrading. In two action packed and enjoyabledays,youwillleavewithavaluabletoolboxofskillsinelectricalengineering,thusbecomingfarmoreproductiveandsaferinyourcareerand in working with electrical engineers,techniciansandmanagers.

Pre-requisites Noformalelectricaleducationisrequiredaseverythingisexaminedfromafundamentalsandpracticalpointofview.

The Workshop

Practical Sessions and Activities

We firmly believe that no one learns bysimplylisteningtoaninstructor.Sowehaveadded in numerous activities to“liven theshowup”andtomakeitatrulymemorableandenjoyablecourse.Youwillthusengagein: eight hands-on practical electrical labswith real equipment to demonstrate thebasics, twelve simple electrical designexercises using software and calculators,five case studies undertaken in groups ofyourcolleaguesinassessingrealsituations,acasestudy inagroupofyourcolleagueswhereyougothroughanentireproject fordesign, specification, procurement,installationandcommissioningto“signoffandhandover”.

We will also make extensive use of videoclips,visualeffectsandsimulationsoftwaretohelpyouwiththeunderstandingoftheseconcepts.


computer.


ovErviEw of tHE ElECtriC powEr SyStEMS• Abriefhistoricalperspective,overviewof

course

BASiC ConCEptS• Unitsandelectricalquantities,voltage,current,

resistance,power,energy,frequency,inductanceandcapacitance,Ohm’slaw,rmsandaveragevalues,singleandthreephasesystems,powerfactor

Practical session

ElECtriCAl gEnErAtion, trAnSMiSSion AnD DiStriBution• Variousformsofenergy,energyconversion,

modernpowerstation,coal-firedpowerplant,hydroandnuclear,impactonenvironment,solar,wind,geothermal,transmissionofelectricity,distribution,powerdemandandtariffs,powerfactor,HVDC

Practical session

ElECtriCAl DiStriBution• Powersource,typicalelectricalpowersystem,

electricaldistributionsystems,substations,stepdowntransmission,distributionsubstation,distributionfeedercircuits,switchesandcircuitbreakers,industrialandresidentialcustomers,types–radial,loop,network,networkreliability(outages/powerinterruptions),powertransformersanddistributionboards

Practical session

ElECtriCAl MEASurEMEntS AnD AppliCAtionS• Electricalparameters–W/VA/VAr,measuring,

powerandenergymeasurement,smartmetering,measuringvoltages,currentsandresistance

Practical session

EArtHing• Needforearthing,directandindirectshocks,

touchandsteppotential,typesofearthing,systemandprotectiveearthing,isolation,earthconductorsandelectrodes,measurementofearthresistance,lightningprotection,bondingconnection

Practical session

trAnSforMErS• Magneticfields,electromagneticfields,

transformeroperation,stepdownandstepup,construction,singleandpolyphasetransformers,cooling,oilsandcoolants,efficiency,tapchangers,voltageregulation,earthingoftransformers

Practical session

iSolAtorS, fuSES AnD CirCuit BrEAKErS• Isolation,electricalfaults,fuses,isolation,

switching,tripping,circuitbreakers,componentsofcircuitbreakers,mediumvoltagecircuitbreakers

Practical session

ElECtriCAl rotAting MACHinES – AC AnD DC• Basicprinciples,machines,DCmotoroperation,

speed,fluxandarmaturevoltage,speedcontrol,singlephaseACmotors,3-phaseinductionmotor,synchronousmachines,torqueversusspeed,efficiencyandpowerfactor

Practical session

ElECtriCAl ligHting AnD illuMinAtion• Incandescentlamps,highintensitydischarge

lamps,mercuryvapour,metalhalidelamps,fluorescentlamps,compactfluorescentlamps,LEDs,luminaireconcepts,energyefficiency

Practical session

ElECtriCAl HEAting in inDuStry• Principlesofheating,electricalheating,

resistanceheating,welding,electricarcfurnaces,inductionheating

Practical session

powEr ElECtroniCS AnD AppliCAtionS• Semiconductordevices,motorcontrollers,

rectifiers,ACmotorsandsoftstarting,variablespeeddrives

Practical session

powEr QuAlity• Powerqualityproblems,voltagevariations,

overvoltageandundervoltages,voltageimbalances,voltageandfrequencyvariations,interruptionsandsurges,lightningandharmonics,harmoniccompensation

Practical session

powEr SyStEMS protECtion• Incipientandsolidfaults,needforprotection,

overloads,overvoltageandovercurrent,fuses,circuitbreakers,relays,protectionofequipment

Practical session

ElECtriCAl SAfEty AnD nAtionAl ElECtriCAl CoDES• KeyelementsofNationalElectricalCodes

(AS3000/NEC/CEC/SANS),electricalhazards,electricalshock,arcflashandburns,personalprotectiveequipment,safetythroughbetterdesignandinstallation,workpermits,authorisationpersonnel,trainingandfirstaid,legislation

Practical session

CuStoMEr inStAllAtionS • Meteringandbilling,tariffstructures,connections

tHE EntirE ElECtriCAl proJECt• Designrules,specification,procurement,

installation,commissioning,punchlistofdefects,contractualdisputes,certificateofcompliance

Case study

tHE ElECtriCAl EnginEEr/tECHnologiSt/tECHniCiAn• Theengineeringteam,rolesoftheteam,manage-

mentoftheengineeringteam,leadingtheteam

loAD forECASting, plAnning AnD proJECt EvAluAtion• Loadforecastingprinciples,forwardplanning,

supplyanddemandsidemanagement,evaluationofelectricalprojects

MoDErn DEvElopMEntS • Thesmartgrid,substationautomationand

industrialIT,datacommunications(includingwireless),costofcarbon/emissionstrading

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• Designengineers


• Electricalmaintenanceengineers,techniciansandsupervisors

• Electricians

• Fieldandservicetechnicians

• Instrumentationengineersandtechnicians

• Plantoperators


And…Managers,engineers,techniciansandelectricianswhoworkwithswitchgear,circuitbreakers,switchboardsandcablingwhoneedtoupdatetheirskillsandknowledgeinthiscriticalareaofinspection,testingandcommissioning.


• Nutsandboltsofelectricalinspection,testingandcommissioning

• Detailedprinciplesandrulesforinspection,testingandcommissioningofswitchboards,switchgear,cablingandprotectionrelays

• Selectionofappropriatetypeandratingofswitchgearandcircuitbreakers

• Thedifferentstandardsandspecificationsusedforswitchgearandcircuitbreakers

• Assetmanagementofswitchgearandprotectiverelays

• Safemaintenancepoliciesincludingsafeworkinginswitchrooms,indoorandoutdoorsubstations

INSPECTION, TESTINg ANd COmmISSIONINg Of ELECTRICAL SWITChbOARdS, CIRCuIT bREAkERS, PROTECTIVE RELAyS, CAbLES ANd PLCs

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The overall focus of this workshop is onelectrical inspection, testing andcommissioning and will commence with adetailed examination of switchgear (andcircuitbreakers).Circuitbreakersarecriticalcomponents in electrical distributionsystems and their operation significantlyaffectstheoveralloperationofthesystem.

Protection relaysare thendiscussed.Theseare used in power systems to maximisecontinuity of supply and are found in bothsmall and large power systems fromgeneration, through transmission,distributionandutilisationofpowerinplant,industrialandcommercialequipment.

Day two will cover commissioning andperiodic inspection of cables and theirvarious failure modes and how to detectthese faults.The often neglected topic ofswitchboardswillbedetailednext,followedbytheinterestingtopicofinterfacingtothecontrolsystem(eitherPLCsorothercontroldevices).

Thecoursewillbeconcludedwithanumberof practical case studies which will pulltogether the materials examined over thepasttwodays.

The Workshop

Practical Sessions



• 31short,punchyvideosonswitchgear,circuitbreakers,protectiverelaysandcables

• 32short,practicaldesignexercisesoneachtopicusingsimulationsoftwareandcalculators

• 4casestudiesonswitchgear,circuitbreakers,protectiverelaysandcableswhereyouwillworkinsmallgroupstosolverealelectricalengineeringproblems

Please bring a calculator to get maximum benefit.


computer.


funDAMEntAlS of SwitCHgEAr• Singlelinediagrams• Typicalconstruction–LV/MVandHV• Activeandpassivenetworkcomponents• Circuitbreakerutilisation• Fuseswitches• HVfusesincombinationwithandas

alternativestocircuitbreakers• Auto-reclosersandauto-reclose

operationsPractical Session

SpECifiCAtion of SwitCHgEAr• Switchgearratings–highestsystemand

impulsewithstandvoltages,loadandshortcircuitcurrents

• Simpleandcomplexprotectionschemes• Switchgearancillaries,measurementCTs,

VTsandrelays• Cableterminations• IndoorandoutdooroperationPractical Session

SHort CirCuit tESting• Symmetricalandasymmetricalbreaking• Makeandbreakoperations• Understandingtestoscillograms• Casestudy–specificationfora132kV

switchboardPractical Session

SwitCHgEAr DiAgnoStiCS, tESting AnD MAintEnAnCE• Assetrecords• ConditionBasedMaintenance(CBM)• ReliabilityCentredMaintenance(RBM)• Switchgearinspectionmethodologies• Insulationdeterioration• Diagnostictechniques:

- Partialdischargemeasurementandsurvey

- Partialdischarge–TransientEarthVoltage(TEV)monitoring

- Partialdischargebyacousticmethods- Timingtests- Thermovision- Tandeltatesting

• Principlesofcircuitbreakermaintenance• Contactmaintenanceandcontactwipe• Oiltesting• Maintenanceofvacuumcircuitbreakers

andSF6• Switchgeardefectsanddefectcontrol• SwitchgearinstallationsPractical Session

powEr SyStEM protECtion prinCiplES AnD rElAyS• Principlesofprotection• Typesoffaults• Typesofprotectionsystems• Typesofprotectiverelays• Electromechanicalandstaticrelays• NumericalrelaysPractical Session

ConfigurAtion of nuMEriCAl rElAyS• Settingapproachinconventionalrelays• Configurationofrelays• Troubleshootingtypicalproblems

CABling CoMMiSSioning AnD pErioDiC tESting• Reviewofcodesfortesting• Drumlengthchecks• Postinstallationchecking• Pre-commissioningandperiodictests• Testsastoolsforconditionmonitoring

andearlyfailurealarm• HVtestsusingDCandverylow

frequencyAC• Partialdischargetestsandmapping

ofresults• Dielectricdissipationfactor

measurements• Microdestructiveandnon-destructive

testsforlifeassessment• OperationandmaintenanceofcablesPractical Session

CABlE fAilurE MoDES AnD fAult DEtECtion• Typesoffailure• Reasonsforfailure• Faultlocation• Electricaltestsfordetectionofcable

faults• Safetyissuesinfaultdetection• AnalysisoffailuresPractical Session

SwitCHBoArD inStAllAtion, inSpECtion AnD CoMMiSSioning• Inspection• Routine,type,acceptanceandpre-

commissioningtests• Highvoltageequipmenttesttechniques• CommissioningproceduresPractical Session

intErfACE to Control EQuipMEnt (plCS)• OverviewofPLC• PLCI/Omodules• Pre-commissioningtests• Commissioningprocedures• TypicalfaultsPractical Session

CASE StuDiES of typiCAl proBlEMS• Impropercircuitbreakertripunitand

relaysettings• Motoroverloadprotection• Mediumvoltagedistributionsystem

installationproblems• Switchboardmeteringproblems• Emergencydistributionproblems• Noisytransformers• Incorrectearthingandneutrals• Andmanyothers…

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• Designengineers• Electricaloperators• Maintenancetechnicians• Plantelectricalengineers• Projectengineers• Testingandcommissioningengineersandtechnicians


• Knowledgeofsafetyrules/regulationsapplicableinyourworkplace

• Howtoidentifytheelectricalhazardsandtakestepstoachievezerorisk

• Evolveenterprisesafetypoliciesandimplementthembytakingappropriatesafetymanagementsteps

• Planelectricalinstallationswithin-builtsafetymeasures• Ensuresafetythroughpropersafetyproceduresinoperation

andmaintenance• Conductsafetyauditsintheworkplacetodetectsystemic

issues

hIgh VOLTAgE ELECTRICAL COmPLIANCE ANd SAfETy OPERATINg PROCEduRES

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Employees performing operations andmaintenanceworkonhighvoltageelectricaltransmission and distribution systems areexposedtoagreaterhazardthanmostotheremployees.Inindustrythemajorityofsafetyrules and regulations originated from thepainfulexperienceofworkerswhosufferedserious injuries or even death. Therefore,rules should not be seen as a means oflimiting our freedom, but should rather belooked upon as valuable advice to ensuresafe working conditions. This trainingworkshop covers the basic procedures inworking safely on high voltage systemsincludingtheaspectsofsafetymanagementandsafetyauditing.

ObjectivesThe workshop aims to impart a thoroughoverallknowledgeofworkingsafelyonhighvoltageinstallationsandthevariousrelatedtopicsincluding:

• Safetylegislation

• Electricalhazardsandsafetymanagement

• Technicalaspectsofelectricalsafety

• Safetyinoperationandmaintenance

• Importance of periodic inspection ofelectricalinstallationsforensuringsafety

• Safetyauditstodetectshortcomings

Theworkshopwillincludehands-onpracticein safety documentation such asdevelopment of switching plans andelectricalaccesspermitsofdifferenttypes.

Pre-requisites • A fundamental knowledge of electrical

engineering

• Some experience in operation andmaintenanceofelectricalequipmentand/orelectricalnetworks

The Workshop

Practical Sessions


• Developmentofswitchingplans

• Operatingmechanisms

• Permitstowork

• Sanctionsfortest

• Workingpartycontrol

• Abnormal event scenarios and how toremedy


computer.






On-Site Training

uK lEgiSlAtion, inCluDing on SHorE AnD off SHorE rEQuirEMEntS• HealthandSafetyatWorkAct• PUWERregulations• ElectricityatWorkRegulations• EnforcementManagementModel(EMM)• Protocolonworkrelateddeaths• Riskgap

ovErviEw of BASiC SAfEty rEQuirEMEntS • Risk,danger,shockandburn• HVconsequences• Zeroriskapproach• Elimination,substitution,control,PPE

MAnAgEMEnt ASpECtS• Safetypolicy,objectives• Riskassessmentsandmethodstatements• Competence• Trainingandretraining• Authorisationincludinglevelsof

authorisation• Authorisingengineer• Competentpersons• Authorisedpersons• Seniorauthorisedpersons• Communication• Auditandreview

EQuipMEnt ASpECtS• Powersystemfundamentals• Circuitbreakersandswitches• Operatingmechanisms• Instrumentation,testequipmentand

testingpoints• Standardratingfactors,plainbreak/arc

suppressionsystems• Insulationtypes,vacuum,air,SF6• Protectionsystems• Systemearthing• Commissioningprocedures• Testequipment

opErAtionAl ASpECtS • Rules,proceduresandinstructions• Methodstatements,riskassessmentsetc• Switchingplanandpossibilityofback

feedingetc• Safetydocuments:permitstowork,

sanctionsfortest,limitationofaccess• Dutiesofpermitissuerandrecipient• Workingpartycontrol• Isolation,lockout/tagout• Cautionanddangernotices• Proofofdead• Safetyearthing

MAintEnAnCE, inSpECtion AnD tESt• Specificationformaintenanceand

inspectionroutinesandfrequencies

AuDit AnD rEviEw• Internalorexternalauditofprocedures,

rulesetctoensuretheyare“fitforpurpose”

• Safetydocumentaudit• Inspectionofequipment,locks,notices

etc.• Auditofpersons,trainingrecords,

authorisationsetc.


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WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

•Designengineers





• Plantoperators

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:

• UpdateyourknowledgeonbestpracticeandfindpracticalsolutionstoyourHVdesignandinstallationsissues

• Networkwithexperiencedexpertsandyourpeers

• HowtodesigntotheAS2067-2008standard

• LearnhowtoplanaHVsubstationtomeettheloaddemand,customer’sexpectations,andsiteconditions

• LearnhowtodesignaHVsubstationbasedoncurrentengineeringpractices

• TeamworktosolveworkedHVexamplesandcasestudies

hIgh VOLTAgE dESIgN ANd INSTALLATIONS mASTER CLASS

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This intensive two-day master classaddresses the AS 2067-2008 standard(substations and high voltage installationsexceeding 1kV a.c.) in a practical appliedmanner.

This standard applies to all customer andutility high voltage installations andcomplianceismandatory.

Thiscoursewillextractthekeyelementsofthestandardandapplyitviaaseriesofcasestudiesinthefollowingstructure:

• Planning• Design• Installation

The Workshop

case Study based

Thecasestudieswillcoverdifferentstagesof planning and design of a large HVinstallation such as a transmissionsubstation. You will need to have yourcalculator.You will cover the following keyareas:

• Planningfeasibilitystudies• Loadstudies• Faultstudies• IncomingHVsupply• Operationalflexibility• Busbarconfigurations• Supplyredundancy• Cablesizing• Overheadconductorsizing• Earthingsystem

• Powersystemprotection


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StAnDArD AS2067 – 2008 (SuBStAtionS AnD Hv inStAllAtionS)• Scopeanddefinitions• Exclusions• Status• Contents• Fundamentalrequirements• Safetymeasures

- Earthingsystems- Insulationcoordination- Basicinsulationlevel(BIL)- Electricshock- Powerfrequencytest

powEr SyStEM plAnning• Planningcriteria

- Safety- Reliability- Flexibility

• Loadforecasting• Voltageselection• Siteconditions

- IPclass- Soilresistivity

• Securityofsupply• Busbarconfigurations• Systemstudies

- Loadflowanalysis- Faultcalculations

EArtHing SyStEM DESign• Needforearthing• Earthingelectrodes• Earthingmesh• Equipotentialbonding• Staticcharges• Lightninganditseffects• Earthingmethods

- Ungrounded- Solidlyearthed- Resistanceearthed(NER)- Impedanceearthed- Resonantearthing(tunedreactor)

• Soilresistivity• Touchpotential• Steppotential• EarthingofMV/LVinstallations• Lightningprotection

powEr SyStEM protECtion• Relaytypes• Faulttypes• Protectionfunctions• Protectioncriteria

- Speed- Stability- Sensitivity- Simplicity- Selectivity

• Currenttransformers- CTratio- Burden- CTerror- CTaccuracyclass

• Voltagetransformers- VTratio- VTerror- VTaccuracyclass

• Protectiontechniques- IDMT- DT- High-setinstantaneous- Directionalprotection- Differentialprotection- Distanceprotection

• Protectionschemes- Feederprotection- Transformerprotection- Lineprotection- Motorprotection

ovErHEAD SyStEM DESign• Linedesigncriteria• Linedefinitions

- Sag- Span- Slack- Swingofconductor- Conductortension

• Overheadlinedesign- Lineconductorcodes- Lineconductorampacity- Lineconductorsizing

° Lineconductorfaultcapacity

° Linecapacityvoltagedrop

unDErgrounD CABlE DESign• Cablesystemcriteria

- Cablecodes- Cableampacity- Cablesizing

° Deratingfactors

° Cablefaultcapacity

° Cablevoltagedrop


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WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Thisisamasterclassforelectricalengineersandtechnologistsandassociateddisciplinesinvolvedinhighvoltagedesign,installation,inspection,testingandcommissioning,e.g.:

• Designengineers





• Plantoperators

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:

• UpdateyourknowledgeonbestpracticeandfindpracticalsolutionstoyourHVdesignandinstallationsissues

• Networkwithexperiencedexpertsandyourpeers

• HowtodesigntotheBSEN61936-1:2010standard

• LearnhowtoplanaHVsubstationtomeettheloaddemand,customer’sexpectations,andsiteconditions

• LearnhowtodesignaHVsubstationbasedoncurrentengineeringpractices

• TeamworktosolveworkedHVexamplesandcasestudies

hIgh VOLTAgE dESIgN ANd INSTALLATIONS mASTER CLASS (uk)

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This intensive two-day master classaddressestheBSEN61936-1:2010standard(substations and high voltage installationsexceeding 1kV a.c.) in a practical appliedmanner.

This standard applies to all customer andutility high voltage installations andcomplianceismandatory.

Thiscoursewillextractthekeyelementsofthestandardandapplyitviaaseriesofcasestudiesinthefollowingstructure:• Planning• Design• Installation• Commissioning,TestingandValidationAspertheScopeStatementinSection1ofthe‘Standard’documents:‘Thisstandardprovidesminimumrequirementsforthedesignanderectionofhighvoltageinstallationsinsystemswithnominalvoltagesabove1kVa.c.andnominalfrequencyuptoandincluding60Hz,soastoprovidesafetyandproperfunctioningfortheuseintended’.

The Workshop

case Study based

The case study will cover all the typicaldesign phases for a large industrialinstallation. The design phases couldtypically be described as: the conceptualdesign of the incoming HV supply andinternalHVdistribution(takingintoaccountthe plant’s requirements and need foroperational flexibility and redundancy etc),the design of any aerial HV lines required,thedesignofanymajorundergroundcablecircuits required, the design of substationsincluding earthing systems required,selectionoftypeofHVswitchgearrequired,selection and design of the protectionsystemstypicallyrequired.

Thiscourseisaimedattheprivateelectricalinstallationdesigner.However,thetopicHVdesign and installation could also beinterpreted as possibly covering theelectricity utility transmission anddistribution sector (HV transmission anddistribution network design) for which theHVdesignapproachwouldbequitedifferent,even though the technical fundamentals(andsomeofthetechnicalstandardssuchasBSEN61936-1:2010)arethesame.Thiswillnotbethefocusofthispresentation.


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StAnDArD BS En 61936-1:2010 (SuBStAtionS & Hv inStAllAtionS)

• Scope&definitions• Exclusions• Status• Contents• Fundamentalrequirements• Safetymeasures

- Earthingsystems- Insulationcoordination- Basicinsulationlevel(BIL)- Electricshock- Powerfrequencytest

powEr SyStEM plAnning• Planningcriteria

- Safety- Reliability- Flexibility

• Loadforecasting• Voltageselection• Siteconditions

- IPclass- Soilresistivity

• Securityofsupply- Busbarconfigurations

• Systemstudies- Loadflowanalysis- Faultcalculations

EArtHing SyStEM DESign• Needforearthing• Earthingelectrodes• Earthingmesh• Equipotentialbonding• Staticcharges• Lightninganditseffects• Earthingmethods

- Ungrounded- Solidlyearthed- Resistanceearthed(NER)- Impedanceearthed- Resonantearthing(tunedreactor)

• Soilresistivity• Touchpotential• Steppotential• EarthingofMV/LVinstallations• Lightningprotection

powEr SyStEM protECtion• Relaytypes• Faulttypes• Protectionfunctions• Protectioncriteria

- Speed- Stability- Sensitivity- Simplicity- Selectivity

• Currenttransformers- CTratio- Burden- CTerror- CTaccuracyclass

• Voltagetransformers- VTratio- VTerror- VTaccuracyclass

• Protectiontechniques- IDMT- DT- High-setinstantaneous- Directionalprotection- Differentialprotection- Distanceprotection

• Protectionschemes- Feederprotection- Transformerprotection- Lineprotection- Motorprotection

ovErHEAD SyStEM DESign• Linedesigncriteria• Linedefinitions

- Sag- Span- Slack- Swingofconductor- Conductortension

• Overheadlinedesign- Lineconductorcodes- Lineconductorampacity- Lineconductorsizing

° Lineconductorfaultcapacity

° Linecapacityvoltagedrop

unDErgrounD CABlE DESign• Cablesystemcriteria

- Cablecodes- Cableampacity- Cablesizing

° Deratingfactors

° Cablefaultcapacity

° Cablevoltagedrop


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WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Plantelectrical/mechanicalengineers• Designengineers• Projectengineers• Testingandcommissioningengineersandtechnicians• Maintenancetechnicians(engine/electrical)


• ToselectandapplyDieselenginesforemergencypowerrequirementsinyourworkplace

• Tochooseappropriateratingsandfueloptions

• Toselectandapplyalternators,theirexcitationandprotectionsystems

• Toplanforauxiliarysystemsoftheengineasapartofthepackage

• ToformulateproceduresfortestingandcommissioningofDieselenginegenerators

• TobeabletoguideyourteamtooperateandmaintainDieselenginegenerators

fuNdAmENTALS Of OPERATION ANd TROubLEShOOTINg Of EmERgENCy/STANdby POWER gENERATION uSINg dIESEL gENERATORS

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Industries require stable, reliable powersupply. Sometimes this becomes difficultdue to remote location of the industry orweak grid supply. Essential loads need tobe provided with power supply fromin-plant generators either to supplementthegridsupplyorasanemergencysourcefor critical loads which can tolerate verylittle or no interruptions. Diesel enginegeneratorsareusefulinthesecircumstancesbecause of their simplicity, ease ofmaintenance and ability to run withdifferenttypesoffuels.Theycanbestartedeasily without external supply assistance,availableinavarietyofratingsandcanbeoperated in parallel with other generatorsorwiththesupplygridifneeded.

This training describes the principles ofengines and generators starting with thefundamentals, discusses the optionsavailable and the constructional details ofengines, the electrical alternators andauxiliary equipment in an easy tounderstand manner. The testing andcommissioningofDieselenginegeneratorsand their operation and maintenanceaspectsarealsodiscussed.

Anoptional thirdday isalsooffered (referto the separate outline given in thisdocument)forthosewhowishtoachieveamore in-depth knowledge of the engine-based power plants, operation of morethan one engine generator in parallel andalsosynchronisedtotheutilitygrid.

Pre-requisites • A fundamental knowledgeofmechanical

orelectricalengineering

• Some experience in operation andmaintenanceofgeneralmachinery

• Planningplantinstallations

The Workshop


rEfrESHEr on tHE BASiC ElECtriCAl tHEory • Abriefhistoryofelectricity• Thestaticanddynamicformsof

electricity-thedifference• Electricalcircuits• Voltage,current,resistanceandOhm’slaw• DCandACcircuits-howtheydiffer• Acamplitude-timecurve-Whyisitcalled

asinewave?• Phasors-Introduction• ReactanceandimpedanceandOhm’slaw

foraccircuits:Calculationexamples• Conceptofpowerfactor(displacement

powerfactor)• Circuittheoryandapplicablelawsfor

solvingproblemsofpowerflowinACandDCcircuits

• DCandACsources

forMS of EnErgy AnD ConvErSion-wHy ElECtriCity iS A ConvEniEnt EnErgy CArriEr• Potentialandkineticenergyasthemain

classificationofenergyforms• Energytypesbasedonthesourcesuch

asfuel,chemical,nuclearandmechanical• Whatismeantbyenergycarrier?• Whyiselectricitythemostpreferred

energycarrier?• Pointsofcomparison• Lawofenergyconservationandlawsof

thermodynamics-Applicationstopowergeneration

EnginES for powEr gEnErAtion-liQuiD AnD gASEouS fuElS • Abriefhistoricalperspective• Externalcombustioncycles(Otto,Diesel)• Externalcombustionengines-Sparkand

compressionignitiontypes• Industrialgeneratingsetsbasedon

compressionignitioncycle• Fuelsused:liquidandgasengines

DiESEl tECHnology AnD ClASSifiCAtionS • BasicEngineprocesses• DualFuelEngines• SpeedClassifications• ServiceClassifications

BASiC EnginE DESign AnD rAtingS• Designcharacteristicsandformulas• Turbocharger• Ambientconditions• ISOratings• PerformanceandEfficiency• Efficiencyenhancements• Enginespeed• Fuelcombustionmethods

fuEl oilS uSED AnD fuEl HAnDling SyStEM • Crudeoil• HSD,LDOandHeavyfuels• Economicsoffuelselection• Pressureandtemperaturecharacteristics• Viscositycharacteristics• Specificheatandtemperature• Viscosityconversion• Specificfuelconsumption• Fuelfiltersandheaters• Fuelnozzlesandigniters• Emissioncontrol• Storagerequirements• Typicalfuelsystemlayoutsand

components

luBE oil SyStEM • Lubeoilspecification• Lubeoilconsumptionindieselengines• TypicalLubeoilsystemlayouts• Viscosityandtemperature• Lubeoilfiltersandheaters

BASiCS of AC SynCHronouS gEnErAtorS AnD ESSEntiAl CoMponEntS • Thebasicelectricalgenerator• Componentsofthealternator• Statorwindinginalternators• Rotor(field)windings• Damperwindings• Sliprings• Sourcesforsupplyingfieldcurrentto

rotor- Rotaryexciters- Staticexciters- Brushlessexcitation

• Coolingcomponentsandmethodsofcooling

protECtion of AC SynCHronouS gEnErAtorS • Failuremodesofacgenerator• Statorwindingprotection-shortcircuits• Statorwindingprotection-earthfaults• Differential(circulatingcurrenttype)

protectionforwindings• Rotorwindingprotection-Singleand

doubleearthfault• Negativesequencecurrentprotection• Excitationfailureandpoleslip/out-of-step

protection• Overvoltageprotectionofgenerators

DiESEl gEnErAting SEtS• CouplingRequirements• Skidmounting• Layoutrequirements• StandardControlpanels• Interconnections

otHEr CoMponEntS• Startingmethods• Startingcharacteristics• Batterysizing• Steploadrequirements• Standbyrequirements• Autostartandautotransferschemes• AutoTransferswitches

tESting AnD CoMMiSSioning• Factorytests• Pre-commissioningchecks• Pre-commissioningtests• Performancemonitoring• Fuelandlubeoilconsumptionchecks• Electricalsystemtests

opErAtion AnD MAintEnAnCE of DiESEl gEnErAting plAntS• Safetyrequirements• Operationmonitoringbasedon

applications• Philosophyofmaintenance• Maintenancetechniques• Maintenanceplanningandscheduling• Sparesandinventorymanagement• Maintenancetools• Inspection• Engineoverhaulandrepair• Training• Healthmonitoring• Troubleshooting






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• Plantelectrical/mechanicalengineers• Designengineers• Projectengineers• Testingandcommissioningengineersandtechnicians• Maintenancetechnicians(engine/electrical)


• Toplanapowergenerationfacilityforyourindustryusingdieselenginegenerators

• Toplantelecontrolandprotectionequipmentforthegenerationfacility

• Toachievesuccessfuloperationofmultipleenginegeneratorsinparallel

• Toconfigureamulti-enginegenerationsystemforoperatinginparallelwithanexternalpowernetwork

• ToapplyenginebasedelectromechanicalUPSsystemsinlargeprocessindustries

dIESEL POWER gENERATION PLANTS WITh muLTIPLE mAChINES IN PARALLEL ANd ON ThE ELECTRICAL POWER gRId

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The earlier part of the course covered thefundamentalprinciplesofthedieselengine-generatorset.Thispartwilldiscusstheneedforstandby/emergencypowergenerationinindustries and the details of engine-basedpower stations. Achieving large standbycapacitieswouldcallformultiplegeneratingsetstobeoperatedinparallelandattimessynchronisedwithanexternalpowersource.The factors to be considered to achieveproper load sharing and also to safeguardagainst power grid abnormalities arediscussed.Abriefdescriptionoftheengine-based uninterrupted power source is alsoincluded.

The Workshop

Practical Sessions



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DiESEl powEr gEnErAting StAtionS• Industrialapplications• Powergenerationplantapplications• EssentialsubsystemsinaEnginebased

powerplant• Singleandmultiplesets• Fuelstoragerequirements• AirIntakesystem• Exhaustsystem• Auxiliarypowerrequirements• Typicalpowerschemes• Typicalpowerplantlayout

DiESEl gEnErAtor MEASurEMEnt AnD ControlS• Measurementsandalarms• Engineandgeneratorcontrol• Autooperationmodes• Auxiliarysystemmeasurementand

alarms• Batterychargerandalternatorcontrols• Telecontrol-Localandremotecontrol• CommunicationbyRS232,Modbus,

ModbusIPandEthernet

powEr gEnErAtion AppliCAtionS in inDuStry • Needforin-plantgeneration• Differencebetweenstandby,emergency

andbaseloadgeneration• Blackstartcapabilityinindustrial

generators• Standaloneoperationofagenerator• Alternatorcapabilitycurves• Speedgovernorasfrequencycontroller• Voltageregulationthroughexcitation

control• Whymultiplegeneratorsareoftenused?• Multiplegenerators-Loadsharingand

voltageregulation

opErAtion witH EXtErnAl powEr griD • Importantaspectsofoperating

generatorsinparallelwithexternalsources

• Activepowerandpowerfactorcontrol• Precautionsagainstasynchronous

closing• Protectionaspectsagainstexternalearth

faults• Protectionoftieline• Directionalprotectionrequirements• Protectingagainstexternalsystem

problems• Reversepower,frequencybasedand

vectorsurgeprotectionsystems• Islandingandloadmanagementafter

islanding• Re-synchronisationwithgrid

EnginE BASED unintErruptED powEr Supply (upS) • Needforuninterruptedpowerin

industries• StaticUPSasanoption-itslimitations• Paralleloperationasanalternative

meansofuninterruptedpower• Engine-basedno-breakpoweroptionand

applicationsinindustry• Specialfeaturesofengine-based(Rotary)

UPS• AdvancedfeaturesofrotaryUPS• Configurationofapowerdistribution

systemwithrotaryUPS






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• MaintenancePersonnel• Supervisors• ElectricalandInstrumentationTechnicians• Healthandsafetypersonnel• Purchasingpersonnel• MaintenanceandPlantengineers

THE WORKSHOP:

This workshop provides you and your personnel with theknowledge and information required to perform their dutiescompetently and safely in working with lead acid batteries.Thisworkshopwillencompassbasicbatterytheory,typesofbatteries,installation,testingandmaintenance.

PRACTICAL mAINTENANCE & TROubLEShOOTINg Of bATTERy POWER SuPPLIES

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The ProgramPractical Sessions



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introDuCtion• Objectivesofthecourse• BasicTechnicalConcepts

HEAltH AnD SAfEty iSSuES• NationalandInternationalStandards(eg

BS6133:1995)• RegulationsandLaw

BASiC BAttEry tHEory • Howabatteryworks• BatteryConstruction• Manufacturingprocesses• FailureModes• Terminologyanddesign

typES of BAttEriES• RegulatedLeadAcid• VentedLeadAcid• NickelCadmium• BatteryRatings

BAttEry inStAllAtion• Newbatteryinstallation• Receivingnewbatteryshipments• WorkingpracticesincompliancewithBS

6133andAS/NZstandards

initiAl AnD floAt CHArging• Differentchargingmethods• CorrectMethods• ImportanceofcorrectFloatVoltages

routinE tESting proCEDurES • ExternalLoadBanks• Otherspecialisedtestequipment

gEnErAl MAintEnAnCE AnD rEport DAtA • Maintenancetoensurelonglifeand

reliability• Instruments:Whatisavailableandhow

tousethem• Routinecare,maintenanceandservicing• Changingprocedures• Handlingequipment• Safety• Inspection• DataInterpretation• CausesofBatteryFailure• Storageofbatteries

DiAgnoSiS of BAttEry ConDition• Recognisingproblemsatanearlystage• Rectifyingproblemstoensurelonglife

BAttEry Monitoring SyStEMS• FloatVoltage,chargeanddischarge

currents• Temperatures

DAtA logging AnD intErprEtAtion• Recording• Interpretingtestdata

BAttEry pErforMAnCE prEDiCtion• Estimationandpredictionofbatteryand

lifeexpectancy• “Timetorun”






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WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Distributionplanningengineers• Electricalandinstrumentationengineers• Plantengineers• Automationengineers• Controlengineers• Mechanicalengineers• Engineeringmanagers• Operatorsandtechnicians• Anyoneactivelyinvolvedwithimplementingoroptimisinga

criticalpowersupplysystem


• Understandtheleveloffailure-proofingthatspecificequipmentmayrequire

• Knowthevariousavailableoptionsofcriticalpowersupplysystems

• Assessthevariouspowersupplyoptionsobjectively

• Designasuitablepowerdistributionsystemforcriticalpower

• Specifythesolutionthatisthebestandmosteconomicalforyourneeds

• Establishanenergysavingsstrategyforyourinstallation

STANdby POWER ANd ENERgy EffICIENCy

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Ensuring a reliable power supply for yourinstallationisprobablyoneofyourkeytasksas an engineer, technician or managerespecially with the current challenges ofrolling black outs in South Africa. Anunscheduled interruption can cause loss ofproduction,,immensedamageandpossiblyaccidents and loss of life. While it isimpossibletoguarantee100%availabilityofpoweratallpointsinanysystem,vulnerablesections can be provided with alternativecritical power supply equipment to ensurereliablepoweravailability,therebyavoidingtheproblemsofpowerinterruption.

Thekey initialobjectiveof theworkshopisto go through the key steps in ensuring areliable power supply to critical systemsusing various available options. Thesolutions can vary from the simple dieselgenerating set as standby sources to high-capacity UPS systems for large businesspremises. New technologies such as fuelcells have matured and are fast becomingmainstream solutions. Of course, all thiscomes at a price, which means that thesolution must match the actual needs at areasonablecost.Wewilldiscusshowtosavedollarsbyfindingtherightsolutiontoyourneedssothatyouinvestjustwhatisneededandwhereitisneeded.

Another major aspect is to ensure thatcritical power supply is itself very reliable.Thiswillneedsuitable redundanciesandawell-engineered multi-module system sothat when the need arises the redundantmodules cut-in and take over the loadwithoutanyhitches.Thisworkshopwillalsobrieflylookatthedesignissuesinvolvedinplanningthedistributionofcriticalpowerbydeploying state-of-the art control devicessuchasstatictransferequipment.

Finally, strategies you can implement tooptimise energy efficiencies at your facilitywill be examined. Reducing electric powerusageresultsinreducedexpendituretotheconsumer. On a macro-level, it reducespower demand and avoids the need forpowercutsandloadsheddingbythepowersupplyagencies.Italsoreducesthecapacityrequirement and capital expenditure onstandbypowerequipment.Theworkshopisconcludedwiththestepstotaketooptimisetheenergyefficiencyofyourinstallation.

Ifyouareresponsibleformaintainingpoweravailabilityinyourfacility,thisworkshopissomething which you simply cannot affordto miss.And all you need is to just investthree days of your time and listen to whatourexpertinstructorshavetosay!

Pre-requisites Workingknowledgeofelectricalengineeringandhands-onworkwithpowerdistributionsystemsinaplantenvironmentwithcriticalprocesses is desirable. Real-life experiencewith critical power supply sources such asuninterruptedpower supply (UPS) systemswill further enable the workshop to beplacedincontext.

The Workshop

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MAin forMS of EnErgy

ElECtriCAl EnErgy uSAgE

ElECtriCAl powEr SCEnArio toDAy

CritiCAl powEr nEEDS AnD SolutionS

ovErviEw of CritiCAl powEr Supply EQuipMEnt

DiESEl gEnErAting SEt (pArt 1: EnginES)

DiESEl gEnErAting SEt (pArt 2: gEnErAtorS)

StAtiC upS BASiCS

BASiCS of BAttEriES

CHArging AnD DiSCHArging of BAttEriES

SElECtion AnD SiZing of BAttEriES

inStAllAtion of BAttEriES

StAtiC trAnSfEr SyStEMS for CritiCAl powEr SuppliES

EMErging tECHnology for CritiCAl powEr AppliCAtionS: fuEl CEllS

wHAt iS EnErgy EffiCiEnCy?

EnErgy EffiCiEnt prACtiCES in ElECtriCity uSE

EnErgy EffiCiEnCy in CliMAtE Control (HvAC) AppliCAtionS

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This course is aimed at engineers are already working as electricalsystem designers as well as those who belong to any of the fieldslistedbelowandwishtopreparethemselvesformovingintotheroleofasubstationdesigner.• Utilityengineersdealingwithpowertransmissionanddistribution

systems• Electricalengineersinvolvedinpowergeneratingplantswith

utilityscalegenerators• Electricalengineersinlargeindustrieswhoareassociatedwith

powerdistribution• Consultingengineersinvolvedindesignofsubstations• ContractorsexecutingprojectsinvolvingelectricalHVsubstations• Electricalcommissioningengineers


• Selectanoptimisedlocationforasubstationbeingsetuptofulfilagivensetofneeds

• Choosethemostappropriateconfigurationandtypeofsubstationforthisrequirement

• Designadetailedlayouttakingintoaccountallessentialaspects• Developasetofconditionsforwhichdetailedsystemstudiesneed

tobecarriedout• Specifytheequipmentrequiredbasedonthestudies• Designtheindividualsubsystemsforcontrolandprotectionofthe

powersystemwhichthesubstationserves• Designearthingandlightningprotectionsystemstoensuresafety

ofequipmentandpersonnelintheeventofabnormalsystemconditionssuchasfaultsandlightningevents

• Designtherequiredelectricalinterconnectionstoensurecorrectfunctioningofthesubstationequipment

• Drawupalistofdesigninputsforbuildingandstructuraldesignengineers

• Planthesupportfacilitiesrequiredforthesubstation

ELECTRICAL SubSTATION ANd SWITChyARd dESIgN

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Electricalsubstationsformimportantnodalpoints in all power networks. Substationscan be of various capacities, voltages,configurations and types depending onwhat is the application for which thesubstationisbeingdesigned.Locationandlayoutofasubstationpresentanumberofchallenges to the designer due to a largevariety of options available to a designer.Thereareeversomanyconstraintstoothatneed to be kept in mind; technical,environmental and naturally financial.Arrivingatanoptimumdesignwithintheseconstraints is as much an art as it is ascience.Designingasubstationwhichwilloperate with utmost reliability for at theleast three or four decades involves athoroughknowledgeofthecurrentstate-of-theartequipment,emergingtechnologies,the tools forpresentingandevaluatingallavailable options and a good appreciationof power system operation andmaintenance. This course will present acomprehensivecapsuleofalltheknowledgeessentialforasubstationdesignerandwalkthe participants through the substationdesign process using a set of interlinkedcasestudies.

Pre-requisites • A good basic knowledge of electrical

transmissionanddistributionequipment

• Experienceinoperating,maintainingandtroubleshootingofsubstationequipment

• Some exposure to design will be anadvantagebutnotessential

• Agoodtheoreticalbackgroundofelectricalengineering and willingness to use andupgrade their numerical and computerskills

• A basic appreciation of the relatedengineering disciplines such as civil,structuralanddatacommunications

The Workshop

rolE of SuBStAtionS in An ElECtriCAl nEtworK, typES AnD ConfigurAtionS of SuBStAtionS • Networks-anintroduction• Differentvoltagesinanetwork• Substationsasnetworknodes• Substationtypesbasedontheirposition

inthenetwork• Optimisingthelocationofasubstation• Substationoptions:Outdoorair

insulated,GIS,Indoorairinsulated• ConfigurationsofHVsubstationsbased

ontheirbusarrangement(typicalSLD)• Dataontheindustrialloadsrequiredfor

thedesignoftheelectricalsupplysubstation

• Loadassumptionsforresidentialandcommercialconsumers

• Environmentalissuesinthelocationofaswitchyardandmitigationmeasures

SyStEM StuDiES rEQuirED for finAliSing EQuipMEnt rAtingS• Loadflowstudy(active/reactiveloads)• Shortcircuitstudy• Harmonicflow• Voltageprofileandreactivepower

compensation• Stabilitystudy

ovErviEw of SwitCHyArD EQuipMEnt AnD tHEir orDEring SpECifiCAtionS • Main(primary)equipment

- Busbars- Disconnectors- Circuitbreakers- Instrumenttransformers- Lightningarrestors- Powertransformers- Structures

• Layoutoptions• SectionalandSafetyclearancesandtheir

influenceonthelayout• Designofbusbars(strung/tubular)and

interconnectionsbetweenequipment• Interconnectingcablesanduseof

marshallingkiosks

SuBStAtion EQuipMEnt for fAult liMiting, pfC AnD HArMoniC Control • Needforandapplicationof:

- Faultlimitingreactors- Powerfactorcompensationequipment- StaticVARcompensators- Harmonicfilters

• Equipmentdesignandselectionofratings

• Layoutoftheseequipmentinaswitchyard

protECtion DESign for SuBStAtion• Briefoverviewofprotection• Overcurrentprotection• Protectioncoordination• Protectionoftransformers• Busbarprotection• Feederprotection• Currenttransformersrequirementsfor

protection• Equipmentrequirementsforsubstation

automation• PLCCapplicationsinprotectionand

communication• PLCChardwareandintegratingthem

withtheswitchyardequipment

EArtHing SyStEM AnD ligHtning protECtion of SwitCHyArDS • Basicsoffunctionalandprotective

earthing• Touchandstepvoltagesinsubstations• Earthgridanditsroleinsafety• Switchyardfence-whyitshouldbeapart

oftheearthgrid• Designofearthgrid-basicconsiderations

inconductorsizingandmeshspacing• Prosandconsofincludingthecontrol

buildingwithintheswitchyardearthgrid• Earthmatlayingandwelding• Safetymeshatoperatingpoints• Roleofgravellayerinsafety• Transferredvoltagehazards• Planningisolationofoutgoingservicesto

avoidtransfervoltage• Basicsoflightningandhazards• Roleofshieldwireandlightningmasts• Typicalconfigurationsoflightning

protectionofswitchyards• Analysisofhazardusingconeof

protectionandrollingspheremethods• Selectionoflightningarrestors-Types,

classandratings

SwitCHyArD Control AnD intErloCKing • Dcpowerrequirementsforswitchyard

equipment• Dcequipmentconfigurationand

specifications• Dcdistributionforswitchyardequipment• Batterycalculationsbasis• Spaceplanningandrelatedfacilitiesfora

batteryinstallation• Acauxiliarypowerforswitchyard

systems-loadswhichrequireacpower• Possiblesourceoptions• Acauxiliarydistributionforswitchyard

equipmentandsupportsystems• Controlschemeofdisconnectorsand

circuitbreakers• Controlinterconnectionapproach• Useofopticalfibre-basedcontrolscheme• Roleandlocationofmarshallingkiosksin

differentbays

SwitCHyArD-fACility plAnning • Sitepreparation,levelling• Earthresistivitymeasurementanditsrole

indesignverification• Civilworkssuchasequipment

foundations,cabletrenches,controlbuilding,stormdrains,transformeroilcollectionpit

• Structuresandtheirdesignrequirements• Substationfenceandphysicalsecurity• Surveillance• Planningwaterrequirementsandsupply

arrangement• Fireprotection,lightingandventilationof

controlroomandotherequipment

gAS inSulAtED SwitCHgEAr (giS) AS An AltErnAtivE to outDoor SwitCHyArD • Whygasinsulatedsubstation?• SF6properties,advantagesand

environmentalimpact• TypicalsubstationconfigurationsinSF6• Indoor/outdooroptions• Gassafetyconsiderations• EquipmentforhandlingSF6• SF6substationlayoutplanning• CableterminationstoSF6equipment






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WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Civil,mechanical,chemical,miningengineers,technologistsandtechnicians

• Managerswhoareinvolvedwithorworkwithstaffandprojectsinelectricalengineering

• Non-electricalengineersandtechnicians• Non-electricalpersonnelwhowanttounderstandthebroader

picture• Plantandfacilityengineers• Procurementandbuyingstaff• Projectmanagers• Salesengineers


• Basicfactsaboutelectricityanditsuses

• Operatingprinciplesofcommonappliances

• Protectionofelectricalcircuitsagainstfaults

• Workingonelectricalcircuitsandtroubleshooting

• Whatmakeselectricityunsafeandhowtoworksafely

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Electrical engineering is often consideredto be a mysterious science, becauseelectricitycannotbeseen.However,weareallawareofitsexistenceandusefulnessinourdailylives.Thisworkshopaimstotakethe mystery out of electrical engineeringand give a good understanding of thefundamentalprinciplesofelectricity.Whilemanyofusworkonelectricalsystems,wedonot fullyappreciate thedangers,whichwe get exposed to when doing so. All ittakes isa fewsimpleprecautions toavoidgettinghurt.Thisworkshopteachesyouallabout the dangers of careless handling ofelectrical appliances and prevention ofelectricalaccidents.

This workshop is not meant for electricalengineersandotherqualifiedtechnicians.Itisforthosewhoarenotformallytrainedaselectricians but often have to handle andmaintainelectricalappliancesinthecourseoftheirwork.Theparticipantswillhaveanopportunity to understand how theappliances they see everyday actuallyfunction.This workshop will deal with thesubject with a minimum of theory whileemphasising on the practical, hands-onapproach.

The Workshop

ElECtriCity • Electricityisaformofenergy• Staticelectricity• ElectricalcellsandDC• Voltageandcurrentrelationship-ohms

law• Powerandenergyrelationship• AsimplecircuitusingDC(battery)source• Electromagneticgenerators(AC)-

relationbetweenmagnetismandelectricity

• Speedofrotationandfrequency• Singlephaseand3-phaseACsystems-

basicfacts• Phasesequence

How iS ElECtriCity DiStriButED? • Amodernelectricalpowersystem• Multiplevoltagelevelsandtransformers• Substations• Yourlocalpowerutility• Measurementofenergyusageandtariff• Conductorsforcarryingcurrent

(insulatedversusbare)• Receivingpowerfromtheutility• Distributionwithinafacility• Distributionboards• Circuitbreakers(ACB,MCCB,MCB,

ELCB)• Isolatorsandfuses

How iS ElECtriCity uSED? • Electricityasanenergycarrier• Electricityisclean,easilycontrolledand

instantaneousinaction• Lighting• Heating• Mechanicaldrive/motionand

transportation• Commonexamplesofappliances

BASiC fACtS ABout ElECtriCAl AppliAnCES • Lighting• Lightsourcesandtheirrelativemerits

- Filamentlamps- Metalhalidelamps- FluorescentlampsandCFL- Mercuryandsodiumvaporlamps- Startersandtheirfunction

• Electricheaters- Resistanceheaters- Heatersusinghighfrequencymethods

(example:microwave)• Electricalmotors

- Pumpsandcompressors- Coolingandrefrigeration- Transportationandlifting

• Controlofelectricalmotors- Differencebetweensinglephaseand

3-phasemotors- Startingmethods- Speed-frequencyrelationship- SpeedcontrolmethodsinACmotors- Phasereversalanditseffecton

directionofrotationin3-phasemotors

ElECtriCAl fAultS • Basicfaultsinelectricalcircuits“anopen

connectionoranunwantedconnection”• Insulationanditsimportance• Reasonsforfailure• Preventingoverloads

- Overloadprotectionbythermalrelay,temperatureprotectionetc.

• Faultsduetoinsulationfailure- Shortcircuits- Earthfaults

• Shortcircuitprotection- Fuses- Circuitbreakerswithmagneticreleases

• Earthfaultprotection- Earthleakagerelay- Fusesandbreakerscanprotecttoo

• Opencircuitsandreasons- Importanceofproperterminations

• Dangerofopencircuitcausingsinglephaseoperationof3-phasemotors- Whyissingle-phasingdangerousto

motors?- Detectionbysingle-phasingrelays

worKing on ElECtriCAl CirCuitS • Whyisworkneededonelectrical

circuits?• Formaintenance• Forfaultfinding(troubleshooting)• Fortesting• Workingwithcircuitenergised(referto

relevantcodes)• Lampchanging• Troubleshooting(measuringcurrentflow

orcheckingforvoltageatspecificpoints)• Workingwithcircuitswitchedoff• Procedureslock-out/tag-out• Earthingacircuitforsafety• Checkingthatacircuitisdead• Voltagetester(neonstick,singleandtwo-

lamptesters)• Instrumentsusedfortroubleshooting• Multimeters-whatdotheymeasure?• Clip-onammeter• Continuitytester• Insulationtester

ElECtriCAl SAfEty • Dangersofelectricity

- Electricshock(directandindirect)- Fallcausedbyelectricshock- Arcflashandburns

• RoleofPPEinsafety- ExamplesofPPEs

• Avoidingshockdanger- Safetywhiledoingpermittedlivework- Safetywhileworkingondeadcircuits- Roleofprotectiveearthingforsafety

duringnormaloperation• Arcflashdangers

- Severeburns- Avoidliveworkexceptaspermitted

undercodes- Useinsulatedtools- PPEforliveworkandforoperations

suchasswitching• Codesandtheneedtofollowthem

strictly- AustralianWiringRegulations;locally

applicablecode• Electricalaccidentsandfirst-aid






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This is a practical, hands on workshopenabling you to work through practicalexercises which reinforce the conceptsdiscussed.Someofthesesessionswillbeinthenatureofdiscussiongroupsandwilltakea specific topic related to the module fordiscussion.


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ThisMasterSeriescourseisdesignedforpeoplefromanelectricalbackground.Ithasbeendevelopedforthosewhosetimeislimitedandwhoworkinacriticalroleorsituationswherealengthytimeawayforstudyisimpossible.• Automationandprocessengineers• Chemicalandmechanicalengineers• Consultingengineers• Electricalengineersandtechnicians• Electricaltechnicians• Energymanagementconsultants• Fieldtechnicians• Graduateengineers• Instrumentationanddesignengineers• Maintenanceengineersandsupervisors• Projectandproductionmanagers• Projectengineers


• Gainskillsandknow-howinthelatesttechnologiesinelectricalengineering

• Gainaclearpictureofthelatestdevelopmentsandfuturedirectionsinelectricalengineeringfromexpertsinthefield

• Learnhowtomakereliable,wellgroundedandcommerciallyviabletechnical,financialandmanagementdecisionsinelectricalengineering.

• Learnhowsuccessfulelectricalengineerscommunicatetheirvisionandvaluestobuildupasupereffectiveteam.

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TheElectricalEngineeringMasterSeriesdeliversacriticalblendofknowledgeandskills,coveringtechnologyinelectricalengineering,industryanalysisandforecasts,leadership,managementandeverythingthatisrelevanttoamodernelectricalengineer.Youwillbeexposedtofourhighimpactdayswhereyouwillnotonlyhearfromoutstandingexpertsineachofthekeyareasbutundertakepracticalhands-onsessionsandexercises.

Thiscourseisnotintendedasasubstitutefora4or5yearengineeringdegreeordiploma,orforanaccomplishedandexperiencedprofessionalelectricalengineerwhoisworkingattheleadingedgeofelectricalpracticeinthesevariedfields.Itishowever,intendedtobethe distillation of the key skills and know-how in practical, state-of-the-art electricalengineering.

The Workshop

SEtting tHE SCEnE • Issues,timing,instructorsandprotocols

tobefollowedduringtheexercises.Participantswillbeintroducedtoeachotherandtheirassignedteam.

unDErStAnDing ElECtriCAl DrAwingS • Engineeringdrawingforelectrical

engineers• Symbolsusedinelectrotechnologyand

governingstandards• Singlelineand3-linediagrams• Cablingandwiringdrawings• Layoutdrawings• Advancesarisingfromcomputeraided

drafting(cad)

ElECtriCAl powEr DiStriBution funDAMEntAlS • Commondistributionsystemalternatives• Planningofpowerdistributionsystem• Faultlevelinelectricalsystemsandtheir

roleinthechoiceofequipment• Faultcurrentevaluationofsimplepower

distributionsystems• In-plantgenerationrequirementsand

alternatives• Distributionequipmentsizing• Powerdistributionsystemautomation• Maintenanceandassetmanagementin

distributionsystems

CirCuit BrEAKErS AnD SwitCHgEAr • Circuitbreakerbasics• Differencebetweenisolatorandcircuit

breaker• Principleofarcquenching• Majorcomponents• EnclosuresforindooruseandIPratings• HVCircuitbreakers• CommontypesofHVcircuitbreakers

(BOCB,MOCB,ABCBandSF6CB)• Outdoorconstructionexamples• Operatingprinciplesofdifferenttypeof

CBs• MaintenanceaspectsofHVcircuit

breakers• LVCircuitbreakers• CommontypesofLVcircuitbreakers

(ACB,MCCB,MotorCBandMiniatureCB)

• Selectionofcircuitbreakersandswitchgear,theirratingsandspecifications

powEr CABlES • Introduction• Basictheory• Selectionofcablesandinstallation• Jointsandtermination• Jointingandterminationpractice• Commissioningandperiodictesting• Failuremodesandfaultdetection• Newtrendsincabletechnology

Practical Sessions

This is a practical, hands on workshopenabling you to work through practicalexercises which reinforce the conceptsdiscussed.Someofthesesessionswillbeinthenatureofdiscussiongroupsandwilltakea specific topic related to the module fordiscussion.


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EArtHing AnD ligHting SurgE protECtion • Electricalsystemearthing• Earthelectrodesystems• Earthingdesignofsubstations• Lightningandprotectionagainst

lightning• Lightningprotectionofstructures,

electricallinesandsubstations• Lightningprotectionofmarineelectrical

systems• Surgeprotection• Electricalnoiseandmitigation-roleof

earthing

powEr SyStEM protECtion• Needforprotection• Fuses• Instrumenttransformers• Trippingpowersource• Relaysandrelaycoordination• Principlesofunitprotection• Switchgear(busbar)protection• Transformerprotection• Motorprotectionrelays• Generatorprotection

BuDgEting, roi AnD finAnCE of ElECtriCAl proJECtS • Introduction• Basicaccountingconcepts• Budgetpreparationandcontrol• Understandingcashflow• Estimationandcosting• Timevalueofmoneyanddiscountrates• Investmentappraisalmethods:DCF,

Payback,NPV,IRR• Capitalbudgeting• Decisionmaking• Tax• Riskanduncertainty

ElECtriCAl SAfEty AnD wiring rEgulAtionS • AnIntroductiontoElectricalSafety• Roleofprotectiveearthinginelectrical

safety• Hazardsduetoelectricalarcingand

heating-1• Hazardsduetoelectricalarcingand

heating-2• Safetyaspectinelectricaldesignand

selection• Safeoperationandmaintenance• Substationsafety• Safetyinbatteryinstallations• Organizationalaspectsofsafety• Australianregulationsonsafety

tESting, trouBlE SHooting AnD MAintEnAnCE of ElECtriCAl EnginEEring • Fundamentalsoftesting• Insulationtesting• Highpotentialtests

• Oiltesting• TANDeltatesting• PartialDischarge(PD)testing• Impulsetesting• Transformertesting• Cabletesting

proJECt MAnAgEMEnt of ElECtriCAl proJECtS • Fundamentalsofprojectmanagement• Timemanagement• Costmanagement• Integratedcostandtimemanagement• Constructioncontracts• Managementoftheprojectteam• Riskmanagement• Contractlaw• Projectplanning• Applicationtoinstrumentationandcontrol

prEpArAtion for prESEntAtionS • Eachteamwillprepareforthe

presentationsonthenextday.Theinstructorswillspendtimewitheachgrouptoensurethattheirmaterialsarepresentedaseffectivelyandpracticallyaspossible

EnErgy uSE AnD EffiCiEnCy • Whatisenergyefficiency?• Alternativeenergysources• Electricalenergygeneration/usage• Energyefficientpracticesinelectricity

use• Energycoststructures• IntroductiontoEnergyAudits

DElEgAtE prESEntAtionS • Throughoutthetechnicalmodules,

participantsoperatinginsmallteams,completeaseriesofexercisesbasedonconstructinganewplant.Timewillbesetasidetocollatetheexercisesintoapresentation

• Duringthissession,eachteamwillpresentitsplanstotheotherteams

rEviEw of EXErCiSES AnD CASE StuDy• Areviewwillbemadeontheexercisesand

submissionsandbuildsonprevioussessions.Theinstructorwillparticipatehere

forECAStS AnD prEDiCtionS • Maintechnologytrends• Conflictingdata• Howtoresolve• Technicalskillssqueeze• Outsourcing• TheChinachallenge• Marketpredictions


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• Administrationstaff

• Civil,mechanical,chemical,miningengineers,technologistsandtechnicians

• Electricalcontractors

• Finance,ITandaccountingmanagers

• Humanresourcesmanagers

• ITpersonnel

• Legalpersonnel

• Managerswhoareinvolvedwithorworkwithstaffandprojectsinelectricalengineering

• Non-electricalandmechanicalengineersandtechnicians

• Non-electricalandmechanicalpersonnelwhowanttounderstandthebroaderpicture

• Non-engineeringpersonnel• Operators• Plantandfacilityengineers• Procurementandbuyingstaff• Projectmanagers• Salesengineers• Seniormanagers


• Basicmechanicalengineeringconceptssuchasforce,work,power,momentsandtorques

• Theimportanceofcommonengineeringmaterialpropertiesinrelationtocomponentlifeandfailure

• Thebasicsofelectricalpowerengineering

• Practicalstepsinselection,installationandcommissioningofelectricalsystems

• Howtoprotectyourselfandothersfromelectricalhazards

• Thefundamentalsofinstrumentationandprocesscontrol

• ThebasicsofProgrammableLogicControllers(PLCs)andSCADAsystems

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Intwofascinatingandintensivebuteasy-to-understand days you will learn the basicapplied concepts of mechanical, electricaland instrumentation engineering.This willenable you to work more effectively withyour engineering colleagues – no matterwhether theyareoperators, tradespersons,techniciansorengineers.

There are three main threads runningthrough this course – initially mechanicalengineering,thenelectricalengineeringbestpracticeandconcludedwithinstrumentation(orindustrialautomation).

Mechanical engineering in simple termsdealswithanyequipmentthatmoves;thisiswhatmakesitperhapsthemostbroadanddiverse of engineering disciplines. Themechanicaldisciplineessentiallyderivesitsbreadth from the need to design andmanufacture everything from small, evennano,individualdevices,suchasmeasuringinstruments, to large systems such asmachinetoolsandpowerplants.

Thefocusinelectricalengineeringisonthebuildingblocksofelectricalengineering,thefundamentals of electrical design andintegratingelectricalengineeringknow-howinto the other disciplines within anorganisation. Unnecessary theory will beminimised.

The dangers and risks from electrocution,shock,explosionsandarcblastcanneverbeeliminatedbutyoucantakedefinitestepstoprotectyourselfandyourco-workers.

The topics in instrumentation engineeringcommence with an introduction toinstrumentation and measurement rangingfrompressure, level, temperatureand flowdevices followed by a review of processcontrol including the all important topic ofPIDlooptuning.

The Workshop

Practical Sessions



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MECHAniCAl• MechanicalEngineeringBasics• EngineeringMaterials• GearsandBearings• MechanicalDrives• FluidEngineering• HeatTransfer• MaintenancePractical demonstration

ElECtriCAl• OverviewoftheElectricPowerSystems• BasicConcepts• ElectricalGeneration,Transmissionand

Distribution• ElectricalMeasurementsandApplications• Earthing• Transformers• PowerQuality• PowerSystemsProtection• ElectricalShockandMethodsofShock

Prevention• HazardsDuetoElectricalArcingand

HeatingPractical demonstration

inStruMEntAtion• IntroductiontoProcessMeasurement• PressureMeasurement• LevelMeasurement• TemperatureMeasurement• FlowMeasurement• FundamentalsofProgrammableLogic

Controllers(PLCs)• IntroductiontoSCADASystemsPractical demonstration






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• Buildingservicedesigners• Consultingengineers• Datasystemsplannersand

managers• Electricaland

instrumentationtechnicians• Electricalcontractors• Electricalengineers• Electricalinspectors

• Electricians• Instrumentationandcontrol

engineers• Maintenanceengineers• Powersystemprotectionand

controlengineers• Projectengineers• Safetyprofessionals


• Applygoodearthingpracticetoyournextinstallation

• Detailtheapplicablenationalstandards

• Describethepurposesofearthingandbonding

• Applythevariousmethodsofearthingelectricalsystems

• Listthetypesofsystemsthatcannotbeearthed

• Describewhatsystemscanbeoperatedunearthed

• Correctlyshieldsensitivecommunicationscablesfromnoiseandinterference

• Applypracticalknowledgeofsurgeandtransientprotection

• Troubleshootandfixearthingandsurgeproblems

• Design,installandtestaneffectiveearthingsystemforelectronicequipment

• Understandlightningandsurgesandhowtominimiseitsimpactonyourfacility

• Protectsensitiveelectronicequipmentfromsurgesandlightning

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Few topics generate as much controversyand argument as that of earthing and theassociated topics of surge protection,shielding and lightning of electrical andelectronic systems. Poor earthing practicecanbethecauseofcontinualandintermittentdifficult-to-diagnose problems in a facility.Thisworkshoplooksattheseissuesfromafresh yet practical perspective and enablesyoutoreduceexpensivedowntimeonyourplant and equipment to a minimum bycorrectapplicationoftheseprinciples.

Thisworkshopisdesignedtodemystifythesubjectofearthingandpresentsthesubjectin a clear, straightforward manner.Installation, testing and inspectionprocedures for industrial and commercialpower systems will be examined in detail.Essentially this workshop is broken downintoearthing,shieldingandsurgeprotectionfor both power and electronics systems.Earthing and surge protection fortelecommunications and IT systems areexamined in detail. Finally, the impact oflightningisexaminedandsimpletechniquesforminimisingitsimpactdescribed.

The Workshop

EArtHing BASiCS • Basicsofearthing• Bonding • Lightningandsurgeprotection • Staticcharges• Shielding • UPSsystemsandtheirearthingpractice

EArtHing of powEr SyStEM nEutrAl • Unearthedandsolidlyearthedsystems• Impedanceearthersystems• ResonantimpedanceearthsystemsPractical session: problem solving on calculation of charging current and neutral impedances

EQuipMEnt EArtHing • Shockhazardstothehumanbody• Earthingofequipment • Operationofprotectivedevices • Thermalcapacityofearthingwires• Touchpotential • Inducedvoltages• Multipleearthingconnections• SurgeprotectionearthingPractical session: problem solving on safe touch voltage and sizing of earthing conductors

ligHtning AnD itS EffECt on BuilDingS AnD ElECtriCAl SyStEMS • Theincidenceandprobabilityoflightning

strike • Methodsoflightningprotection • Planningforlightningprotection • Improvementstolightningprotection• Effectsoflightningstrikeonoverhead

lines• ToprotectornottoprotectPractical session: problem solving on protection zones using attraction radii principle

StAtiC ElECtriCity AnD protECtion • Whatisstatic? • Generationofcharge • Commonexamples• Energyofaspark • Ignitioncapabilityofaspark• Dangersofstaticbuildup • Controlofstatic • Assessmentofrisksandplanning Practical session: problem solving on ignition due to spark energy

EArtH ElECtroDE SyStEMS• Earthingelectrodes • Soilresistance • Measuringsoilresistivity • Resistanceofsinglerodelectrodes • Currentcarryingcapacityofanelectrode• Measurementelectroderesistancesingle

andmultiplerods • Concreteencasedelectrodes • Corrosionofelectrodesystems • Maintenanceofelectrodesystems • ChemicalelectrodesPractical session: problem solving on earth resistivity, electrode resistance and current carrying capacity

SurgE protECtion of ElECtroniC EQuipMEnt • Whatisasurge?• Bondingofdifferentearthingsystems• Surgesandsurgeprotection • Principlesofsurgeprotection • Achievinggradedsurgeprotection • Positioningandselectingsurge

protection

ElECtriCAl noiSE AnD MitigAtion • Definitionsofelectricnoise • Analysisandcategoriesofnoise • Electrostaticcoupling• Electromagneticcoupling• Shieldedisolationtransformer • Insulatedearthreceptacle • Zerosignalreferencegrid• Harmonics

upS SyStEMS AnD tHEir EArtHing prACtiCES • Powerqualityissues • Abnormalvoltageconditions • Susceptibilityandmeasurestohandle

voltageabnormalities • Regulatingtransformers • Standbysources• Electro-mechanicalUPSs • SolidstateUPSs• Multipleredundantsystems • SelectionofaUPS • Earthingpractices Practical session: case studies involving real life problems

CASE StuDiES






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Practical Embedded Controllers: Troubleshooting and Design ............................................................................... 3.3

Practical EMC and EMI Control for Engineers and Technicians .............................................................................. 3.5

Practical Industrial Electronics for Engineers and Technicians .............................................................................. 3.7

Practical Shielding, EMC/EMI, Noise Reduction, Earthing and Circuit Board Layout ............................................ 3.9

Power Electronics and Switch Mode Power Supply ............................................................................................... 3.11

Practical Troubleshooting of Electronic Circuits for Engineers and Technicians ............................................... 3.13

ELECTRONICS

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• AclearunderstandingofDigitalSignalProcessing(DSP)

• BenefitsandapplicationofDSPtechnologytoimproveefficiency

• Frequencyanalysisofsignalsandtheapplicationofthisknowledge

• Informationaboutandactualdesignofdigitalfilters

• AnalysisoftheperformanceofDSPsystems

• IdentificationofthekeyissuesindesigningaDSPsystem

• AnunderstandingofthefeaturesandcapabilitiesofcommercialDSPapplications

• CurrentDSPtechnology

• CommunicationSystemEngineers

• ElectricalandElectronicEngineers

• ControlSystemEngineers


• ElectricalandElectronicTechnicians

•DesignEngineers

•ConditionMonitoringEngineersandTechnicians

PrACTICAl DIGITAlSIGNAlPrOCESSINGFOrENGINEErSANDTEChNICIANS

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IIR DIGITAL FILTER DESIGN• Review of classical filter approximation

techniques• Characteristics of IIR filters• Design methods• Design examplesPractical Session

FIR DIGITAL FILTER DESIGN• Characteristics of FIR filters• Design methods• Design examplesPractical Session

DIGITAL FILTER REALISATIONS• Direct form• Hardware realisations• Quantisation effectsPractical Session

COMMERCIAL DSP HARDWARE• Architectural difference between

DSP chips and general purpose microprocessors

• Texas Instrument TMS320 family• Motorola DSP56000 family• Analog Devices ADSP-2100 family• Choosing a DSP architecture• DSP trendsPractical Session

PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR DSP SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT• Simulation tools for algorithm

development• Software development tools• Hardware development toolsPractical Session

INTRODUCTION • Terminology and motivation• Why process digitally?• A typical DSP system• Some current application areas

DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG AND ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERSION• Periodic sampling and aliasing• Digital to analog converters• Analog reconstruction• Analog to digital converters

DISCRETE SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS• Discrete-time signals: notation and

representation• Classification of discrete systems• The concept of impulse response• The concept of convolution• Autocorrelation and cross-correlation of

signalsPractical Session

FREQUENCY ANALYSIS OF DISCRETE SIGNALS• Fourier series for periodic signals• Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) for non-

periodic signals• Understanding the DFT equation• DFT properties• The Inverse DFT• The Fast Fourier Transform (FFT)• Frequency analysis of discrete signals:

use of windows and DFT results interpretation

• Fast computation of convolution using DFT

• Other related transformsPractical Session

DSP APPLICATION EXAMPLES• Digital waveform generators• Speech modelling and synthesis• Noise reduction and signal enhancement• Image restoration• Communications systemPractical Session

The Program

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is the capture, analysis and manipulation of an analogue signal by a digital computer. The integration of DSP software and hardware into products across a wide range of industries has necessitated the understanding and application of DSP by engineers and technicians.

The Workshop

Workshop Objectives

The introduction of DSP from a practical point of view using a minimum of mathematics. The emphasis is on the practical aspects of DSP, implementation issues, tips, tricks and pitfalls, and practical applications. Intuitive explanations and appropriate examples are used to develop a fundamental understanding of DSP theory. The workshop participant’s will gain a clear understanding of DSP technology in a variety of fields from process control to communications.

Some of the DSP techniques included in the workshop:

• Digital filtering for cleaning a signal from noise

• Discrete Fourier Transforms for finding a particular frequency component

• Correlation techniques to find a signal buried in noise

• Industrial control with digital controllers

• Instrumentation and test for better accuracy

• Vibration analysis for identifying frequency signatures

• Image and video processing for enhancing images

• Communications especially for filtering out noise

Practical Sessions

There are eight practical sessions designed to enhance the delegate’s understanding of the workshop. Most are software-based and make use of the widely used MATLAB software from Mathworks, Inc. Other sessions use the Texas Instrument DSP boards for experimentation.

• Introduction to MATLAB/SIMULINK and Signal Processing Toolbox

• Introduction to SIMULINK

• FIR Filter Design

• IIR Filter Design

• Filter Realisation

• Image Processing

• Sampling and Quantisation

• DSP Implementation

Instructor has excellent knowledge on the subject.

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• howtodesign,setupandprogramacompleteembeddedcontrollerdevelopmentsystem

• howtoapplythelatesttechniquesinprogrammingtheseversatiledevices

• Troubleshootingtips,tricksandtrapsformicrocontrollers

• Installationtechniquesformicrocontrollers

• howtofixproblemsduetoelectricalnoiseandinterference

• howtodesigncorrectlythefirsttimetoavoidearthingandEMCproblems.

• howtoavoidthefivemostcommonproblemsinthedesignofMicrocontrollers

• howtochooseandconfigurethecorrectsoftware

Thisisnotanadvancedcoursebutoneaimedatengineersandtechnicianswhowantasolidgroundinginthefundamentalsfromanexpertinthearea.Youmayalreadyhavebeenworkinginthisareabutwanttogetmoreoutofyourdesignswithsomeusefulpracticalinformationwhichyoucanapplyimmediatelywhentroubleshootingorperformingyournextdesign.

• ElectronicTechnicians&Engineers

• Instrumentation&ControlSystemEngineersandTechnicians

• ElectricalEngineers&Technicians


• DesignEngineers

• Technicians



PrACTICAl EMBEDDEDCONTrOllErS: TrOUBlEShOOTINGANDDESIGNFOrENGINEErSANDTEChNICIANS

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DATA COMMUNICATIONS• Introduction to Data Communication• Basics of Serial Data Communication• Open System Interconnection Model• Modes of Communications• RS 232 • RS 485• Fibre Optic Cables• Fieldbus Protocols used in Controllers

ELECTRONIC NOISE REDUCTION IN CONTROLLERS AND PCBS• Introduction to Noise Reduction• Conductive Coupled Noise• Capacitive Coupled Noise• Magnetic Coupled Noise• EMC & Noise Reduction in PCB Design

EMC GROUNDING SOLUTIONS• Introduction to EMC Grounding Solutions • EMC Grounding• EMC Grounding on a PCB• Protecting Controllers from Lightning• Microcontroller Equipment Ground • Enclosure or Safety Ground

INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING• Introduction to Installation &

Troubleshooting• Connections - Screw, Crimp & Solder• Cable Runs & Trays• Cable Ties & Mounting• Cooling, Heating & Air Conditioning• Cable Run Wire Management• Conduit Installation• Troubleshooting Specifics• Safety Considerations

CONCLUSION• CPU Design & Functions• Assembly Language Programming• Memory• Inputs & Outputs• Data Communication • Noise Reduction• Grounding Solutions• Installation Techniques

INTRODUCTION • Introduction• Microcontroller Introduction • Microcontroller Design & Functions• Assembly Language Programming• Inputs & Outputs • Data Communications• Noise Reduction• Grounding Solutions• Installation Techniques

MICROCONTROLLER BASICS• Introduction• Number Systems - Binary, Hex, &

Decimal • Gates - AND, OR, XOR & NOT gates• Accumulators, A, B & D • Registers - X, Y, D & Stack• Communications - Synchronous &

Asynchronous• Power Systems - Resetting & Brownouts• Crystals & Oscillators

INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING THE MICROCONTROLLER• Programming Structure & Specifications • Addressing Modes• Load, Stores & Transfers• Arithmetic Operations • Logical Operations• Shifts & Rotates• Index Registers & The Stack• Condition Code Register• Branches, Jumps, Interrupts & Calls• Assembly Programming

INTRODUCTION TO MEMORY• User Ram• Buffalo Routines, Memory Map & Vectors• Interrupts, Vectors & Pseudo-Vectors• Control Registers• EEPROM

INTRODUCTION TO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS• Single Ended vs. Differential Inputs• Digital Inputs• Digital Outputs• Analog Inputs• Digital Control of Analog Devices• Keypad Interfacing• LCD Interfacing

The Program

From microwave ovens to alarm systems to industrial PLC and DCS control systems, embedded controllers are controlling our world. The microcontrollers that are at the heart of these and many more devices are becoming easier and simpler to use. But when these devices fail the solution to the problem needs to be found and the repairs done quickly.

The Embedded Controllers: Troubleshooting and Design workshop will help the technician, engineer and even the most casual user understand the inter-workings of microcontrollers along with the most common problems and their solutions.

Embedded controllers are used in most electronic equipment today. Embedded controllers are intelligent electronic devices used to control and monitor devices connected to the real world. This can be a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Distributed Control System (DCS) or a Smart Sensor. These devices are used in almost every walk of life today. Most automobiles, factories and even kitchen appliances have embedded controllers in them.

This two-day workshop covers all aspects of embedded controllers but focussing specifically on troubleshooting and design. The workshop covers design, specification, programming, installation, configuration and of course troubleshooting.

This hands-on workshop gives both the novice and experienced user a solid grasp of the basic principles enabling you to go away and apply the material learnt immediately to your application.

The Workshop

Workshop Objectives

The objectives are simply to give you a thorough grounding in the use of microcontrollers; thus enabling you to design your own system hardware and then to program it. Further to this it will also help you to troubleshoot, diagnose and fix faults on your microcontroller systems.

Practical Sessions

Groups of two attendees will be allocated a PC and microcontroller development board to develop complete projects. You will use internationally known software packages, chosen for their high profile and popularity in the industrial environment. You will develop your ability in working with Embedded Controller systems and reinforce the information learned in the workshop. You will learn first-hand how to set up and use the development system to build a complete working prototype project.





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• ApplytherelevantIECStandardsandrelatetotheEuropeanDirectivewhichisnowwidelyapplicableworldwide

• UnderstandtheissuessurroundingEMCandtheCEmark

• Determinethetestingproceduresandequipmentusedformeasuringconformancetothestandards

• Designforminimumemissionandsusceptibility

• Configuresystemsmadeupofanumberofcomponentsub-assemblies,forconformance

• renderolderequipmentconformanttonewstandards

• Maintainequipmentinacompliantstateafterrepairorservicing

• Engineersandtechniciansinvolvedinthedesignandmanufactureofelectricalandelectronicequipmentthatproduceelectromagneticdisturbancesandmaybesusceptibletoelectromagneticinterference

• Engineersandtechniciansinvolvedwiththemaintenanceandserviceofelectricalandelectronicequipment

• Thosethatneedtoensurethatgoodsconformtotherequiredstandards

• Thoseinvolvedwiththemarketingandsaleofgoodsthatneedtocomplywiththerequiredstandards

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DAY ONE REVIEW & QUESTIONS• Introduction of day two material

DESIGNING FOR COMPLIANCE• RF radiation principles• PCB design for reduced radiation• Digital circuits• Analog circuitsPractical: Demonstration

POWER SUPPLIES• Harmonic minimisation• Preventing transient interference/damagePractical: Demonstrationofeffectsofdesignpractices

SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS: INTERFACING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT• Filtering• Shielding• Interconnecting

MANAGING THE EMC PROCESS• Interfacing with management• Interfacing with management and Quality

Assurance

INTRODUCTION TO EMC• Electromagnetic disturbances and their

sources• Electromagnetic susceptibility/immunity• Coupling between source and victim• Electromagnetic compatibility• The need for harmonisation• The European Directive• Current standards• Routes to compliance

EMISSION TYPES• RF Emissions• Harmonic injection into the mains• Transients• Standards• Testing procedures• Test equipmentPractical: rFEmissionmeasurementPractical: harmonicemissionmeasurement

INTERFERENCE COUPLING MECHANISMS

ELECTROMAGNETIC SUSCEPTIBILITY/IMMUNITY• Relevant standards• Testing proceduresPractical: Susceptibilitytesting

The Program

This Practical EMC/EMI Control (Electromagnetic Compatibil ity/Electromagnetic Interference) two-day workshop is a 'hands-on', 'how-to' course. It will show you in a practical and straight forward way how to understand and implement the relevant standards required to reduce and control electromagnetic disturbances and interference.

This workshop will enable you to measure equipment for conformity to standards and equip you to design and configure goods and systems for minimum emission and susceptibility. It will also equip you to render older equipment standard compliant and allow you to maintain compliancy levels when repairing and servicing equipment.

Save on down-time and manufacturing delays with this practical EMC/EMI Control workshop.

Pre-requisites Fundamental knowledge of basic mechanical plant and operation thereof.

The Workshop

Workshop Objectives

This practical workshop will offer you the most up-to-date knowledge to:

• understand the importance of EMC/EMI control

• know the routes to compliance

• relate to the relevant compliancy standards

• determine testing procedures and equipment for measuring conformance

• design equipment and goods for minimum emission and susceptibility

• configure systems for conformity

• render older equipment compliant

• maintain compliancy in equipment after repair and service

Practical Sessions

To ensure practical knowledge and experience, this workshop offers 5 practical sessions:

• RF emission measurement

• Harmonic emission measurement

• Susceptibility testing

• Designing for compliance

• Demonstration of effects of design practices

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• Workeffectivelywithcommonelectriccomponentsandsystems

• Troubleshootproblems(saveondowntime)

• Multi-skillintoelectronics;toimproveyouremployability

• Confidentlycarryoutsimplerepairproceduresforfaultsonprintedcircuitboards

• Maintenancetechnicians,electricians,foremenandengineers

• Mechanicalandchemicalengineers,operatorsandpersonnelwhoneedelectronicsknowledge

• Allengineering,operationsandmanagementpersonnelwhoaredirectlyorindirectlyinvolvedwithelectroniccontrols

•Thoseinvolvedwiththeinstalling,programming,maintainingandpurchasingofelectroniccontrolequipment

•Thoseinvolvedwithsalesandinstallationofelectronicproducts

• Anyonewhoseworkrequirestheuseofelectronicequipment

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OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS• Op-amp parameters• Negative and positive feedback• Op-amp frequency response, stability

and compensation• Basic op-amp circuits• Power supplies

USING TEST EQUIPMENT• Current measurement• Voltage measurement• Analogue meters• Digital meters• OscilloscopesPractical session:Usingtestequipment

INDUSTRIAL PRACTICES• Soldering aids• Printed circuit boards preparation• Component preparation• Constructing a soldered joint• Common defects in soldered joints• Desoldering• Safety in the work areaPractical session: Industrialpractices

TROUBLESHOOTING• Open circuits• Short circuits• Testing diodes, DIACS and TRIACS• Testing BJTS, JFETS and MOSFETS• Testing digital and linear components• Components out of tolerance• Troubleshooting, using circuit lawsPractical session: Troubleshooting

INTRODUCTION

BASIC CONCEPTS• Atomic structure• Insulators, conductors and

semiconductors• Current, voltage, resistance, power• Direct and alternating current • Units and abbreviations

DISCRETE COMPONENTS• Resistors, inductors and capacitors• Transformers and bridge rectifiers• JFETS and MOSFETS• SCRS, DIACS and TRIACS• LEDSPractical session: Discretecomponents

CIRCUIT LAWS• Ohm's Law• Kirchhoff's Voltage Law• Kirchhoff's Current LawPractical session: Circuitlaws

AMPLIFIERS• Small signal amplifiers• Power amplifiers• Amplifier frequency response• Amplifier applications

The Program

Industrial electronics has become an integral part of our businesses. A working knowledge of electronics has now become a prerequisite for efficiency in the work place.

This two-day workshop will 'demystify' the world of electronics to you and equip you to understand, identify and confidently troubleshoot electronic problems. You will gain the vital knowledge that you need to: multi-skill, reduce down-time, save your company money, and secure your value in the workplace. You will learn the latest trends and techniques in the fast-moving field of industrial electronics.

Pre-requisites This workshop is not designed for experienced electronic engineers and technicians.

The Workshop

Workshop Objectives

This practical, hands-on workshop will introduce industrial electronics to anyone who needs to understand electronics and confidently troubleshoot electronic problems in their work place.

You will gain the most up-to-date knowledge to:

• recognise and efficiently troubleshoot common electronic component and circuit problems

• understand the construction and operation of common electronic components

• understand common electronic terminology

• effectively apply the principles of analog meters, digital meters and oscilloscopes

• identify electronic component symbols

• identify components and read their values

• implement procedures for the testing of electronic components

• confidently carry out simple repair procedures for the correction of faults on printed circuit boards

• multi-skill with colleagues in your

industry

Practical Sessions

There are a total of 5 practical hands-on sessions, which aim to give you the confidence and experience you need to work with and troubleshoot electronic equipment.

These practical sessions are:

• Discrete components

• Circuit laws

• Use of test equipment

• Industrial practices

• Troubleshooting

Enjoyable and will be of value in the workplace.

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• Know why and how to earth a circuit effectively• Efficiently diagnose noise problems• Identify, design, manufacture and fix EMI/EMC problems• Effectively design to filter at MHz frequencies• Understand the four noise coupling mechanisms and minimise them• Understand the function of the signal earth versus the signal return• Earth a cable shield correctly• Reduce DC power bus noise• Select cables appropriately• Know when to shield and when to filter• Effectively earth mixed analog and digital signals• Minimise pulse ringing and rounding problems• Reduce earth loop noise• Reduce emission and susceptibility problems• Create a check list of items to ensure CE approval

• Instrumentation and control engineers

• Electronics and systems engineers and technicians

• Consulting engineers• Electrical engineers• Project engineers• Maintenance engineers• Electrical contractors• Safety professionals• Consulting engineers• Electricians• Electrical inspectors• Power system protection and

control engineers

• Building service designers• Data systems planners and

managers• Electrical and instrumentation

technicians• Mechanical engineers• Printed circuit board designers• Logic designers• Signal integrity specialists• CAD managers• EMC specialists• Design engineers• Test engineers• Technical managers

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The Program

Any training class is a considerable investment in terms of cost and your time. You can’t afford to waste any of your precious time and you need to attend something that is useful and improves your productivity. After five years of presentation throughout the world, this workshop is well polished, practical and relevant.

The aim of this workshop is to help you identify, design, prevent and fix common EMI/EMC problems with a focus on earthing and shielding techniques. Learning how to fix earthing and shielding problems on the job can be very expensive and frustrating. Although it must be noted that most of the principles involved are simple, this course will give you the tools to approach earthing and shielding issues in a logical and systematic way.

This course focuses on the issues of interest to you if you are working in design, operation or maintenance of analog or digital systems involving sensors, data acquisition, process control, cables, signal processing, programmable logic controllers, power distribution, high speed logic etc.

The circuit board layout section concentrates on design and layout of circuits and components on a printed circuit board. The overall focus is on useful design and systems issues; not about regulations and standards. The idea is that you will take this material back with you to your work and apply the key principles immediately to your design and troubleshooting challenges.

Pre-requisites Some working knowledge of basic electrical engineering principles is required, although there will be a revision at the beginning of the workshop. No prior EMC or electrical noise knowledge is necessary.

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INTRODUCTION• Fundamentals• Interference sources• EMI/EMC regulations

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF NOISE REDUCTION• Importance of wiring inductance• Bandwidth of pulse waveforms• Noise coupling examples• Common and differential modes• Balanced circuits and common mode

rejection

PRINCIPLES OF EARTHING• What is “electrical earthing”?• Function of an earth• Safety and EMI• Analog/digital earthing• Single point, multipoint, and hybrid earths• Earth grid technique• Isolated earthing technique• Earth loops• Earth loop noise reduction

DIAGNOSIS OF NOISE PROBLEMS• Relating symptoms to causes• Ringing, rounding and reflections• Practical methods of diagnosis• Noise coupling examples

NOISE REDUCTION TECHNIQUES• Minimisation of bandwidth• Best place to earth cable shield• Reducing mutual inductance

POWER CIRCUITS AND POWER SUPPLIES• Power quality and EMI• Filters and transient protection• Switch mode power supply design

INDUCTIVE AND CAPACTIVE SHIELDING• Materials and limitations• Openings and penetrations• Enclosure design techniques• Shielded racks and shielded rooms• Magnetic fields• Shielding design guidelines

REDUCTION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC COUPLING• Requirements of EM containment• EM shielding of cables• Seams and apertures• Shielding for ESD and RF• To shield or to filter?

SELECTION OF THE RIGHT CABLE AND CONNECTOR• Cable earthing• Cable crosstalk• Cable shielding and connectors

SIGNAL ROUTING AND LEAST IMPEDANCE• Controlling layout inductance• Signal integrity and EMC at the PCB level• Hidden “transmitters” and “receivers” and

“antennae”• Trace routing • Transmission line effects• Termination

NOISE COUPLING MECHANISMS• Magnetic causes of common mode current• Capacitive causes of common mode current• Identification of unintentional antennas• Controlling of kHz current paths

CIRCUIT BOARD EARTHING ISSUES• Identification of critical circuits• Clock and reset circuits• Embedded controllers and EMC• On board power regulators• Component placement• I/O treatments• Clock dithering

FILTERING CONDUCTED NOISE• Series blocking and shunt diverting• Filtering clock harmonics• Reduction of filter mutual inductance• Ferrite bead applications

DC POWER DISTRIBUTION AND DECOUPLING• Ideal DC power bus• Plane resonances and field containment• Reduction of capacitor inductance• Isolation of split power planes

COMPONENT PLACEMENT AND LAYER STACKUP• Optimal connector location and pin

assignments• Lateral segregation by DC voltage• Layer stack up alternatives

CHASSIS, CABLE AND SYSTEM ISSUES• HF design at connection/chassis interface• Reduction of chassis and cable resonances


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• Correctlyselectcomponentsforaswitchmodepowersupplydesign

• Selecttherightswitchmodetopologyforagivenapplication

• UnderstandPWMandwhatcontrollertoselectforagivenapplication

• DesignaninputstageforaswitchmodepowersupplyandcorrectlyevaluateEMI/rFI

• ApplypowertransistorscorrectlytoSMPSdesign

• Correctlyapplyhighfrequencytransformersandselecttheappropriatedesign(includinganexamplepush-pulldesignapplication)

• DesignanoutputsectionofaSMPS

• EvaluatetheperformanceandstabilityofaSMPSdesign

• Performacompleteanalysisofthenoisegeneratedbythedesign(EMI/rFI)

• Makeanaccurateassessmentoftheheat-sinkrequirementstoensurereliableoperation

• DesignaSMPSthatcomplieswithsafetystandards

• ApplicationEngineers • SalesEngineers

• ProductDesigners • ProductManagers

• ComponentSuppliers • Technicians

• InstrumentforControlEngineers • ServiceTechnicians

• ElectricalandElectronicMaintenance TechniciansandSupervisors

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THE OUTPUT SECTION• Output rectification and filtering• Power Rectifier Characteristics• Output Power Inductor design• Output Filter Capacitor Design

STABILITY IN SMPS• Transfer functions• Criteria for stability• Control to output gain• Design compensation network• Loop stability measurements

EMI-RFI CONSIDERATIONS• Noise specifications• RFI sources in SMPS• Filters for RFI suppression

POWER SUPPLY ELECTRICAL SAFETY STANDARDS• Construction requirements

a.Spacingrequirementsb.Dielectrictestc.Insulationresistance

• Transformer constructiona.Insulationb.Dielectricstrengthc.Insulationresistanced.Temperaturerating

HEAT-SINKING• The thermal equation• Selecting a heat-sink• Custom heat-sink

SMPS TROUBLESHOOTING• Safety guidelines• Test equipment• Safe discharge of capacitors in SMPS• SMPS failure modes• General SMPS troubleshooting approach• Initial post-repair testing• Some general SMPS repair comments• Periodic or pulsing outputs

SUMMARY, OPEN FORUM & CLOSING

INTRODUCTION

BASIC CONCEPTS• Introduction to Power Electronics Circuits• Basic principles of PSU circuits• Power Supply specifications• Linear and SMPS comparison• SMPS block diagram

TOPOLOGIES• Non-isolated topologies• Isolated topologies• Comparison of topologies• Choice of topology based on power

supply specifications

IC PWM CONTROLLERS• PWM controller review• UC3825 block diagram• The speed critical path• High speed complementary blocks• Glue or remaining blocks

THE INPUT SECTION• Component selection and design criteria

- Inputrectifiers- Inputfiltercapacitors- ACorDCInputlinefiltersforrFI

suppression- InputfilterinteractionwithSMPS

• Input protective devices- Inrushcurrent- Inputtransientvoltageprotection

POWER TRANSISTORS• Transistor selection• Gate/base drive considerations and

circuits• Design considerations for safe operating

of transistor- Transistorlosses- ripplecurrent- Deratingfactors

• Switch Protection circuits

HIGH-FREQUENCY TRANSFORMERS• Basic transformer theory• Core material and geometry selection• Design of a power transformer for a

converter• Losses and temperature rise• Winding techniques

The Program

Power electronic circuits have revolutionised almost every device that we use today from PC's to TV's, microwave ovens and heavy industrial drives.

Switch mode power supplies (SMPS) have thus become an important part of equipment design in all types of industrial equipment and an understanding of the different types and designs has become essential for reliable operation of complex equipment.

This workshop gives you a fundamental understanding of the basic components that form a SMPS design. You will understand how the selection of components affects the different performance parameters and operation of the SMPS. Typical practical applications of the SMPSs in industry will be discussed.

The concluding section of the workshop gives you the fundamental tools in troubleshooting SMPS designs confidently and effectively.

Even though the focus of the workshop is on the direct application of this technology, you will also gain a thorough understanding of the problems that can be introduced by SMPSs such as harmonics, electrostatic discharge and EMC/EMI problems.

Pre-requisites A fundamental knowledge of basic electrical concepts would be useful.

The Workshop


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• recogniseandefficientlytroubleshootcommonelectroniccomponentandcircuitproblems

• Demonstratetheconstructionandoperationofcommonelectroniccomponents

• Utilisecommonelectronicterminology

• Effectivelyapplytheprinciplesofanalogmeters,digitalmetersandoscilloscopes

• Identifyelectroniccomponentsymbols

• Identifycomponentsandreadtheirvalues

• Implementproceduresforthetestingofelectroniccomponents

• Confidentlycarryoutsimplerepairproceduresforthecorrectionoffaultsonprintedcircuitboards

• Allthosewhowishtobeabletomulti-skillintoelectronics

• Maintenancetechnicians,electricians,foremenandengineers

• Allengineering,operationsormanagementpersonnelwhoaredirectlyorindirectlyinvolvedwithelectronicscontrols

• Thoseinvolvedwiththeinstalling,programming,maintainingandpurchasingofelectroniccontrolequipment

• Thosewhowanttoimprovetheirunderstandingandcapabilitiesinelectronictechnology

• Allthoseinvolvedwithsalesandinstallationofelectronicproductsintoindustry

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FAILURE ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION IN ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS• Failure symptoms• Failure causes• Failure types• General preventive measures

TESTING IN ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS• Equipments / devices used in testing• (ex. logic analyser, spectrum analyser,

multimeter, oscilloscope, lCR meter, DVM, MDA, AWG etc.)

DEVICE TROUBLESHOOTING • Diode, transistor, resistor, capacitor,

op-amp, thermocouple, microprocessors, multivibrator, thermister, switch, PLD, FLASH, RS-232, PCI bus, transmission lines etc

DESIGN TROUBLESHOOTING FOR DIGITAL AND ANALOG SYSTEMS• Moving from analog to digital• Measuring signal and noise in high -

speed digital and analog circuits• Design troubleshooting

LOGICAL TROUBLESHOOTING• Component level troubleshooting• Board level troubleshooting• System level troubleshooting

POWER SUPPLY• Introduction• Power delivery input impedence• Linear power supply

PCB TESTING• PCB design techniques• SMT technology• Soldering and desoldering techniques• Practical tips and tricks for PCB design• Solder flux and heat sink• Troubleshooting strategies• Special tools, clips, cleaners, sprays,

extension, scope probes

SAFETY ASPECTS• Generic precautions• Specific precautions• Safety steps at installation time


INTRODUCTION

BASIC CONCEPTS• Current, voltage, resistance, power• Units and abbreviations• Direct and alternating current

DISCRETE COMPONENTS, PART 1• Resistors, inductors and capacitors• Transformers and bridge rectifiers• Diodes and bipolar junction transistors• JFETS and MOSFETS• SCRS, DIACS and TRIACS• LEDS

CIRCUIT LAWS• Ohm’s law• Kirchhoff’s voltage law• Kirchhoff’s current law

AMPLIFIERS• Small signal amplifiers• Power amplifiers• Amplifier frequency response• Amplifier applications

USING TEST EQUIPMENT, PART 1• Current measurement• Voltage measurement• Resistance measurement• Analogue meters• Digital meters• Oscilloscopes

INDUSTRIAL PRACTICES• Soldering aids• Printed circuit boards preparation• Component preparation• Constructing a soldered joint• Common defects in soldered joints• Desoldering• Safety in the work area

INTRODUCTION TO TROUBLESHOOTING• Open circuits• Short circuits• Testing diodes, DIACS and TRIACS• Testing BJTS, JFETS and MOSFETS• Testing digital and linear IC’S• Testing other electronic components• Components out of tolerance• Troubleshooting, using circuit laws• Gaining circuit familiarity• Troubleshooting basics• Common troubleshooting techniques

The Program

This workshop will teach you how to recognise and efficiently troubleshoot common electronic component and circuit problems. The workshop will give you a solid understanding in common electronic terminology and symbols, as well as the construction and operation of common electronic components. The general troubleshooting process is explained, followed by a brief study of various hand tools and electronic test and measuring instruments. You will learn to implement procedures for the testing of electronic components as well as carry out simple repair procedures for the correction of faults on printed circuit boards with confidence.

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Practical Fundamentals of E-Manufacturing, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Supply Chain Management .............................................................................................................................. 4.3

SNMP Network Management: The Essentials ............................................................................................................ 4.5

Practical Android App Development .......................................................................................................................... 4.7

Cybersecurity for Automation, Control, and SCADA Systems (Using the ANSI/ISA-62443 Standards) .............. 4.9

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TRAINING WORKSHOPS

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• ApplythefundamentalconceptsofindustrialnetworksecuritytoyourSCADAandautomationsystems

• Conductapreliminaryanalysisofyourindustrialnetworksandpreparetowithstandandanticipateattacksandapplydefences

• DiscusstheissuesofindustrialnetworksecuritycompetentlywithyourassociatesinITandvendors

• UnderstandandbeabletoconstructasecurerobustLocalAreaNetwork

• Learnhowtoplananddesignyournetworksbetter


Ifyouareusinganyformofcommunicationsystemthisworkshopwillgiveyoutheessentialtoolsinsecuringandprotectingyourindustrialnetworks whether they be automation, process control, PLC orSCADAbased.Itisnotanadvancedworkshop–butahands-onone.

Anyone who will be designing, installing and commissioning,maintaining,securingandtroubleshootingTCP/IPandintra/internetsiteswillbenefitincluding:

• Designengineers






• Technicians

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ENCRYPTION• Symmetricalencryptionschemes(DES,

RC4)• Public-keyencryptionschemes(RSA)• CertificateAuthorities(CAs)

PROXIES/FIREWALLS• Basicfirewalloperation• NaturalAddressTranslation(NAT)• Firewalltypes(IPfiltering,stateful

inspection,proxy,DMZ)

INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEMS (IDSS)

• Types• Deployment

ROUTER SECURITY• Administratoraccess• Firmwareupgrades• Logging• AccessControlLists(ACLs)

SWITCH SECURITY • Administratoraccess• PortbasedMACaddressmanagement• ACLfiltering• VirtualLAN(VLAN)implementation

VPNS• VirtualPrivateNetwork(VPN)concept• Tunnelling• L2TP• IPSec• SOCKS5

WIRELESS LANS• Encryptionandauthentication-current

problemsanddevelopments• IEEE802.1x• WEP• WZC• WPA• AES• LEAP• EAP-TLS• EAP-TTLS

SUMMARY, OPEN FORUM AND CLOSINg

The Program

Thisworkshopwillgiveyouafundamentalunderstanding of security in effectiveindustrial networking and datacommunications technology. It will alsopresentyouwith thekey issuesassociatedwith security in industrial communicationsnetworksandwill assistmanagers, systemoperators and industrial datacommunications specialists in setting upsecuresystems.

One completion of the workshop you willhavedevelopedapracticalinsightintohowto achieve optimum industrial networksecurityforyourorganisation.

Topics covered include: introduction andterminology; firewalls; authentication,authorisationandanonymity;remoteaccesstocorporatenetworks;cryptography;VPN’s;datasecurity;desktopandnetworksecurity;security precautions in a connected world;andinternetsecurity.

Pre-requisitesA basic working knowledge of industrialcommunicationsandapplicationsisuseful.

The Workshop

INTRODUCTION• Backgroundtoworkshop• Overviewofbasicconcepts

DANgERS• Hackers• Viruses• Denial-of-service• Informationleakage• Filemanipulation• Databaseaccess• Elevationofprivileges• Spoofing• SYNflooding• Routerattacks• Sniffing

SECURITY POLICIES AND ADVISORY SERVICES• Corporatepolicies• CERT• Audits• Threats• Vulnerabilities• Countermeasures• Disasterrecovery

PHYSICAL SECURITY• Physicalandlogicalaccesstonetworked

equipment• Networksegmentation

AUTHENTICATION • Authenticationbasics• Client-sidecertificates• Passwords• Smartcards• Tokens• Biometrics• PAP• CHAP• RADIUS• TACACS/TACACS+

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• Identifyandmodelenterpriseandbusinessautomationsystemhierarchies

• Useinternationallyrecognisedprocessandsystemdesignconcepts

• IdentifyanddesignE-manufacturingandSupplyChaincomponents

• financiallymotivateprojectsandmeasureimprovementafterinstallation

• Determinethebestintegrationmodeltouseforyourcompany

• managesoftwareprojects,systemintegratorsandsoftwarevendors

• managebehaviouralchangeduringsystemimplementationstoreducedisruption

• Chooseobjectivelybetweendifferentsoftwareandtechnologyproviders

• makesenseofvendormarketingtechniquesandploys

• Differentiatebetweendatasummation/transformation/communicationtoolsandtoolsdrivingbusinessprocesseswithintheplant

• CEosandCfos

• financemanagers

• E-Commercemanagers

• ITmanagers

• Businessmanagers

• Strategymanagers

• operationsmanagersandEngineers

• ProductionmanagersandEngineers

• SeniorProcessEngineers

• NetworkandTelecommunicationsmanagers

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SYSTEM INTEgRATION MODELS AND CONCEPTS• IntroductiontotheS95integration

standard• Integrationvs.interfacing• The8typesofsystemsintegration

MANAgINg SOFTWARE PROjECTS• Determiningthescope• Maintainingtheprojectscopeand

managingchanges/additions• Projectlife-cycle• Ensuringmilestonedelivery• Testingcycle• Implementationconsiderations

SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION AND CHANgE MANAgEMENT CONSIDERATIONS• Industrymisconceptionsforsystem

implementationeffort• Resistancetochange,culturechangeand

training• Humanbehaviorvs.performance

measurement• Behavioralchangeprocessandwhyitis

essential• Makingbehavioralchangemeasuresand

auditspartofperformancemeasurementsystems

PRODUCT AND VENDOR EVALUATION METHODOLOgY• Identifyingtherequirements• Developingthemeasurementmethods

andselectioncriteria• Preparingthevendors• Facilitatingthedemonstration• Reportingtheresults

MES AND SUPPLY CHAIN PRODUCTS OVERVIEW• Examplesofpackagedproducts

available:- i2- Aspentech- wonderware- SimaticIT- ABB- oSI- honeywell- Intellution,etc.

• Conceptsandassumptionsusedbythevariousproducts

• Advantagesanddisadvantagesofthevariousproducts


INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMATION SYSTEMS• Historyofprocesscontrolandaccounting

systems• Developmentofmanufacturingexecution

systems• Systemsarchitecture

BUSINESS PROCESS DESIgN CONCEPTS AND CONSIDERATIONS• IntroductiontoEliGoldratt'sTheoryof

Constraintsandtheimpactonbusinessautomation

• IntroductiontotheSupplyChainCouncil'sSCORmodel

• UnderstandingtheAMRResearch'sREPACmodel(Ready,Execute,Processcontrol,Analyse,Co-ordinate)anditsapplicationduringbusinessprocessmappingandsystemdesign

• IntroductiontoS88BatchControlstandardandpotentialimpactonbusinessmanagementandprocesscontrolsystems

DEFINITION AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF E-MANUFACTURINg AND SUPPLY CHAIN PROCESSES• Customerrelationsmanagement• Procurementmanagement• Logisticsplanningandoptimisation• Materialreturnsmanagement• Resourceallocationandstatus• Operations/detailscheduling• Dispatchingproductionunits• Documentcontrol• Datacollection/acquisition• Labormanagement• Qualitymanagement• Processmanagement• Maintenancemanagement• Productandmaterialstorage• Producttrackingandgenealogy• Performanceanalysis

PROjECT MOTIVATION AND BENEFIT qUANTIFICATION, THE WHY'S AND HOW'S• Projectportfoliomanagement• Businesscasetools• Benefitbase-linedesign• Post-implementationbenefitevaluation/

review

BUSINESS AND PROCESS MODELINg TOOLS ANALYSIS• Examplesofmodelingtoolsavailable• Conceptsandassumptionsusedbythe

tools• Advantagesanddisadvantages

ofthevarioustools

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WHAT IS E-MANUFACTURING, MES ANDSUPPLYCHAINMANAGEMENT?

Supply Chain Management involves theoptimisationofthewayinwhichacompanyplans the production of goods or services,procures raw materials from varioussuppliers, manufactures the goods orservices, delivers it to customers andhandlesreturns.

E-Manufacturing starts with an order for aproduct and then encompasses the entiremanufacturing cycle of the product.Manufacturers need a highly responsivesupply chain and manufacturing system toensurethattheymeetthehighexpectationsoftheircustomerswho,intoday'seconomy,demand absolutely the best service, price,deliverytimeandproductquality.

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)provide up-to-the-minute mission-criticalinformation about production activitiesacross the factory and supply chain viacommunications networks (e.g. Local AreaNetworks), resulting in the optimisation ofactivities throughout all aspects of themanufacturing process. MES accomplishthis task by guiding, initiating, respondingto, and reporting on plant activities in realtime, by using current and accurate data.Thisrapidresponsetochangingconditions,together with a focus on reducing non-profitable activities, lead to more efficientplantoperationsandprocesses.

MESreducescycle times, levelsofWork inProgress (WIP),dataentry time,paperworkand scrap. It also improves utilisation ofplant capacity, process control quality,arrangement of plant activities, tracking ofordersandcustomerservice.

Research figures show that manufacturershave been able to achieve the followingimprovementsthroughMES:

• an average reduction of manufacturingcycletimeby45%

• anaverage reductionofdataentry timeby75%

• anaveragereductionofWIPby24%

• an average reduction of paperworkbetweenshiftsby61%

• an average reduction of lead time by27%

• an average reduction of paperwork andblueprintlossesby56%

• anaverage reductionofproductdefectsby18%

ImplementationofMESinvariablyresultsinimproved returns on production assets,on-time delivery, faster inventory turnover,larger net profits (through increased costreduction)andimprovedcashflow.

Pre-requisites: An elementary understanding of businessand manufacturing operations processes.No specific knowledge of software isrequired.

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• youwillunderstandthestructureandoperationofSNmP

• youwilluseSNmPtoidentifyfaultydevices

• youwilluseRmoNtoanalyseremotenetworkinformation

• youwillinterpretandexplainmIBIandmIBII(Public/Private/Proprietary)

• youwilltracktheimportantvariablesonyournetwork

• youwillinstallandconfigureatypicalNetworkmanagementPackage

• CEosandCfos

• financemanagers

• E-Commercemanagers

• ITmanagers


• Strategymanagers

• operationsmanagersandEngineers

• ProductionmanagersandEngineers

• SeniorProcessEngineers

• NetworkandTelecommunicationsmanagers

SNmPNETwoRkmANAgEmENT: ThEESSENTIALS


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USINg SNMP• NetworkManagementSystem

Implementations(OpenView,Solstice,etc)

• RemoteMonitoring- WhatisRMON?- RMONMIBExtensions- RMON2

• Web-BasedNetworkManagement(X.700)- ConfigurationManagement- AccountingManagement- PerformanceManagement- SecurityManagement- FaultManagement

PRACTICALS• SetupEthernet+TCP/IPnetworkwith

SNMPclientsinstalledonWindowsplatforms.

• Quickrevisionofusingaprotocolanalysertocapturepacketsonnetwork.

• ViewMIBSonarouter(e.g.Cisco).• UsetheProtocolAnalysertocapturethe

variousSNMPcommands(SetRequest/GetResponse/GetNextRequest/Getresponse)

• InstallandsetupatypicalNetworkManagementPackage(CastleRock).

• SimulatevariousscenariosandusetheNetworkManagementSoftwaretodiagnosewhatishappening.

SNMP v2• Background• Structure• TextualConventions• ChangesfromSNMPv1• PDUs

- GetRequest- GetNextRequest- Response- SetRequest- GetBulkRequest- InformRequest- SNMPv2-Trap- Report

• TransportMappings• SNMPv2overUDP• TheSNMPv2MIB(MIB-II)• MIB-IIExtensions• SNMPv2Security• SNMPv1andSNMPv2Co-existence

SNMP v3• Background• ChangesfromSNMPv2• Documentation• Architecture• MessageFormats• SNMPv3MIBModules• SNMPv1,SNMPv2andSNMPv3

Co-existence


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Thisworkshopwillgiveyouafundamentalunderstanding of security in effectiveindustrial networking and datacommunications technology. It will alsopresentyouwith thekey issuesassociatedwith security in industrial communicationsnetworksandwill assistmanagers, systemoperators and industrial datacommunications specialists in setting upsecuresystems.

One completion of the workshop you willhavedevelopedapracticalinsightintohowto achieve optimum industrial networksecurityforyourorganisation.

Topics covered include: introduction andterminology; firewalls; authentication,authorisationandanonymity;remoteaccesstocorporatenetworks;cryptography;VPN’s;datasecurity;desktopandnetworksecurity;security precautions in a connected world;andinternetsecurity.


The Workshop

INTRODUCTION• WhatisDistributedNetwork

Management?• TheNeedforNetworkManagement• Proprietaryvs.OpenApproachto

NetworkManagement• ElementsofANetworkManagement

Architecture• TheOSIModelRevisited• WhatisSNMP?• SNMPFunctionsandComponents• TheSNMPModel• SNMPHistory

REVISION OF SUPPORTINg NETWORk TECHNOLOgY• TCPStackOverviewandLayer

Responsibilities- Process/ApplicationLayer- Host-to-HostLayer- InternetLayer- NetworkInterfaceLayer

• TransmissionControlProtocol(TCP)• UserDatagramProtocol(UDP)• InternetProtocol(IP)• Ethernet

SNMP OVERVIEW• WhatisSimpleNetworkManagement

Protocol?• TheSNMPModel• ManageableObjects• ManagementInformationBase(MIB)• ObjectIdentifier• TheSNMPProtocol• SNMPAgents• AbstractSyntaxNotation.1(ASN.1)• BasicEncodingrules(BER)

SNMP v1 DETAILS• Module,ObjectandTypeDefinitions• ObjectNames• NetworkManagementRelationships• Accessing(Identifyingand

Communicating)ObjectInstances• SNMPProtocolDataUnits(PDUs)

- GetRequest- GetNextRequest- SetResponse- SetRequest- TrapResponse

• MIBStructure• MIBTables• MIBGroups• MIBDefinitions• MIBExamples• PrivateMIBs

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• AbilitytocreateyourownAndroid“Apps”

• Industrialappdevelopmentfocus:monitorandcontrolequipment!

• Learneasytounderstandbasicandadvancedconcepts

• Step-by-steppracticalappdevelopment

• Tipsandtricksforpublishinganddistributingyourapp

• Beingcurrentwithinnovativetrendsintechnology

• Skillinusingexistingappopensourcecode(Don’tre-inventthewheel)

• Tuitionfromanexpert

• Do’sanddon’tsofappdevelopment

• Automation

• Consulting


• Controlsystems

• Design


• Instrumentation

• IT

• maintenance

• Processcontrol



• Salesandmarketing


PRACTICAL ANDRoIDAPPDEvELoPmENT


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Thiscourseisdesignedforindividualswhowanttounderstandandbuildtechniques required to develop and apply Android applications toindustrialandotherenvironmentsasproductivelyandeconomicallyaspossible. No previous programming skills or development know-howrequired. Individualswithadrive for innovationand interest in stayingaheadofthecurvewithmodernresourceswouldalsobenefit,includingthoseinvolvedin:

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MENU DESIgN, LISTS AND ADAPTERS• List-basedmenustructures• Contextmenu• ListFragment,• UseractionsPractical session: List design

MULTI-PANE UI• Multi-screens• Layoutandnavigation• PassdataandCRUDPractical session: Multi-pane UI development (Control / Display panes)

PUBLISHINg TO PLAY STORE• AndroidPackagefile(APK)• Digitalsignatures• GooglePlaydeveloperprofile• Pricing(paidandfree)• Screenshots

REAL-WORLD INPUT / OUTPUT PRACTICAL• ConnectingandsetupofAndroid

supportedhardware• Readinginputs–displayedusingtext• Transmittingoutputs–sentusingon/off

buttons

USER INPUT• EditTextviews• Dateandtimepickers• Alertdialog• ValidationRemote practical session: Modify and improve user input text in App

RELATIVE LAYOUT; CONTACTS LIST; ALARM MANAgER• Replacinglinearwithrelative• Contactselection,updateandaction• Alarmmanagerschedule,permissions

andalarmsRemote practical session: Making app relative

STATUS-BAR UPDATES; PREFERENCE FRAMEWORk; ADVANCED gRAPHICS• Statusbar,actionsandnotifications• Preferencescreensandpreferenceactivity• Imagebuttonsand9-patchimage

stretchingRemote practical session: Notifications, preferences and images

LEVERAgINg gEOLOCATION AND MAPPINg CAPABILITIES• PlottingpositionsonGoogleMaps• EstablishinglocationthroughGPS,Cell-

IDandWiFi

FURTHER POSSIBLE ADVANCED TOPICS• Contentsharing,connectivityandcloud• Multimedia• Graphicsandanimation• Userinfoandlocation• Interactionandengagement• Securityandprivacy• Sampleapplicationsanddevelopment

tools• Publishing,distributionandMarketing


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Ever thought, “There should be an app forthis!”?Haveyoueverwantedtocreateanappforreadingandcontrollingyourequipment?Especially for those in the hard to reachremoteareas?WiththefreeandopenAndroiddevelopment tools,andtherightknow-how,youcandoit!Thiscoursewillempoweryouwiththeskillsandknow-how.

Apps, mobile phones and tablets havebecomeextensionsof the standardhumanmachine interfaces and have become toolsforeverydayuse.Themarketisfloodedwithnew and advancing technology, aiming toreleasemoreandmorecapableandsmarterdevices.TheAndroidoperating systemhasbecomeoneoftheworld’slargestandmostwidely used mobile touchscreen operatingsystem. It is popular for its ease of use,open-source nature, Google backing andsupport. However, the operating systemonly serves as the foundation; the truepower and functionality sits with theapplications (apps) running on the system.Hence, these apps enable most high-techdevicestointerfacewiththerealworld,theinternet,andultimately,theenduser.

Appsnowfeatureacrossmosttechnicalandengineeringfields,especiallysincetheeverdeveloping general connectivity withinindustrial systems. The convergence ofEthernet into control, monitoring, I/O,motion, safety and security type systemshas brought about unlimited informationaccess. Industry is moving to advancedautomation and human-machine-interfacesinenvironmentssuchas:oilandgas,water/waste water management, factories andproduction lines, fire detection controlsystems,powerstations,homeautomation,building management, health care,transportationandmining.

Companiesuseappsforaninfiniterangeofscenarios; fromimprovement inembeddedsystems, communication access,visualisation methods, ManufacturingExecution Systems (MES), general SCADAor simply marketing product ranges usingcatalogues.Skillsandunderstandinginappdevelopmenthavebecomecrucialforfuturecareerdevelopment.

The Workshop

INTRODUCTION• BackgroundonAndroid:historyofapp

development• Why?Features,framework

ENVIRONMENT SETUP• BasicsetupoftheAndroidSDK(ADK)

andEclipse

STARTINg OUT• Newprojecttemplate• Basiclayout• AVD(virtualdevice)Practical session: “Hello world”

USER INTERFACE DESIgN• Basicuserinterfacelayout• Stringresource• Textfield• ButtonsandimagesPractical session: User input, button and image

CODINg AND BEHAVIOUR• Attributesandmethods• Stacksandstates• Actionresponse,intent,activity• EventhandlerPractical session: Text-type-send-display; switching between two images representing open/close control action

ANDROID RESOURCES AND FEEDS• Frameworkclasses• Errorsanddebugging• Permissions,strings,valuesandlayout• Image,dimension,style,theme,menu,

andcolourPractical session: Toggle silent mode using AudioManager; data feeds from web or external devices

CREATINg HOME SCREEN WIDgETS• Intent,IntentServiceandpendingintents• BroadcastReceiverandAppWidgetProvider• Widgetlayout,MetadataandManifestPractical session: App created previously turned into home screen widget

MULTI-DEVICE SUPPORT AND TABLET DEVELOPMENT• Languages,screensizeandscreendensity• Landscapedesign• Tabletlayoutsandfragments• PlatformversionsandlocalisationPractical session: App layout improved

LONg-RUNNINg PROCESSES• Lifecyclecall-backs,activestatus,and

passivestatus• UIthreadsandupdate• Handler/BundleandAdapters• Start,pause,resumePractical session: Add progress dialogues, refresh buttons, spawn threads, feed handlers

PERSISTENT DATA STORAgE• Datastoragemediaanduserpermissions• SQLitedatabase,create,manageand

queries• Loadersandimplementation• SavefilesPractical session: Create device/component DB for list selection

Practical Sessions

You will undertake practical sessions usingthe Android Development Kit softwareprovidedforathoroughstep-by-steptutorialon app development. You will also haveaccess to remote labs, with the softwareinstalled, for further development after thecourse.

Thepracticalappdevelopedthroughoutwillfocus on reading and displayingmeasurementsandsendingcontrol signalsusing buttons and menus. It will havevariousentryfields,dropdownlistsandOn/Off Control states.These values and stateswill be called from local SQLite databasewithin the app. It will connect with a real-world I/O interface, for receivingmeasurements,andsendingcontrolsignals.


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• Discusstheprinciplesbehindcreatinganeffectivelongtermprogramsecurity

• InterprettheANSI/ISA99industrialsecurityguidelinesandapplythemtoyouroperation

• Definethebasicsofriskandvulnerabilityanalysismethodologies

• Describetheprinciplesofsecuritypolicydevelopment

• Explaintheconceptsofdefenceindepthandzone/conduitmodelsofsecurity

• Analysethecurrenttrendsinindustrialsecurityincidentsandmethodshackersusetoattackasystem

• Definetheprinciplesbehindthekeyriskmitigationtechniques,includinganti-virusandpatchmanagement,firewalls,andvirtualprivatenetworks

CyBERSECURITyfoRAUTomATIoN,CoNTRoL,ANDSCADASySTEmS(USINgThEANSI/ISA-62443STANDARDS)


Ifyouareusinganyformofcommunicationsystemthisworkshopwillgiveyoutheessentialtoolsinsecuringandprotectingyourindustrialnetworks whether they be automation, process control, PLC orSCADAbased.

This course is required for the ISA99/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist Certificate Program.Anyone who will be designing, installing and commissioning,maintaining,securingandtroubleshootingindustrialnetworkedsiteswillbenefitincluding:

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• Designengineers






• Technicians

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SECURITY MANAgEMENT PROgRAM• CreatinganICSSecurityManagement

Program• ISA-62443-2-1• Howtocreateasecurityprogramfor

controlsystems• “CyberSecurityManagementSystem”

(CSMS)• Elementsandrequirements:

- RiskAnalysis- AddressingtheRiskwithCSMS- MonitoringandImprovingtheCSMS

DESIgNINg / VALIDATINg SECURE SYSTEMS • Understandhowtoapplysecuritylevels• SecurityLifecycle• Identifyrisksandsignificance• StudyQualitative/Quantitativerisks• Riskassessments• Identifyingthreats• Securitylevel(SL)definitions

DEVELOPINg SECURE PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS

• SoftwareSecurityAssurance(SSA)• ControlSystemSecurityLayersof

Responsibility• Incorporatingsecurity• Integrationofsecurityatthevarious

phasesofthedevelopmentlifecycle• ISASecurityComplianceInstitute(ICSI)• ISASecureCertification


The Program

ThemovetousingopenstandardssuchasEthernet, TCP/IP, and web technologies insupervisory control and data acquisition(SCADA)andprocesscontrolnetworkshasbeguntoexposethesesystemstothesamecyberattacks that have wreaked so muchhavoc on corporate information systems.Thiscourseprovidesadetailedlookathowthe ANSI/ISA99 standards can be used toprotectyourcriticalcontrolsystems.Italsoexplores the procedural and technicaldifferences between the security fortraditional IT environments and thosesolutions appropriate for SCADA or plantfloor environments. This workshop willassist managers, system operators andindustrial data communications specialistsinsettingupsecuresystems.

Topics covered include: introduction andterminology; electronic security; threatsources;understandingthecurrentindustrialsecurity environment; how cyberattackshappen; creating a security program; riskanalysis; addressing risk with securitypolicy, organization, and awareness;addressing risk with selected securitycounter measures; addressing risk withimplementation measures; monitoring andimprovingtheCSMS.


Classroom/Laboratory Exercises:• Develop a business case for industrial

security

• Conductsecuritythreatanalysis

• Investigate scanning and protocolanalysistools

• Apply basic security analysis toolssoftware

Includes ISA Standards:• ANSI/ISA-62443-1-1 (ANSI/ISA-99.00.01-

2007)-SecurityforIndustrialAutomationandControlSystemsPart1:Terminology,Concepts&Models(A$155Value!)

• ANSI/ISA-62443-2-1 (ANSI/ISA-99.02.01-2009)-SecurityforIndustrialAutomationand Control Systems: Establishing anIndustrial Automation and ControlSystems Security Program (A $215Value!)

• ANSI/ISA-62443-3-3 - Security forindustrial automation and controlsystems: System security requirementsandsecuritylevels(A$260Value!)

Recommended Resource:ISA Text: Industrial Network Security byDavidJ.Teumin

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INTRODUCTION• Backgroundtoworkshop• Overviewofbasicconcepts• Conceptsofphysical,operational,and

electronicsecurity;• DefiningCyberSecurityrelatingto

industrialautomationandcontrolsystems

TERMINOLOgY, CONCEPTS, MODELS AND METRICS• DiscussIEC/TS62443-1-1• Terminology,• Conceptsandmodels• UnderstandingtheCurrentIndustrial

SecurityEnvironment

SECURITY BASICS• NetworkingBasicsPart1• NetworkingBasicsPart2• IndustrialNetworking• NetworkSecurityBasics• Networktypes• ISO/OSIreferencemodels• IPaddressing• ITvs.IndustrialControlSystem

differences.• Addresssecurity• Firewalls• Segmentation• Encryption• Secureprotocols• Intrusiondetection.

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Handling Chemicals and Chemical Processes - Tips, Tricks and Tools .................................................................5.3

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

TRAINING WORKSHOPS

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• Understandthefundamentalsofchemicalengineering• Dosimplespecificationsofpumpsandheatexchangers• Understandmasstransferphenomenaincludingagitationscale-up• Performsimpleprocesscalculations• Troubleshootprocessequipmentandprovidefixes• Contributetoprocessdesignactivities• Understandprocessdrawingsandlinkthemtoplantoperation• Applysafetyguidelinestoaprocessorchemicalplant• Understandbasicchemicalengineeringjargonandterminology

Thisworkshopwillbeappropriateforthefollowingprofessionals:• Processdevelopmentengineers• Industrialengineers• Electricalengineers• Mechanicalengineers• Civilengineers• Controlandinstrumentationengineers• Plasticsandmaterialengineers• Maintenanceengineers• Foodscientists• Environmentalengineers• Environmentaltechnicians• Chemists• Chemicalplantoperators• Maintenancesupervisors• Laboratorytechnicians• Shifttradespeople

PRACtICAL FUNDAMENtALS OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

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Thisworkshopaimstocoverthefundamentalconcepts of chemical engineering andprovideyouwithasolidworkingknowledgeassociatedwithit.Ifyouareanon-chemicalengineer this course will enable you toconfidentlytalktoandworkeffectivelywithchemicalengineersandprocessequipment.Many technical professionals today findthemselves working with large-scalechemical processes even-though they donot have formal training in chemicalengineering.This workshop intends to fillthisgapandprovideyouwiththisknowledgein the chemical engineering fundamentalsand the ability to apply this knowledge tospecify, design, operate, maintain andtrouble-shootchemicalprocesses.

Pre-requisites Anelementaryunderstandingofengineeringconceptssuchasfluidflow,heatandmasstransferisuseful;howeverarevisionwillbeundertaken at the commencement of thecourse.Pleasebringyourscientificcalculatorfor solving problems during the practicalsessions.

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Practical Sessions

This is a practical, hands on workshopenabling you to work through practicalexercises which reinforce the conceptsdiscussed.Therearetwelvepracticaldesignsessionsthroughouttheworkshop.


• Simplephysicalreaction

• Simplechemicalreaction

• Idealgaslaw:howtemperaturechangesingasescancausepressurechangesingases

• Simpleheattransfer:howheatflowsfromhightemperaturetolowtemperature

• Changeindensityofboilingfluids:boilingfluidhasalowerdensitythananon-boilingfluid

• Pressureoftwodifferentdensityliquids:lowerdensityfluidneedsagreaterheighttocreatethesamepressuregradientasahigherdensityfluid

• Naturalconvectionevaporation:howevaporationofafluidbelowitsboilingpointcanoccur,andhowitcools

• Sublimation:howsomecomponentscangofromvapourtosolidwithoutmakingaliquid

• Simplemasstransfer:howaconcentrationdrivingforceworks,andtoseetheeffectoftemperature

• Density:howadensitycanchangebuoyancy

• Endothermicreaction:howachemicalreactioncanlowertemperature

• Exothermicreaction:howachemicalreactioncanraisetemperature


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INTRODUCTION: THE CHEMICaL PROCESS UNDERSTaNDING a PROCESS FLOW SHEET • ProcessFlowDiagrams(PFDs)• PipingandInstrumentationDiagrams(P&

IDs)• Processlegendsusedinflowsheets

STOICHIOMETRy• Dimensionsandunits• Processesandprocessvariable• Processdatarepresentationandanalysis• Basicchemicalcalculations• Materialandenergybalance• Combustion

FLUID MECHaNICS• Fluidstaticsanditsapplications• Fluid-flowphenomena• Basicequationsandfluidflow• Flowofincompressiblefluidsinconduits

andthinlayers• Flowofcompressiblefluids• Flowpastimmersedbodies• Transportationandmeteringoffluids• Agitationandmixing

HEaT TRaNSFER aND ITS aPPLICaTIONS• Heattransferbyconductioninsolids• Principlesofheatflowinfluids• Heattransfertofluidswithandwithout

phasechange• Radiationheattransfer• Heat-exchangeapplications• Evaporation

MaSS TRaNSFER aND ITS aPPLICaTIONS• Equilibrium-stageoperation• Distillation• Leachingandextraction• Introductiontomulticomponent

distillation• Principlesofdiffusionandmasstransfer

betweenphases• Gasabsorption• Humidificationoperations• Adsorption• Dryingofsolids

Day TWO

CHEMICaL ENGINEERING THERMODyNaMICS• Fundamentalquantities• Firstlawofthermodynamics• Volumetricpropertiesofpurefluids• Heateffects• Secondlawofthermodynamics• Thermodynamicpropertiesoffluids• Thermodynamicpropertiesof

homogenousmixtures• Phaseequilibria• Chemicalreactionequilibrium• Thermodynamicsofflowprocesses• Conversionofheatintoworkbypower

cycles• Refrigerationandliquefaction• Thermodynamicanalysisofprocesses

CHEMICaL KINETICS• Basicdefinitions• Kineticsofhomogenousreactions• Interpretationofbatchreactordata• Introductiontoreactordesign• Singleidealreactors• Designforsinglereactions• Designformultiplereactions• Temperatureandpressureeffects• Nonidealflow• Mixingoffluids• Introductiontodesignforheterogeneous

reactingsystems• Fluid-particlereactions• Fluid-fluidreactions• Solid-catalystreactions• Reactivatingcatalysts

PROCESS EQUIPMENT DESIGN• Designconsiderations• Storagevessels• Pressurevessels• Reactors• Heatexchangers• Evaporatorsandcrystallisers• Distillationandfractionationequipments• Agitators• Filters• Dryers• Processhazardsandsafetymeasures• Fundamentalsofcomputeraideddesign

PROCESS CONTROL aND INSTRUMENTaTION• Quantitiesofmeasurement• Processinstrumentation

- Temperature- Pressure- Level- Flow

PROCESS ECONOMICS• Investmentandprofitability• Accountingandcostcontrol• Manufacturing-costestimation• Fixedandcapitalcostestimation

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• Gainthevaluableknow-howusedbychemicalengineerstotroubleshootchemicalprocessesandprocessequipment

• Understandprocessdesignactivities

• Designasimpleplantfromthegroundupwards

• UnderstandtheroleofsafetyinaProcessorChemicalPlant

• UnderstandthefundamentalsofChemistry,ChemicalProcessingandChemicalEngineering

• Understandchemicalformulae,equationsandprocesscalculations

• GetanoverviewofThermodynamics,FluidmechanicsandHeattransferapplications

• Understandmasstransferphenomena

• Performsimpleprocesscalculations

• Getafirsthandlookatachemicaldisasterandlearnhowtoavoidthis

• ProcessDevelopmentEngineers

• IndustrialEngineers



• CivilEngineers

• ControlandInstrumentationEngineers

• Plastics&MaterialEngineers


• FoodScientists

• EnvironmentalEngineers

• EnvironmentalTechnicians

• Chemists

• ChemicalPlantOperators


• LaboratoryTechnicians

• ShiftTradespeople

HANDLING CHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL PROCESSES - tIPS, tRICkS AND tOOLS

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DAY TWO

CHEMICaL ENGINEERING THERMODyNaMICS• Fundamentalquantities• FirstLawofThermodynamics• Volumetricpropertiesofpurefluids• HeatEffects• SecondlawofThermodynamics• Thermodynamicpropertiesoffluids• Thermodynamicpropertiesof

homogenousmixtures• PhaseEquilibria• Chemicalreactionequilibrium• Thermodynamicsofflowprocesses• Conversionofheatintoworkbypower

cycles• Refrigeration&Liquefication• Thermodynamicanalysisofprocesses

UNDERSTaNDING a PROCESS FLOW SHEET • ProcessFlowDiagrams(PFD's)• PipingandInstrumentationDiagrams

(P&ID's)• ProcessLegendsusedinflowsheets

PROCESS EQUIPMENT DESIGN• Designconsiderations• Storagevessels• Pressurevessels• Reactors• HeatExchangers• EvaporatorsandCrystallisers• DistillationandFractionationEquipments• Agitators• Filters• Dryers

PROCESS CONTROL aND INSTRUMENTaTION• QuantitiesofMeasurement• ProcessInstrumentation

- temperature- Pressure - Level- Flow

SaFETy, THE ENvIRONMENT aND THE CHEMICaL INDUSTRy• TheBhopalChemicalDisaster• LongtermeffectsofchemicalpollutionPractical Sessions

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DAY ONe

INTRODUCTION: CHEMISTRy, CHEMICaL PROCESSING aND CHEMICaL ENGINEERING

STOICHIOMETRy• DimensionsandUnits• ProcessesandProcessVariable• ProcessDataRepresentationand

Analysis• BasicChemicalCalculations• MaterialBalancewithoutchemical

reactions• MaterialBalancewithchemicalreactions• EnergyBalance• Combustion

CHEMICaL KINETICS• Basicdefinitions• Kineticsofhomogenousreactions• Interpretationofbatchreactordata• Introductiontoreactordesign• Singleidealreactors• Designforsinglereactions• Designformultiplereactions• TemperatureandPressureeffects• Nonidealflow• Mixingoffluids• Solid-catalystreactions• Reactivatingcatalysts

FLUID MECHaNICS• Fluidstaticsanditsapplications• Fluid-flowphenomena• Basicequationsandfluidflow• Transportation&Meteringoffluids• Agitation&Mixing

HEaT TRaNSFER & ITS aPPLICaTIONS• HeattransferbyConductioninsolids• Principlesofheatflowinfluids• Heattransfertofluidswithoutphase

change• Heattransfertofluidswithphasechange• Radiationheattransfer• Heat-exchangeapplications• Evaporation

MaSS TRaNSFER aND ITS aPPLICaTIONS• Equilibrium-stageoperation• Distillation,Leaching&Extraction• IntroductiontoMulticomponent

distillation• PrinciplesofdiffusionandMasstransfer

betweenphases• Gasabsorption• Humidificationoperations• Adsorption• Dryingofsolids

The Program

This will provide you with practicalknowledge (including tips, tricks and tools)covering the fundamentals of Chemistry,Chemical and Process engineering. It willgreatly assist you in communicating moreeffectively with your chemical engineeringcolleagues. In industry, handling chemicalsis considered a hazardous occupation.Chemical engineers are a trained set ofspecialists who have spent years inunderstanding the nature and behavior ofchemicalsandchemicalprocesssystems.Ifyouareanon-chemicalengineerweaimatbringingthisknowledgetoyouinatwo-dayinteractiveworkshop.

Pre-requisites Anelementaryunderstandingofengineeringconceptssuchasfluidflow,heatandmasstransferisuseful;howeverarevisionwillbeundertaken at the commencement of thecourse.

Please bring a pocket calculator for solving problems during the practical sessions.

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Workshop Objectives

Attheendofthisworkshop,participantswillbefamiliarwiththefollowingaspects:

1. ThefundamentalsofChemistryandChemicalEngineering(usingpracticaltipsandtools)withregardsto:

• Stoichiometry&ReactionKinetics

• Thermodynamics

• HeatTransfer

• MassTransfer&FluidFlow

• UnitOperations

• ProcessControl

2. QuicktipsinunderstandingProcessDesignconsiderationsfor:

• Pumps

• HeatExchangers

• Reactors

• Agitators

• FiltrationEquipment

3. PracticalapplicationofthePrinciplesinvolvedinDesignandProcessrevamp

4. TroubleshootingvariousProcessesandProcessEquipment

5. Understandingwhysafetyisofparamountimportance-troubleshootingareal-lifedisaster


Practical Sessions

• Chemicalformulaeandequations

• Designingachemicalprocessingunit

• Troubleshootingachemicaldisaster Save over 50% by having an IDC workshop presented at your premises.




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Practical Alarm Management for Engineers and Technicians .......................................................................... 6.3

Practical Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for Automation and Process Control ............................. 6.5

Practical Batch Management & Control (Including S88) for Industry ............................................................. 6.7

Practical Boiler Control and Instrumentation for Engineers and Technicians ................................................ 6.9

Practical Data Acquisition using Personal Computers and Standalone Systems ........................................6.11

Practical Industrial Flow Measurement for Engineers and Technicians ........................................................ 6.13

Practical Hazops, Trips and Alarms .................................................................................................................. 6.15

Practical Hazardous Areas for Engineers and Technicians ............................................................................. 6.17

Practical Instrumentation for Automation and Process Control .................................................................... 6.19

Practical Intrinsic Safety for Engineers and Technicians ................................................................................ 6.21

Practical Tuning of Industrial Control Loops ................................................................................................... 6.23

Practical Motion Control for Engineers and Technicians ................................................................................ 6.25

Practical Fundamentals of OPC ........................................................................................................................ 6.27

Practical Process Control ................................................................................................................................. 6.29

Practical Process Control and Tuning of Industrial Control Loops ................................................................ 6.31

Practical SCADA and Telemetry Systems for Industry ................................................................................... 6.33

Practical Safety Instrumentation and Emergency Shutdown Systems for Process Industries .................. 6.35

Practical Industrial Programming using 61131-3 for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) .................. 6.37

Practical Control Valve Sizing, Selection and Maintenance ........................................................................... 6.39

Best Practice in Process, Electrical and Instrumentation Drawings and Documentation ........................... 6.41

Practical Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for Engineers and Technicians............................................... 6.43

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Fundamentals of Industrial Automation .......................................................................................................... 6.45

Practical Troubleshooting of Data Acquisition and SCADA Systems ............................................................ 6.47

Installation, Calibration and Maintenance of Electronic Instruments ........................................................... 6.49

RFID Tagging: Features and Applications ........................................................................................................ 6.51

Practical Industrial Troubleshooting of Instrumentation, Electrical and Process Control for Engineers and Technicians ...................................................................................................................... 6.53

Practical Hazops for Engineers and Technicians ............................................................................................. 6.55

Practical SCADA Systems for Industry ............................................................................................................ 6.57

Practical Machine Vision Applications for Industry ........................................................................................ 6.59

Practical Advanced Process Control for Engineers and Technicians ............................................................. 6.61

Practical Industrial Safety, Risk Assessment and Shutdown Systems for Industry .................................... 6.63

Introduction to the Selection, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Fiscal Flow and Metering Equipment .............................................................................................................................. 6.65

Measurement and Control for Non-Instrument Personnel ............................................................................ 6.67

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and SCADA Systems .................................................................... 6.69

Practical Drives, Motors and PLCs for Engineers and Technicians ............................................................... 6.71

Practical Troubleshooting and Problem Solving of PLCs and SCADA Systems .......................................... 6.73

Practical Flow Essentials ................................................................................................................................... 6.75

Fundamentals of Instrumentation, Process Control, PLCs and SCADA for Plant Operators and other Non-Instrument Personnel .......................................................................................................... 6.77

Fundamentals of Practical Building Automation Systems (BAS) .................................................................. 6.79

Design of Industrial Automation Functional Specifications for PLCs, DCSs and SCADA systems ........... 6.81

Practical Remote Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics for Engineers and Technicians ..................... 6.83

Instrumentation Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities ................................................................................ 6.85

Practical IEC 61850 for Substation Automation for Engineers and Technicians .......................................... 6.87

Hazardous Areas and ATEX Awareness for Technical and Non-technical Staff ............................................ 6.89

One-day Refresher Training: Electrical Equipment for Practical Hazardous Areas for Engineers and Technicians (Outside Europe) ........................................................................................ 6.91

One-day Refresher Training: Electrical Equipment for Practical Hazardous Areas for Engineers and Technicians (Within Europe) .......................................................................................... 6.93

Master Series: Instrumentation and Control ................................................................................................... 6.95

Integrated Programming, Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Optimisation of the Drill Monitor System (DMS) ......................................................................................................................... 6.97

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• Thebasicsofchemistryandhowtoreadchemicalformulae

• Howanalyticalchemistryisappliedinindustrialcontrol

• Toimproveyourunderstandingandcapabilitiesinon-lineanalytical chemistry

• HowtotroubleshootproblemsinthemeasurementofpH,conductivity, turbidity, hygrometry, DO and chlorine

For many years, chemical measurement has remained the preserve of the analytical chemist. Increasingly, on-line analytical measurement is being applied in on-line process control and is therefore rapidly becoming the responsibility of the instrumentation and control technologist.

PRACTICAL ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTATION IN ON-LINE APPLICATIONS


WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Specifically tailored for those without a chemical background, this workshop has been designed to take the mystery out of on-line analytical measurement and explain it in terms that are easily applied in the workplace.

•Electricians

•Technicians

•SeniorOperators

•ProjectEngineers

•DesignEngineers

•SystemsEngineers

•ElectricalEngineers

•ConsultingEngineers

•MaintenanceEngineers

•ProcessControlEngineers

•InstrumentationSalesEngineers

•InstrumentationandControlEngineers

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TurbidiTy measuremenT• Interactionbetweenlightandmatter• Absorptiometers• Nephelometers• Practicalon-linesystems• Calibration• Applications

HygromeTry• Vapourpressureandhumidity• Partialvapourpressure• Relativehumidity• Hygrometricinstruments• Hygrometriccalculations

dissolved oxygen measuremenT• Measuringcells• Calibration• Installationandtroubleshooting• Electrodemaintenanceandstorage

ToTal free cHlorine measuremenT• Basicchlorinechemistry• Measuringprincipleandsystems• Calibration• Applications

on-line colorimeTry and TiTraTion

on-line gas cHromaTograpHy

basic cHemisTry• Elements,compoundsandmixtures• Propertiesofelements• Formationofions• Bonding• Chemicalformulaeandequations• Atomicweight• Molarconcentrations• Acidsandbases

elecTrocHemical cells• Electrodepotentials• Simplevoltaiccell• Polarisation• Daniellcell• Electrolyticbridges• Electrochemicalseries

pH measuremenT• DefinitionofpH• MeasurementofpH• Themeasuringelectrode• Thereferenceelectrode• Nernstequation• Temperatureeffect• Antimonyelectrode• Sourcesoferrors• Calibration

measuremenT of redox• Applications• Calibration/checkingprocedure

conducTiviTy measuremenT• Ionicmobility• Cellconstructionandconstant• Temperaturecompensation• Conductivitymeasurementofhigh

purity water• 4-electrodesensor• Installation• Sensormaintenance• Preventativemaintenance• Troubleshooting• Applications

The Program

On-line analytical measurement has become an integral part of process control measurement. As a result, a working knowledge of analytical measurement is now a prerequisite for anyone working with process instrumentation and control.

The two-day workshop will 'demystify' the world of analytical measurement and equip you with the knowledge required to understand, identify and confidently troubleshoot On-Line Analytical Measurement Instrumentation in Process Control.

This workshop will offer you the vital knowledge that you need to multi-skill, reduce downtime, save your company money and secure your value in the workplace.

The Workshop

Practical Sessions

There are a total of five practical, hands-on sessions that aim to give you the confidence and experience you need to work with and troubleshoot analytical instruments.

These practical sessions are:

•Basicchemistry

•pHmeasurement

•Conductivitymeasurement

•Dissolvedoxygen

•Colorimetry

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Workshop Objectives

This practical, hands-on workshop introduces on-line analytical measurement to anyone who needs to understand industrial and chemical analysis techniques used in process control.

This workshop offers you the most up-to-date knowledge to allow you to:

• recognise and efficiently troubleshoot awide variety of industrial analytical measuring instruments

• understand the construction andoperation of the most important analytical instruments

• understandchemicaltechnology

• effectively apply the principles ofchemical analysis to industrial instrumentation

• identifychemicalformulaeandsymbols

• implement procedures for testing andcalibration of analytical instruments

• multi-skill with colleagues within yourindustry ““

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• Designandcreateaconsistentandeffectivealarmphilosophyfor your installation

• Recogniseanddealwithhumanproblemsininterfacingtoalarm systems

• Applytheergonomicdesignfactorstoagoodalarmsystem

• Analysealarmdataforrootcausesofproblemsandtoimproveyour operation

• Benchmarkyouralarmsystemperformance

• Developandapplyaconsistentalarmphilosophyacrossyourinstallation

• Improveyourplantreliabilityandoperatoreffectivenesswithatop notch alarm philosophy

• Anyoneinvolvedintheinstallation, design and support of alarm systems

• Designengineers

• Electricalandinstrumentation technicians


• Instrumentationandcontrolsystem engineers

• Instrumentationtechnologistsand engineers



• Operationsmanagers

• Plantengineers

• Processcontroldesignersand systems engineers

• Processcontrolengineersand technicians

• Processengineers

• Productionengineers



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design of alarm sysTemPractical Exercise

measuremenT of performancePractical Exercise

managemenT of improvemenT program• Alarmreview• Eliminationofspuriousalarms• Processalarms• Intermittentandfleetingalarms• ControlofmodificationsPractical Exercise

HaZops and alarms• EstablishastrategyPractical Exercise

Tie iT all TogeTHer• Thewayforward• Summaryofkeyconcepts

summary, open forum and closing

inTroducTion

safeTy examples of sysTems• Whyalarmsystemsneedtobe

managed?Practical Exercise

fundamenTal principles of alarm sysTem managemenT• PhilosophiesofalarmmanagementPractical Exercise

design overview• Humanandergonomicfactors• Structureofgoodalarmsystem• SafetyIntegrityLevel(SIL)Practical Exercise

definiTion of sTraTegyPractical Exercise

measuremenT of THe alarms• AuditthecurrentalarmstatusPractical Exercise

analyse THe alarmsPractical Exercise

The Program

It is 6.00 in the evening after a hot summer’s afternoon and the shift has just changedover. The control room has been rather quiet through the day with the odd alarm punctuating the serene silence. In fact this plant has been a truly contented baby with nomajorproblemsforover18monthssinceit was commissioned. Apart from the inevitable mechanical wear and tear associated with a new plant. Suddenly there is an explosive roar outside and the control room door bursts open with the shift foreman dripping with sweat shouting: “We’vejustlostUnit3,I’mnotsurewhatishappening…can you tell me what is going on”. Within seconds the alarms start pouring in. The operator starts to systematically work his way through the overview displays trying to identify what is going on. But he is slowly overwhelmed by the sheer number of alarms which are flitting across the screen so fast that he cannot even read them. And Unit 3 is now starting to lurch into adangerous state with pressures, flows and temperatures well outside acceptable operating ranges. So it looks like an immediate shutdown of the plant is going to be required with some very unhappy customers over the next few weeks.

Was there any other approach possible?

Hopefully this is not the scenario on your plant; but could this just perhaps happen?Does your alarm system ensure the operator stays unerringly focussed on the source of the problem or is there a possibility that he could get overwhelmed and distracted by the number of alarms where many of them may not be relevant to the immediate problem?

It is important that throughout the plant that a consistent philosophy is adopted for alarms and that your operators are not distracted from the main ball game of operating the plant.

This workshop will give you the necessary information to ensure that your alarm system is well designed and provides your operators with the best picture of the operations of the plant. The workshop focuses on simple and practical information for personnel ranging from operators all the way up to supervisors, engineers and managers.

There are nine practical sessions in the design of alarm systems throughout the workshop, these ensure that you can apply the information gained in the training to your own plant and systems.

Pre-requisites Some background in working with SCADA and process control systems would be useful to maximise your benefit from this workshop

The Workshop

Practical Sessions

This is a practical, hands on workshop enabling you to work through practical exercises which reinforce the concepts discussed.

Nine Practical Sessions focussing on the design of Alarm Systems throughout the two days will ensure that you can apply the information from the course to your system.


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• SpecifyPLChardwareandinstallationcriteria

• DescribePLCsoftwarestructure

• WritemediumlevelPLCprograms(usingladderlogic)

• TroubleshootatypicalPLCsystem

• SpecifyPLCsystems

• Processcontroloperators


• TradesstaffworkingwithornearPLCs



• Designengineers





• DCSpersonnel

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The Program

This workshop is designed to benefit you with practical up-to-date information on the application of PLCs for the automation and process control of plants and factories. It is suitable for people who have little or no exposure to PLCs, but expect to become involved in some or all aspects of PLC installation. It aims to give practical advice from experts in the field, to assist you to correctly plan, program and install a PLC with a shorter learning curve and more confidence.

While the workshop is ideal for electricians, technicians and engineers who are new to PLCs, much of the workshop and additional material in the extensive manual will be of value to those who already have some basic skills, but need a wider perspective for larger and more challenging tasks ahead. The accompanying manual includes contributions from a number of experts and will become a valuable reference in your work. The information contained in this workshop advances from the basics to challenge even the most experienced engineer in the industry today.

Pre-requisites A basic electrical knowledge would be useful but is not essential.

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inTroducTion• IntroductiontoPLCs• AbriefhistoryofPLCs• Alternativecontrolsystems–wheredo

PLCs fit in?• WhyPLCshavebecomesowidely

accepted• LingeringconcernsaboutPLCs

fundamenTals of plc Hardware• BlockdiagramoftypicalPLC• PLCprocessormodule–memory

organisation• Input/outputsection–moduletypes• Powersupplies

fundamenTals of plc sofTware• Methodsofrepresentinglogic

- Boolean algebra- Instruction code- Graphical presentation: functional logic

diagrams, ladder logic• Fundamentalladderlogicinstructionset• Comparisonofdifferentmanufacturers

- Memory and data representation- Instruction code

using ladderlogic for simple digiTal funcTions• Thebasicrules• Comparisonwithrelayladderdiagrams• Theconceptofthe“scan”andhowto

apply it• Infinitefan-out• Contact“normal”states• Positiveandnegativelogic• Basicbooleanfunctions• TheusefulnessofDeMorgan’sLaw

using regisTers (words)• Numbersystems• Typesofregisterdata• Timers• Counters• Bitshift/rotate• Tablefunctions• Register(matrix)logicfunctionsPractical Session

good programming HabiTs• Keepingtrackofaddressesanddataused• Lookingahead–howwillprogramsbe

maintained• Practicalmethodstoimproveprogram

quality- Organisation of code- Through documentation- Simplifying changes

Practical Session

good insTallaTion pracTice• Locationofhardware• Goodwiringpractice

- Cable spacing- Power distribution- Wire numbering

• Reducingnoiseandinterference• Screeningandshielding• EarthingandgroundingPractical Session

advanced conTrol wiTH plcs• Theconceptofreusablelogic-examples:

drive logic, alarm handling• Useofadvancedprogrammingfunctions• Matrixlogic• Tablefunctionsandindirectaddressing• Examples:simpledisplaydriver

baTcH processes and seQuenTial conTrol• Rememberingtheprogramstate• Creatinga“stepper”• Stepadvance• Faultdetectionandrecovery• Operatorintervention• Multiplerecipesoralternatepaths• Sequentialfunctioncharts

pid conTrol• Theimportanceoftimingandscantime• WhenPIDisnotalwaysappropriate:

- Intermittent measurements- Long transport delays

safeTy programmable sysTems• WhyregularPLCsshouldnotbeusedfor

safety functions• Programmableelectroniclogicsolvers• Safetycertification• Certifiedprogrammingsystems• Applicationexamples• Growthofnetworkedsafetydevicesand

certified networks• Integratedsafetysystems

daTa communicaTions• Interfacestandards,RS-232,RS-422/423,

RS-485• Protocols,ModbusandDH+• Localareanetworks,Ethernetandtoken

bus• Monitoringcommunicationlinksand

simple watchdog timers

inTroducTion To iec 61131-3• Concepts• Commonelements• Programminglanguages:structuredtext• Functionblockdiagrams• Ladderdiagrams• Instructionlist• Sequentialfunctionchart

opc• IntroductiontoOPC• WhatisOPC?• Architecture

sysTem cHecKouT and TesTing• Developmentandverificationofcode• Factoryacceptancetesting• Testingprocedures• Emulatingmissinghardware• Emulatingprocessresponses


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• Automatebatchprocessesusingtheappropriatestandardsandtechniques

• DesignabatchmanufacturingcontrolsystemforneworupgradeprojectsusingprinciplessupportedbytheISAS88standard

• Obtainguidanceintheintegrationofbatchcontrolsystemswith manufacturing information systems

• Designandspecifyinstrumentationandbatchcontrolsinmodules leading to complete unit operations

• Carryoutthedetaileddesignofbatchcontroloperationsincluding the sequencing and interlocking functions

• Developbatchoperationsintocompleterecipebasedproduction systems

• Evaluatethechoicesintherangeofbatchcontrolsystemproducts.

• Avoidthepitfallsofnothavingthebatchcontrolsystempackage match your requirements

• Engineersandtechniciansinprocessorcontrol/instrumentfieldswhoareinvolvedinbatchprocesscontrolprojects

• ProductionSupervisorsorManagersinterestedindevelopingimproved batch management techniques through the use of automation systems

• SystemIntegratorsseekingtoprovideadesignservicetoclients• Thoseinbusinessesthathaveautomatedbatchmanufacturing

as a part of their production activity • InstrumentationandDesignEngineers• ChemicalEngineers• ProcessEngineers •ElectricalEngineers• ProjectEngineers •DesignEngineers• FieldTechnicians •ElectricalTechnicians• Electricians •PlantOperators

PRACTICAL BATCH MANAGEMENT ANd CONTROL (INCLUdING S88)fOR INdUSTRY


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baTcH & seQuence programming fundamenTals • Practicaltechniquesforbatchcontrol

elements• Implementationofvalveelements,motor

controls, interlocks and permits etc.• Interactionswithcontinuousprocess

sections

pracTical TecHniQues in seQuence conTrol design • Howtocapturetheneed,designthe

operation and document it for programmingintoPLC/DCS

• Practicalmethodsforfunctionalspecifications; flowcharts and structured text

• Definingequipmentandprocessstatesusing transition diagrams

• Dealingwithsequencingproblemssuchas alarms, holds, aborts and restarts

inTerfacing To THe operaTor and THe supervisor • Displayscreensforrecipes,monitoring

of sequence operations, trouble shooting and maintenance

• Illustrationsusingcurrentlyavailablesoftware packages

baTcH managemenT issues • Introductiontobatchcontrolactivities

and activity models as described in ISA S88

• Practicalproblemsinbatchmanagement• Ownershipissuesandconflict• Usingcommandstructurestoresolve

problems

pracTical baTcH conTrol TecHnologies • OverviewofDCS/PLCarchitectures• Examplesofcurrentproducts• Integrationofbatchcontrolsystemsto

production management and ERP systems

• ERPrequirementsasinputstobatchproduction

• Sendingprocessqualityandproductionreports back to ERP

pracTical sofTware projecT planning and implemenTaTion • Whattolookforinbatchsoftware

packages • Batchcontrolsoftwareproducts• OverviewofS88compliantpackages• Examplesanddemonstrationsofkey

features from existing vendor packages

worKsHop ouTline and objecTives• Identificationofbatchprocesses,

characteristics and examples• Backgroundtothedemandforintegrated

batch systems• Overviewofbatchsystemsengineering• IntroductiontoStandards:ISAS88and

IEC849/BS7716

idenTify and define pHysical models • Webeginwithahypotheticalbuttypical

process in batch manufacturing• PresentationofatypicalP&IDwith

several units linked to supply systems• Showhowthisisstructuredinto

elements, equipment modules, units, cells and trains using the physical models technique in S88

• Showhowwellstructuredbatchplantscan save on equipment costs

idenTify and define process models, acTions, operaTions and sTages• Relationshipbetweenphysicaland

process models • Aunitoperationexamplebasedonthe

typical P&ID shown in the first practical session

idenTify and define procedural models • Sequencesteps,phases,operationsand

unit procedures• Introductiontoco-ordinationcontrol

THe concepTs of eQuipmenT enTiTies • Therelationshipbetweenprocedural

control, physical model and procedural model

• Explanationofbasiccontrol,proceduralcontrol and co-ordination control

• Thisconceptillustratedbyusingtheexample process

• Showhowbatchcontrolisbuiltuparound the common, functional entities of control modules, equipment modules and units

inTroducTion To recipes • Theuseofrecipestodefineall

requirements for batch manufacture of a given product

• Theconceptsofmasterandcontrolrecipes

• Usingandcreatingrecipes• Howtohidethecomplexitiesofunit

operations and create flexibility for the production team

baTcH manufacTuring basics • Batchnumbering,trackingandreporting• Batchplanningandscheduling

The Program

This workshop shows you how to:• structuretheactivitiesofbatchcontrolinto

easy to understand tasks • choose,designandmanageanautomated

batch management control system• save your business time and money by

choosing and designing the correct, and therefore efficient batch process control system

The workshop is presented in learning modules. At the end of each module we will examine the way in which the particular feature we have built contributes to the overall scheme. The scheme can be simple or it may be a complete manufacturing scheme integrated to a sales operation.

For example we will examine situations such as:• businesseswheretheweeklytallyofsales

is collected into a shopping list for the factory production campaign

• how the plant responds quickly to theshopping list

• howwereportbackonwhatwasactuallyproduced

• howwereportonbatchnumbers• tracingwhichbatchtankswereused• identifyingifatankwascontaminated• howdoweknowwhichproductstorecall?

Historically batch control systems were designed in individual ways to match the basic arrangement of plant equipment. They lacked the ability to convert to new products without having to modify the control systems. These schemes did not lend themselves to recipe based operations or to integration with manufacturing management systems.

This workshop concentrates on getting the building bricks right and arranging the structures into flexible schemes suitable for automated batch management, e.g being able to work in response to new recipes that use the same plant equipment in different combinations.

The material in this workshop aligns with current practices in the automation of batch processes, including the drive for integration withMESandERPproducts frommajor ITproduct companies. References and exampleswillbedrawnfromDCS/PLCbatchcontrol products in the market place.

The Workshop

Workshop Objectives

This workshop is designed for you to:

• be able to plan, structure and manage abatchmanufacturingproject

• gain a basic knowledge of the S88standard and be aware of critical design issues in batch control systems

• have a basic knowledge of currenttechnologies in batch control and how to utilise them in the implementation stages ofaproject

• beabletoplanforgrowthintoaproductionmanagement facility with ERP integration potential

Your knowledge of batch control system fundamentals, will assist you to avoid the expensive mistake of choosing the incorrect package for your business requirements.

Pre-requisites A basic knowledge of electrical engineering principles and concepts will be an advantage.

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• Understandtheobjectivesoftheprincipalboilercontrolfunctions

• Recogniseandunderstandtypicalboilercontroldiagramsandtheir design intentions

• Contributetothesettingupandtuningofboilercontrolloops

• Identifyprinciplesanddesignconceptsgoverning:

- Boiler feed water control

- Furnace draft measurement and control

- Steam demand and firing rate control

- Main steam and reheat steam temperature control

- Flue gas analysis and fuel combustion trimming controls

• Importanceofboilersafetycontrolandstart-upinterlocks

• Exploreadvancedcontrolstrategiesforimprovedboilerplantefficiency

• Seniorboilerplantoperators,repairersandinstallers

• Controlsystemengineers

• Instrumentationengineersandtechnicians

• Boilerplantcommissioningengineers

• Mechanicalengineersandtechnicians

• Operation,maintenance,inspectionandrepairspecialists

• Designengineers


PRACTICAL BOILER CONTROL ANd INSTRUMENTATION fOR ENGINEERS ANd TECHNICIANS


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combusTion conTrols• Thecombustionprocessandits

requirements for efficiency and safety• Coal,oilandgasfiringtypes• Stoichiometricairandexcessair

requirements • Fuel-airratiocontrolandits

measurements• Firingratecontrolsandcrosslimitersfor

improving dynamic response• Methodsformeasurementsofboiler

efficiency using analysers • Applicationofoptimisingcontrollers

burner managemenT sysTems• Safetyandperformancerequirementsof

pulverisers, burners and igniters• Furnacesafetystandardsandregulations• Flamemonitorsandflamefailure

detection• Startupprotectionandsequencing• Furnacesupervisorycontrolsand

shutdown systems

sTeam TemperaTure conTrol• Superheaterandattemperator

arrangements • Essentialcontrolrequirements• De-superheatercontrols

sTeam pressure and boiler load conTrols• Pressureandflowresponse

characteristics • Singleboilerloadcontrol• Multipleboilerinstallationsandload

sharing controls


essenTials of boiler processes • Objectiveofboilercontrols• Overviewofboilertypes• Boilerprocessesinblockdiagramsto

show keys inputs and output variables• Hazardsofboileroperations• Themaincontrolfunctionsinboiler

furnaces

review of process conTrol and insTrumenTaTion relevanT To boilers • Principlesofsensorsandtransmitters

with examples of boilers• Closedloopcontrolprinciplesincluding

feedback, feedforward, ratio and limiting.• Controlsystemhardwareandsoftware

tools.• Safetyinstrumentedcontrolsandthe

impact of IEC 61511• Instrumentationdiagramsandsymbols

per ISA and SAMA • Distributedcontrolsystemsandthe

separation of safety systems

feedwaTer and drum level conTrol• Performancerequirements:Level,quality,

stability • Characteristicresponsesofdrumlevel• Levelcontrolsolutions,1,2and3element

types• Levelmeasurementproblemsand

practices • Drumlevelsafetysystems

furnace air and drafT conTrols• Performancesrequirements;pressures

and temperatures• Characteristicresponsesandmeansof

control• Pressuremeasurementmethodsandthe

pressure profile • Temperaturecontrolandtheimpactof

dew point• Protectionagainstimplosion

The Program

This 2-day workshop introduces the basic practices of controls systems and safety controls for industrial steam generating boilers. It focuses on the control and safety requirements applicable to most types of boilers from small gas-fired units to large multi-fuel installations. The workshop will provide training in how control and instrumentation is designed to manage the main variables such as drum water level, furnace draft, combustion fuel and air conditions. Burner management systems are introduced with their principal features including flame safety systems. The essential safety requirements for boilers and burners are identified and the corresponding safety interlocks are explained as practical solutions in accordance with the latest safety standards.

Pre-requisites Fundamental knowledge of basic boiler plant and operation thereof and some understanding of control systems.

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• Installandconfigureadataacquisitionsystem

• Chooseandconfigurethecorrectsoftware

• Applystateoftheartapproachesindesignofdataacquisitionsystems

• Configuredatacommunicationssystems

• Avoidthecommonpitfallsofdesigningadataacquisitionsystem

• Instrumentationandcontrolsystemengineers



• Designengineers

• Technicians




• DCSPersonnel

PRACTICALdATA ACQUISITION USING PERSONAL COMPUTERS ANd STANdALONE SYSTEMS


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rs-232 / rs-485 serial daTa communicaTions sTandards• RS-232HardwareInterface• RS-485HardwareInterface• MultipointSystems• SerialInterfaceConverters• CommunicationProtocols• ErrorDetection• TroubleshootingSerialData

CommunicationsDISTRIBUTEDANDSTANDALONECONTROLLERS/DATALOGGERS

• ChoicebetweenExternalandInternalSystems

• HardwareStructureofStandaloneDevices

• SoftwareandFirmwareDesign• PracticalapplicationsofDataLoggers• Howtominimisecommunication

Bottlenecks• PracticalapplicationsofDataLoggers• Howtominimisecommunication

Bottlenecks

ciTecT pracTical

ieee-488 sysTems• IEEE-488.1/IEEE-488.2andSCPI

Specifications• HardwareConfiguration• DeviceTypes(Controllers/Listeners/

Talkers)• BasicCommunications• AdvancedCommunications• MultipleDeviceCommunications• ProblemDiagnosis• SystemSpecification


inTroducTion• Whatisdataacquisitionandcontrol• Fundamentalprinciplesofdata

acquisition and control systems• TypicalPCbasedapplications

analog and digiTal signals• Classificationsofsignals• SensorsandTransducers• TemperatureTransducers(RTD/

Thermocouples/SiliconIC'S)• StrainGauges• SingleEndedandDifferentialSystems• NoiseandInterference• SourcesandTypesofNoise• FieldWiringandNoiseConsiderations• GroundLoops• CommonModeVoltagesandCMRR• EarthingandIsolationTechniquesto

Reduce Noise• CableShieldingandEarthing

signal condiTioning• ClassificationofsignalConditioning

Hardware• DistributedI/O(TwowireTransmitters/

Digital Transmitters)• SignalConditioningFunctions• InstrumentationAmplifiers• FiltersforSignals(LowPass/BandPass/

HighPass/Butterworth)• IsolationandOvervoltageProtection

lab view sofTware pracTical

plug in daTa acQuisiTion boards• Advantagesofpluginsystems• TypicalAnalogtoDigital(A/D)boards• AnalogInputCircuitry(Multiplexers/

Amplifiers/SampleandHold)• AnalogtoDigitalBoardspecifications• SingleEndedvsDifferentialSignals• Resolution/Dynamicrange/Accuracyof

A/Dboards• SamplingRateandNyquistTheorem• PreventingAliasing• SamplingTechniques(ChannelScanning

/SimultaneousSampling/BlockModeOperations)

• SpeedversusThroughput• TypicalDigitaltoAnalog(D/A)boards• DigitalI/Oboards• InterfacingDigitalI/O• ElectromechanicalvsSolidStateRelays• Practicalconsiderationsintheuseof

digitalI/Oboards• CounterTimerI/Oboards

The Program

Pre-requisites Basic electrical knowledge would be useful.

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• Describeandcompareimportantexistingtechnologiesinflowmeasurement

• Explainthecriticalfundamentalsofflowmeasurement

• Specifyanddesignflowmeasurementsystems

• Troubleshootandinstallflowinstrumentationsystems

• Avoidcommonerrorsintheinstallationofflowmeters

• Describeandspecifyemergingtechnologies

Those in the design, implementation and upgrading of industrial control systems and:


• Controltechnicians




• Electricians




• Energymanagementconsultants



PRACTICAL INdUSTRIAL fLOW MEASUREMENTfOR ENGINEERS ANd TECHNICIANS


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variable area meTers• Operatingprinciple• Floats• Meteringtube

elecTromagneTic flowmeTers• Measuringprinciple• Construction• Conductivity• Fieldcharacterisation• Measurementinpartiallyfilledpipes• Emptypipedetection • Fieldexcitation • ThepulsedD.C.field • Bipolarpulseoperation • Metersizing

ulTrasonic flowmeTers• Dopplermethod• Transittimemeter • Flowprofile • Frequencydifference• Clamponinstruments• Velocityofsoundmeasurement• Factorsinfluencingthevelocityofsound• Beamscattering • Summary • Advantages• Disadvantages• Applicationlimitations

mass flow measuremenT• TheCoriolisforce • Apracticalsystem • Multiplephaseflow • Densitymeasurement • Looparrangements • Straightthroughtube • Applicationinthefoodindustry• Applicationsinthechemicalindustry• SummaryofCoriolismassmeasurement• Thermalmassmeters

open cHannel flow measuremenT• TheWeir • Theflume • Levelmeasurement• Linearisation



The Program

Practical Industrial Flow Measurement is suitable for the engineer, electrician, technician, raftsperson, operator and others who require practical, specialist knowledge for selecting and implementing flow measurement systems.

This workshop is ideal for cross-skill training. The two-day course focuses on typical real-world applications. Close attention is given to special installation considerations and application limitations when selecting and installing different flow instruments.

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basic properTies of fluids• Basicfluidproperties• Non-Newtonianfluids• Velocityprofiles• Reynoldsnumber• Flowmeasurement• Massflowrate• Multi-phaseflows

posiTive displacemenT meTers• Introduction• Slidingvane• Ovalgearmeters• Lobedimpeller• Oscillatingpiston• Nutatingdisc

inferenTial meTers• Turbinemeter • Woltmanmeter • Propellertype • Impellermeters • Installationrecommendations

oscillaTory flow meTers• Primarydevices• Sensors• Applicationguidelinesforvortexflow

metering • Avoidingproblems

differenTial pressure meTers• Basictheory• Orificeplate• Tappingpoints• Venturitubemeter• Venturiandflownozzles• TheDalltube• Targetmeter• Pitottube• Pointaveraging• Elbow • Troubleshooting

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• Thehazardstudylifecycleandsafetylifecyclemodels

• PrinciplesandproceduresofHazopstudies

• Hazardanalysismethodsandapplicationoffaulttreeanalysis

• Protectionsystemprinciplesbasedonalarmsandtrips

• IntroductiontofunctionalsafetystandardsIEC61508and IEC 61511

• Theconceptofsafetyintegritylevelsandmethodsfordetermination of SIL targets

• HowtoconvertHazopoutputsintosafetyrequirementsspecifications

• TousethelatestsoftwaretoolsforHazops

• Processplantengineers,techniciansandsupervisorsinvolvedinnewplantprojectsorinthemodificationorupgradingofexisting plants

• Losspreventionofficers,traineeHazopteamleaders

• Plantmanagers,projectmanagersandplannersseekinganawareness of the role of Hazops in overall safety management

• Instrumentandelectricalengineers,processcontrolengineersand system integrators who are likely to be participants in Hazops or who will be asked to engineer safety control systems

• Commissioningengineersandplantsupervisors,processmaintenance technicians

PRACTICAL HAZOPS, TRIPS ANd ALARMS

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• Doyouhavetripsandsafetyinterlocksinyour plant? Are they good enough or are they perhaps over-designed and much more expensive than necessary? Are you or your company aware of how Hazard Studies should define risk reduction requirements? Are you actually using hazard studies at all?

• Are you aware that safety systems arerated according to need using a scale of SILs? What does this mean and what are the cost implications? How do these things relate to regulatory requirements?

How will this workshop help?

• Ifyouworkwithhazardstudiesithelpstoknow how trips and alarms are supposed to be built

• Ifyouworkwithtripsandalarmsithelpsto know how hazard studies are supposed to be performed

The link between the two is critical: It is not unusual for the plant safety systems to be out of touch with the original problem analysis. This is one of main causes of accidents on process plants.

How can you deal with this problem?

The answer is the integrated approach to safety management.

New international standards combined with well-proven hazard study methods can improve safety management in your company.

Scope of the WorkshopThe workshop describes the role of hazard studies in risk management and then proceeds with basic training in Hazop techniques. The concepts of risk reduction and some techniques of hazard analysis are introduced at this stage. Training in alarm and trip systems concentrates on features that are relevant to project teams at theHazop study stages. These include the practical implications and costs of calling for trips and the often-confusing subject ofsafety integrity levels (SILs) and how they are determined.

A number of practical exercises support the training information and allow participants test their understanding of the material provided in the training manual.

The Workshop


planning and leadersHip of HaZop sTudies• Relationshiptoprojectphases• Preparatorywork• Rolesandresponsibilitiesofthehazop

team• DutiesofthestudyleaderPractical exercise: Hazop team trial study

and report

safeTy insTrumenTed sysTems (sis) • Principlesofriskreductionby

instrumented protection systems• IntroductiontostandardsIEC61508and

IEC 61511• Thesafetylifecyclemodelandtherole

of hazard studies• SpecifyingSISrequirementsfromthe

hazard studies• MeaningofsafetyintegrityandtheSIL

ratingsPractical exercise: Determine the SIL

requirements of an SIS application

HaZard analysis meTHods• PrinciplesofFEMA• PrinciplesofFaultTreeAnalysis(FTA)Practical exercise: Fault tree analysis for

process control problem

Key facTors in THe cHoice of proTecTion sysTems• Technologychoicesandtheirimplications

for cost• Programmablesafetysystemsand

certification of equipment• Issuesofreliabilityandredundancy• SILratingsversuscost• Nuisancetripsversussafetyavailability

exercise in converTing HaZop ouTpuT To alarm and Trip reQuiremenTs• Examplesofrequirementsspecifications• Examineandusethelatestsoftwaretools

available for:- Hazard study worksheets and

lifecycle records- determination of SIL ratings- Calculation of trip system reliabilities

Practical exercise: Hazop report and specification outputs

inTroducTion To HaZard sTudies• Introductiontohazardsandrisks• Safetymanagementprinciples;risk

assessment and risk reduction • ConceptsofALARPandTolerableRisk• Regulatoryframeworksandexamples

fromEU,USA,Australia,RSA• Methodsofidentifyinghazards• Methodsofassessinghazards

HaZard sTudies aT level 1 and level 2• Lifecyclemodelforhazardstudylevels• Hazardstudy1:Conceptanddefinition

phase: methods• Hazardstudy2:Designanddevelopment

phase. Tools and checklistsPractical exercise: Level 2 hazard study

example.

risK reducTion measures• Theconceptof"Equipmentunder

Control"• Failuresofoperatorsandcontrolsystems

as contributors to hazards• Layersofprotection• Processandoperationalsafetymeasures• Theroleofalarmsinsafety,principlesof

alarm management• Safetyinstrumentedprotectionsystems,

principles of separation.• Theroleofhazopsindefiningalarmsand

trips

HaZard sTudies aT level 3: HaZop meTHod• IntroductiontoIEC61822:Application

guide for hazops• Hazopstudyprocedureforthedesign&

development phase• Purpose,contextandoutcomesofthe

hazop• Principlesofguidewordexamination

procedure• Designrepresentationandselectionof

elements for study• StudyprocedureandexamplesPractical Exercise: Trial hazop study and

recording of results

The Program

Practical Sessions

There are six practical exercises which you will undertake over the two days.





On-Site Training

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• Demonstrateagoodunderstandingoftheterminologyusedwith hazardous areas

• Designandinstallsafeworkingsystemsinhazardousareas

• Assistinhazardousareaclassification

• Detailthetypesofapparatusthatcanbeusedinagivenhazardous area

• Demonstrateagoodunderstandingofthebasichazardsassociated with electricity near flammable gases and vapours

• Explainthetypesofequipmentthatcanbeused

• Understandsafetyandoperationalaspectsofhazardousareas

• Understandsystemlimitationsinusinghazardousareasprotection

• Detailthekeyareasofthenationalcodesofpractice

• UnderstandthebasicsofexplosionprotectiontoIECstandards

Anyone involved in design, specification, installation, commissioning, maintenance or documentation of industrial instrumentation, control and electrical systems, including:

• TradespersonsworkinginPotentiallyExplosiveAtmospheres(PEAs)

• Electricalandinstrumenttradespersons




• Designengineers

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The Program

This workshop provides you with an understanding of the hazards involved in using electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres. It is based on the international IEC79 series of standards that are now replacing the older national standards. Installation utilising Explosion-Protected (Ex) equipment can be expensive to design, install and operate. The wider approaches described in these standards can significantly reduce costs whilst maintaining plant safety.

The associated terminology and its correct use are explained throughout the workshop. It covers area classification, selection of explosion protected electrical apparatus as well as describing how protection is achieved and maintained in line with these international requirements. Standards require that engineering staff and their management are trained effectively and safely in hazardous areas and this workshop is designed to help fulfil that need.

The Workshop





On-Site Training

bacKground To HaZardous areas•Explosionconsequences•Natureofhazards•Definitionofhazardousarea•Flammabilityconcepts• Ignitionsources•Propertiesofgases,vapours,mistsand

dusts• Introductiontotypesofprotection

classificaTion sysTems•Sourceofrelease•Areaclassificationintozones•Equipment(apparatus)grouping•Temperatureclassificationandambient

rating•SummaryofprinciplesofExprotection•Equipmentprotectionlevels

Types of proTecTion•Definitions•Principles•Applicationof:

- Flameproof: Ex d- Increased safety: Ex e- Pressurisation: Ex p- Intrinsic safety: Ex i- Non-incendive: Ex n- Oil filling: Ex o- Powder filling: Ex q- Encapsulation: Ex m- Special: Ex s

earTHing and bonding• Basicprinciples•Earthingrequirements•Staticprotection•Lightningprotection•Noiseandinterferencecontrol•RequirementsforISsystems•Systemearthingapproach

code of pracTice for selecTion and insTallaTion of ex eQuipmenT•Applicationofcodeofpractice•Generalrequirementsforalltypesof

protection•Documentationrequirementsandthe

verification dossier•Cabling•Overviewofrequirementsforindividual

Ex protection types•Dustinstallationsoverview

inspecTion and mainTenance reQuiremenTs• Inspectionandmaintenancedefinitions•Typesofinspection• Initialdetailedpre-commissioning• Inspectionregimesanddocumentation•Recordkeeping

faulT finding and repairs of ex eQuipmenT•Plannedmaintenance•Useoftools•Procedures•Safemethods•Testequipmentsuitability

sTandards, cerTificaTion, cerTificaTes, marKing and approvals•Authorities•Markingandidentification•Componentcertification•Equipmentcertification•Systemscertification•Systemsdescriptivedocumentation(forEx

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aTex direcTives• Introductionandexplanation(European

requirements)•Non-electricalignition-capableequipment

protection•ATEXmarking•DSEAR(UK)requirementsummarysummary, open forum and closing

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• Specifyanddesigninstrumentationsystemsforpressure,level,temperature and flow

• Correctlyselectandsizecontrolvalvesforindustrialuse

• Predictandavoidtheproblemswithinstallingmeasurementequipment

• Troubleshootinstrumentationsystemsandcontrolvalves

• Isolateandrectifyinstrumentationfaults

• Describemostofthemajortechnologiesusedforinstrumentation and control valves

• Designengineers


• Electricaltechniciansandtechnologists

• Electricians

• Experiencedfixedplantoperators

• Graduateengineers



PRACTICAL INSTRUMENTATION fOR AUTOMATION ANd PROCESS CONTROL


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This workshop is for engineers and technicians who need to have a practical knowledge of selection, installation and commissioning of industrial instrumentation and control valves.

In many respects a clear understanding and application of these principles is the most important factor in an efficient process control system. You can only achieve excellent control of your processes when your instrumentation provides the correct information. This would involve the design, specification and implementation of control and measurement equipment.

The workshop focuses on real applications, with attention to special installation considerations and application limitations when selecting or installing different measurement or control equipment.

The Workshop

Practical Sessions



PRESSURE

• Hydrostaticpressure

• Pressure sensors in pipe with isolationvalve, check response and accuracy

• Comparegauge,absoluteanddifferentialpressures

• Pressurecalibration

LEVEL

• Pointdetectionwithlevelprobes,vibratingand conductive

• Levelmeasurementwithcapacitiveprobe

• Ultrasonics, configure, test andcommission

TEMPERATURE

• Temperatureresponseandaccuracy

• RTD,2/3/4wirecomparison

• T/C,ref.junction,grounded,sheathed

• T/C, extension leads compared withcompensation leads

SIMULATION

• Thebasisofsignalsimulation

• Transmittersimulation

• Transducersimulation

CALIBRATION

• Thebasisoftransmittercalibration

• Zeroandspanadjustment

• Performance – accuracy and errorcalculations

VALVESIZING(SOFTWARE)

• Valveselectionandsizing

• Inherentcharacteristics

• Process,materialorotherconsiderations


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The Program


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On-Site Training

inTroducTion To process measuremenT• Basicmeasurementconcepts• Definitionofterminology• Measuringinstrumentsandcontrol

valves as part of the overall control system

• Pressure,level,temperatureandflowoverview

• Overviewofcontrolvalves

pressure measuremenT• Principleofpressuremeasurement• Pressuresources• Pressuretransducersandelements• Specifications• Installationconsiderations• Impactontheoverallcontrolloop• Futuretechnologies

level measuremenT• Principlesoflevelmeasurement• Simplesightglasses• Buoyancytapesystems• Hydrostaticpressure• Ultrasonicmeasurement• Radiationmeasurement• Electricalmeasurement• Densitymeasurement• Installationconsiderations• Impactontheoverallcontrolloop• Futuretechnologies

TemperaTure measuremenT• Principles• Thermocouples• ResistanceTemperatureDetectors(RTDs)• Thermistors• Liquidinglass,filled,bimetallic• Pyrometers• Installationconsiderations• Impactontheoverallcontrolloop• Futuretechnologies

flow measuremenT• Principlesofflowmeasurement• Openchannelflowmeasurement• Oscillatoryflowmeasurement• Magneticflowmeasurement• Positivedisplacement• Ultrasonicflowmeasurement• Massflowmeasurement• Installationconsiderations• Impactontheoverallcontrolloop• Futuretechnologies

conTrol valves• Principlesofcontrolvalves• Controlvalvetypes

- Globe valves, cage valves, butterfly valves, ball valves

• Controlvalvesselection• Controlvalvebodies• Controlvalvescharacteristics/trim• Controlvalvenoiseandcavitation• Actuatorsandpositionersoperation• Valvecalibrationandstroking• Installationconsiderations• Impactontheoverallcontrolloop• Futuretechnologies

process consideraTions• Transmitters• Noise• Materialsofconstruction

inTegraTion of THe sysTem• Calculationofindividualinstrumenterror

and total error for the system• Integrationofthepressure,level,

temperature and flow systems• Integrationofnewsmartsubsystems

with data communication links• Testingandcommissioningofthe

subsystems


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• Designandinstallsafeworkingsystemsusing Intrinsic Safety (IS)

• ExplainthefundamentalsofIS

• Applythenationalandinternationalstandards

• IdentifythevitalissuesofgroundingandbondingISsystems

• FaultfindISproblems

• Obtainhands-onpracticalexperiencewiththeISsystems

• Instrumentationandcontroltechniciansandengineers

• Designengineers

• Electricaltechniciansandengineers


• Engineeringmanagersandsupervisors

PRACTICAL INTRINSIC SAfETYfOR ENGINEERS ANd TECHNICIANS


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Gain a solid understanding of Intrinsic Safety techniques supported by hands-on practical exercises

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This practical, intensive, two-day workshop explains the application concepts of explosion protection using Intrinsic Safety (IS or Ex 'I'). This is with reference to British, European and International Standards for the certification and use of electrical 'apparatus'. Where electrical equipment is used in 'Potentially Flammable Atmospheres', the IEC79 Series of International Standards are now emerging and gaining acceptance in order to develop a global approach to hazardous area plant safety. The workshop covers IS as the preferred technique for instrumentation appliedtoindustrialplantInputs/Outputsinhazardous areas. The principles of IS do not change since these are based on the laws of physics, however, the implementation of IS is open to interpretation and causes some conflictasthesubjectisstillseenasa'blackart'.

The workshop aims to widen the understanding of this technique by explaining the basic rules within the context of their application. Engineers and technicians working in hazardous process control and instrumentation areas must have an understanding of the close integration between the safety and operational aspects of Intrinsic Safety (IS) as a protection technique in order to specify, design and maintain systems. The workshop is designed to explain the theory of IS and its close integration with operational signal transfer. You will gain a greater understanding of IS loop concepts as a basis for working with measurement and control loops using standard and custom IS solutions. Defining and applying the correct terminology will assist you in communicating and documenting important safety details.

Pre-requisites: Fundamental grounding in basic electrical concepts.

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bacKground To HaZardous areas• Explosionconsequences• Definitionofhazardousarea

review of planT area and apparaTus classificaTion sysTems• Propertiesofgasses• Protectionrequirements• Zonesanddefinitions• Apparatusgroupingdefinitions

principles of inTrinsic safeTy• Backgroundandhistory• Energylimitingconcept• Gasignitioncurves• Hazardousareaapparatus• Simpleapparatus• Safeareaassociatedapparatusand

interfaces• Barriersandisolators• Systemsconcepts

applicaTions• Introductiontoapplications• StatusinputsPractical session

oTHer meTHods of proTecTion• Separation:Exp,o,q,m• Construction:Exn,e• Containment:Exd• Special:Exs• Design:Exi(iaandib)

applicaTions• Analogueinputs• Highlevel• SystemsPractical session

earTHing and bonding• Basicprinciples• RequirementforISsystems• Noiseandinterferencecontrol• Systemearthingapproach

applicaTions• Lowlevelmeasurements• Temperature• Straingaugebridge• Techniquesforsolvingapplication

problemsPractical session

sTandards and cerTificaTion/approval• Authorities• Marking• Apparatusandsystemscertification• Systemsdescriptivedocumentation

insTallaTion• Relevanceofcodesofpractice• InterpretationofIEC79-14• Safearearequirements• Safeareaapparatus• Interconnectingcablingandjunction

boxes• HazardousareaapparatusPractical session

inspecTion and mainTenance• InterpretationofIEC79-17• Gradesofinspection• RequirementsforIS• Useoftools• Procedures• Testequipmentsuitability

faulTfinding and commissioning• Safemethods• Earthingrequirements• Commonproblems• Looptesting• Repairs


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• Fundamentalsoftuningloops-bothopenandclosedloop

• Howtorecognisethekeycharacteristicsofprocessplantfromacontrol perspective

• Significanceofdeadtimeandtransferlags

• PIDcontrollerbehaviours

• Howtotroubleshootandidentifyproblems

• Differencesbetweenideal/real/interacting/non-interactingcontrollers

• Combinationofcontrolmodestouse

• Howtotunemorecontrolloopsinlesstimewitheffectiveresults

• Practicalrulesofthumbfortuningsystems

• ZieglerNicholsandLambdaTuning

• Howtorecogniseconfigurationdeficiencies

• Optimumamountoffilteringordampeningtoapplytothemeasurement

• Howcontrolvalvesimpactoncontrolloopperformance

• Howtosolveproblemssuchasvalvehysteresis,stictionandnonlinearities

• Howtotunecomplexloopsrangingfromcascadetofeedforward

• Whentousederivativecontrolforthebesttunedloop

• Automationengineers• Consultants• Controlandinstrumentation

engineers• Electricalengineers• Electricians• Electronicengineers


• Facilitymanagers


• Installationandmaintenancetechnicians

• Technicians

PRACTICAL TUNING Of INdUSTRIAL CONTROL LOOPS


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Thisworkshopisdesignedtotrainyouand/or your staff, in the configuration and tuning of industrial control loops using a minimum of mathematics and formulas. Controllers need to be carefully matched to the process to work optimally; this matching procedure is called tuning. Controllers that are not correctly configured and tuned will not perform optimally and will not reduce variability in the process as they should.

Theaimofthisworkshopistoprovideand/or enhance the skills required to configure and tune a controller for optimum operation. An optimally tuned processed loop is critical for a wide variety of industries ranging from food processing, chemical manufacturing, oil refineries, pulp and paper mills, mines and steel mills. Although tuning rules are designed to give reasonably tight control, thismaynotalwaysbetheobjective.Somethought needs to be given when retuning a loop as to whether the additional effort is justifiedastheremaybeotherissueswhichare the cause of the poor control. These issues will be discussed in some detail in the workshop. At the end of this workshop you will have the skills to troubleshoot and tune a wide variety of process loops.

Pre-requisitesBasic knowledge of instrumentation and process plant would be useful.

Please bring a calculator (or computer) and pen along to the course to assist with the calculations.

The Workshop

Simulation Exercises

Throughout the workshop, simulation software is used to simulate real loops and to give you real hands-on exercises in a safe practice environment. You will see the simulated process output respond to your input and configuration changes on the loop controller. You will reinforce and apply the concepts learnt using real field test data in simulation.


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On-Site Training

fundamenTals of loop Tuning• Processes,controllersandtuning• PIDcontrollers-P,IandDmodesof

operation• Loaddisturbancesandoffset• Speed,stabilityandrobustness• Gain,deadtimeandtimeconstants• Processnoise• Feedbackcontrollers• HowtoselectfeedbackcontrollermodesPractical Session

fundamenTals of Tuning• Openloopcharacterisationofprocess

dynamics• Defaultandtypicalsettings• Generalpurposeclosedlooptuning

method• Quickandeasyopenloopmethod• Finetuningfordifferentprocesstypes• SimplifiedlambdatuningPractical Session

THe differenT Tuning rules• Differentrulescompared• Typicaltuningsettings• Whentousethem/whennottousethem• RulesofthumbintuningPractical Session

Tuning of valves• Hysteresis• Stiction• Characteristicselectionandcorrection• PositionerconfigurationandtuningPractical Session

Tuning of more complex sysTems• Cascadesystems-tuningofthem• Feedforward,ratio,multivariablesystems• Interactiveloopstuning• Deadtimecompensation• PracticallimitationsPractical Session

good pracTice• Goodpracticeforcommonloop

problems• Flowcontrolloopcharacteristics• Levelcontrolloopcharacteristics• Temperaturecontrolloopcharacteristics• Pressurecontrolloopcharacteristics• OtherlesscommonloopsPractical Session


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• Designandtroubleshootacompletemotioncontrolsystem

• Applynewknowledgeofservostomotioncontrolapplications

• Troubleshootservosystems

• Sizeandselecttheappropriatedrives/amplifiers/servos/steppers for your application

• Applytheconceptsofload,inertia,forceandrealtimetomotion control problems

• Understandconceptssuchasbacklash,static/runningfriction,resolution, stiffness, speed and torque

• Designandtroubleshootsixbasicmotortypesformotioncontrol

• Controlandinstrumentationengineersandtechnicians




• Electronicengineers


• Designers

• Designengineers


• Testengineers

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This workshop is designed for personnel who need to apply motion control technology as productively and economically as possible.

This practical course initially examines the basic building blocks and design tools to implement motion control systems. Fundamental concepts of load, inertia, force and real time will be discussed.

The various factors such as performance limitations and costs that impact the selection of electro hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical technologies are discussed.

Servo basics are then examined in considerable detail giving you the practical tools in which to work with these systems.

The electrical and mechanical characteristics important in tying together the drive and motor to the mechanical device are then reviewed from a practical perspective.

The basic motors used in motion control such as DC and AC motors, stepper and servo motors and their applications, are also examined. These motors range from small instrumentation motors to robust AC induction motors and to the stepper motors used in open loop control.

Pre-requisites A basic working knowledge of electrical engineering concepts is useful but not essential as there will be brief revision at the commencement of the class. Please don't forget to bring a scientific calculator!

The Workshop

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fundamenTals of moTion conTrol• Definitionofmotioncontrol• Fundamentalconcepts• Engineeringpracticesandtechniques

moTion conTrol TecHnologies• Hydraulics• Pneumatics• Electromechanical• Mechanical

moTion conTrol sysTem loops• Openandclosedsystems• Blockdiagrams• Implementationofacontrolsystem• Eventcontrolledsystems• PIDcontrols

selecTion of THe feedbacK• Analogvsdigitalandincrementalvs

absolute feedback• Resolutionandbandwidthconsiderations

pHysics of mecHanical loads• Briefoverviewofconcepts

mecHanical TransformaTion devices• Reflectingloadsthroughthetransformer• Othertransformingdevices• Gears• Conveyers-elevators• Inertiaattheshaft• Beltsandpulleys

non linear load TransformaTion• Equivalentmass• Masspolarmomentofinertia• Parallelaxistheorem• Spring-inertiaresonancemethodof

determining inertia empirically• Inpositionholdingforceloadresonance

load/sysTem analysis• Motor/loadconsiderations• Stability/bandwidthconsiderations• Inertiacalculations• Estimatingdesignalternatives• PWMvsanalogvslinear

servo basics• Basicgainequations• Selectingsystemcomponentsofaservo

system• Criteriaformotor• Criteriaforamplifier• Criteriaforencoder• Criteriaforcoupling• Criteriaforcontroller• Commandgeneration• Feedback• Type0,1,2servos• Bodediagramsmadeeasy• Predictingservoresponse• Characteristicsofamotorforservos

servo responses• Sinusoidalinputs• Stepinputs• Performanceprediction• Importanceofgainsetting• Feedforward• Type2systems• PIDinaservo• Stabilitycriteriainaservo• Loadeffectsonstability• Scurvesandtheirapplication

inTroducTion To basics of drives• DC/AC-analog/digital• Driveclassifications• Drivemotorcharacteristics• Drivemotorequations• Amplifiersandtypes• Compensatingtechniques• Drivespeedandacceleration• Drivethrustandtorque• Driveinertiaconsiderations• Driveratios

advanced consideraTions of drives• Performance,stiffness,resolution,friction• Dutycycle• Drivesizing

operaTion of elecTric moTors• Typesofmotors• DCmotors(permanent/armature/field/

commutation/brushvsbrushless)• ACmotors(induction/synchronous/

universal)• Steppermotors(indexers/sequencers/

microstepping)• Miscellaneoustypes• Characterisingmotors(torque-speed/data

sheets)

moTors•BrushACmotors•ACinductionmotors•BrushlessDCmotors•Steppermotors•Linearmotors:commutation,performance,

figures of merit, data sheets, motor drivers, applications

mulTi axis conTrol• Splines,circlesandlinearmotion

co-ordination• Multiaxisdatahandling-software

laTesT design applicaTions and TecHniQues• Solvingyourrealtimesystemsmotion

control problem• Positioncontrol• Linearmotionandcircularmotion• Master/slavecontrol• Electronicgearing• Dualloopstoeliminatebacklash• Tensioncontrolsystems






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• DescribewhatOPCisandhowtoapplyittoyourapplications• UnderstandwhyOPCissucharobustsolution• UnderstandOPCDataAccess3.0• DescribethekeycomponentsofOPC• UnderstandDCOM• DescribethekeyfeaturesofOPC• Configureasimpleapplicationtodisplaydatafromtheplant

floor• BuildasimpleSCADAsystemandsupportingcomponents

using OPC• Enhanceyourexistinglegacycontrolsystemnetworkstouse

OPC• LearnwhyyouneedtodemandOPCinyourproducts• MigrateyourprocessdataseamlesslyintoyourMSOffice

applications

If you are using any form of automation or communication systemorareapplyingPCs/PLCs/SCADAsystems,thisworkshopwill give you essential tools in working with OPC. This is not an advancedworkshop–butahands-onpracticalexperience.Amongthose that will benefit by attending are:

• ProcessControlandInstrumentationEngineers

• ProcessControlandInstrumentationTechnicians

• DesignEngineers




• NetworkSystemAdministrators

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OPC has come a long way in making the engineers’ dream of plug and play compatibility in automation engineering achievable. OPC is an industry-wide standard that breaks this proprietary lock by allowing open connectivity based on the principles adapted from widely accepted and applied Microsoft Windows integration standards. OPC capabilities have been demonstrated in many practical applications and it is now a well-established approach for different competing manufacturers. It is now easily considered to be the standard interface in the windows environment. If you are serious about reducing your costs of installing and maintaining your automation systems you need to use OPC.

If you have only briefly heard about OPC and want to get to grips with its tremendous power and apply this to your plant and application, then this workshop will give you the necessary tools. You will receive a valuable overview of OPC and understand why it is the standard of choice for data access in automation systems. You will be exposed to and understand the essential components of OPC based on typical applications. You will understand how OPC servers are installed and how they are then accessed by OPC clients (which could be SCADA systems). The exercises that you will work through in the class will allow you to apply the theory you gain in the class in a practical manner.

The OPC specification will be discussed in great detail and you will be exposed to the development of OPC servers and clients. The interaction between OPC and DCOM will be discussed in practical detail.

The latest trends and future developments with OPC in the USA and Europe will bedetailed.

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On-Site Training

concepTs and definiTions• Classesandobjects• Clients,serversandclient/server

interaction• OLE• DDEandNetDDE• ActiveX• .NET

opc overview• WhatisOPC?• ProblemsaddressedbyOPC• TheOPClogicalobjectmodel• OPCdata(sources,formats,etc)• OPCclient/serverrelationships• CurrentOPCspecifications

com and dcom• WhatisCOM?• COMbasics

- Classes- Interfaces- Components(proxy/stubfiles,

wrappers)- GloballyUniqueIDs(GUIDs)- OPC registry entries (ProgID, ClassID,

AppID, CatID)- OPCclient/serverinteraction

(in-process, local, remote)• SettingupDCOM(programmaticallyor

declaratively)

opc da specificaTion (3.0)• Functionaldescription• Logicalobjectmodel(OPCServer,

OPCGroup, OPCItem)• Typicalserverandclientstructures• Read/writemethods(synchronous,

asynchronous, refresh, subscription)• Datasource(cache,device)• OPCServerinterfacesandmethods• OPCGroupinterfacesandmethods• Groupanditemproperties• Serverconfigurationprocedure

oTHer opc specificaTions• OPCcommoninformation• OPCalarmsandevents• OPCbatch• OPCdataexchange(DX)• OPChistoricaldataaccess• OPCsecurity• OPCXML-DA

communicaTions issues• Networkingprotocols• LANs,WANs• OSIModel• Networkinfrastructure(Ethernet)• ‘Transports’(TCP/IP)

TroublesHooTing• DCOMprotocolstack• Physicalanddatalinklayerproblems• Networkandtransportlayerproblems• COM/DCOM-relatedproblems• Client/server-relatedproblems• Simulationandconformancetesting• Errorcodes

pracTical exercises• Settingupnetwork(IPaddresses,subnet

masks,defaultgateways)• ConnectingsimpleclientstoaSCADA

system• SettingupanOPCserver• DataexporttoExcel• Generatingandimportingtaglistsin

CSVformat• Graphical(draganddrop)clients• AEclient/serverinteraction• Validatingservers• SettingupDCOMtoenableOPCclients

andserverstointeractacrossanetwork• Tunnelling(acrosslocalnetworkandthe

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• Understandthefundamentalsofprocesscontrolandnewtechniques

• TunePIDcontrolloops

• Correctstabilityproblems

• Understandcascadeloopsandfeed-forwardcontrol

• Identifyandcorrectproblemswithdeadtimeintheprocess







• Processoperators


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Those involved in the design, implementation and upgrading of industrial control systems.

PRACTICAL PROCESS CONTROL


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This practical two-day workshop covers all the essentials of process control and tools to optimise the operation of your plant and process, including the ability to perform effective loop tuning.

Practical process control is aimed at engineers and technicians who wish to have a clear, practical understanding of the essentials of process control and loop tuning, as well as how to optimise the operation of their particular plant or process. These persons would typically be primarily involved in the design, implementation and upgrading of industrial control systems. Mathematical theory has been kept to a minimum with the emphasis throughout on practical applications and useful information.

Pre-requisites Knowledgeofbasicelectricalconceptswould be useful.

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On-Site Training

basic conTrol concepTs• Typicalmanualcontrol• Feedbackandfeed-forwardcontrol• Blockdiagrams

inTroducTion To sensors and TransmiTTers• Selectionandspecificationofdevices• Pressuretransmitters• Flowmeters• Leveltransmitters• Temperaturesensors

inTroducTion To conTrol valves• Basicprinciples• Rotarycontrolvalves• Ballvalves• Controlvalvecharacteristicsand

specifications

basic principles of conTrol sysTems• On/offcontrol• Modulationcontrol• Principleofclosedloopcontrol• PIDcontrolmodesPractical Session

sTabiliTy and conTrol modes of closed loops• Causeofinstabilityincontrolloops• ChangeofstabilitythroughPIDcontrol

modes• Methodstoimprovestability• PrinciplesofclosedloopcontroltuningPractical Session

digiTal conTrol principles• Principleofincrementalcontrol

algorithms• Identifyingcontrolblocksinthetimeand

frequency domain• Multipleoutputsthroughdigital

algorithmsPractical Session

ideal pid vs real pid• Non-field-interactiveoridealPID• Field-interactiveorrealPID• Distinguishbetweenprocessnoiseand

instability• SelectionofidealorrealPIDPractical Session

Tuning of closed loop conTrol• Tuningconstantscalculationaccordingto

ZieglerandNichols• Openlooptuningprocedure• Closedlooptuningprocedure• Dampedoscillationtuningmethod• Finetuningofpracticalcontrolloops• Tuningconsiderationsforcontrollers

with saturation and non-saturation output limits

Practical Session

cascade conTrol• Equationtypesforcascadecontrol• InitialisationandPV–tracking• Useofmultipleoutputsincascade

control• TuningprocedureforcascadecontrolPractical Session

feed-forward conTrol• Feed-forwardbalance–acontrolconcept• Tuningprocedureforfeed-forward

controlPractical Session

combined feedbacK and feed-forward conTrol• Conceptofcombinedcontrolwith

incremental algorithms• TuningprocedureforcombinedcontrolPractical Session

long dead-Time in closed loop conTrol• Theproblemoflongdead-timeinclosed

loops• Useofprocesssimulationforprocess

variable prediction• Tuningprocedureforcontrolloopswith

long dead-timePractical Session

alarm Handling and process securiTy

range of conTrol and insTrumenTaTion in indusTrial process conTrol

inTroducTion To sTaTisTical process conTrol• Introductionintheuseofstatisticsin

process control• Standarddeviation:staticvaluealarmPractical Session

pracTical applicaTions• Toolsofstatisticalprocesscontrol• PLCsystems• StandaloneloopcontrollersPractical Session

experT sysTem and model based self Tuning conTrollers• Basisautotuning• Expertsystemcontrol• Modelbasedadaptivecontrol


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• Understandthefundamentalsofprocesscontrol• Fundamentalsoftuningloops-bothopenandclosed• GetthebestPIDsettings• Troubleshoottoachieveoptimallytunedcontrolloops• Applystep-by-stepdescriptionsofthebestfield-proventuning

procedures• Typicalproceduresfortroubleshootingtuningproblems• Tunemorecontrolloopsinlesstimewithconsistentlyexcellent

results• Applythepracticalrulesofthumbfortuningsystems• Determinetheminimumsettlingtimeforacontrolloop• Knowtheoptimumamountoffilteringordampeningtoapply

to the measurement• Knowwhyandhowtosizevalvesforbestcontrolloop

performance• Handleproblemssuchasvalvehysteresis,stictionandnon

linearities• Tunecomplexloopsrangingfromcascadetofeedforward• Whentousederivativecontrolforthebesttunedloop• Understandcascadeloopsandfeedforwardcontrol• Identifyandcorrectproblemswithdeadtimeintheprocess


• ProcessControlEngineers• MechanicalEngineersand

Technicians• SystemIntegrators• Consultants• OperatorsMonitoringand

Controlling Processes

• InstallationandMaintenanceTechnicians

• EnergyManagementConsultants

• ElectricalEngineers• Electricians• AutomationEngineers

PRACTICAL PROCESS CONTROL ANd TUNING Of INdUSTRIAL CONTROL LOOPS


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auTomaTed Tuning• Selftuningloops• AdaptivecontrolPractical Session

Tuning of more complex sysTems• Cascadesystems-tuningofthem• Feedforward,ratioandmultivariable

systems• Interactivelooptuning• Deadtimecompensation• PracticallimitationsPractical Session

good pracTice• Goodpracticeforcommonloop

problems• Flowcontrolloopcharacteristics• Levelcontrolloopcharacteristics• Temperaturecontrolloopcharacteristics• Pressurecontrolloopcharacteristics• OtherlesscommonloopsPractical Session

basic conTrol concepTs• Typicalmanualcontrol• Feedbackandfeedforwardcontrol• Blockdiagrams

inTroducTion To insTrumenTaTion• Selectionandspecificationofdevices• Pressuremeasurement• Flowmeasurement• Levelmeasurement• Temperaturemeasurement

inTroducTion To conTrol valves• Basicprinciples• Rotarycontrolvalves• Ballvalves• Characteristicsandspecifications

fundamenTals of process conTrol• Processes,controllersandtuning• PIDcontrollers-P,IandDmodesof

operation• Loaddisturbancesandoffset• Speed,stabilityandrobustness• Gain,deadtimeandtimeconstants• Processnoise• Feedbackcontrollers• HowtoselectfeedbackcontrollermodesPractical Session

fundamenTals of Tuning• Openloopcharacterisationofprocess

dynamics• Defaultandtypicalsettings• Generalpurposeclosedlooptuning

method• Quickandeasyopenloopmethod• Finetuningfordifferentprocesstypes• SimplifiedlambdatuningPractical Session

THe differenT Tuning rules• Tendifferentrulescompared• Tablesoftypicaltuningsettings• Whentousethem/whennottousethem• RulesofthumbintuningPractical Session

Tuning of valves• Hysteresis• StictionPractical Session

The Program

This workshop is designed to give you a solid understanding of the essentials of process control and skill you and/or yourstaff, in the latest procedures for the tuning of industrial control loops using a minimum of mathematics and formulas. A clear review of the principles and essentials of process control is given thus allowing you to gain the skills to tune a wide variety of controllers. Tuning controllers is an exact science that requires precise configuring of the process controller using the correct procedures.

Theaimofthisworkshopistoprovideand/or enhance the skills required to tune a controller for optimum operation. An optimally tuned processed loop is critical for a wide variety of industries ranging from food processing, chemical manufacturing, oil refineries, pulp and paper mills, mines and steel mills. Although tuning rules are designed to give reasonably tight control, thismaynotalwaysbetheobjective.Somethought needs to be given when retuning a loop as to whether the additional effort is justifiedastheremaybeotherissueswhichare the cause of the poor control. By the end of this workshop you will have the skills to troubleshoot and tune a wide variety of process loops.

Pre-requisitesThis is not an advanced course, but one aimed at the fundamentals. Basic electrical concepts and some knowledge of instrumentation would be useful.

Simulation ExercisesThroughout the workshop, simulation software is used to simulate real loops and to give you a minimum of twelve real hands-on exercises in a safe practice environment.

You will see the simulated process output respond to your input and configuration changes on the loop controller. You will reinforce and apply the concepts learnt using real field test data in simulation.

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• AfundamentalunderstandingofSCADAsystems

• Aknowledgeofthekeyindustrialcommunicationprotocols

• Howtosetupindustrialdatacommunicationsnetworks

• Thedifferentindustrialcommunicationsnetworksused

• HowtotroubleshoottypicalSCADAandtelemetrysystems

• TheessentialsofOPCasappliedtoSCADAsystems

• Howtodesignandinstallradio&wirelesslinksforSCADAsystems

• HowtoeffectivelyapplySCADAsystemsecurity

• InstrumentationandControl Engineers




• DesignEngineers



• ControlSystemApplicationEngineers


• Technicians

• PlantEngineers

• ITPersonnel

PRACTICAL SCAdA ANd TELEMETRY SYSTEMSfOR INdUSTRY

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• FundamentalsofSCADASystems

• CommunicationProtocols&Standards

• EssentialsofOPCappliedtoSCADA

• WirelessandRadioStandardsforTelemetry

• SCADASystemSecurity

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radio and wireless basics• Fundamentalsofpropagation• Selectionoffrequencybands• Equipment-transmitters• Cabling-coaxial/audio/signal• Implementationanddesign• Spreadspectrum• Duplicationanddiversity• Pathlosscalculationsandmultipathing

review of wireless lan sysTems: ieee 802.11• Specifications• Systemcomponents• Antennas• Topologies• Modes:infrastructure,adhoc• IProaming• Securityissues

saTelliTe sysTems• Basictechnology• Analoganddigitaltypes• Operation/downlinksanduplinks• Practicalimplementation

line of siTe microwave• Pointtopointandmultipoint• Equipment/dishesandantennas

performance analysis• Availabilityandreliability/BERtesting• Completesystemstesting

scada and TelemeTry infrasTrucTure• Basestationsandrepeaters• Locationandmastselection• Cabling/powerdistribution• IPandtemperatureratingofequipment• Lightningandsurgeprotection

fuTure Trends

fundamenTals of scada• Terminologyandoverview• SCADAsystemhardware• Communicationarchitecture

scada sofTware• Industrystandardprotocols• DisplaysandMMI's• ConfigurationofSCADAsystems• Bestpracticeconfigurationofalarms• RulesforSCADAdesign

scada communicaTion proTocols and sTandards• RS-232/RS-485• IndustrialEthernet• IndustrialprotocolssuchasModbus• TCP/IP• IEC60870andDNP3SCADAprotocols• Substationautomationprotocols

opc and scada sysTems• EssentialsofOPC• ImplementationofanOPCserverand

client• Practicaldemonstration

securiTy and risK managemenT • Introductionandterminology• Firewalls• Authentication,authorisationsand

anonymity • RemoteaccesstoSCADAsystems• Securityprecautions

The Program

SCADA has traditionally meant a window into the process of a plant or gathering of data from devices in the field, but now the focus is on integrating this process data into the actual business and using it in real time. The emphasis today, is on using Open Standards such as communication protocols (egIEC60870,DNP3andTCP/IP)and‘off-the-shelf’ hardware and software to keep the costs down. This comprehensive two day workshop covers the essentials of SCADA systems and telemetry and radio/wirelesscommunications.

A selection of case studies is used to illustrate the key concepts with examples of real world working SCADA systems in the water, electrical and processing industries. This workshop will be an excellent opportunity to network with your peers as well as gain significant new information and techniquesforyournextSCADAproject.

Although the emphasis of the workshop will be on practical industry topics highlighting recent developments using case studies and the latest application of SCADA technologies the fundamentals of SCADA systems will be covered. The workshop is aimed at those who want to be updated on the latest developments in SCADA systems and want to get a solid appreciation of the fundamentals of SCADA and Telemetry design, installation and troubleshooting.

The Workshop

Practical Sessions


• constructingasimpleSCADAsystem

• operatingtheSCADAsystem

• radiotelemetrypathlossdesignexercise

• performingan intermodulationproductscalculation

• BitErrorRateanalysis

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• Describetypicalturnaroundmanagementtechniques

• Co-ordinateasimpleturnaroundprojectfromplanningtoexecution and handover

• Co-ordinatethepersonnelinashutdownandturnaroundproject

• Applyshutdownbestpracticesandplanning

• Buildaneffectivemaintenanceprojectplanforshutdowns

• Usecriticalpathstoidentifyrisksandmanagetheseriskseffectively

• Plantomeetdeadlinesandcompleteturnaroundprojectswithin budget and on time

• Manageresourceseffectivelyonaturnaroundproject

• Developthepersonalskillscriticaltoeffectiveturnaroundprojectmanagement

• Organiseandimproveperformancetocreateaproductiveandcompetent team


• EngineeringProfessionals

• ShutdownManagersandCo-ordinators

• MaintenancePlanningManagers

• CostControlStaff

• ConstructionSuperintendents

• TechnicalPersonnel

• Maintenance/SupervisoryManagers

• ProjectTeamMembersin:manufacturing,processindustries,research & development, utilities, local authorities

PRACTICAL SHUTdOWN ANd TURNAROUNd MANAGEMENT fOR ENGINEERS ANd MANAGERS

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Time managemenT of sHuTdowns • CriticalPathMethodofScheduleAnalysis• PrecedenceMethodofScheduleAnalysis• PresentationoftheSchedules• ResourceAnalysis• Monitoring&ReportingAchievedProgress• SelectionofSoftware• CaseStudy-ApplicationofthePrecedence

Method Analysis Technique

cosT managemenT of sHuTdowns• CostEstimation• BudgetPreparation• FinancialControl• ChangeControl• CostReporting• ValueManagement• CaseStudy-PreparationofaProjectCost

Report

risK managemenT of sHuTdowns• RiskManagementDefined• RiskIdentification• RiskAnalysis• RiskManagementResponses

QualiTy in sHuTdown managemenT• DefinitionofQuality&Management• QualityProgram• ProjectQualityAssurance• QualityProcedures• ISO9000

inTroducTion To conTracT law on sHuTdowns• LegalSystem• EssentialElementsofContracts• FactorsDestroyingtheLegalForceof

Contracts• TerminationofContracts• BreachofContracts• LiquidatedDamages• TechniquestoEnsureCompletionof

ShutdownContractsWithout"GoingLegal"

projecT planning sessionWork in teams to develop and document anoutlineProjectPlanforadefined ShutdownProject

case sTudies• ManufacturingPlant• OffshorePlatform• OilRefinery• PowerPlant

conclusion• AftertheShutdown-Continuous

Improvement• EliminationofProblemsandBottlenecks• PlanningtheNextShutdown-Retaining

Data

fundamenTals of sHuTdowns and Turnarounds• Overview&Introduction• StructureofShutdownPlan• CriticalIngredientsofGoodShutdown

Management• TypicalProblems• Co-ordinationIssues• SuccessStories• NotSoSuccessfulStories

planning and scHeduling• ManagementPlan&Procedures• SchedulingMaintenanceActivities• Monitoring&ControlTechniques• BacklogManagementTechniques• PlanningfortheShutdown

- People- Materials- Work Permits & Isolation

• TheActualShutdown- Implementation- Test & Acceptance- variations to Contract- Progress Reviews & deadlines- Tracking of Work- Controlling Time and Costs

• PostShutdown- Reporting Systems- Review of Reports - Audit of Work done- Punchlists

mainTenance concepTs• Measurement&Improvementof

Maintenance Performance• MaintenanceAudits

Human resources• ManagementofContractors&Incentives• ManagementofClaims• VariationstoClaims• LiaisonBetweenTeams• OrganisationalCharts• Motivation&TeamBuilding• TrainingofContractors• QualityControlofHumanResources

maTerials & eQuipmenT planning• DefinitionofEquipment&Materials• InterfacesBetweenDifferentEquipment

Packages• LongLeadTimes• OffSiteConstruction&Suppliers• VariationstoScope

principles of engineering projecT managemenT for sHuTdowns• OverviewoftheProjectEnvironment• ProjectLifeCycle&Phases• ProjectOrganisations• ProjectDefinitions• CaseStudy:AnExerciseinDevelopinga

Work Breakdown Structure

The Program

The engineering world is littered with examples of poor shutdowns with massive overruns in costs and problems in resource planning. Performing an effective shutdown is an example of applying many of the principlesofgoodProjectManagementwithsome important exceptions which are outlined in the workshop. This workshop gives you an excellent review of shutdown management from the perspective of someone who has done it from the trenches. There are many case studies of successful shutdown projects to ensure that you getthe latest and most up to date information to successfully apply to your next project nomatter what position you hold.

Pre-requisites A basic knowledge of maintenance management on a Plant would be useful but is not essential.

The Workshop

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• ToconfidentlyworkwiththegenericstandardIEC61131-3forindustrial programming

• ToeffectivelyutilizeIsaGrafprogrammingsoftwaretoprogramPLCs

• Tounderstandtheconceptsandcommonelementsconcerningthe IEC 61131-3 programming model

• Toprogramusinglanguagessuchas:structuredtext,functionblocks, ladder diagrams, instruction lists and sequential function charts

• Totroubleshootsequencingproblems

• Toboostproductivityandenhancesoftwarequality

For anyone who needs to program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) using the standard developed by the International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) which is now being used worldwide by mostmajorPLCmanufacturers.

PRACTICAL INdUSTRIAL PROGRAMMING USING 61131-3 fOR PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS (PLCS)


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programming language: ladder diagrams• Concepts• Symbols• Methodology• ConnectingFBs• Executioncontrol:jumpsandlabels• NetworkevaluationrulesPractical Session: Programming using

ladder diagrams

programming language: insTrucTion lisT• Languagestructure• Instructionsemantics:modifiers• Comparisonandjumpoperators• CallingFBsPractical Session: Programming using

instruction list

programming language: seQuenTial funcTion cHarT• Chartstructure• Mainfeatures• Steps• Transitions• Actions• RulesofevaluationPractical Session: Programming using

Sequential function chart

Tying iT all TogeTHer projecT• Completeprogrammingproject

conclusion• Workshopreviewanddiscussion

inTroducTion• WhatisIEC61131-3?• WhytheneedforIEC61131-3?• Deficienciesofcurrentladderlogic• IEC61131-3mainfeatures• IEC61131-3majorbenefits• OthercomponentsofIEC61131-3

iec 61131-3 concepTs• I/Ointerfaces• Communicationinterfaces• Systeminterfaces• IEC61131-3PLCsoftwaremodelmain

elements:- Configuration- Resource- Programs- Tasks

• Mappingsoftwaremodeltorealsystems

common elemenTs• Characterset• Identifiers• Datatypeselementary:integer,floating

point, date and time, strings, boolean and generic

• Datatypesderived:structured,enumerated and array

• Variables:input,output,input/output,global, external, directly represented and access

• Functions:numerical,bitstring,boolean,comparison and bit string

• Program:usageandinstances• Resourcesandtasks:usage,scheduling-

non pre-emptive and pre-emptive• Configuration

programming language: sTrucTured TexT• Language• Assignmentstatements• Expressions• Operators• Statements:callingFBs,conditionaland

iterationPractical Session: Programming using

structured text

programming language: funcTion blocK (fb) diagrams• Methodology• Signalflow• Feedbackpaths• Executioncontrol:jumpsandlabels• NetworkevaluationrulesPractical Session: Programming using

Function Block Diagrams

The Program

PLCs have become part of the backbone of industrial automation. The International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) has developed a standard set of programming languages for industrial PLCs. The success of these languages can be measured by the large number of major PLC manufacturerswho are developing products that are 61131-3 compliant. IEC 61131-3 is becoming the standard of choice in many industries, and will boost productivity and enhance software quality. If you master the subject today,your programming knowledge will be applicable across brands well into the future. This knowledge is vital for personal career development.

The aim of this intensive two-day course is to go beyond the basic concepts and introduce you to the practical techniques and applications of 61131-3. We cut across apparent differences wherever PLCs are used and introduce standards that are widely applicable.

If you ever need to program PLCs or justunderstand more about their capabilities, then this course is for you. The course is pitched at an intermediate level suitable for anyone with some experience with PLCs. If you are a trainee engineer, graduate, control systems engineer, technician, or senior operator you will gain essential knowledge that will significantly enhance existing knowledge of PLCs.

The Workshop

Workshop Objectives

At the completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Confidently work with this emerginggeneric standard for industrial programming

• Effectively utilize typical industrialprogramming software to program PLCs

• Explainimportantconceptsandcommonelements concerning the IEC 61131-3 programming model

• Programinthefollowinglanguages:

- Structured text

- Function blocks

- Ladder diagrams

- Instruction lists

- Sequential function charts

• Troubleshoot sequencing problems bydifferentiating application issues from sequencing issues


Practical Sessions

PLCs have become an integral part of industrial automation and it is for this reason that there are 5 practical exercise sessions in this workshop. This is to give you the vital hands-on experience you need to confidently work with 61131-3 and OPC in your workplace.





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• Consultingengineers• Controlvalvespecialists• Electricalengineers• Instrumentationandcontrolengineersandtechnicians• Maintenanceengineers,techniciansandplanners• Plantsafetyspecialists• Processcontrolengineers• Projectengineers• Systemsengineers

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Whathappensinsideacontrolvalve• Thedifferencebetweencavitationandflashing• Chokedflow• SimplecalculationstodetermineCVvalues• Howtorecognisesevereserviceapplications• Thetypesofcontrolvalvesandrelativeadvantages• Thedifferentcharacteristicsandspecifyingseatleakagerates• Sizeactuatorsforlinearandrotaryapplications• Theadvantagesofpneumatic,hydraulicandelectrictypes• Howtoselectmaterialsforbodies,trims,packingboxes,and

gaskets• Computersizingprograms• Failuremodesforcontrolvalves• Newapproachestotroubleshooting

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It is claimed that the majority of controlvalves throughout the world have not been correctly sized and that large numbers operate on manual mode. Whether this is true or not is difficult to establish but we do know that the method of sizing and selecting a control valve for a specific application is generally not well understood. Although there are many factors that need to be taken into account the subject is not difficult tounderstand if dealt with in a logical manner.

Many maintenance problems result from people treating the symptoms of a problem rather than tackling the true cause - a basic understanding of the principles is all that is usually needed to solve the problem for good. This practical, hands-on workshop is designed to maximise knowledge retention and understanding. It provides an opportunity for participants to discuss with the presenter and others, specific problems and appropriate solutions. All delegates take away a detailed and comprehensive copy of the material presented; therefore minimal note taking is encouraged to ensure maximum delegate participation and attention.

Pre-requisites No specialist knowledge or skills are required – only a technical background sothat there is an understanding for such factors as the difference between pressure and force. In fact this workshop is a good introduction to someone who has had no dealings with control valves in the past as well as an important refresher workshop for control valve specialists who benefit from theback–to-basicsapproach.

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inTroducTion To conTrol valve THeory• Introductionanddefinitions• Energytypes• Whathappensinsideacontrolvalve• Cavitationsandflashing• Chokedflow• Valveco-efficientCV

differenT Types of conTrol valves• Globevalves• Butterfly• Eccentricdisk• Ball• Rotaryplug• Diaphragmandpinch

cHaracTerisTics• Equalpercent• Linear• Quickopening• Selectionmethod

HigH pressure drop applicaTions• Cavitationscontrolandelimination• Lownoise• Diffuserplates• Chokes• Diskstacktechnology• Pressurebalancedtrim

valve siZing examples of HigH pressure drop applicaTions using compuTer programs• Water–pumpbypass• Steam–turbinebypass• Gas–pressurereducing• Oil–chokevalve

acTuaTors• Pneumatic• Hydraulic• Electric• Sizingonrotaryvalvesandlinearvalves• Mountingconsiderations• Manualover-rides• Accessories

posiTioners• Basicprinciples• Conventionalpneumatic• Conventionalelectro-pneumatic• Smartpositioners• Feedbackoptions

pneumaTic circuiTs• Volumetankfailsystem• Failfix• Volumeboosters

maTerials• Bodymaterialsandpressureratings• Trimandpackaging• Guidesandgaskets

QualiTy sTandards• ASME• NACE• ISO9000/2000• PED• NAMUR

insTallaTion and mainTenance• Installation,commissioningandroutine

maintenance• Faultfinding• Modesoffailure


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• Defineanduseprocessflowdiagrams,P&IDs,instrumentlists,specification forms, logic diagrams, location plans, installation details and loop diagrams

• Understandprocesscontroldevicesandthesymbolsusedtodefine them

• Defineandspecifyvendorcriteriafortheproductionofplantdocumentation to the order of the company

• Usespecificationstocontrolthedesignscopeoftheproject

• UnderstandthepurposeofaHAZOPinthedevelopmentofaplant

• Implementandmanagedrawingplantmodificationsfromconception to completion

• BeawareoftheISAstandardsavailabletoassistyouindeveloping and understanding instrument and control documents

• Understandthescope,responsibilityandinteractionofeachdisciplineinthecompletionofaprojectorplantmodification

• InstrumentationandControlEngineers&Technicians

• ElectricalEngineersandElectricians


• TelecommunicationsEngineers&Technicians



• MaintenanceEngineers&Technicians

• ProductionControllers

• ProjectManagers

• DrawingOfficeStaff

BEST PRACTICE IN PROCESS, ELECTRICAL ANd INSTRUMENTATION dRAWINGS ANd dOCUMENTATIONIncludes: Standards, Masters, Specifications, Templates, Drawings, Schedules & Diagrams


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elecTrical documenTaTion• Loadlists• Singlelinediagrams• Schematicandcontroldiagrams• Cableschedulesandroutingdrawings• Pointtopointschedules• Lightinglayouts• Installationdetails• ElectricalspecificationsPractical Session

vendor pacKages• Panelwiringdiagram• CombinedE&Idisciplines• Panelschematics• Panellayout• Documentsupplyspecification• MaintenancespecificationPractical Session

cHange conTrol• Requestforchange• HAZOP,RCManalysisandconfiguration

management• ISO9002Practical Session


inTroducTion To planT design, operaTions and mainTenance documenTaTion• Introduction• Standards-ahistoryandoverview• Drawingofficeandcompanystandards

basic circuiTs and componenTs• Powersupplyandprotection• Relaysandcontacts• Switches• Ladderlogic• Failsafedesign

process diagrams• Processblockdiagram• Processflowdiagram• Processdescriptionincludingscheduling• Utilityflowdiagramanddevelopingfrom

flow diagrams• Pipingandinstrumentationdiagrams• P&IDstandards,definitionanduse• P&IDsymbols• P&IDlayout,designandconstruction• Coolingwaterplantstudy• HazardousareaconsiderationsPractical Session

insTrumenTaTion documenTaTion• Overviewofinstrumentschedules,

drawings and diagrams• Purposeandtargetaudienceofeach

document• Definingloopmasters-looplayout• Readinginstrumentationdocumentation• Wirenumbering• Logicdiagrams-definition,useand

interpretation• InstrumentspecificationsPractical Session

The Program

This two day hands-on workshop concentrates on demonstrating how a thorough knowledge and understanding of how the plant works from a drawing and documentation perspective will greatly enhance your ability to maintain and enhance the operation of the plant. You will learn to diagnose problems and suggest solutions on a plant you have never seen. Too often plant modifications that are instituted fix the symptom instead of the underlying problem, this workshop will show you why it is so important to keep looking at the plant documentation as a whole in order to solve the problem.

You will also learn how to create documentation using simple standards and specifications as well as custom design a solution for your own plant. Disciplines covered include process, electrical and instrumentation and numerous practical exercise sessions allow the application of knowledge gained to reinforce the principles. This is not an advanced course but focusing on the basic practical principles.

The Workshop


Practical Sessions

practical session 1 - Mechanical Drawings

• Mechanicalprojectionsandsectionsdrawing to get a feel for the main issues with drawing

practical session 2 - Ladder Logic and Control

• Ladderlogicdevelopmentandtyingthisinto the control circuits and hard wiring

practical session 3 - Process and P&IDs

• Processflowdiagram,processdescription and P&ID execution

practical session 4 - Instrumentation Drawings

• Productionofinstrumentindex,looplist,loopdrawings,I/OlistsandTrip/Alarmschedule

practical session 5 - Electrical Drawings

• Taketheladderlogicdrawingsearlieranddraw the electrical schematic for a typical main and control circuits of a cooling fan


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• FundamentalsofthearchitectureandoperationofDistributedControl Systems (DCSs)

• HowtodesigntheoverallDCSandprocesscontrolsystem• TechniquestospecifyDCSs• Methodstooptimisetheperformanceofyourplant• Understandingofthekeyergonomicissuesindesignof

operator displays• Howtoapplyadvancedcontrolstrategiestoyourplantcontrol

system• MoreeffectiveuseofyourexistingDCSprocesscontrol

capabilities• Howtodesignandcreateaconsistentandeffectivealarm

philosophy for your installation• Howtorecogniseanddealwithhumanproblemsininterfacing

to alarm systems

• ProcessControlEngineersandTechnicians• AutomationEngineers• OperationsManagers• OperatorsandControlRoomPersonnel• Metallurgists• ProductionEngineers• ProcessEngineers• PlantEngineers• ITManagersworkingwithNetworks• ElectricalEngineers• ProjectEngineers• ElectricalandInstrumentationTechnicians• MaintenanceEngineersandSupervisors

PRACTICAL dISTRIBUTEd CONTROLSYSTEMS (dCS)fOR ENGINEERS ANd TECHNICIANS


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alarm sysTem managemenT for dcss• Philosophiesofalarmmanagement• Humanandergonomicfactors• Structureofgoodalarmsystem• SafetyIntegrityLevel(SIL)• Designofalarmsystem• Measurementofperformance

disTribuTed conTrol sysTem reporTing• Alarmreporting,typesofalarms

generated and acceptance of alarms• Thedifferenttypesoflogsandreports

which can be configured on a DCS system

• Datahistoryuseinlogs,reportsandtrend displays

disTribuTed conTrol sysTem configuraTion• Theorganisationofsystemdatafiles• Dataconfigurationproceduresnecessary

for setting up the DCS area database• Theneedfordifferentsecuritylevels

attached to various operating parameters• Configurationcontrolprocedures

adopted to ensure data integrity

advanced conTrol sTraTegies mainTenance consideraTions• Maintenancerequirementsofsystemand

system elements• Therequirementsforin-builtdiagnostics

and for maintenance diagnostic routines• TherequirementsforinstallationofUPS

system• RecoveryofaDCSfollowingapower

outage

THree Typical applicaTions

summary and closure

inTroducTion

summary of Typical disTribuTed conTrol sysTems

dcs versus scada versus plcs• Comparison• Thesmartinstrumentasthekey

component in a DCS system

dcs sysTem elemenTs• Maindifferencesbetweenadistributed

controlsystemandPLC/SCADAsystems• Requirementsoftheoperatorinterface

within the DCS• LayoutofaDCSsystemwithdata

highway communications paths• RedundancyintheDCS

daTa communicaTions in a dcs• OverviewofDCSandSCADA

Communications(field/operator/longdistance)

• Networktopologies• FoundationFieldbus• Profibus• Devicenet• IndustrialEthernet• Routers,switches,hubs• TCP/IP• IndustrialNetworksecurity• LinkstoMESandERP

THe basic conTroller• IdentificationofthePCBs,whichmakeup

the controller• Functionofthecentralprocessingunit

(CPU)• Thetypesofmemory• Discreteandlogiccontrol• Sequentialandbatchcontrol

basic dcs conTroller configuraTion• Controlmodesavailablewithineach

controller slot• Trackingandinitialisationincontrolslots

used for cascade control• Controlalgorithms• Theuseofdiagnostics

programming of dcs sysTems• Blockconfiguration• IEC61131-3"open"programming

languages (structured text, function block, ladder, sequential)

• Tipsandtricksinprogramming

THe operaTor inTerface• Theoperatorsprocess'window'• Thevariousoperatordisplay

configurations• Therequirementforkeyboardentryof

data• Ergonomicrequirementsintheoperator

environment

The Program

This workshop will cover the practical applications of the modern distributed control system (DCS). Whilst all control systems are distributed to a certain extent, there is a definite merging of the concepts of DCS, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and SCADA and despite the rapid growth in the use of PLCs and SCADA systems, some of the advantages of a DCS can still be said to be:

integrity: The expected process down-time caused by a conventional DCS is significantly less than with using a SCADA/PLC. Oneincident in a refinery can cost more than the difference in price between a DCS and SCADA/PLC.Reasonsforthiswouldincluderedundancy, fault tolerance, diagnostic alarmingon I/Oerrors,systemdesign,andothers.

engineering time: A small SCADA/PLCsystem is easy to design and configure. As the system grows bigger, the effort involved to properly design and configure the system grows exponentially, and also the risks that things can go wrong. To design and implement a single loop PID controller in a SCADA/PLC system is easy and quick.Todesign and implement the base layer control on a refinery using a SCADA/PLC systemcan be challenging without a highly skilled team of industrial automation engineer and technicians.

Abnormal Situation Management and Intelligent Alarm Management is a very important DCS issue that provides significant advantages over PLC and SCADA systems. FewDCSsdojusticetotheprocess;intermsof controlling for superior performance - most of them merely do the basics and leave the rest to the operators. Operators tend to operate within their comfort zone; they don't drive the process "like Schumacher driveshis Ferrari". If more than one adversecondition developed at the same time and the system is too basic to act protectively, the operator would probably not be able to reactadequatelyandriskamajordeviation.

Operators have little feedback on their own performance and exceptional adverse conditions are often not handled as well as they should be. Why are DCSs generally so under utilised? Often because the vendor minimises the applications software development costs to be sure of winning the job, or because he does not know enoughabout the process or if it is a green-field situation, enough could not be known at commissioning time but no allowance was made to add the missing functionality during the ramp-up phase.

This workshop examines all these issues and gives suggestions in dealing with them and whilst by no means exhaustive, provides an excellent starting point for you in working with DCSs.

The Workshop


Practical Sessions

• SpecificationofaDCS

• Configuration of a typical DCS control loopusingatypicalplantproblem

• Designofanalarmsystem

• Advanced process control - configuration andtesting





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• Anappreciationofthelatestdevelopmentsinindustrialautomation

• Cuttingedgebestpracticeininstrumentation,PLCs,PACs

• Updateonfieldbus,industrialethernetandindustrialwireless

• ReviewofcurrentSCADApractice

• Bestpracticeinindustrialautomation

• Aclearunderstandingoftheacronymsandterminologyused

This course is aimed at you if you are interested in gaining an overall appreciation and general understanding of industrial automation and control technology.


• Mechanicalandelectricalengineers


• Maintenanceengineers,supervisors and technicians

• Salesengineers

• Programmers

• Projectleadersandmanagers

• ITmanagers


• Productionmanagersandengineers


fUNdAMENTALS Of INdUSTRIAL AUTOMATION


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inTroducTion• Objectivesofcourse• Roadmapforthecourse• Historyandbackground• Buildingblocksofindustrialautomation• Digitalcontrol• Hierarchyandpyramidofcontrol(sensor

to boardroom)

insTrumenTaTion• Sensors• Instrumentation• Actuatorsandvalves• Fieldbus• ImpactofFieldbusandwirelessPLCs,

PACs, DCSs AND SCADA SYSTEMS• ProgrammableLogicControllers(PLCs)• ProgrammableAutomation

Controllers(PACs)• Operatorpanels• DistributedControlSystems(DCSs)• SupervisoryandControlandData

Acquisition Systems (SCADA)• SoftPLCs• Standardprogramminglanguages

(IEC 61131-3)

The Program

The elements of an industrial control system form part of an interconnected web using Ethernet, Fieldbus and wireless. Information is effortlessly transferred from an instrument to the SCADA terminal on a boardroom table. In this workshop real life examples from current control system technologies are used to give you the latest background in current vendor solutions. The material is presented in an easy to understand practical way enabling you to apply the concepts quickly and effectively to your next automationproject.

Once you have completed the course you should have a good overall understanding of how to harness the power of industrial automation and to deal with contractors and experts working in the area. This will result in quicker ability to make decisions on the best way forward resulting in a quicker time to design, install and commission industrial automation equipment and, naturally, reduced costs.

The Workshop


Practical Sessions

The course is made highly interactive with short clips of videos, practical design exercises, and practical hands-on sessions with simulation software to demonstrate the key concepts.


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indusTrial daTa communicaTions• Essentialsofdatacommunications(OSI

layers)• EssentialsofRS-232/RS-485• FieldbusandDeviceNetsystems• ASi-bus• Profibus• Foundationfieldbus• IndustrialethernetandTCP/IP• Industrialversuscommercialethernet• Industrialwireless• Battleoftheapplicationlayers• Industrialnetworksecurity• OPC

process conTrol• PIDcontrol• Cascadecontrol• Advancedprocesscontrol• Implementationofcontrol

from scada To business sysTems• ManufacturingExecutionSystems(MES)• S88batchlanguage• Systemintegrationmodelsandconcepts

- S95 standard

summary• Tyingallthecomponentstogether• Aviewofthefuture





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• Installandconfigureadataacquisitionsystem

• Chooseandconfigurethecorrectsoftware

• Applystateoftheartapproachesindesignofdataacquisitionsystems

• Configuredatacommunicationssystems

• Avoidthecommonpitfallsindesigningadataacquisitionsystem

• ElectronicEngineers




• DesignEngineers

• Technicians



PRACTICAL TROUBLESHOOTING Of dATA ACQUISITION ANd SCAdA SYSTEMS


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rs-232/rs-485 serial daTa communicaTions sTandards• RS-232hardwareinterface• PrinciplesofRS-232handshaking• RS-485hardwareinterface• Communicationprotocols(e.g.Modbus)• Errordetection• Troubleshootingserialdata

communications systems

conTrollers and daTa loggers• Hardwarestructureofstandalonedevices• Practicalapplicationsofdataloggers• Howtoimprovecommunication

bottlenecks IEEE-488 SYSTEMS• IEEE-488.1/IEEE-488.2andSCPI

specifications• Hardwareconfiguration• Devicetypes(controllers/listeners/talkers)• Basiccommunications• Advancedcommunications

indusTrial eTHerneT and Tcp/ip• ConfiguringanEthernetsystem• TroubleshootingTCP/IPandEthernet• ConnectingEthernetbasedinstruments

and data loggers to a PC• TipsandtrickswithEthernet

universal serial bus (usb)• Conceptandpractice• USBexplained• Benefitsfordataacquisitionand

communications

review of THe course and QuesTions

inTroducTion• Dataacquisitionandcontrol• Fundamentalprinciplesofdata

acquisition and control systems• TypicalPCbasedapplications

analog and digiTal signals• Sensors,transducersandtemperature

transducers• Straingauges• Thedifferencebetweensingleendedand

differential systems• Earthingandisolationtechniquesto

reduce noise• Cableshieldingandearthing

signal condiTioning• Thedifferenttypesofsignalconditioners• Signalconditioningfunctionsandsignal

filtering• Isolationandovervoltageprotection

THe pc for real Time worK• Thedifferentdatatransfermethods• Streamingofdatatoharddisk

plug in daTa acQuisiTion boards• Typicalanaloguetodigital(A/D)boards• Singleendedvsdifferentialsignals• Analoguetodigital(A/D)board

specifications• Capturinghighspeedtransientdata• Principlesofdatasampling• Speedvsthroughputofdata• Typicaldigitaltoanalogue(D/A)boards• Input/Output(I/O)boards• Counter/timerI/Oboards• Practicalconsiderationswithuseof

digitalI/Oboards

The Program

This two-day workshop covers all aspects of data acquisition and control using a PC and data loggers, including design, specification, programming, installation and configuration.

Both the novice and experienced user will gain a solid grasp of the principles and practical implementation of interfacing the PC and standalone instruments to real world signals. Upon completion of the workshopyou will have a thorough understanding of PC based data acquisition systems and will be able to design, specify, install, configure and program data acquisition systems quickly and effectively. In addition, the workshop aims to cover the industrial communications standards that are used with instruments today.

AimsPersonal computers have become a popular and affordable platform from which to perform data acquisition and control for a variety of industrial and scientific applications. Data acquisition with the PC enables one to log and control a variety of real world signals such as pressure, flow and temperature and to interface to various standalone instruments.

This practical workshop will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to configure an efficient and effective data acquisition and control system using a PC and standalone instruments. You will learn various simple approaches to the design of data acquisition systems and choice of software, hardware and analysis tools.

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Practical Sessions

Groups of attendees will be allocated a PC to develop simulated Data Acquisition and SCADA software projects.You will use internationally known software packages, chosen for theirhigh profile and popularity in the industrial environment. You will put these software programstothetest,developingyourabilitytounderstandDAQsystemsandreinforcingtheinformation learnt in the workshop.

learn how to use real scada software

The SCADA software used is industry standard DAQ software preferred by factories andplants around the world and is designed for large-scale sites. You will design a simulated projectandlearnfirst-handhowtosetupandusethesoftwaretobuildacompletefactorySCADA system.

learn how to use real data acquisition software

The Labview data acquisition software is an industry standard package used for small to medium scale industrial systems. You will develop a simulated tank to pump data acquisition system on the PC. Through designing this simple virtual system, you will receive an understanding of the use and limitations of data acquisition software packages like Labview.

learn how to set up and acquire data using real hardware

As a bonus you will have the opportunity to see how a data acquisition device is set up and used. You will configure the data logger, read real inputs and analyse the information.

learn the basic tips in troubleshooting rs-485, ethernet and Tcp/ip

ConnectupanEthernetbasedinstrument/loggerandtroubleshootingtypicalproblems






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• Applycorrectpracticetoinstallation,calibrationandmaintenance of instruments

• Calibrateelectronictransmittersandcontrollers• Configureinstrumentscorrectlytovendorinstructionsheets• Applyintrinsicsafetytechniquestoinstrumentationinstallation• Maintaininstrumentscorrectly• Connectinstrumentwiringcorrectly• Predictandavoidtheproblemswithinstallingmeasurement

equipment• Troubleshoot,isolateandfixelectronicinstrumentation

problems• Specifyinstrumentandloopdocumentationrequirementsand

standards to vendors • Faultfindwithdrawings• Designandinstallsafeworkingsystemsinhazardousareas• ApplyISO9000tomaintenancepractices• Effectivelyapplytheprinciplesofanalogmeters,digitalmeters

and oscilloscopes• Carryoutsimplerepairproceduresforthecorrectionoffaults

on instrument systems where possible

• Designengineers• Electricalengineers• Electricaltechniciansandtechnologists• Electricians• Experiencedelectricaltradespersonsandartisans• Experiencedfixedplantoperators• Graduateengineers• Instrumentationengineers• Projectengineers

INSTALLATION, CALIBRATION ANd MAINTENANCE Of ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS


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smarT and fieldbus TransmiTTers• Operation• Configuration• Reranging• Characteristics• Trimming

Transducers and TransmiTTers• Fundamentals• Calibration• Interfacingtoinstrument

insTrumenT documenTaTion and p&id's• ControlloopsontheP&ID• Instrumentlists• Wiringdiagrams• Schedulesandlists• Datasheets• Loopdiagrams• Standardsandsymbols

HaZardous areas • Explosionconsequences• Definitionofhazardousarea• Classificationofapparatus• Apparatusgroupingandtemperature• PrinciplesofExprotection• RequirementsforISsystems• Noiseandinterferencecontrol• Earthingrequirements• Staticprotection• Lightningprotection

mainTenance, faulT finding and repairs of ex eQuipmenT• Plannedmaintenance• Useoftools• Procedures• Safemethods• Testequipmentsuitability

sTandards, cerTificaTion, marKing and approval• Authorities• Markingandidentification• Apparatuscertification

inTegraTion of THe sysTem• Calculationofindividualinstrumenterror

and total error for the system• Integrationofthepressure,level,

temperature and flow systems• Integrationofnewsmartsubsystems

with data communication links• Procedures• Testingandcommissioning• Startup

summary, open forum & closing

mainTenance • Corrective/preventative/predictive• Troubleshooting• MeaningofISO9000and9001

elecTrical measuremenTs• Useofmultimeter• Voltage/currentandresistance

measurement• Analoganddigitalmeters• Oscilloscopes• Currenttovoltageconversion• Multipleloopdevices• Diodesandresistors• Solderingandcomponentpreparation• Openandshortcircuits• Testingofdiodes/DIACS/TRIACS• Componentsoutoftolerance• Isolationandearthing

insTrumenT performance• Basicmeasurementandcontrolconcepts• Accuracy/range/hysteresis/linearity/

repeatability/response/deadtime• Zero/span• Processdynamics• Specifications

calibraTion principles• Blockdiagrams• Standardsforcalibration• Fivepointcalibration• Charts

fundamenTals of process measuremenT• Basicmeasurementconcepts• Definitionofterminology• Measuringinstrumentsandcontrol

valves as part of the overall control system

• Pressure,level,temperatureandflowoverview

• Overviewofcontrolvalves

calibraTion of TransmiTTers• Shopcalibration• Electropneumaticcalibrators• In-shoporfield• Temperature–calibration(RTD/

thermocouples)

pid conTrollers• Direct/reverseacting• P,IandDcontrol• Spanningandrange• Instrument/controllerandprocessgains

The Program

This workshop is designed for engineers and technicians from a wide range of abilities and backgrounds and will provide an excellent introduction and hands-on experience in installation, calibration, commissioning and maintenance of electronic instrumentation. The workshop is initiated with coverage of the basics on electrical measurements and some tips and tricks. Instrument performance and calibration principles are then covered with rules for calibrating transmitters. Hereafter the procedures for calibrating and installing smart transmitters are covered. Typical documentation requirements for instruments are examined with a focus on instrument data sheets, P&ID’s and wiring diagrams. During the life span of any plant, a multitude of different vendors will supply plant modifications and equipment as the plant is continuously enhanced. The quality of the documentation produced will vary enormously with each new supplier. Instruments in hazardous areas are then detailed. The course is then finalised with a discussion on integration of the entire system and testing and commissioning procedures for instruments detailed.

Pre-requisites A knowledge of fundamental electrical concepts would be useful.

The Workshop


Practical Sessions

basic measurements

• Measure and troubleshoot voltage,current, resistance problems

• Openandshortcircuittipsandtricks

simulation

• Thebasisofsignalsimulation

• Transmittersimulation

• Transducersimulation

calibration

• Thebasisoftransmittercalibration

• Zeroandspanadjustment

• Performance – accuracy and errorcalculations

fieldbus and digital Transmitter

• Configure

• Rerange

• Performdigitaltrim

pid feedback loops

• WireupandinstallaPIDfeedbackloop

• Checktheloopout

• Tunetheloop





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• ApplyRFIDtechnologytoyournextproject

• Understandthestrengthsandweaknessesofthetechnology

• DetailthephysicsandelectronicsbehindRFID

• SpecifyRFIDsystemcomponentsandtypesoftags

• ListtypesofRFIDcommunicationsystemandfrequencyranges

• DesignandinstallasimpleRFIDsystem

• Understandtransmissionandcollisionavoidancetechniquesemployed in RFID

• Describeatypicaltransmittingsequence

• Distinguishbetweenthevarioustypesandworkingsoftransponders and antenna

• ExplainRFIDstandardsandcurrentregulations

• Appreciatethemiddlewarerequirementsandtheirintegrationwith varied business applications

• DetailthecostinvolvedtosetupaRFIDsystem

• UndertakeaRFIDimplementationstudyfromcasestudyexamples

• Gainhands-onexperienceinsettingup,testingandrunningaRFID system using notebook computers and RFID demo-kits

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application areas•SpecificexamplesofRFIDapplications

- Transportation/distribution- Retailing - Industrial security and access control - Animal identification- Automated library systems - Check point systems- Toll road control - Healthcare- digital card mail- Toy industry- Banking

marKeT opporTuniTies & producTs•Marketanalysis&survey:casestudyand

costs•Majorplayers/products

insTallaTion/TroublesHooTing sample rfid sysTem• InstallationofaRFIDsystem:Practical

sessions in setting up, testing and running a RFID system using notebook computers and RFID demo-kits

•TroubleshootingofaRFIDsystem

Typical business case sTudy : parT 2

road aHead•Researchprojects• Innovativeproductsforthehome•Futurevision•Ethics&privacyissues


inTroducTion •RFID-anoverview•Genesisofanidea-historyofRFID•RFIDin1990s•RFIDpromises:steppinginto21stcentury•RFIDlimitations•Patents•What'shappeningtoday?

nuTs & bolTs: parT 1•Revisitphysicsandelectronicfundamentals•AntennaMaps•RFID-systemcomponents•RFID-typesofcommunication:radio

frequency and range•Systemhandshake-atypical

transmitting sequence•Datamodulation•Dataencoding•Transmission&collision•EvolvingRFIDstandards•Definitions&acronyms•Casestudy

nuTs & bolTs: parT 2•Transponderapparatusandsystem•Remotelypoweredtransponder•Remotelypoweredtransponderhaving

a dipole antenna array•Passiveencodingmicrowavetransponder• Identificationsystemusingcodedpassive

transponders •Passivetransponderapparatusforusein

an interrogator - responder system•Electronicdetectionandidentification

system•Essentialsoftroubleshootingexercise

Typical business case sTudy/success sTories: parT 1•Casestudies

The Program

RFID is one of the fastest growing technologies in the automatic data collection industry. The widespread use of RFID in such varied applications as electronic article surveillance, animal tagging and high volume logistics supply has resulted in low prices of the tags. It is conceivable with the affordability of tags that they can be permanently used to identify foodstuffs and clothing items. There are still a number of questions raised about issues such as cost and in particular privacy. This 2-day workshop will cover all the essential aspects of RFID systems to not only provide you with a broad understanding of its technology but also the various types of applications and uses where it can be applied to.

The workshop will provide an overview of RFID technology, explain the physics and electronics driving this technology whilst also focusing on communication protocols, industry standards and security issues. It also covers software requirements, middleware and integration with various business applications and practices. Implementation strategies and challenges, cost analysis, market opportunities and the road-ahead will be discussed throughout the 2 days.

The workshop provides hands-on training in setting up, testing and running a RFID system using notebook computers and RFID demo-kits. These sessions will explore identifying components, studying the characteristics of RFID transponders, antenna, their limitations and troubleshooting.

Case studies are shown throughout the 2 days to give you a practical understanding of its application to industry.

Pre-requisites Basic knowledge of electrical and electronics concepts useful. Knowledge of datacommunications and applications are desirable, but not essential.

The Workshop

Who Should Attend

Engineers and Technicians working with or required to implement a RFID system, including:


• SystemEngineers• InstrumentationandControlEngineers/

Technicians• ProcessControlEngineers• NetworkPlanners• ElectricalEngineers• PackagingEngineers• SystemIntegrators• ApplicationEngineers• SolutionProviders• ElectronicEngineers

• TestEngineers• SoftwareEngineers• SystemIntegrators• Designers• ElectronicTechnicians• ConsultingEngineers• DesignEngineers• PlantManagers• SystemsEngineers

• Electricians

This workshop will also be of interest to:• Allthosewhowishtobeabletomulti-skillintoRFIDsystems• Maintenancetechnicians,electricians,foremenandengineers• All engineering, operations or management personnel who are directly or indirectly

involved with electronics controls• Those involved with the installing, programming, maintaining and purchasing of

electronic control equipment• Thosewhowanttoimprovetheirunderstandingandcapabilitiesinelectronictechnology• Allthoseinvolvedwithsalesandinstallationofelectronicproductsintoindustry





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• Evaluateindustrialprocesses

• Competentlydiagnosefaultconditions

• Accuratelyinterpretdrawingsanddocumentation

• Reliablyexplainthenatureoffaults,howtheyshouldberepaired and how the system should be tested on completion

• Troubleshootcommunicationlinksusingtestequipmentandavailable software packages - IDC’s Protocol Analysis Tool (PAT). Free copy of this tool for all delegates

• Demonstrateaworkingknowledgeofhowinstrumentationandcontrol systems are interfaced

• Compileconcisefaultanalysisreportsandmakerecommendations to prevent recurrence

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• Consultinganddesign• Controlandinstrumentation• Controlsystems• Electricalandinstrumentationinstallations• Maintenancesupervisors• Maintenancetechnicians• Processcontrol• Processdevelopment• Projectmanagement• SCADAandtelemetrysystem

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diagnosis and repair

elecTrical sysTems• OverviewofMVpowersystems,cabling,

transformers and switching, shielding and grounding

• MotorsandMotorControlCentres(MCCs)

• VariableSpeedDrive(VSD)suites• Lightingandsmallpowersystems• Examplesoftypicalfaultconditions,


communicaTions and neTworK TroublesHooTing• Overviewofprocessplant

communications and network strategies• Interfacingproblemsandsystemfault

location• Examplesoftypicalfaultconditions,


TroublesHooTing Tools and insTrumenTs• Overviewofappropriatetoolsandtest

equipment• Safeandeffectiveuse• Calibrationoftestequipment• Examplesofhowfaultconditionscanbe

incorrectly diagnosed


basics• Processes• Processvariables• Measurement• Controlsystemsbasics• Mattersofsafety• Decisionmaking• Troubleshootingbasics• Feedbacktopreventarecurrence• Examplesofpersonalexperience

plc TroublesHooTing• TypesofPLC’sinuse• Systemarchitecture• Communicationstrategies• Strategicuseofdocumentationtoaid

fault location and diagnosis• ActualPLCfaultidentification• Examplesoftypicalfaultconditions,


sensors and measuring devices• Overviewofsensortypes• Voltage,currentandfrequency/pulse

interfacing• UsingtheP&IDiagramandloop

schematics to aid fault location• Testing,repair,replacementant

recommissioning of devices• Examplesoftypicalfaultconditions,


The Program

This interactive workshop uses a systems approach to troubleshooting and is designed to encourage delegates to take a new look at the methodology of faultfinding and rectification on their plant. Having covered the types of equipment, we look at first line troubleshooting, then the advanced level and finally work through some typical examples.

The first step is to get to grips with the processes and relevant process variables, then to look at their measurements and the basics of the systems that control them. Before embarking on the look-feel-listen-decide sequence, we pause for a while to consider aspects of safety; at the plant, equipment, component and personal levels.

Troubleshooting basics covers the systematic approach to information gathering, fault diagnosis and decision-making. Emphasis is placed on gathering relevant information and using it to prove where the fault isn’t; thereby eliminating false decisions and “red herrings”.

Having implemented the right solution, we then look at how to learn from the experience and prevent a recurrence.

‘First level’ troubleshooting will help inlocalising the faulty module or sub-system and narrow it down to a set of possible

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computer.

components. The 'advanced' chapters will covermoredetails/expertlevelinvestigationand will address the component level and, more importantly, a validation of the decision taken at the first level trouble-shooting; verifying if it requires a component change - incorrect decisions at this stage having significant cost implications.

Taking the case of an apparent PLC fault, the first level trouble-shooting can eliminate the PLC from the actual fault condition and pin-point the section of plant where the real fault may be located; typically a range of 5 to 10 components. The advanced section will focus more on tracing faults to the final component and might require using more sophisticatedequipment,and/ordebugging.The point is that if the PLC programming was correctly commissioned, it will not be the cause of the problem.

Similarly, first line motor faults can be related to individual motors, drive circuitry, relays, switches, etc. The advanced trouble-shooting will cover tracing the fault to the specific IC or other drive component, such as a thyristor or fuse. In some cases, a re-calibration of the drive might also be required.

The assumption here is that most faults can be traced to fuses, misaligned components,

loose connections, etc wrong. This can be addressed by first line troubleshooting. If the fault goes beyond this and is caused by a faulty component, it needs to be verified by a person with more expertise. Rarely is incorrect configuration or malfunctional coding the actual problem.

Emphasis is placed on the diagnostician’s dependence on accurate drawings and documentation and the need to be able to correctly interpret the facts contained in drawings and documentation.

Clients often feel the same way about these problems; where components are being replaced more on an ad-hoc basis, so causing unnecessary wastage and plant down-time.

Delegates will be encouraged to bring typical troubleshooting problems to the workshop and to discover a more cost-effective way of resolving their problems, thereby saving them time, whilst saving their plant from unnecessary wastage and down-time.

Pre-requisites A basic working knowledge of industrial electrical, instrumentation and communications applications is useful.

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• Theprinciplesofhazardandoperabilitystudies

• PlanningandtimingofHAZOPstudiesaspartofsafetymanagement

• Howtostructureyourplantoperationsintopartsforstudy

• Howtogenerateandtestdeviationsfromdesignintent

• StrengthsandweaknessesoftheHAZOPapproach

• Optimumteamselectionandinformationgathering

• Formatofworkshoprecords,recommendationsand risk ranking

• Tipsonleadershipstyles

• Follow-upreportingandcloseoutofactions

• SafetyinstrumentedsystemsandhowtheyrelatetoHAZOP

• HazardanalysismethodsofFMEAandfaulttrees

• Processengineers,plantengineers,techniciansandsupervisorsinvolvedinnewprojectsorinthemodificationorupgradingofexisting plants

• TraineeHAZOPteamleaders• Losspreventionofficers• Plant managers, project managers and planners seeking an

awarenessoftheroleofHAZOPinoverallsafetymanagement• Instrument and electrical engineers, process control engineers

and system integrators who are likely to be participants in HAZOPorwhowillbeaskedtoengineersafetycontrolsystems

• Commissioning engineers, plant supervisors and processmaintenance technicians

PRACTICAL HAZOPS*fOR ENGINEERS ANd TECHNICIANS

*Hazard and Operability Studies


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This two-day workshop concentrates on awareness level training for managers, engineers and technicians in the practical application of hazard and operability studies (known as HAZOP). HAZOP is widely usedfor identifying hazards in an industrial process and for assessing the potential consequences where there are risks of harm to persons, the environment or to assets.

The HAZOP technique is recommended byprofessional engineering institutions, government regulators and insurance companies and is one of the principle risk management tools. HAZOP is applied atboth the design stage and throughout the life of a process plant, where it supports the safety management and (where applicable) the validation of the plant safety case. HAZOPisalsoanessentialtechniquewhenreviewing modifications and upgrades to existing plant.

This workshop introduces the basics of the HAZOP technique and discusses itsrelationship with other safety (risk) management tools. HAZOP can be appliedto any process industry, onshore or offshore, including oil and gas, mining, chemical or other processing industries. The relationship betweenHAZOPandotherriskmanagementtechniquessuchasHAZID,hazardanalysis,FMEA, fault tree analysis and the Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) of instrumented systems will also be demonstrated. This workshop will be of interest to a variety of managers and to most engineering disciplines.

Workshop examples include the design of new process plant and modifications to existing process plant. It involves the study of process flow-sheets and Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). Hazard studies interact closely with process design and safety engineering solutions in the critical stages of engineering projects.Understanding these interactions assistsengineers and technicians to plan their work efficiently and to contribute effectively to the reduction of risks in the workplace.

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Practical Sessions


There are six practical exercises, which you will undertake, some of them in groups, all intended to provide experience in hazard studies and hazard analysis.


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The HaZop techniques and safety system practices

described in this workshop are based on the latest

international practices including the guidelines in

iec 61822 for HaZop studies.

inTroducTion• Workshopoutlineandobjectives• Referencestoguidesandstandards• Glossaryofterms

inTroducTion To HaZop• OutlineofHAZOPmethod• Scopeofstudy• Timingandpurposes

HaZard sTudies and risK managemenT• Theneedforqualityassuranceinhazard

studies• Theprocesshazardstudylifecycleand

the six levels of studies• Principlesofriskmanagement• Legalrequirementsforhazardstudies,

USandEUregulatoryframeworks

Typical HaZop worKsHop• Stepbystepintroductiontotheactivities

ofaHAZOPworkshop• Timinganddurationofthestudy• Documentsrequired• Teammembershipandduties• Outlineoftheexaminationphase• Recording,reportingandfollowup

examinaTion pHase meTHods• Definingthesystemandselectingthe

parts for study• Elementsandparameters• Generatingdeviationswithguidewords

and a matrix• Guidewordexaminationproceduresand

responses• Workedexamplesofcontinuousand

batch process studies• ControlHAZOPS• Softwaretoolsfortheexaminationand

reporting phases

planning and leadersHip of HaZops• Organisingthestudy,planning,scoping

andobjectives• Theteamleader’sskillsandduties• Essentialmembersoftheteamandtheir

roles• Conductingthestudysessions,dealing

with problems• Usingadditionalchecklistsforoperability• ContentsoftheHAZOPstudyreport• Tipsforthefacilitator

from HaZops To sil• Therelationshipbetweenhazardstudies

and safety instrumented systems• Riskreductionconceptsandtherisk

matrix• ConceptsoftolerableriskandtheALARP

principle• Layersofprotection• Theroleofsafetyinstrumentedsystems

in risk reduction• ThemeaningofSILandhowitrelatesto

safety and cost• SILdeterminationmethodsandtheinput

fromHAZOPS

HaZard analysis meTHods• Thereasonsforhazardanalysis• Failuremodesandeffectanalysismethod• Faulttreeandeventtreeanalysis

methods• Addingriskreductionmeasurestothe

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• TheessentialsofSCADAsoftwareconfiguration

• TricksandtipsininstallationofSCADAsystems

• Theessentialsoftelecommunicationslinks

• TheuseofindustrialEthernetinSCADAsystems

• SCADAnetworksecurityissues

• HowtotroubleshootSCADAsystems

PRACTICAL SCAdA SYSTEMSfOR INdUSTRY


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• DesignEngineers



• ControlSystemApplicationEngineers


• Technicians

• PlantEngineers

• ITPersonnel

This workshop is designed to benefit engineers and technicians who are involved in specifying, commissioning and debugging industrial SCADA systems but who have little previous experience in this field.

It is also of particular benefit to personnel involved in areas of design, specification, installation, commissioning, maintenance and documentation of industrial control and instrumentation systems where used, this includes:

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SCADA has traditionally meant a window into the process of a plant or gathering of data from devices in the field, but now the focus is on integrating this process data into the actual business and using it in real time. The emphasis today, is on using open standards such as communication protocols (egDNP3,MODBUS,andTCP/IP)and‘off-the-shelf’ hardware, such as industrial Ethernet to keep the costs down. This comprehensive two day workshop covers the essentials of SCADA systems. The topics covered on the two days are as follows:

day one gives an introduction to SCADA systems then focuses on the SCADA system hardware and software, including alarm management and Human Management Interface (HMI) issues. This is followed by a review of the RS-232/RS-485 interfacestandards and the MODBUS and DNP3protocols.

day Two gives a review of Industrial Ethernet ,TCP/IPandMODBUS/TCP.TheroleofOpenProcess Control (OPC) in plant SCADA systems is also discussed. This is followed by discussion of network security, SCADA historians and troubleshooting issues.

This workshop will be an excellent opportunity to network with your peers as well as gain significant new information and techniquesforyournextSCADAproject.

Although the emphasis of the workshop will be on practical industry topics highlighting recent developments using case studies and the latest application of SCADA technologies the fundamentals of SCADA systems will be covered. The workshop is aimed at those who want to be updated on the latest developments in SCADA systems and want to get a solid appreciation of the fundamentals of SCADA design, installation and troubleshooting. The comprehensive workshop manual covers other topics for your reference, including Fieldbus systems, maintenance, system specification, installation and commissioning issues. It also includes various case studies and design exercises.

Pre-requisites

Fundamental knowledge of SCADA.

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On-Site Training Practical Sessions


Each day has many practical sessions designed to apply and reinforce the theory concepts.

Day One

1. Configure alarms on Citect SCADA system

2. HMI screen design using Citect SCADA package

3. MODBUSRTUcommunication

4. Configure SCADA master communications using Citect

Day Two

1. SetupEthernetnetworkandconfigureTCP/IP

2. Ethernet troubleshooting utilities and protocol analysis

3. SetupandmonitorMODBUS/TCPcommunication

4. UseOPCclienttoaccessdata

5. Troubleshooting exercise


inTroducTion• Communicationarchitectures• Communicationphilosophies

overview of scada sysTems• Hardwarealternatives(RTU/PLCetc)• Communicationconcentrators• Communicationalternatives

scada sysTem Hardware• Hardwarecomponents• Operationandselectionissues

scada sysTem sofTware• SCADAsoftwarefunctions• Responsetimes• Redundancyissues• SpecificationandconfigurationIssues

scada alarm managemenT• Alarmlayoutandorganisation• Alarmpriorities• Alarmprocessingandreporting

Human managemenT inTerface (Hmi) • Ergonomicfactors• HMIorganisation• HMIscreendesign

communicaTion proTocols• RS-232/RS-485interfacestandards• MODBUSprotocol• DNP3.0protocol

indusTrial eTHerneT• Fundamentals• Redundancy

Tcp/ip• Configuration• Troubleshootingutilities

modbus Tcp• Overview

open process conTrol (opc)• Overview

scada neTworK securiTy• Securityissues• SCADAfirewallconfiguration

scada HisTorian• Archivingplantdata• Dataaccess

TroublesHooTing issues• Problemisolation• Testingmethodology• Noiseissues• Communicationstesting

review and QuesTions

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• Thefundamentalsofimageprocessingandmachinevision

• Howtodevelopasimplemachinevisionsystem

• Howtoselectcameras,lighting,framegrabbersandsoftware

• Howtoassessresolutionrequirements

• Bestpracticeinalignmentandcalibrationprocedures

• Identificationandcorrectionforsourcesoferror

• Designingforharshindustrialapplications

• Configuringofamachinevisionsystem

• Selectionofoptimallightingtoachievebestcontrast

• Howtoapplythebestopticstoachieveoptimalresolution

• Howtodoasimpledesignforhigh-speedrealtimeperformance

• Troubleshootingsimplemachinevisionproblems

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image processing• Realtimeprocessing• Precisionandaccuracy• Selectionofframegrabberandvision

appliance• Framegrabbing• Useofmultiplexing• IEEE1394'FireWire'serialbusstandard

interface• Imageprocessingfordummies• Imageanalysis

- Common algorithms- Enhancing the image- Blob analysis- Pattern matching- Optical character recognition- Read bar codes and data matrix- Perform measurements- Overlay graphics

• Basicapproachofimagerepresentationand processing software applications

• Interactiveimageprocessingforsystemprototyping

• Highspeedvsrealtimeapproaches• Selectionofsoftwarepackages

exTernal inTerface• Functionofexternalinterface- Input and output• Objectpresentation• Physicaltolerances• Handlingspecialobjects- Flexible, articulated and semi-fluid• Actionsafterimageprocessing• InterfacingthroughProgrammableLogic

Interface• Interfacingmachinevisionwithindustrial

robots• Industrialchallenges-heat,cold,

vibrationandEMI/EMCissues

consTrucTing a macHine vision sysTem• Selectinganapplicationformachine

vision implementation- Perceived value addition- Cost justification- Alteration in process line

• Buildingasystemwithoff-the-shelfcomponents

• Integrationrequirements• Buyingturn-keysolutions• Obsolescenceandexpandabilityissues• Budgeting

Typical applicaTions• Applicationprofiles• Componentinspection• Pharmaapplications• Packagingapplications• Roadinspectionusingvehiclemounted

sensors• 3Dapplicationexamples

inTroducTion• Overviewofworkshop• Systemsapproachtomachinevision• Machinevisionvsimageprocessing• Humanandcomputervision• Basicsofimageprocessing• Patternrecognition• PracticalFastFourierTransforms• Filtering• Inversefiltering• Seeingproblem• Colourpropertiesandtheeye• Colourpropertiesofimageinputand

output devices

digiTal image processing basics• FastFourierTransform• DigitalFastFourierTransform• Samplingtheory• Aliasing• Bitsandpixels• Trade-offs• Demonstrations

macHine vision sysTem componenTs• Lighting,filtersandoptics• Imagesensor(camera)• Imageprocessorandanalysis(frame

grabber,visionprocessor/computer,image analysis software and interpretation)

• Mechanicalinterface (partconveyor/feeder)

• Anexampleofamachinevisionsystem

ligHTing• Whyislightingcritical?• Lightingtechniques• Lightsources• Beyondvisiblespectrum-IRandUV

radiation• Laserlightinmachinevision• Useofstrobelightinginmachinevision• Placementofsources• Effectofstrayandambientlight• Enclosingtheobjecttoeliminatestray

light• Filtersandtheiruse• Opticaldevicesforimageenhancement

cameras and sensors• CMOSandCCDsensors• CCPDarrays• Colorvsmonochromeapplications• Chargetransferdeviceandcharge

injectiondevice• 3Dsensingapplications• Sensorpositioning• Sensorsfordifficultenvironment• Speedvsresolution• Typesofcameras• Cameraviewpoint• Fieldofview• Resolutionevaluation• Selectionofalens

The Program

Machine vision has progressed in leaps and bounds since the disappointments in the eighties with tremendous results achievable today. Nowadays, machine vision systems are highly effective and a key part of many industrial systems ranging from mineral processing to manufacturing. The fundamentals of image processing and machine vision are covered in the beginning to give everyone a solid foundation to work from. The workshop commences with an examination of optics and lighting - as the experts say - machine vision is easy if you can get a good image into the system.

You will be shown how to select and design lighting to achieve the best contrast. The selection of cameras, frame grabbers and vision appliances are next covered in practical detail. Finally, you will be shown how to select and integrate all the varying components into a professional and working system.

The workshop will be presented with minimal use of mathematics and extensive use of practical concepts and applications. There will be extensive use of practical hands-on exercises ranging initially from illustrating the key concepts of image processing to setting up a complete working machine vision system. This experiential hands-on approach will ensure that you maximise your learning experience on this workshop.

However, despite the advances in technology don't expect your machine vision to have the versatility and brilliance of a human…yet. But if you apply the key concepts in this workshop to your machine vision application, you should have a reliable and effective solution.

The Workshop


Practical Sessions

• Fundamentals of image processing (five exercises)

• Lightingoptimisation(oneexercise)

• Camerasetup

• Framegrabbersetup

• Calibration

• Configurationofsoftwareprogram

• Troubleshooting of machine visionsystem

• Integrationintocompletesystem

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• UnderstandtheessentialsofAdvancedProcessControl(APC)

• Graspthekeydifferencesbetweenthevarioustechnologies

• PerformsimpleAPCdesignstrategiesandimplementations

• BeabletoperformPIDcontrol

• TroubleshootsimpleAPCproblems

• IdentifyprocessessuitedtoAPC



• Seniortechnicians





• Chemicalplanttechnologists


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mpc: model idenTificaTion• Identificationrequiresagoodknowledge

of the unit• Blackboxmodels/greyboxmodels• Causalitygraphoftheunit• Whattoidentify?• How?Stepresponses-pseudorandom

binary signals • Exercisesofidentificationonvarious

types of petrochemical units Practicalexercise7:MPCcontrollercalculationprogrammingandsetup

mpc: observers• Overallformulation• Purposeofobserversincontrolalgorithm

basedonstate/spacerepresentation• Innovationonmeasuredoutput-

estimation of the state • StudyofKalmanalgorithmPracticalexercise8:Gainscheduling

mpc: conTrol• Overallformulation• Hardconstraintsonmanipulated

variables • Setvaluesandsoftconstraintsoncontrol

variables • ThenotionofhorizonPracticalexercise9:Feedforward

reference models • Handlingsetpointsoncontrolled

variables • Measureddisturbancesrejection• Unmeasureddisturbancesrejection• Handlingsoftconstraintsoncontrolled

variables • RejectionofdisturbancesPractical exercise 10: Ratio control

conTrol formulaTion problem• Quadraticcriterionversusgeometric

control • Importanceofthehorizonlength• Useoftheweightmatrix• Handlingoutputconstraintsalongthe

horizon • Projectionofmeasuredandunmeasured

disturbances along the horizon • Finalquadraticproblemformulationand

resolution• Off-linepre-processing• On-linecalculationsPracticalexercise11:Decouplingcircuits(bothfeedforwardaswellasinverting)

mpc sTeady sTaTe opTimisaTion• Degreesoffreedomandrationalefor

optimisation • Economicoutputsubmittedtosetpoint• Sloganstomaximiseorminimise• Bridgefromoptimisationtocontrol• Reachabletargetsforeconomicvariables• Interpretationofthehorizonfor

economic variables • Changeofthecontrolformulation

problemPracticalexercise12:Deadtimecompensation(usingformulaeaswellasaSmithPredictor)

applicaTion of THe THeory To THe conTrol of Two differenT uniTs on a process simulaTor• Completeapplication(identification,

controller design, control and optimisation)

Practicalexercise13:Cascadecontrol,usingPVtrackingandinitialisation

The Program

In today's environment, the processing, refining and petrochemical business is becoming more and more competitive and every plant manager is looking for the best quality products at minimum operating and investment costs. The traditional PID loop is used frequently for much of the process control requirements of a typical plant. However there are many drawbacks in using these, including excessive dead time which can make the PID loop very difficult (or indeed impossible) to apply.

Advanced Process Control (APC) is thus essential today in the modern plant. Small differences in process parameters can have large effects on profitability; get it right and profits continue to grow; get it wrong and there are major losses. Many applications ofAPC have pay back times well below one year. APC does require a detailed knowledge of the plant to design a working system and continual follow up along the life of the plant to ensure it is working optimally. Considerable attention also needs to be given to the interface to the operators to ensure that they can apply these new technologies effectively as well.

Pre-requisites Basic electrical concepts are necessary and it is strongly advised that students attend the IDC “Practical Process Control” class before attendingthis‘advanced’course.

The Workshop

Practical Sessions

This is a practical, hands-on workshop enabling you to work through practical exercises which reinforce the concepts discussed.


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jusTificaTion of advanced conTrol• Advancedversusclassicalcontrol• Advancedon-linecontrolversus

statistical process control • Comparisonofpaybacktimeonvarious

examples of applications in real plants Practicalexercise1:Modelrepresentation

fundamenTals of process conTrol• Processes,controllersandtuning• PIDcontrollers–P,IandDmodesoff

operation• Loaddisturbancesandoffset• Speed,stabilityandrobustness• Gain,deadtimeandtimeconstants• Processnoise• FeedbackcontrollersPracticalexercise2:PIDlooptuningparameters refresher

fundamenTals of Tuning pid loops• Openandclosedlooptuning• ZieglerNichols• Finetuningfordifferentprocesstypes• Lambdatuning• Tendifferentrulescompared• Cascadesystems• Feedforwardcontrol• Deadtime• Modelsanddisturbances.Practical exercise 3: Loop tuning refresher (bothopen-loopandclosed-loop)

inTernal model conTrol (imc)• Openloopmodeloftheprocessin

parallel with the process • Controlsystemintwoblocks• Equivalencewithaclassicalcontroller• Disturbancesrejectionandcontrol• IMCanddelays• IMCandfeedforward(measured

disturbancesrejection)Practicalexercise4:IMCcontroller

model predicTive conTrol (mpc)• Singleinput/outputversusmultivariable

control • Exampleonabinarycolumncausality

graph • Constraintsandplanningaheadbefore

acting • Differentnotionsofmodels• Actionmodel-measureddisturbances

model • Unmeasureddisturbancemodels• Referencetrajectories• Exampleofaqualityblendercontrol

system Practicalexercise5:MPCcontrollerrepresentation

mpc: model represenTaTions• Statespacerepresentation• Transferfunctionrepresentation• Impulseresponserepresentation• VariousmathematicalformulationsPracticalexercise6:MPCcontrollerinteraction calculation

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• Practicalknow-howand‘real-world’applications

• Detailed,up-to-date,functionalsafetyinstrumentationpractices

• Theknowledgetoplanandparticipateinhazardandriskassessment studies

• Theknowledgetoimplementandoperatesafetysystems

• Designandimplementationskillsforqualityassuranceinsafetysystems

• Theknowledgetospecifyandcriticallyevaluatesafetysystems

• Techniquestohelpensurehighreliabilityandmaintenanceofsafety systems

• Design,installationandmaintenanceengineersandtechniciansin the process industries

• Engineeringfirms

• Instrumentationandcontrolengineersandtechnicians

• Managersandsalesprofessionalsemployedbyendusers

• Systemconsultants


PRACTICAL INdUSTRIAL SAfETY, RISk ASSESSMENT ANd SHUTdOWN SYSTEMS fOR INdUSTRY

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engineering THe safeTy sysTem: applicaTion sofTware (iec pHase 9 sofTware safeTy lifecycle)• SoftwarecomponentsofaPES• Safetycriticalsystems:concernsabout

software• SoftwaresafetylifecycleasperIEC61508

part 3• Safetylifecycleforapplicationsoftware

as per IEC 61511• Applicationsoftwareactivitysteps• Applicationtoolsanddocumentation

packages• Certificationofsoftware

overall planning (iec pHases 6, 7, and 8)• TheIECrequirementsandthebenefits

arising• Operationandmaintenance• Safetyvalidation• Installationandcommissioning

insTallaTion and commissioning (iec pHase 12)• FactoryAcceptanceTests(FAT):benefits

of FATs, using simulators for testing, essential documents

• Siteinstallationpractices:segregationprinciples, physical checkout forms, device functional checkouts

• Trainingfunctions• Pre-commissioningacceptancetests• Handovertooperations

validaTion, operaTions and managemenT of cHange (iec pHases 13, 14 and 15)• Validation:documentedevidencethatthe

overall safety requirements have been met

• Operations:standardoperatingproce-dures, IEC 61508 maintenance activities model, functional testing and safety audits, practical online test methods, on-line testing of ESD valves, test procedure documentation and records

• Managingchanges:theneedtomanagechanges, IEC Management Of Change (MOC) procedures

jusTificaTion for a safeTy insTrumenTed sysTem • Reviewoffailuremodesandtheirimpact

on plant safety• Theimpactofnuisancetrips• Howtocalculatelifecyclecosts


inTroducTion To safeTy insTrumenTaTion• Courseoutlineandobjectives• Introductiontohazardsandrisks• Overviewofsafetysystemsengineering• Introductiontostandards:IEC61508,IEC

61511 and ISA S84• SomeimplicationsofIEC61508for

control systems• Thesafetylifecyclemodelanditsphases

(SLC phases)• Managementoffunctionalsafety

HaZard and risK analysis (iec pHases 1 and 2)• Identificationofhazards,typicalsources

and examples• Principlesofriskreductionandlayersof

protection• Processcontrolversussafetycontrol• Simpleandcomplexshut-down

sequences, examples• Riskclassificationandriskreduction

terms: hazard demand rate, consequences of an incident, risk reduction factor, probability of failure on demand

• TheconceptofSafetyIntegrityLevel(SIL)• QuantitativemethodfordeterminingSIL

requirementsPractical exercise: determination of SILs

for process examples

HaZard sTudies (slc pHase 3)• Hazardandoperabilitystudy(Hazop)

methods- Hazard study levels 1, 2 and 3

• HazopsforcontrolsystemsPractical exercise: trial hazard study and

extraction of results for safety functions• Translatinghazardstudyoutputsinto

safety functions. (SLC phases 4 and 5): process and operational safety measures, the role of alarms functions in safety, safety instrumented functions

• FaulttreeanalysistechniquesPractical exercise: using fault trees to

predict hazard rates and risk reductions, modelling of the SIS function

The Program

Many of today’s computer controlled industrial processes involve large amounts of energy and have the potential for devastating accidents. Reliable, well-engineered safety systems are essential for protection against destruction and loss of life.

The safety instrumentation and shut-down systems workshop is an intensive, practical and valuable two-day course. We offer you the most vital, up-to-date information and practical know-how to enable you to participate in hazard studies and specify, design, install and operate the safety and emergency shut-down systems in your plant using international safety practices.

This workshop will provide you with a broad understanding of the latest safety instrumentation practices and their applications to functional safety in manufacturing and process industries. This workshop is not to be missed and could save your business a fortune in possible downtime and financial loss.

Pre-requisitesFundamental knowledge of electrical engineering is required.

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Practical Sessions



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safeTy reQuiremenTs specificaTion (slc pHase 4)• Howtodefinefunctionalrequirements

for the safety instrumented system- Input requirements from the Hazop- Safety functional requirements- Safety integrity requirements

• DecidingtherequiredSafetyIntegrityLevels (SILs): revision of quantitative method, introduction to qualitative methods, risk graphs and severity matrix for processes, risk graph methods for machinery safety categories

Practical exercise: exercise in SIL determination

Practical exercise: exercise in defining safety requirements

TecHnology cHoices and THe concepTual design sTage• Findingtherightequipmentforthejob

(IEC phase 9) • Thesafetyinstrumentedsystemmodel

and its components: sensors, logic solver, final elements, interfaces, power supplies

• Typesofequipmentandchoicesforthelogicsolver:simpleinterlocks, E/E/PES terminology, relay based systems, hardwiredelectronicsystems,PES/PLCbased systems, redundant PES configurations: 1oo2D, 2oo3, 2oo4D, developments in networking of SIS components

engineering THe safeTy sysTem: Hardware (iec pHase 9 e/e/pes safeTy lifecycle)• Projectengineeringresponsibilities• RealisationphaseofIEC61508• Projectactivitiesandkeydesign

requirements• Practicaldesignfeaturesforsafety

systems including: energised versus de-energised trip systems, steps to minimise common cause faults, power sources, diagnostics and testing facilities, overrides and bypasses

• AreviewoftheISAS84.01standardrequirements for SIS design

• Informationflowanddocumentsfortheengineering stage

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• Fundamentalsandconceptsoffiscalmetering

• Custodytransfermeteringinpracticeandcommercialimplications

• Operatingprocedures

• Fieldinstruments

• Propertiesoffluids

• Differenttypesofflowmeters

• Howtoselect,install,maintainandoperatefiscalmeterscorrectly

• Howtotroubleshoot,repairfiscalmeteringdevices

• Practicalknowledgeaboutfiscalmeteringinpractice





• Designengineers


• Instrumentfitters



• Operationsandproductionengineers

• Processcontroltechnicians

• Projectengineersandmanagers

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flow meTers• Positivedisplacementmeters• Inferentialmeters• Oscillatoryflowmeters• Differentialpressuremeters• Variableareameters• Electromagneticflowmeters• Ultrasonicflowmeters• Massflowmeasurement• Openchannelflowmeasurement

insTallaTion mainTenance and repairs• Installation• Commissioning• Maintenance• Faultdiagnosticsandtroubleshooting

documenTaTion• Documentationprocedure• Documentationcontrol

inTroducTion To fiscal meTering• Introduction• Conceptsandpracticeofcustodytransfer

metering• Fundamentalsoffiscalmetering• Commercialimplicationsoffiscal

metering

field insTrumenTs• Theoryoffunctionalityoffield

instruments• Processingofdatareceivedfromfield

instruments• Calculationmethodsusedforfiscal

quantities• Meteringalgorithms• Processingoffiscaldata• Calibration• Applicationofstandardsand

re-certification of systems and instruments

operaTing procedures• Fiscalmeteringinpractice• Startup• Shutdown• Operatingconditions• Faultconditionsandmismeasurements• Limitations

basic properTies of fluids• Basicfluidproperties• Non-newtonianfluids• Velocityprofiles• Reynoldsnumber• Flowmeasurement• Massflowrate• Multi-phaseflows

The Program

The workshop on fiscal metering is for engineers and technicians who require a practical knowledge of selection, installation and commissioning of fiscal metering.

A clear understanding of fundamentals and concepts of fiscal metering and its commercial implications is an important factor in an efficient implementation of fiscal metering system. You can only achieve excellent and reliable fiscal metering when your field instrumentation provides the correct information.

It is for those primarily involved in achieving effective results for the industrial processes they are responsible for. This would involve the design, specification and implementation of control and measurement equipment. The workshop focuses on practical applications, with special attention to installation considerations and application limitations when selecting or installing different measurement or control instruments for fiscal metering.

Training MethodologyThe latest educational methods and strategies will be employed. The workshop is designed to maximise delegate benefit from theoutset.Questionsareencouragedthroughout. This provides opportunities for participants to discuss with the presenter and others, specific problems and appropriate solutions. All delegates take away a detailed and comprehensive copy of the material presented, therefore minimal note taking is encouraged to ensure maximum delegate participation and attention. Practical hands-on training ensures knowledge retention.

Pre-requisitesNo specialist knowledge or skills are required – only a technical background sothat there is an understanding for such factors as the difference between pressure and force. In fact this workshop is a good introduction to someone who has had no dealings with relief valves in the past as well as an important refresher course for control valvespecialistswhobenefitfromtheback–to-basics approach.

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On-Site Training

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• Afundamentalunderstandingofindustrialautomation

• Anintroductiontoinstrumentationandmeasurement

• Thekeyknow-howtoconverseregardingyourplantskeyfunctions

• Anabilitytoconfigure/understandsimplePLCandSCADAsystems

• Anabilitytoworkwithandcomprehendplantdocumentationsuch as P&IDs

Anybody with an interest in gaining know-how in the full range of fundamentals of instrumentation, measurement, process control, PLC’s, SCADA and P&ID documentation. This can range from the plant secretary, to operators, trades personnel (artisans), procurementstaff,technicians,engineersfromotherbackgrounds/disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical and civil. Managers who are keen to understand the key workings and the future of their plants.

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This is a practical, hands on workshop enabling you to work through practical exercises which reinforce the concepts discussed. Practical sessions include: • Developbasichydraulic,electricaland

pneumaticdrawings• DevelopP&IDdrawingsforpressure,

temperature,flowandlevelloops• Detailthedocumentationfortypical

instruments• Proceedthroughdevelopmentofafull

plantsetofdrawingsfromflowdiagramsandprocessdescriptiontoP&ID,electrical,hydraulicandpneumaticsymbols

• Usesoftwaretoundertakethesetypicaltasks

To gain full value from this workshop, please bringyourlaptop/notebookcomputer.






On-Site Training

scada and plcs • BackgroundtoSCADA• SCADAsystemshardware• SCADAsystemssoftware• HumanMachineInterfaces(HMIs)• IntroductiontoPLCs• FundamentalsofPLChardware• FundamentalsofPLCsoftware• UsingLadderlogicforsimpledigital

functions• Goodinstallationpractice• Landlinemedia• WideAreaNetwork(WAN)technologies• LocalAreaNetworks(LANs)• Industrialcommunicationsprotocols• SCADAnetworksecurity• Troubleshootingandmaintenance• ProjectmanagementofSCADAsystems

THe role of planT documenTaTion, sTandards and specificaTions • Drawingtypesandstandards• PipingandInstrumentDiagrams(P&ID)• Instrumentation• Electrical• Pneumaticsandhydraulics• Ladderlogic• Electropneumaticcircuits• Explanationofacronyms


insTrumenTaTion• Introductiontoprocessmeasurement• Pressuremeasurement• Levelmeasurement• Temperaturemeasurement• Flowmeasurement• Processconsiderations• Integrationofthesystem

process conTrol• Fundamentalsoflooptuning• Fundamentalsoftuning• Thedifferenttuningrules• Tuningofvalves• Automatedtuning• Simpletuningofmorecomplexsystems• Goodpractice

conTrol valves• Introductiontocontrolvalvetheory• Differenttypesofcontrolvalves• Characteristics• Highpressuredropapplications• Useofcomputerprogramforvalvesizing• Examplesofhighpressuredrop

applications• Actuators• Positionser• Pneumaticcircuits• Materials• Qualitystandards• Installation/maintenance

Have you ever wondered about getting a thorough introduction to the fundamentals of instrumentation, automation and control; thus allowing you to do work and perform simple tasks in the area? The current challenges presented by the world economy mean that automation is more critical than ever before.

This workshop represents a tremendous opportunity to grab expertise in all the key areas of the fast growing area of industrial automation. Presented by an expert in the area but who is obsessed with getting the key chunks of know-how and expertise across to you in simple understandable bits which you can immediately apply to your job. This is most definitely not a boringlecture style presentation but an intensive learning experience where you will walk away with real skills as a result of the hands-on practical exercises, calculations, case studies and group sessions to ensure across the board take up and understanding of the theoretical concepts and ideas discussed. Delegates are provided with these practical sessions at approximately 20 to 30 minute intervals to maximise the absorption rate.

The topics covered commence with a solid introduction to instrumentation and measurement ranging from pressure, level, temperature and flow devices. There is a formal review of process control including the all important topic of PID loop tuning and good practice in setting up your own system. There is also focus on valves with a review of the different valves and operating characteristics. SCADA and PLC systems are covered with an examination of both hardware and software, supplemented by writing your own PLC program. The all important topic of industrial data communication networks are also examined. Finally, the course is rounded off with a hands-on review of reading and interpreting simple plant documentation such as P&ID’s so that you can see and understand the operation of the plant in your mind through the documentation.

The workshop is all presented in easy to understand practical English. All you need to benefit from this workshop is a basic understanding of mathematics and electrical theory. Contact us for comprehensive pre-course reading and preparation if you are unsure about your level of understanding.

It is not an in-depth workshop but one covering a wide range of topics in industrial automation to give you an overview and practical understanding of the key concepts. Nevertheless, a lot of material is covered, with the intent to give you an overview and practical understanding of the concepts and equipment, and how they all come together to create an efficient and safe control environment in instrumentation, process control, SCADA, PLC’s and control valves.

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• FundamentalsofSCADAsystems

• EssentialsofSCADAsoftwareconfiguration

• TricksandtipsininstallationofSCADAsystems

• Essentialsofdatacommunications

• UseofIndustrialEthernetinSCADAsystems

• OPCandSCADAsystems

• SCADAnetworksecurityissues

• HowtotroubleshootSCADAsystems

• SpecifyingPLChardwareandinstallationcriteria

• DescribePLCsoftwarestructure

• HowtowritemediumlevelPLCprograms(usingladderlogic)

• TroubleshootingatypicalPLCsystem

• SpecifyingPLCsystems



• DesignEngineers


• InstrumentationTechnicians



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SCADA has traditionally meant a window into theprocessofaplantand /oramethodofgathering of data from devices in the field. Today, the focus is on integrating this process data into the actual business, and using it in real time. In addition to this, today's emphasis is on using Open Standards, such as communication protocols (eg. IEC 60870, DNP3andTCP/IP)and'off-the-shelf'hardwareand software, as well as focusing on keeping the costs down. PLCs continue to gain in popularity. This comprehensive workshop covers the essentials of SCADA and PLC systems, which are often used in close association with each other. A selection of case studies are used to illustrate the key concepts with examples of real world working SCADA and PLC systems in the water, electrical and processing industries. This workshop will be an excellent opportunity to network with your peers, as well as to gain significant new information and techniques foryournextSCADA/PLCproject.

Although the emphasis of the workshop will be on practical industry topics highlighting recent developments, using case studies, the latest application of SCADA, PLC technologies and fundamentals will be covered. The workshop is aimed at those who want to be updated on the latest developments in SCADA and PLC systems and want to get a solid appreciation of the fundamentals of their design, installation and troubleshooting. You will benefit by gaining practical up-to-date information on the application of PLC and SCADA systems to the automation and process control industries. It is suitable for people who have little or no exposure to PLCs, but expect to become involved in some or all aspects of PLC and SCADA installation.

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inTroducTion• IntroductionandbriefhistoryofPLCs• Alternativecontrolsystems-wheredo

PLCs fit in?• WhyPLCshavebecomesowidely

accepted• LingeringconcernsaboutPLCs

fundamenTals of plc Hardware• BlockdiagramofatypicalPLC• PLCprocessormodule-memory

organisation• Inputandoutputsection-moduletypes• Powersupplies

bacKground To scada• Fundamentalsanddefinitionofterms• ComparisonofSCADA,DCS,PLCand

smart instruments• TypicalSCADAinstallations

scada sysTem Hardware• ComparisonofSCADA,DCS,PLCand

smart instruments• RemoteTerminalUnit(RTU)structure• Analoganddigitalinput/outputmodules• Applicationprograms• PLCsusedasRTUs• Mastersitestructure• Communicationsarchitectures• Point-to-pointandpoint-to-multipoint

systems• Systemreliabilityandavailability• Configurationofamasterstation

fundamenTals of plc sofTware• Methodsofrepresentinglogic-boolean,

algebra, instruction code and graphical presentation

• Fundamentalladderlogicinstructionset• Comparisonofdifferentmanufacturers,

memory and data representation and instruction code

using ladder logic for simple digiTal funcTions• Thebasicrules• Comparisonofrelayladderdiagrams• Theconceptofthe'scan'andhowto

apply it• Infinitefan-out• Contact'normal'states• Positiveandnegativelogic• BasicBooleanfunctions• TheusefulnessofDeMorgan'sLaw

using regisTers (words)• Numbersystems,timers,typesofregister

data, counters, bit shift and rotate, table functions and register (matrix) logic functions

scada sysTems sofTware• ComponentsofaSCADAsystem• Software-designofSCADApackages• ConfigurationofSCADAsystems• Buildingtheuserinterface• ConnectingtoPLCsandotherhardware• SCADAsystemdesign• Thetwelvegoldenrules

good programming HabiTs• Keepingtrackofaddressesanddataused• Lookingahead-howwillprogramsbe

maintained?• Practicalmethodstoimprovequality,

organisation of code, documentation and simplifying changes

good insTallaTion pracTice• Locationofhardware• Goodwiringpractice• Cablespacing,powerdistributionand

wire numbering• Reducingnoiseandinterference• Screeningandshielding

advanced conTrol wiTH plcs• Theconceptofreusablelogic• Examples:drivelogicandalarmhandling• Useofadvancedprogrammingfunctions• Matrixlogic• Tablefunctionsandindirectaddressing• Example:simpledisplaydriver

pid conTrol• Theimportanceoftimingandscantime• WhenPIDisnotalwaysappropriate:

- Intermittent measurements- Long transport delays

safeTy programmable sysTems• WhyregularPLCsshouldnotbeusedfor

safety functions• Programmableelectroniclogicsolvers• Safetycertification• Certifiedprogrammingsystems• Applicationexamples• Growthofnetworkedsafetydevicesand

certified networks• Integratedsafetysystems

daTa communicaTions and neTworKing• Backgroundtocables• Noiseandinterferenceoncables• Twistedpaircablesandfibreopticcables• Publicnetworkprovidedservices

indusTrial communicaTions proTocols• RS-232interfacestandard• RS-485interfacestandard• Fieldbus;Modbus;DNP3.0

inTroducTion To iec 61131-3• Concepts• Commonelements• Programminglanguages:structuredtext• Functionblockdiagrams

scada neTworK securiTy• Introduction• Authenticationandencryption• SCADAfirewalls• Firewallarchitecturesandguidelines

local area neTworKs (lans)• Ethernetnetworks:industrialEthernet• TCP/IP• LANconnectivity:bridges,routersand

switches• Redundancyoptions• WebbasedIndustrialSCADA• Wireless:OPC

✔ Save over 50% by having an IdC workshop presented at your premises.

✔ Customise the training to your workplace.

✔ Have the training delivered when and where you need it.


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This workshop is designed for personnel who want to understand the utilise variable speed drives and PLC’s for energy efficient application comprising of motor driven systems. The workshop will also benefit those working in system design as well as site commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting. Typical personnel who would benefit are:


• Demonstrateasoundunderstandingofhowmotorswork,specifically the induction motors

• DemonstrateasoundunderstandingofhowACVariableSpeedDrives (VSD's) work

• InstallVSD’sproperly• SelecttherightVSDforagivenapplication• TroubleshootVSD’scompetently• Competentlyexplainhowflux-vectorcontrolworksfordrive

applications• Identifytheprotectionandcontrolsystemrequirementsfor

VSD's• UnderstandarchitectureofPLCanditsassociatedcomponents

and systems• InterfaceVSD’swithPLCs• Understandthecausesofmotorburnout• DealeffectivelywithVSDharmonicsandEMC/EMIproblems

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• Instrumenttechnicians• Maintenancepersonnel

• Mechanicalengineers• Plantengineers• Processcontrolengineers• Operationspersonnel• Servicetechnicians

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This workshop gives you a fundamental understanding of all the three components of a complete drive system, the VSD, motor and the PLC. There is a good coverage as well on installation and commissioning, operation and maintenance and troubleshooting of these devices.

Besides, the criteria behind selection of components of a drive system for optimum operation are also covered in details. Typical practical applications of VSDs in process control and materials handling, such as those for pumping, ventilation, conveyers, compressors and hoists are covered as examples.

On completion of the workshop the participants would get significant insight and understanding on the working of these essential components of the drive mechanism. They would be able to better utilise the existing system or introduce the new and more efficient ones working on the discussed technologies at their work places. The accompanying manual includes simple but appropriate and highly effective technical content along with suitable examples on wide areas of topics relevant to variable speed drives, motors and Programmable Logic Controllers.

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THe basic concepTs• VariableSpeedDrives(VSD)–their

utilities in industry• Commonlyusedparametersassociated

with drives• VSDforspeedcontrolandenergysaving• Basicsofelectricalmachines• ACpowersystem• PLCbasics• PLCandprocessinteraction

mecHanical, Hydraulic and elecTrical Type of vsds• Typesofvariablespeeddrives• Mechanicalvariablespeeddrives• Hydraulicvariablespeeddrives• Electricalvariablespeeddrives

3-pHase ac moTors; THeory, consTrucTion and mainTenance• Fundamentalsof3-phaseACmotors• Operatingprinciples;3-phaseACmotors• 3-phasewoundrotormotors• 3-phasesynchronousmotors• 3-phaseinductionmotors• Inductionmotorequivalentcircuit• Selectionofmotor

power elecTronic converTers• Terminologyanddefinitions;power

electronics• Componentsofpowerelectronic

converters• Powerdiodes• Powerthyristors• Commutationinelectronicdevice

switching• Powerelectronicrectifiers(AC/DC

converters) • Gatecommutatedinverters(DC/AC

converters)• Gatecontrolledpowerelectronicdevices

elecTrical proTecTion of vsd componenTs• ACconverterprotectioncircuit• Operatorinformationandfault

diagnostics• Protectionofelectricmotors• Temperature;thecriticalparameterto

monitor• Currentsensorforthermaloverload

protection• Thermaloverloadprotection–direct

temperature sensing

vsd conTrol sysTems• Theoverallcontrolsystem• Controlsystempowersupply• TheDCbuschargingcontrolsystem• ThePWMrectifierforACconverter• VSDcontrolloops• VectorcontrolofACdrives• Closed-loopfieldorientedvectordrives• Speedfeedbackfrommotor

elecTromagneTic compaTibiliTy• Theelectromagneticinterference• Sourcesofelectromagneticinterference• HarmonicsonthesupplysideofAC

converter• Powerfactoranddisplacementfactor• Voltagesandcurrentonthemotorsideof

the PWM

selecTion of ac converTers• Importantparametersconsideredfor

selection• Thebasicselectionprocedure• Theloadabilityfactor• Thecharacteristicsofmachineload• Therequirementsforstartingand

stopping motor of VSD• Selectingmotorandconverterofcorrect

specification• Summaryofselection• RetrofittingelectronicVSD

insTallaTion and commissioning of vsd componenTs• Installationandenvironment

requirements• Powersupplyconnectionsandearthing

requirements• InstallingcontrolsofACdrives• ControlwiringofVSD’s• CommissioningofVSD’s

plc arcHiTecTure• Theprocessorunit• ThePLCpowersupply• ThePLCprogrammingdevice• Thememorysystem• Digitalinputoutputinteraction• AnalogI/Ointeraction• Digitalinputoutputmodules• Connectinganaloginputoutputsystems

to PLC

basics of plc programming• IntroductiontoPLCprogramming• PLCprogrammingsteps• PLCprogramminglanguages• Commonlyusedlogicalinstructionsin

PLC programming• Timersandcounters• Programflowcontrolinstructions• Dataload/transferinstructions• Arithmetical(math)instructions• WorkingexampleofPLCprogramming;

drive application


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• Quicklyinterpret,isolateandfixcommonhardwareproblemsrelatedtoPLCinput/outputs

• TroubleshootPLCsoftware(especiallyladderlogic)

• IdentifytypicalSCADAproblemsandfixthem

• Safelymakechangestoasystemwithoutoverridingmachinesafety or personnel safety programming

• Maketemporaryfixestoaprogramtotestoutnewcomponentsor ideas

• Identifyandfixelectricalnoise,earthingandpowerproblems

• IdentifyandfixPLC/SCADAdatacommunicationsproblems

• Networkwithyourpeersontheirautomationtroubleshooting

• Operators

• Electricians

• Designengineers



• TradesstaffworkingwithPLCs

• Electrical,controlandinstrumentationengineers

• ITtechniciansandITstaff

• Plantengineers

And those who want to achieve a good proficiency in troubleshooting their PLC and SCADA systems.

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The objective of this workshop is to help you troubleshoot, and identify, prevent and fixcommon PLC and SCADA problems. The emphasis is on practical hard hitting information that goes beyond typical theory, focusing unerringly on providing you with the necessary skills to solve your problems whether it is a PLC, SCADA system, or indeed communications system linking the two together. The automation system on your plant underpins your entire operation. It is thus critical that you have the knowledge and tools to quickly identify and fix problems as they occur to ensure you have a safe, secure and productive system. No compromise is obviously possible here. This workshop distils all the tips and tricks learnt over many years.

The first step in PLC troubleshooting is to decide if the problem is internal to the processor or intheI/Osystem.Experienceshowsthatmorethan80%ofallPLCmalfunctionscomebacktoproblemswithI/Omodulesorfieldequipment(orindeedwiring).ProblemsthatcanbetracedbacktoanI/Omodule(andspecificinput)orusuallyexternalfieldcomponents;whilstinternalPLC problems often result in large scale failure or erratic behaviour on the part of the PLC.

The content of the workshop brings everyone up to date by briefly reviewing PLC and SCADA systems and then examining in a logical step-by-step fashion with hands-on exercises (both PLCs and simulation software to get to the problems quickly) PLCs and SCADA systems. The key industrial communications problems are briefly covered.

The Workshop

inTroducTion To plcs and scada sysTems• PLCblockdiagramofcomponents• PLCprocessormoduleandmemory

organisation• PLCinput/outputmodules• SCADAhardware• Powersupplies• GoodinstallationpracticePractical Session

fundamenTals of plc sofTware• Methodsofrepresentinglogic• Booleanalgebra• Instructioncode• Graphicalrepresentation:functionallogic

diagrams and ladderlogic• Ladderlogicinstructionset(coilsand

contacts/timers/counters)• Advancedinstructions(programflow/

arithmetic/datatransferandPID)• Start-up/shutdownandfaultroutines• Goodprogramminghabits• ComparisonofdifferentmanufacturersPractical Session

scada sofTware• Communicationarchitectures• HMIinterface• SCADAsoftwareblocks• SCADAalarmmanagementPractical Session

indusTrial daTa communicaTions sysTem• Roadmapofdifferentstandards• RS-232/RS-485• ProfibusandDeviceNet• IndustrialEthernet• TCP/IP• ModbusPractical Session

basics of TroublesHooTing and diagnosing eQuipmenT• Commonsymptoms,problemsand

solutions• Howtoquicklyidentifylikelycauses• Overallbasicsteps• Communicationsissues• Earthing,shieldingandnoisePractical Session

miscellaneous Hardware issues• Processorproblems• Whattodoifyoudon'thavetheright

replacement• Areyousureyouhavetheright

problem?!• Confirmationthatthesystemisindeed

operating correctly• OthertroubleshootingtipsandtricksPractical Session

plc TroublesHooTing road map• ReviewofthekeyPLCtroubleshooting

issuesPractical Session

plcs power and earTH• Visualinspection• Measuringvoltages• Powersupplytest• ACrippleonDCpowersupplies• Batteriestesting• EMI/RFIimpacts• Earthingandscreening/shieldingPractical Session

TroublesHooTing plc inpuTs/ouTpuTs• Internalmemorystatusagainstthefield

activity• Digitalinputstatus• Outputmodulesandpowersupply• Fuses• ForcingoutputsONandOFF• Leakyinputsandoutputs• Isolationproblems• Youhavelocatedtheproblem-whatto

do now?• TrackingdownintermittentproblemsPractical Session

TroubleshooTing plc analog inpuT/ouTpuTs• Isolatedandnon-isolatedinputs• Rangesofanaloginputs• Forcinganalogoutputranges• FilteringandisolationissuesPractical Session

plc sofTware issues• Howtoreturntheprogramtoitsoriginal

state• Modifyinganexistingprogram• ModifyingaprogramtotrapproblemsPractical Session

scada TroublesHooTing road map• ReviewofthekeySCADA

troubleshooting issues• SCADAsystemtroubleshooting• PLC/SCADAinterfacingproblemsPractical Session

Human macHine inTerface (Hmi)• Configurationofdatabasepoints• TroubleshootingI/Odatabase

scada alarm configuraTion issues• Configurationofalarms

scada To plc inTerface issues• Drivers,protocols,throughputissues

Key indusTrial daTa communicaTions problems and TroublesHooTing• Cablingandhardware(switches/routers/

converters)• Fibreoptics• Noiseandinterference• RS-485issues• IndustrialEthernet• TCP/IP• ModbusPractical Session

insTallaTion and commissioning• Controlroom• MCCrequirements• Installationofequipment• LooptestingPractical Session

ToolKiT summary of Key problems To looK for• 23commonproblemswithPLCsand

SCADA systems• Whattodoandhowtofixthem






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• Designandconfiguresimpleflow-basedcontrolsystems• TuneFlowControlloops• Confidentlyworkwithdifferentflowinstrumentationsystems• Specifyflowmeters• Troubleshootandinstallflowinstrumentation• Sizeandselectdifferentcontrolvalves• Dealwithcavitationandflashing• Troubleshootcontrolvalves• Workwithbasicfiscalmeteringconcepts

• Automationengineers• Buildingservicedesigners• Chemicalandmechanical

engineers• Consultingengineers• Controltechnicians• Controlvalvespecialists• Datasystemsplannersand

managers• DCSpersonnel• Designengineers• Electricalengineers• Electricaltechnicians• Electricians• Energymanagement

consultants


• Instrumentationtechnicians• Maintenanceengineers,

technicians and planners• Measurementtechnician• Operationsandproduction

engineers• Plantsafetyspecialists• Powersystemprotection

engineers• Processengineersand

managers• Processoperators• Projectengineers• Systemsengineers

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This workshop is focussed 100% on flowfrom process control, tuning, flow instrumentation, control valves to fiscal metering. An introduction is given to the complete flow control system and methods of tuning flow loops followed by an examination of the different flow instruments with an emphasis on typical real-world applications. Close attention is given to special installation considerations and application limitations when selecting and installing different flow instruments.

It is claimed that the majority of controlvalves installed have not been correctly sized and that large numbers also operate in manual mode. We thus focus on the correct method of sizing and selecting a flow control valve. The course is rounded off by an examination of fiscal metering with a simple introduction to what can be a complex but criticalsubjectinvolvingrevenuesofmillionsof dollars.

Mathematical theory has been kept to a minimum and the focus is on practical design, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance issues all focussed entirely on flow issues.

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inTroducTion To conTrol valve THeory• Introductionanddefinitions• Energytypes• Whathappensinsideacontrolvalve• Cavitationsandflashing• Chokedflow• Valveco-efficientCV

differenT Types of conTrol valves• Globevalves• Butterfly• Eccentricdisk• Ball• Rotaryplug• Diaphragmandpinch

cHaracTerisTics• Equalpercent• Linear• Quickopening• Selectionmethod

HigH pressure drop applicaTions• Cavitationscontrolandelimination• Lownoise• Diffuserplates• Chokes• Diskstacktechnology• Pressurebalancedtrim

valve siZing examples of HigH pressure drop applicaTions using compuTer programs• Water–pumpbypass• Steam–turbinebypass• Gas–pressurereducing• Oil–chokevalve

insTallaTion and mainTenance• Installation,commissioningandroutine

maintenance• Faultfinding• Modesoffailure

basic conTrol concepTs• Typicalmanualcontrol• Feedbackandfeed-forwardcontrol• Blockdiagrams

basic principles of conTrol sysTems• On/offcontrol• Modulationcontrol• Principleofclosedloopcontrol• PIDcontrolmodes

Tuning of closed loop conTrol• Tuningconstantscalculationaccordingto

ZieglerandNichols• Openlooptuningprocedure• Closedlooptuningprocedure• Dampedoscillationtuningmethod• Finetuningofpracticalcontrolloops• Tuningconsiderationsforcontrollers

with saturation and non-saturation output limits

cascade conTrol• Equationtypesforcascadecontrol• InitialisationandPV–tracking• Useofmultipleoutputsincascade

control• Tuningprocedureforcascadecontrol

principles of flow measuremenT• Basicfluidproperties• Velocityprofiles• Multi-phaseflows

posiTive displacemenT meTers• Slidingvane• Ovalgearmeters• Lobedimpeller• Oscillatingpiston

inferenTial meTers• Turbinemeter• Woltmanmeter• Propellertype• Impellermeters

differenTial pressure meTers• Venturitubemeter• Venturiandflownozzles• Orificeplate• TheDalltube• Pitottube• Elbow

variable area meTers• Operatingprinciple

elecTromagneTic flow meTers• Construction

ulTrasonic flow meTers• Dopplermethod•Transittimemeter

mass flow measuremenT• TheCoriolisforce• Multiplephaseflow• Densitymeasurement• Thermalmassmeters

open cHannel flow measuremenT• TheWeir• Theflume• Levelmeasurement

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• Thefundamentalsofinstrumentationandprocesscontrol

• ThebasicsofPLCsandSCADAsystems

• Anabilitytotroubleshootsimpleproblemswithinstruments, PLCs and SCADA systems

• AnabilitytounderstandsimpleplantdocumentationsuchasP&IDs

• Howtoworkeffectivelywithyourinstrumentationplantcolleagues

Anybody with an interest in gaining know-how in the full range of instrumentation, process control, PLCs, SCADA and P&ID documentation.

This can range from operators, trades personnel, procurement staff, sales staff, technicians and engineers from other backgrounds/disciplines,suchasmechanical,electricalandcivil.Even the plant secretary who is keen to have a good understanding of the key concepts would benefit.

Managers who are keen to understand the key workings and the future of their plants would also benefit from this workshop.

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The topics covered commence on day one with an introduction to instrumentation and measurement ranging from pressure, level, temperature and flow devices followed by a review of process control including the all important topic of PID loop tuning. Day two is occupied with PLC and SCADA systems where the important topic of industrial data communication networks are also examined –again fromaverysimpleunderstandablepoint of view. Finally, the workshop is rounded off with a hands-on review of reading and interpreting simple plant documentation such as P&IDs so that you can see and understand the operation of the plant through the documentation. You will leave this workshop with a strong under standing of the key concepts in instrumentation, process control, SCADA and PLCs.

Pre-requisitesThe workshop is presented in easy to understand practical language. All you need to benefit from this workshop is a very basic understanding of mathematics and some electrical theory. Contact us for comprehensive pre-course reading and preparation if you are unsure about your level of understanding.

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Practical sessions include:• Twelvehands-onpractical

instrumentation, PLC and SCADA labs withrealequipmenttodemonstratethebasics

• Twelvesimpleinstrumentationdesignexercisesusingsoftwareandcalculators

• Twocasestudiesundertakeningroupsof your colleagues in assessing real situationswithinstrumentationandindustrial automation

In addition to working with real instruments, we will also make extensive use of video clips, visual effects and simulation software to help you in the understanding of the key concepts.


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inTroducTion• Overviewofinstrumentationandcontrol• KeybuildingblocksofPLCsandSCADA

systems• Outlineoftheworkshop

inTroducTion To process measuremenT• Basicmeasurementconcepts• Definitionofterminology• Measuringinstrumentsandcontrolvalves

as part of the overall control systemPractical Session

pressure measuremenT• Principleofpressuremeasurement• PressuretransducersandelementsPractical Session

level measuremenT• Principlesoflevelmeasurement• Simplesightglasses• Hydrostaticpressure• Ultrasonicmeasurement• Electricalmeasurement• DensitymeasurementPractical Session

TemperaTure measuremenT• Principlesoftemperaturemeasurement• Thermocouples• ResistanceTemperatureDetectors(RTDs)• ThermistorsPractical Session

flow measuremenT• Principlesofflowmeasurement• Openchannelflowmeasurement• Oscillatoryflowmeasurement• Magneticflowmeasurement• Positivedisplacement• Ultrasonicflowmeasurement• MassflowmeasurementPractical Session

fundamenTals of process loop Tuning• Processes,controllersandtuning• PIDcontrollers• Gain,deadtimeandtimeconstants• Processnoise• Generalpurposeclosedlooptuning

methodPractical Session

inTroducTion To conTrol valves• Introduction• Definitionofacontrolvalve• Cavitation• FlashingPractical Session

differenT Types of conTrol valves• Globevalves,butterfly,eccentricdisk,ball,

rotary plug, diaphragm and pinchPractical Session

fundamenTals of plcs• IntroductiontoPLCs• Alternativecontrolsystems–wheredo

PLCs fit in?

• WhyPLCshavebecomesowidelyaccepted

Practical Session

fundamenTals of plc Hardware• BlockdiagramoftypicalPLC• PLCprocessormodule–memory

organisation• Input/outputsection–moduletypes• PowersuppliesPractical Session

fundamenTals of plc sofTware• MethodsofrepresentingLogic• LadderLogicbasics• Thebasicrulesforprogramming• SimplePLCprogramsPractical Session

inTroducTion To scada sysTems• Fundamentals• ComparisonofSCADA,DCS,PLCand

smart instruments• TypicalSCADAinstallations• DefinitionoftermsPractical Session

scada sysTems Hardware• Fundamentals• ComparisonofSCADA,DCS,PLCand

smart instruments• TypicalSCADAinstallations• DefinitionoftermsPractical Session

scada sysTems sofTware• Fundamentals• ComponentsofaSCADAsystem• Software–designofSCADApackages• ConfigurationofSCADAsystems• BuildingtheuserinterfacePractical Session

basics of daTa communicaTions beTween plc and scada sysTems• Twistedpaircables• Fibreopticcables• Publicnetworkprovidedservices• IndustrialEthernet• TCP/IP• Fieldbus• Modbus• LANconnectivity:bridges,routersand

switches• SCADAnetworksecurityPractical Session

drawing Types and sTandards• Understandingdiagramlayoutsand

formats • Crossreferences• P&IDsfundamentalsPractical Session

conclusion• Summingupandrevisionofkeyconcepts• Thefuture

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• HowBuildingAutomationServices(BAS)operateandarecontrolled, monitored and maintained

• TypeofsystemsusedintheHVACindustryi.e.pneumatic,electric, electronic, Direct Digital Controls (DDC)

• HowtoidentifythekeybuildingblocksofaBAS

• WhyDDCandBASsystemsaresopopularanduserfriendly

• Howtoundertakedesign,installationandcommissioningof a simple BAS

• Howtogenerateapointschedule

• SimpletroubleshootingproceduresforaBAS

• HowtodescribethekeycodesandstandardsrelatingtoaBAS

• HowtoprogramandconfigureasimpleBAS

• Theessentialsofwebbasedaccesstoyourbuildingoperation,monitoring and fault finding and maintenance options

• HowtotroubleshootandworkwithSCADAsystems

• Howtoimplementsimpleenergyefficiencystrategies

• Controlandinstrumentationengineersandtechnicians

• Designengineers

• Maintenanceengineers,techniciansandstaff

• Plantengineers


• Operation,inspectionandrepairmanagers,supervisorsandtechnicians

fUNdAMENTALS Of PRACTICAL BUILdING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS (BAS)


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A Building Automation System (BAS) is a computerised intelligent network of electronic devices that is used to control and monitor the mechanical, lighting and security systems in a building. It is sometimes referred to as an intelligent building system. It is most often used for control of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. A BAS can result in a dramatic reduction in building energy and maintenance costs. Building automation systems can also monitor other parameters such as temperature, air pollution levels, fire alarm status and building integrity. Most of the underlying networks underpinning a BAS comprise a primary and secondary bus which connect high-level controllers with lower level devices which interface to the digitalandanaloginput/outputs.

After an initial overview of the topic, the first day of the workshop covers controllers, industrial networks, lighting, air handlers, water systems and the central plant. The second day provides you with a solid understanding of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and the associated electrical systems. You will also be exposed to alarms and security, room automation and the vital topic of energy efficiency. The workshop is concluded with the interesting topic of SCADA systems where all the building information is brought together. Throughout the workshop you will learn the essentials in installing, commissioning and troubleshooting individual components and systems.

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Practical Sessions

We (and you) know that no matter how good the instructor is (and ours are very good!) no one learns from listening to a lecture. The best way of learning and gaining real skills is a high level of interaction with your peers and your instructor and also in undertaking hands-on exercises which relate to the real practical world. Hence we have a busy and enjoyable schedule of useful activities tohelp you really learn, including:

• 25short,punchyvideosonBAS

• 32 short, practical design exercises oneach topic using simulation software and calculators

• 4 case studies on operating andcommissioning a BAS where you will work in small groups to solve real electrical engineering problems

Please bring a calculator to get maximum benefit.


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On-Site Training

inTroducTion• Whatisbuildingautomation?• Whybuildingautomationisrequired• DirectDigitalControls(DDC)• PredecessorstoDDCcontrols• Overalltopology• Keybuildingblocks• Industrialnetworks• Overviewofthecourse

conTrollers• Differenttypes• ProgrammableLogicControllers/System• Networkcontrollers• Terminalunitcontrollers• Connectivitywithnetworks• Configurationandprogramming• Troubleshootingofcontrollers• Webenabledcontrollers(AspectFT)

indusTrial neTworKs• Differentsystems• Proprietaryversusnonproprietary

systems • BACnet(ASHRAE)• LonTalk(Lonworks)• Wireless(Zigbee)• IndustrialEthernet• Remotecontrol• Configurationandtroubleshooting

occupancy• Occupied/unoccupied/morningwarm-up

and night-time setback• Monitoringandcorrectiveactionincase

of inadequate fresh air, other pollutants in occupied areas

• RequirementsofBAS

ligHTing• Automatedsystems• Demandresponse

air Handlers• Airhandlingunits• Constantvolume• Variablevolume• Variablevolumehybridunits• Typicalcontrolsetupsandmonitoring

requirements

cenTral planT• Operationandtroubleshootingof chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps

waTer sysTems• Chilledwatersystem• Condenserwatersystem• Hotwatersystem

Hvac conTrols and insTrumenTaTion• Sensorsandelements• Pneumatic,hydraulic,electric,electronic,

direct digital controls• Twopositioncontrol• PIDcontrol• DDCcontrol• Parameterstobecontrolled(temperature

supply and return air)• Preheatandhumidification(winterair

conditioning)• Cooling,dehumidificationandreheat

control (summer air conditioning)• Faceandby-passcontrol• Allyearroundairconditioningsystem• Zonecontrolsystem

alarms and securiTy• Temperaturesensors• Differentialpressuresensors• Statusalarm(e.g.pumps)• Valveactuators• Carbonmonoxideandcarbondioxide

sensors• Refrigerantsensors• Currentsensors• Firesuppressionandalarmsensors

room auTomaTion• Corporateboardrooms/presentation

suites• Videoconferencing/videoprojectors• Lightingcontrolsystem• Publicaddresssystems

energy efficiency • Costsoffuels• Energyperformance• Energyauditofyourbuilding• Casestudies

THe scada (or Hmi) sysTem for bas/ddc sysTems• Basicimplementation• Troubleshooting• ApplicationofASHRAE• Features• Remotecontrolandmonitoring• BasicHMI,smallfacilityHMI,large

facility HMI

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• DetailthekeyrequirementsforaFunctionalDesignSpecifications (FDS)

• DefinethekeycomponentsforaFDSforanindustrialautomationsystem(SCADA/PLC/PACandDCS*)

• Definethedatacommunicationsandnetworkingrequirements• DetailtheGraphicalUserInterface(GUI)requirements• Definetherequirementsforsystemreliabilityandavailability• Describetheotherissues(suchassecurityandoperator

involvement) to be covered in the FDS

* These widely used acronyms are: SCADA – Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System; PLC – Programmable Logic Controller; PAC – Programmable Automation Controller; DCS – Distributed Control System.

• Consultingengineers• Designengineers• Electricalengineersandtechnicians• Industrialautomationengineersandtechnicians• Instrumentationandcontrolengineers,technologistsand

technicians• Maintenanceengineers,techniciansandstaff• Mechanicalengineersandtechnicians• Operation,inspectionandrepairmanagers,supervisorsand

engineers• Plantengineers• Systemspecifiers

dESIGN Of INdUSTRIAL AUTOMATION fUNCTIONAL SPECIfICATIONS fOR PLCs, dCSs ANd SCAdA SYSTEMS


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The workshop will be useful to both specifiers and implementers and will provide a theoretical grounding as well as a practical guide for preparing a control system functional specification for implementation on Industrial control systems consisting of PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMI (Human Machine Interfaces/SCADA devices) or DCS(Distributed Control Systems).

Pre-requisitesYou do not need to be able to program a PLC or configure a SCADA system however a basic understanding of these systems will be beneficial. Workshop participants are encouraged to bring along their laptop computers since the workshop will include several exercises which can be done electronically. A basic word processor such as MS Word or Open Office will help with the completion of the exercises.

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funcTional specificaTion inTroducTion• OverviewofaFunctionalDesign

Specifications (FDS) • Thetermsandabbreviations• Namingconventionsandstandards• Controlphilosophyneededinguidingthe

FDSPracticalsession:Controlphilosophyoutline

sTandards and convenTions• Discussionofrelevantstandards• Definitions,taggingandnaming

conventionsPracticalsession:Taggingandnaming

scada/plc/dcs• Processcontrolapproachesandtheir

philosophies• DiscussionofSCADA/PLC/DCSsystems• PLCcodingconcepts-IEC61131-3Practicalsession:PLCcoding

remoTe Terminal uniT (rTus)• IntroductiontoRTU• StandardsinvolvedforanRTUdesign• DefiningdevicesfordataacquisitionPracticalsession:RTUspecification





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daTa communicaTion reQuiremenTs• Optionsfordifferentcommunication

media• Suitabilityofprotocolsandrelevant

standards• RS-485/Ethernet/DNP3/IEC61850Practicalsession:Specificationofdatacommunications systems

grapHical user inTerface (gui) reQuiremenTs• Processdiagrams,moderntrendsand

alarm systems • Alarmsincludingcolourcoding,audio

indicators and others• DifferentkindsofreportingPracticalsession:DefinitionofaGUI

securiTy aspecTs• RelevanceofsecurityforSCADAsystems• Philosophyanddifferentapproachesfor

securityPractical session: Security specifications

wrapping up• ReviewofacompleteFDS• Pitfalls,tipsandtricksPracticalSession:BuildingacompleteFDS– from earlier sessions


Practical Sessions


Throughout this hard hitting one day course; you will undertake 8 projects/practical exercises. These are listed in the program and will be done in groups. Each group will give a short presentation at the end of the day.


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I have ever attended. Instructor and attendees are fully involved throughout.”

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• Design,buildandtroubleshootsimplemechatronicssystems• Explainrobotmechanicsanddynamicswithoutexcessivemathematical

abstraction• Implementsimplepneumatic,hydraulicvalveandactuator-based

systems• Selecttheappropriateelectricalandelectro-mechanicaldrivesand

actuators for your application• Designbasicanaloganddigitalsystems,andsimulatethemwithSPICE

software • Developmachinevisionsoftwareapplications(withRoboRealm)• WriteBASIC-typeprograms(usingPICAXE)foraMicrobricrobotic

vehicle• WritesimpleladderprogramsforaPLCandsimulatethemwithLogixPro• Selectandinterfaceappropriatesensorsforyourapplications• Detailbasicpracticalpowerdistributionsystems• Understandthebasicsofserial(RS-232/485)andEthernetnetworking• Developsoftwareforanindustrialrobotarm,usingRoboLogix

• Assetmanagementengineer• Automationengineers• Chemicalengineers• Consultingengineers• Dataloggingengineer• Designengineers• Electricalengineers,

technologists, technicians and electricians

• Electronicengineer• Electromechanicalengineer• Energymanagementconsultants• Instrumentandprocesscontrol

technicians

• Instrumentfittersandinstrumentation engineers


• Mechanicalengineer• Plantengineer• Processengineer• Processmonitoringandplant

systems engineer• Productionmanagers• Projectengineerandmanagers• Softwareengineer• Systemsengineer• Technologists

PRACTICAL REMOTE ENGINEERING, MECHATRONICS ANd ROBOTICSfOR ENGINEERS ANd TECHNICIANS


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Anyone who wants to gain solid knowledge of the key elements of mecha-tronicstoimprovetheirworkskillsandtofurthertheirjobprospects:

Even those who are highly experienced in industrial automation may find it useful to attend some of the topics to gain know-how in a very concentrated but practical format.

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Today’s markets are extremely competitive and engineers are continuously engaged in a struggle to produce complex systems with a high level of reliability and performance, yet at a relatively low price. Much of this demand is brought about by the rapidly-evolving microprocessor technology. In order to survive in this highly-competitive environment, developers have to integrate several technologies.

Mechatronics is the answer to this dilemma. It is an interdisciplinary field of engineering and integrates several technologies such as mechanical subsystems, sensors, actuators, instrumentation subsystems, computers, microcontrollers, PLCs and software. It therefore provides the basis for the integration process, right from the earliest stages of the design process.

Mechatronics is the key to modern video and CD disk drives, camcorders, avionics, aircraft fly-by-wire, computerised fuel injection formotor vehicles, anti-lock braking systems, and smart weapons such as military drones used for aerial reconnaissance purposes. In the process automation field, mechatronics systems are also found in diverse applications such as smart conveyer lines and assembly-line robots.

As with Ethernet networking and wireless (Wi-Fi), the integration of technologies in engineering applications as embodied in mechatronics is upon us, and is here to stay. It is, furthermore, evolving at an exponential rate that will, in a decade from now, probably make some of today’s technologies look like museum artefacts. This makes it almost mandatory for everyone in the engineering world to become familiar with the underlying principles and technologies embodied in mechatronics.

The Workshop

Practical Labs and Exercises

Twelve exercises taking 55% of the workshop time• Analogcircuit simulationusingMultisim

SPICE

• DigitalcircuitsimulationusingMicro-CapSPICE

• ImageprocessingusingRoboRealm

• PLCladderprogrammingandsimulation,using LogixPro

• PICAXE software development forMicrobricroboticvehicle

• Robot arm program development usingRobologix simulator


closed loop conTrol• Classicalcontroltheory• Controlstrategies• Digitalcontrol• IntelligentcontrolPractical Session

programming• Programmingconcepts• BASICprogrammingPractical Session

programmable logic conTrollers (plcs)• PLChardware• FundamentalsofPLCprogramming• Simulation,testingandHMI• Specification,designandcommissioningPractical Session

microconTrollers• Microcontrollerhardware• Overviewofmicrocontrolleroperation• Microcontrollerinstructionset• AssemblylanguageprogrammingPractical Session

sensors• Sensortypesandspecifications• Signalconditioningforsensors• Interfacingsensorstomicroprocessors• SensorsformechatronicsapplicationsPractical Session

communicaTion sysTems• Serialcommunications• EthernetandTCP/IP• FieldbusesPractical Session

roboTic arm conTrol• Robotarmconceptsandterminology• Forwardandinversekinematicsforrobot

arms• Forceandmotion• SensingandvisionPractical Session

inTroducTion• Whatismechatronics?• Sub-disciplineswithinmechatronics

macHine dynamics• Basicprinciplesofdynamics• Kinematics• Rigidbodydynamics• Roboticsandmulti-bodydynamicsPractical Session

pneumaTics• Pneumaticsfundamentals• PneumaticcircuitdesignPractical Session

Hydraulics• Hydraulicsfundamentals• Hydraulicactuators• Hydrauliccontrol• AuxiliariesPractical Session

basic elecTro-TecHnology• Basicelectricity• Resistors,capacitorsandinductors• AlternatingCurrent(AC)andimpedance• Powerandsignals• FiltersandnoisePractical Session

power disTribuTion• Switchgear,transformersandpower

factor correction• On-sitedistributionandgrounding• Switching,measuringandprotection• Powermanagementandrenewable

energyPractical Session

elecTric acTuaTors• DCmotorcontrolandinterfacing• Steppermotorcontrolandinterfacing• 3-phasemotorcontrolandinterfacing• Piezoandultrasonicactuators• ElectromechanicalactuatorsPractical Session

analog elecTronics• Diodes,transistors,thyristorsandtriacs• Op-ampsandtheirapplications• Analog-to-digitalanddigital-to-analog

conversionPractical Session

digiTal sysTems• Basicsofbooleanalgebra• Logicfunctionsandgates• Combinationallogic• Flip-flops,timersandrelatedcircuitsPractical Session

macHine vision• Digitalimageprocessingbasics• Machinevisionsystemcomponents• Lighting• Camerasandsensors• ImageprocessingPractical Session

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• Skillsandcompetenciesininstrumentationoilandgasengineering

• KnowledgeofthelatesttechnologiesinInstrumentationoilandgas engineering

• Keytechniquesinoperatingyourfacilitytothehighestlevelofsafety and in protecting the environment

• Decadesofrealexperiencedistilledintothecoursepresentations and materials

• GuidancefromrealInstrumentationoilandgasexpertsinthefield

• Hands-on,practicalknowledgefromtheextensiveexperienceof instructors, rather than the theoretical information from books and colleges

• Networkingcontactsintheoilandgasindustry

• Arecentgraduateinstrumentation or mechanical engineer

• Chemicalengineer

• Fireandgasengineer

• Instrumentandcontrolsystems engineer

• Instrumentandprocesscontrol technician or technologist

• Instrumentfitter

• Mechanicalengineer

INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING fOR OIL ANd GAS fACILITIES


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This course is ideal for you if you are seeking expertise in the oil and gas business and are an:

Even if you are highly experienced you will find this a great way to become familiar with the oil and gas technology as quickly as possible.

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There is a growing shortage, and hence opportunity, for instrumentation technicians, technologists and engineers in the oil and gas industry. This is due to an increasing need for higher technology methods of obtaining and processing oil and gas as it is a finite declining resource. The price of oil is heading upwards steadily, thus making personnel and their associated oil and gas expertise in these industries even more valuable. The technical challenges of extracting oil and gas are becoming ever more demanding, with increasing emphasis on more marginal fields and previously inaccessible zones such as deep oceans, Polar regions, Falkland Islands and Greenland. The aim of this program is to provide you with core Instrumentation engineering skills to enhance your career, and to benefit your firm.

This workshop provides a whole spectrum of activities ranging from basic instrumentation engineering to advanced practice including hazardous areas, data communications along with a vast array instrumentation equipment utilised in an oil and gas environment as well as practical treatment of instrumentation within the oil, gas, petrochemical and offshore industries. Whilst there is some theory this is used in a practical context giving you the necessary tools to ensure that the instrumentation hardware is delivering the results intended. No matter whether you are a new instrumentation or control technician/technologist/graduate engineer or indeed,even a practising facilities engineer, you will find this course beneficial in improving your understanding, skills and knowledge. This is a 3-day intensive workshop, covering considerable material. If you are looking for a far higher level of knowledge and competencies, you can undertake our 18 month in-depth Advanced Diploma in Oil and Gas (E&I).

The Workshop


inTroducTion – seTTing THe scene in oil and gas e&i engineering• Fundamentalsofinstrumentation,

measurement and process control engineering

insTrumenTaTion and conTrol• Generalinstrumentationstandardsinoil

and gas• Processinstrumentation• Calibration,installationandmaintenance

of instruments• Processcontrolbasics• Controlvalvessizing,selectionand

maintenance (including pressure relief valves)

• ProgrammableLogicControllers• SCADAsystems• Distributedcontrolsystems• Industrialdatacommunications

(including Fieldbus and industrial Ethernet)

• Safetyinstrumentationandemergencyshutdown systems for oil and gas (IEC 61511andIEC61508)–basicintroduction

• Wellheadandflowlinecontrol–controlsystems

• Emergencywellheadblowoutcontrols





On-Site Training

specialised applicaTions in oil and gas • Powergeneration• Cathodicprotection• Compressorcontrol(includingsurge

control)• Drillingcontrolsystemsand

instrumentation• Subseainstrumentationandcontrol

systems• Piglauncher/receiversystems• Criticalflareknockoutdrumcontrolsand

instrumentation• Flareflamefrontgeneratorandignition

monitoring system• Distributedcontrolsystems


“Excellent presentation of a complex subject in a very

short period.”Terry Hailstones““

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• ExplainthebasicscopeandoutlineofIEC61850(includingRevision 2)

• DescribetheIEC61850hardwarearchitectureforsubstationautomation

• UsetheIEC61850datamodeltospecifyasubstationautomation system

• UsetheIEC61850modelasdataintegrationplatform

• Specifythemostappropriatenetworkingcomponentsforsubstation automation

• Performdeviceindependentsystemspecificationandengineering

• CreateSSD,ICD,IIDandSCDfiles

• Create,captureandanalyseGOOSEmessages

• Consulting


• Controlsystems

• Design



• Processcontrol




PRACTICAL IEC 61850 fOR SUBSTATION AUTOMATIONfOR ENGINEERS ANd TECHNICIANS


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This workshop is designed for personnel with a need to understand the techniques required to use and apply IEC 61850 to substation automation, hydro power plants, wind turbines and distributed energy resources as productively and economically as possible. This includes engineers and technicians involved with:

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Older (‘legacy’) substation automationprotocols and hardware/softwarearchitectures provided basic functionality for power system automation, and were designed to accommodate the technical limitations of the technologies available at the time. However, in recent years there have been vast improvements in technology, especially on the networking side. This has opened the door for dramatic improvements in the approach to power system automation in substations.

The latest developments in networking such as high-speed, deterministic, redundant Ethernet, as well as other technologies including TCP/IP, high-speed Wide AreaNetworks and high-performance embedded processors, are providing capabilities that could hardly be imagined when most legacy substation automation protocols were designed.

IEC61850 is a part of the International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) Technical Committee 57 (TC57) architecture for electric power systems. It is an important new international standard for substation automation, and it will have a significant impact on how electric power systems are designed and built in future. The model-driven approach of IEC61850 is an innovative approach and requires a new way of thinking about substation automation. This will result in significant improvements in the costs and performance of electric power systems.

This workshop provides comprehensive coverage of IEC 61850 and will provide you with the tools and knowledge to tackle your next substation automation project withconfidence.

Pre-requisitesA basic working knowledge of data communications in general, or some exposure to Ethernet andTCP/IP, would beuseful but is not essential.

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On-Site Training


inTroducTion• 7-layercommunicationmodel• 8thlayerasdata• Networktopologies• UtilityCommunicationArchitecture(UCA)• Client/serverconcept• Publish/subscribeconcept• KeyfeaturesofIEC61850• IEC61850vs.DNP3andIEC60870

scope and ouTline of iec 61850• Generalfunctionalrequirements(Parts3,

4 and 5)• Definitionofabstractservices(Part7.2)• Abstractionofdataobjects(Part7.4)• CommonDataClasses(CDC)(Part7.3)• Mappingofabstractdataobjectsand

services onto the Manufacturing Messaging Specification (MMS) (Part 8.1)

• MappingofSampleMeasuredValuesonto serial links (Part 9.1)

• MappingofSampleMeasuredValuesontoISO/IEC8802-3(IEEE802.3/Ethernet)

iec 61850 subsTaTion arcHiTecTure• MergingUnits(MUs)• StationBus• ProcessBus

eTHerneT communicaTion wiTHin subsTaTions• PhysicalInterfaces(10/100/1000Mbps)• Media(copper,multi-modefibre,single

mode fibre)• Mediaaccess(fullduplexvs.CSMA/CD)• MAC(L2)addressing:broadcasting,

multicasting, unicasting• Frame(packet)structure• DifferencesbetweenISO/IEC8802.3,ISO/

IEC8802.3Ethertype,andISO/IEC8802.2LLC

• Bridges/switches• VLANs- Port-based vs. tagged VLANs- IEEE802.1p port prioritisation- IEEE802.1QVLAN• Timesynchronisation- IEEE 1588- SAE AS6802• Networkredundancy- Redundant star- Redundant ring- Spanning tree protocols - Parallel Redundancy Protocol (IEC 62439-3)

Tcp/ip and relaTed concepTs• IP(L3)addressing:IPv4vs.IPv6• Subnetmasksanddefaultgateways• Basicroutingconcepts• Routers• Ports/sockets• TCPconnections• TCPvs.UDP

wan communcaTions issues• Reliability,determinismandspeedissues• Multi-ProtocolLayerSwitching(MPLS)• IPoverDenseWavelengthDivision

Multiplexing (IPoDWDM)• MPLSTrafficEngineering–FastReroute

over IP over Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (MPLS TE-FRR over IPoDWDM)

• IEEE802.1Qav–ForwardingandQueuingEnhancements for Time-Sensitive Streams

daTa modeling approacH• Theinformationmodel(IEC61850-7-x

and IEC 61400-25)• Theinformationexchangeservicesand

mappings (IEC 61850-7-2 and 8-1) • Physicaldevices• Logicaldevices• Dataelements• CommonDataClass(IEC61850-7-3)

communicaTion profiles• SampledValues(SV)multicast• GenericObjectOrientedSubstationEvent

(GOOSE)• GOOSEmessagesoverL2• GOOSEmessagesoverL3(IEC61850-90-

5)• GenericSubstationStatusEvent(GSSE)• TimeSync(SNTP/GPS/IRIG-B)• ManufacturingMessageSpecification

(MMS)• Applicationofandcomparisonbetween

profiles

mapping of iec 61850 To communicaTion profiles• AbstractCommunicationService

Interface (ACSI)• MappingofIEC61850toMMS• Objectmapping• Servicemapping

configuraTion• ConfigurationofIEDs• IEC61850-6SubstationConfiguration

Language (SCL)• Softwaretools

conformance and TesTing• Documentationandprocess• Assessmentprocess• Tools• Testingmethods• InterpretationofComplianceCertificates

recenT developmenTs• IEC61850Edition2• Objectmodelsforhydropowerplants,

wind turbines and Distributed Energy Resources (DER)

• MappingofIEC61850onDNP3andIEC60870-5-101/-104

• TheuseofIEC61499(DistributedFunctionBlocks)inconjunctionwithIEC61850

• ExchangingsynchrophasordatabetweenPMUs,PDCs,WAMPACandcontrolcentreapplications:IEC/TR618-90-5:2012(E)

• Communicationwiththecontrolcentrebased on IEC 61850 and Harmonisation with CIM


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• Hazardousareaterminology

• Considerationofsourcesofignition

• Flammabilityconceptsofgasses,vapours,mistsanddusts

• Zoning,equipmentgroupsandtemperatureclass

• Equipmentidentification,certificationandlabelling/marking

• EuropeanDirectives(ATEXDirectives;DSEARintheUK)

• Thebasicprinciplesofexplosionprotection

• Basicconsiderationsfornon-electricalequipment

• Requirementsforinspectionandmaintenanceincludinginitialand routine inspections




• Electricalandinstrument trades-persons



• Supervisionandmanagement staff

• Securityandcleaningstaff

• Technicians

• Trades-personsworkinginpotentially explosive areas

HAZARdOUS AREAS ANd ATEX AWARENESSfOR TECHNICAL ANd NON-TECHNICAL STAff


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Anyone and everyone who encounters hazardous areas at any level, according to the ATEX Directives and the DSEAR, requires at least a basic understanding of the risks and the management of those risks in order that they should not be compromised by the actions of these personnel. This course is aimed at providing a substantially non-technical introduction suitable for senior management right through to operators. This includes:

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This workshop is designed to provide delegates with an appreciation of the requirements of explosion protection applied to hazardous areas. It defines the terminology, promoting clarity of use in communications between technical and commercial departments within organisations and between organisations involved.Thesubjectmattercoveredfocuseson how the requirements of the ATEX Directives (and the DSEAR that is applied in the UK) are to be met in order to aidmanagement, technicians and engineers in the understanding of the necessary organizational and technical measures taken to ensure safety.

Pre-requisitesDelegates will only require a very basic understanding of physics for the workshop to be of greatest benefit. No previous knowledge of hazardous area installations is required.

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On-Site Training


inTroducTion• Explosionconsequences• Thefiretriangle• Riskassessmentconceptsappliedand

IEC60079 Standards and Codes of Practice

undersTanding flammabiliTy combusTion and explosion• Ignitionsources• Propertiesofflammablegases,vapours,

mists and dusts

Zones and definiTions• Definitionofhazardousareaterminology• Classificationofapparatus• Equipmentgroupingandtemperature

rating

principles of Types of proTecTion• ElectricalequipmentprotectionIEC60079:

Ex d, e, i, p, and n• Otherstypes:Exm,o,qands:usein

combination• Non-electricalequipmentprotectionto

EN13463: fr, d, g, c, b, p and k

eQuipmenT cerTificaTion• Markingandidentification• Componentcertificates• Equipmentcertificates• Systemscertification

planT owner/user of ex eQuipmenT• IntroductiontoCodesofPractice• Equipmentselectionprocedure• GeneralrequirementsofInstallationand

Inspection• Maintenanceandpermitstowork• Repairs

aTex direcTives• Equipmentcategoryandgrouping• Essentialsafetyandhealthrequirements• ATEXcompliancemarking• Selfcertificationandverifyingconformity• Workerscirectivesummary

dangerous subsTances and explosive aTmospHeres regulaTion (uK)• DSEAR:ApplicationofATEXand

ChemicalAgentsDirectiveintheUK• Summaryofemployersresponsibilities


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• DescriberecentdevelopmentsinHazardousareas

• ComplywiththeRequirementsofIEC60079

• WorksafelyinHazardousAreas


• Explaintheterminologyusedwithhazardousareas




• Detailsystemlimitationsinusinghazardousareasprotection





• Designengineers



ONE-dAY REfRESHER TRAININGELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTfOR PRACTICAL HAZARdOUS AREAS fOR ENGINEERS ANd TECHNICIANS(OUTSIdE EUROPE)


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This workshop provides you with an understanding of the hazards involved in using electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres. This refresher workshop is suitable for you if you have a good understanding of the requirements for electrical equipment in hazardous areas (if not; contact us for further suggestions). It is based on the international IEC60079 series of standards that are now replacing many of the older national standards. Installation utilising Explosion-Protected (Ex) equipment can be expensive to design, install and operate. The wider approaches described in these standards can significantly reduce costs whilst maintaining plant safety.


The Workshop

bacKground To HaZardous areas• Definitionofhazardousarea• Flammabilityconcepts• Ignitionsources• Propertiesofgases,vapours,mistsand

dusts

classificaTion sysTems• Areaclassificationintozones• Equipment(apparatus)grouping

Types of proTecTion• Definitions• Principles• Applicationof:- Flameproof: Ex d- Increased safety: Ex e- Pressurisation: Ex p- Intrinsic safety: Ex i- Non-incendive: Ex n- Oil filling: Ex o- Powder filling: Ex q- Encapsulation: Ex m- Special: Ex s

earTHing and bonding• Basicprinciples• Earthingrequirements• Staticprotection• Lightningprotection• Noiseandinterferencecontrol• RequirementsforISsystems• Systemearthingapproach

code of pracTice for selecTion and insTallaTion of ex eQuipmenT• Applicationofcodeofpractice• Generalrequirementsforalltypesof

protection• Documentationrequirementsandthe

verification dossier• Cabling• Overviewofrequirementsforindividual

Ex protection types• Dustinstallationsoverview

inspecTion and mainTenance reQuiremenTs• Inspectionandmaintenancedefinitions• Typesofinspection• Initialdetailedpre-commissioning• Inspectionregimesanddocumentation• Recordkeeping

breaKdowns - faulT finding and repairs of ex eQuipmenT• Plannedmaintenance• Useoftools• Procedures• Safemethods• Testequipmentsuitability

sTandards, cerTificaTion, cerTificaTes, marKing and approvals• Authorities• Markingandidentification• Component,equipmentandsystems

certification • Systemsdescriptivedocumentation

(for Ex i)• ATEXDirectives(Europe)


Practical Sessions

This is a practical, hands on workshop enabling you to work through practical exercises which reinforce the concepts discussed. The practical sessions will comprise exercises in which you will solve typical practical problems in groups. Videos of the key concepts will also be provided. There will be two assignments where you will test your knowledge gained during the one day workshop.


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The International Standard IEC 60079.14 (Electrical Equipment for explosive atmospheres) requires that the design, construction, maintenance, testing and inspection of installations covered by these standards shall be carried out only by competent persons. The competent person’s training must include instruction and experience on the various types of protection and installation practices, relevant rules and regulations and on the general principles of area classification.

It is a requirement of this standard that appropriate continuing training shall be undertaken on a regular basis; as the standards and regulations are constantly being modified and improved.

You will receive a IDC Technologies Certificate after successful completion of the training materials and training assignments. The instructor will assist you in successfully completing this one-day course.

In conclusion, it should be noted that no training course provider can confer any level of competence on an engineer, technician or tradesperson. The IECEx competence scheme is aimed at personal competence; but does not absolve the employer from responsibility in assessing competence in the workplace (under the requirements of ATEX).

The IEC 60079 Requirements

Note: Hazardous Area Classification will only focus on zones and divisions. Details will be provided on where the IECEx standards can be found. In addition, the IEC 60079.10 is there for a detailed review; but is outside the scope of this intensive one day session. ATEX is not required in Australia and many other countries (but is naturally critical in Europe).





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• DescriberecentdevelopmentsinHazardousareas

• ComplywiththeRequirementsofIEC60079

• WorksafelyinHazardousAreas


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ONE-dAY REfRESHER TRAININGELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTfOR PRACTICAL HAZARdOUS AREAS fOR ENGINEERS ANd TECHNICIANS(WITHIN EUROPE)


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The Program

This workshop provides you with an understanding of the hazards involved in using electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres. This refresher workshop is suitable for you if you have a good understanding of the requirements for electrical equipment in hazardous areas (if not; contact us for further suggestions). It is based on the international IEC60079 series of standards that are now replacing many of the older national standards. Installation utilising Explosion-Protected (Ex) equipment can be expensive to design, install and operate. The wider approaches described in these standards can significantly reduce costs whilst maintaining plant safety.


The Workshop

bacKground To HaZardous areas• Definitionofhazardousarea• Flammabilityconcepts• Ignitionsources• Propertiesofgases,vapours,mistsand

dusts

classificaTion sysTems• Areaclassificationintozones• Equipment(apparatus)grouping

Types of proTecTion• Definitions• Principles• Applicationof:- Flameproof: Ex d- Increased safety: Ex e- Pressurisation: Ex p- Intrinsic safety: Ex i- Non-incendive: Ex n- Oil filling: Ex o- Powder filling: Ex q- Encapsulation: Ex m- Special: Ex s

earTHing and bonding• Basicprinciples• Earthingrequirements• Staticprotection• Lightningprotection• Noiseandinterferencecontrol• RequirementsforISsystems• Systemearthingapproach

code of pracTice for selecTion and insTallaTion of ex eQuipmenT• Applicationofcodeofpractice• Generalrequirementsforalltypesof

protection• Documentationrequirementsandthe

verification dossier• Cabling• Overviewofrequirementsforindividual

Ex protection types• Dustinstallationsoverview

inspecTion and mainTenance reQuiremenTs• Inspectionandmaintenancedefinitions• Typesofinspection• Initialdetailedpre-commissioning• Inspectionregimesanddocumentation• Recordkeeping

breaKdowns - faulT finding and repairs of ex eQuipmenT• Plannedmaintenance• Useoftools• Procedures• Safemethods• Testequipmentsuitability

sTandards, cerTificaTion, cerTificaTes, marKing and approvals• Authorities• Markingandidentification• Component,equipmentandsystems

certification • Systemsdescriptivedocumentation

(for Ex i)

aTex direcTives (europe)• IntroductionandExplanation• Non-electricalignition–capable

equipment protection• ATEXmarking• DSEAR(UK)requirementsummary


Practical Sessions

This is a practical, hands on workshop enabling you to work through practical exercises which reinforce the concepts discussed. The practical sessions will comprise exercises in which you will solve typical practical problems in groups. Videos of the key concepts will also be provided. There will be two assignments where you will test your knowledge gained during the one day workshop.


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The International Standard IEC 60079.14 (Electrical Equipment for explosive atmospheres) requires that the design, construction, maintenance, testing and inspection of installations covered by these standards shall be carried out only by competent persons. The competent person’s training must include instruction and experience on the various types of protection and installation practices, relevant rules and regulations and on the general principles of area classification.

It is a requirement of this standard that appropriate continuing training shall be undertaken on a regular basis; as the standards and regulations are constantly being modified and improved.

You will receive a IDC Technologies Certificate after successful completion of the training materials and training assignments. The instructor will assist you in successfully completing this one-day course.

In conclusion, it should be noted that no training course provider can confer any level of competence on an engineer, technician or tradesperson. The IECEx competence scheme is aimed at personal competence; but does not absolve the employer from responsibility in assessing competence in the workplace.

The IEC 60079 Requirements

noTe: Hazardous Area Classification will only focus on zones and divisions. Details will be provided on where the IECEx standards can be found. In addition, the IEC 60079.10 is there for a detailed review; but is outside the scope of this intensive one day session. ATEX is not required in Australia and many other countries (but is naturally critical in Europe). Hence, ATEX compliance marking needs to be understood because it appears on many products. The ATEX Equipment Category equates to the equipment protection level concept and the significanceofgas/dustuseetc. In theUKmanyinstallationshaveequipment installedtoBS5345 and that includes BS889 and 229 equipment. We also have other BS and EN's that require explanation in context so we believe that, whilst explaining the principles, the differences in application and standards will need to be included for the country in which the course is delivered (naturally related to the particular interests of the course participants).

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• Gainaclearpictureofthelatestdevelopmentsandfuturedirections in control and instrumentation from experts in the field

• Makereliable,wellgroundedandcommerciallyviabletechnical,financial and management decisions in the control and instrumentation business

• Understandhowsuccessfulcontrolandinstrumentationengineers communicate their vision and values to build up a super effective team


• Chiefengineers

• Controlandinstrumentationengineers




• Seniortechnologistsandtechnicians

• Superintendents

MASTER SERIES:INSTRUMENTATION ANd CONTROL


WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This master series course is for those from a control and instrumentation background. It has been developed for those whose time is limited and who work in a critical role or situations where a lengthy time away for study is impossible. Those who would benefit most include:

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The Program

seTTing THe scene

i&c sTandards, drawings and documenTaTion

process conTrol

advanced process conTrol

indusTrial daTa communicaTions and wireless

safeTy insTrumenTaTion and macHinery safeTy

HaZops

budgeTing, roi and finance of i&c projecTs

HaZardous areas and inTrinsic safeTy

scada, plc and dcs sysTems

projecT managemenT of i&c projecTs

preparaTion for presenTaTions

insTrumenTaTion and valve developmenTs

delegaTe presenTaTions

review of exercises and case sTudy

forecasTs and predicTions


This is four hard hitting days of intensive training, the instrumentation and control master series has proved an outstanding success. It delivers a critical blend of knowledge and skills, covering technology in control and instrumentation, industry analysis and forecasts, leadership and management – everything that is relevant to a modern control andinstrumentation engineer. You will be exposed to four high impact days where you will hear from an outstanding expert and undertake practical hands-on sessions and exercises.

A key element of the master series is the ongoing case study conducted throughout the four days that pitches the delegates (in teams of four each) against each other in the design costing of a state-of-the-art plant. The case study is exciting, intense, useful and fun. You will however require every ounce of ingenuity to come up with control and instrumentation solutions appropriate to the design of this process plant.

SESSIONSWILLCOVERTHEFOLLOWINGKEYAREAS:

• Settingthescene• Industrialdatacommunicationsandwireless• Safetyinstrumentationandmachinerysafety• Processcontrol• Advancedprocesscontrol• HAZOPs• Budgeting,ROIandfinanceofI&Cprojects• Industrialnetworksecurity• Hazardousareasandintrinsicsafety• SCADAandPLCsystems• ProjectmanagementofI&Cprojects• Preparationforpresentations• Latestinstrumentationdevelopments• Casestudyofdesignofarealprocessplant• Forecastsandpredictions

About the Master Series

The I&C master series is split into three focused areas of learning which are all linked together through the case study of Hi-Tech Inc's plant:

1. marKeT and indusTry inTelligence A review of where control and instrumentation engineering is heading with forecasts on

trends in equipment, technologies employed and personnel.

2. managemenT and business Good management, financial and business skills are provided in these modules. These

highly practical interactive sessions provide you with solid skills in this often neglected area for control and instrumentation engineers.

3. TecHnology and engineering A solid overview of the latest trends in instrumentation and control technology and how

to take advantage of these.

Case Study

Deciding on the overall strategy:

Considering all the factors involved when deciding upon overall technology strategy. In bringing the elite of the control and instrumentation industry together for four hard hitting days of intensive training, the instrumentation and control master series has proved an outstanding success. It delivers a critical blend of knowledge and skills, covering technology in control and instrumentation, industry analysis and forecasts, leadership and management –everything that is relevant to a modern control and instrumentation engineer. You will be exposed to four high impact days where you will not only hear from outstanding experts in each of the key areas but undertake practical hands-on sessions and exercises.

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4

Setting the scene Industrial data communications

Hazardous areas and intrinsic safety

Latest instrumentation developments

Best practice C&I standards and

drawings

Safety instrumentation and

machinery safety

SCADA, PLC and DCS systems

Delegate presentations

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Process control HAZOPs Projectmanagementand management of

C&Iprojects

Review of exercises and plant design

Advanced process control

Budgeting, ROI and finance of C&I

projects

Preparation for presentations

Forecast and predictions





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• Beabletodescribethehardwareandsoftwarearchitectureofthe DMS:

• Describethehardware(UnitronicsVision120,wiringandsensors) and software (ladderlogic programming)

• Beabletoapplyknow-howonprogrammingtheDMS

• Havelearnthowtoefficientlytroubleshootandmaintainatypical DMS

• HavetheskillstowritesimpleDMSladderlogicprograms

• Beabletocompetentlyinstallwiringofinputs/outputsfromtheDMS to sensors


• Designengineers

• DCSpersonnel






• Processcontroloperators


• Tradesstaffworkingwithornear PLC’s

INTEGRATEd PROGRAMMING, MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING ANd OPTIMISATION Of THE dRILL MONITOR SYSTEM (dMS)


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This intensive workshop is aimed at assisting you – the engineer and technician workingwith the DMS in applying an integrated approach to maintaining, troubleshooting and programming the OPLC units. The OPLC (Operator Interface Programmable Logic Controller) operates in the same way as a normal PLC but has a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) incorporated in to the front panel. The V120 OPLC incorporates 10 digital inputs 2 analogue inputs and 6 relay outputs. By means of the use of an extender module, further inputs can be input to the OPLC. This is done through an IO-ATC8 which allows the connection of eight 4-20 mA input channels. The OPLC is programmed using a Windows based ladder logic. This ladder logic programs the manner in which the OPLC scans the inputs, processes the data collected from the inputs, then produces outputs by either switching on relays, or displaying text or graphics on the LCD display.

Pre-requisitesA basic electrical knowledge would be useful but is not essential and some background in working with Allen Bradley PLC-5’s and SLC-500’s.

The Workshop

Practical Sessions

This is a practical, hands on workshop enabling you to work through practical exercises which reinforce the concepts discussed.Over65%of theworkshop time is spent on practical sessions and will focus on:• ConfiguringandprogrammingaDMSand

testing its operation• Troubleshootingsensors,wiringandDMS

code• ConfigurationandprogrammingDMS

Operatorscreen

To gain full value from this workshop, please bringyourlaptop/notebookcomputer.

inTroducTion• FundamentalsofoperationofDMS• BlockdiagramoftypicalDMSsystem

(processor/memory/I/O)• PowerSupplies

dms Hardware • Planningofprogram• Programlayout• Datastructure• I/Oaddressing• Processorstatusregisters• Fundamentalinstructionset- Bit (e.g. coils) and word type instructions- Timers and counters- Comparison operators- Data handling operations- Program control- Editing a program- Documentation of a program• Communications(RS-232/Cellphone)

dms sensors • Location,wiringandoperational

description of:- Keyswitch- Engine air filter front- Engine air filter rear- Compressor air filter- Low fuel- Alternator fail- Engine coolant level- Compressor oil filter- Lowwaterinjectionwater- Hydraulic oil temp high- Hydraulic oil filter bypass- Engine oil temp high- Low hydraulic oil level- Compressor oil temp high- Engine oil pressure low- Engine coolant temp high

good insTallaTion pracTice • Locationofhardware• Goodwiringpractice- Cable spacing- Power distribution- Wire numbering• Reducingnoiseandinterference• Screeningandshielding• Earthingandgrounding

good programming HabiTs for dms • Keepingtrackofaddressesanddataused• Lookingahead–howwillprogramsbe

maintained• Practicalmethodstoimproveprogram

quality- Organisation of code- Thorough documentation- Simplifying changes

dms operaTor inTerface• Creationofsimplegraphicdisplays• Configuringofalarms• Organisingdisplaydata• Linkingdisplays

TroublesHooTing dms, sysTem cHecKouT and TesTing • Typicaltipsandtricks• Developmentandverificationofcode• Testingprocedures• DiscreteI/O• AnalogI/O• I/Ochannelandpowersupplies• Processorproblems






On-Site Training

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Practical Boiler Plant Operation and Management for Engineers and Technicians .............................................. 7.3

Practical Cleanroom Technology and Facilities for Engineers and Technicians ................................................... 7.5

Practical Lubrication Engineering for Engineers and Technicians ......................................................................... 7.7

Practical Safe Lifting Practice and Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 7.9

Practical Pumps - Design, Operation and Maintenance for Centrifugal and Positive Displacement Pumps ....... 7.11

Practical Machinery and Automation Safety for Industry ...................................................................................... 7.13

Practical Machinery Vibration Analysis and Predictive Maintenance ................................................................... 7.15

Practical Pumps and Compressors: Control, Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting ............................ 7.17

Gas Turbines: Fundamentals, Maintenance, Inspection and Troubleshooting ..................................................... 7.19

Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering .............................................................................................................. 7.21

Practical Mechanical Drives (Belts, Chains and Gears) for Engineers and Technicians .................................... 7.23

Practical Balancing, Alignment and Condition Monitoring of Rotating Equipment ............................................ 7.25

Pipeline Systems - Design, Construction, Maintenance and Asset Management ............................................... 7.27

Fundamentals of Process Plant Layout and Piping Design .................................................................................. 7.29

Practical Mechanical Sealing with Rotary, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Seal Types plus Gaskets........................ 7.31

Best Practice Design, Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Conveyors and Chutes ......................................... 7.33

Practical Process Compressors ............................................................................................................................... 7.35

Performance Monitoring of Pumps and Compressors ........................................................................................... 7.37

Fundamentals of Pipe Stress Analaysis with Introduction to CAESAR II ............................................................ 7.39

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

TRAINING WORKSHOPS

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Practical Corrosion Management ............................................................................................................................. 7.41

Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) ................................................................................................................... 7.43

Rigid and Flexible Hose Connections ...................................................................................................................... 7.45

Safety Relief Valves - Inspection, Operation and Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 7.47

Mechanical Design Concepts for Non-Mechanical Engineers ............................................................................... 7.49

Practical Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems: Operations and Troubleshooting ................................................. 7.51

Practical Conveyor, Chute and Feeder Design ........................................................................................................ 7.53

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• MaintainandtroubleshootHVACsystems• Understandandapplythepsychrometicchart• Designforgoodairquality• Performbasicloadcalculations• Initiateaneffectiveinspectionandmaintenanceprogram• MinimiseforcedoutagesandpreventseriousdamagetoHVAC

equipment• Provideanoverviewofthelegislativerequirementsplusthe

essentialstepsandresponsibilitiesforthemaintenanceandrepairofHVACsystems

• OutlinethetechnologiesavailablefortheefficientenergymanagementusingHVACsystems

• Maintenanceengineers,techniciansandstaff• Plantengineers• Operation,inspectionandrepairmanagers,supervisorsand

engineers• Mechanicalengineersandtechnicians• Designengineers• Electricalengineersandtechnicians• Consultingengineers

PRACtICAL FuNdAMENtALs oF HEAtING, VENtILAtIoN ANd AIR-CoNdItIoNING (HVAC)FoR ENGINEERs ANd tECHNICIANs


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Thisworkshop isdesignedforengineersandtechniciansfromawiderangeofabilitiesand backgrounds and will provide an excellent introduction to the fundamentals ofheating, ventilation and air-conditioning. It commences with a review of psychrometricchartsandthenexaminesthefactorsthatinfluencedesignchoices,indoorairquality,loadcalculations and heating/ventilation and air-conditioning systems. Numerous tips andtricksthroughoutthecoursemakeitverypracticalandtopicaltoyourapplications.

Pre-requisitesFundamentalknowledgeofbasicmechanicalplantandoperationthereof.

The Workshop Practical Sessions



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INTRODUCTION TO HVAC• General• Principlesofthermodynamics• Lawsofthermodynamics• Fundamentalsofheattransfer• Fundamentalsoffluidflow• Temperatureanditsmeasurement• Pressureandtemperaturerelationship

PSYCHROMETRY• Introductiontopsychrometry• Thepropertiesofair• Psychrometriccharts• Airconditioningandpsychrometric

systems• Psychrometricchartsasatoolfor

analysisforA/Cperformance

REQUIREMENTS OF COMFORT AIR CONDITIONING• Thermodynamicsofthehumanbody• Airpurificationmethods• Roleofclothing• Temperatureandhumidityinhighheat

load• Insideandoutdoordesigncriteria• Ventilationandventilationstandards• Designofventilationsystems• Airdistributionsystems• Airdiffusionandperformance• Airpurificationmethods

HEATING AND COOLING LOAD CALCULATION PROCEDURE• Designconsiderations• Loadcomponents• Designcriteria–indoorandoutdoor• Heat/loadcomponents• Miscellaneousheatsources• Freshairloads• Designofair-conditioningsystems• Heatgains:transmission,solar,

infiltration

HVAC SYSTEMS• Allair,allwater,airwatersystems• Heatsystems• Steamheatingsystems• Electricheatsystems• Componentsoftheairconditioning

systemsinpractice

CONSTANT VOLUME SYSTEMS• Systemconcepts• Differentconfigurations

VARIABLE AIR VOLUME SYSTEMS• Systemconcepts• DifferentVariableAirVolume(VAV)

systems

DUCT DESIGN, AIRFLOW AND ITS DISTRIBUTION• Pressuregradientdiagrams• Ductsizinganddesign

INSULATION OF AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS• Propertiesofinsulatingmaterials• Factorsaffectingthermalconductivity• Heattransferthroughinsulation• Economicalthicknessofinsulation• Insulatedsystems• Importanceofrelativehumidityforthe

selectionofinsulation

AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT• Packagedunits• Splitsystems• Chillers• Boilers• Pumps• Coolingtowers• Adiabaticcoolers• Capacityassessmentandselection• Airfilters• Humidifiers• Dehumidifiers• Fansandblowers• Grillsandregisters

REFRIGERATION• Methodsofrefrigeration• Airrefrigerationsystems• Vaporcompressionandabsorption

refrigerationsystems• Refrigerants• Refrigerationequipment

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION• Definitions• Sensorsandelements• Pneumaticandhydrauliccontrols• Electricalandelectroniccontrols• Twopositioncontrol• PIDcontrol• Parameterstobecontrolled(temperature

supplyandreturnair)

TYPICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS• Preheatandhumidificationcontrol

(winterair-conditioning)• Cooling,dehumidificationandreheat

control(summerair-conditioning)• Faceandby-passcontrol• Allyearroundair-conditioningsystem• Zonecontrolsystem

INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING OPERATION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE• HVACequipment• Ductworkandairoutlets• Electricalandcontrols• Insulationandcommissioningprocess• Otherserviceoperations• Economics• Operationalactivities• Do’sanddon’ts

FAULT FINDING AND TROUBLESHOOTING FAULTS• Improperadjustmentsandsettings• Poordesignandinstallation• Equipmentfailure• Limitationsinoperation• Troubleshootingtools

TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS (ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL)• DOE(DesignOfExperiments)• FTA(FaultTreeAnalysis)• Causeandeffectdiagrams

GREEN HOUSE EFFECT AND FUTURE REFRIGERANTS• Applications• Smartbuildings

ENERGY CONSERVATION AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT• Costsoffuels• Typicalrateschedules• Effectsontotalfuelbill• Cost-in-use• Energyperformance• Contractsandincentiveprograms


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• Howtoinstall,operate,maintainandmanageboilerplants

• Steamandcombustionprocesses

• Safeboileroperationtechniques

• Howtouseexistingtechnologiestoreducepollutionandemissionlevels

• Howtoachievepeakboilerplantefficiencies

• Identifyandtroubleshootboilerproblemsquicklyandefficiently

• Seniorboilerplantoperators,repairersandinstallers

• Boilerplantconstructionmanagers

• Plantengineers

• Operation,maintenance,inspectionandrepairmanagers,supervisorsandengineers


• Designengineers

• Insurancecompanyinspectors


PRACtICAL BoILER PLANt oPERAtIoN ANd MANAGEMENtFoR ENGINEERs ANd tECHNICIANs

YOU WILL LEARN:

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Theboilerplantoperationandmanagementworkshopisanintensive,highlypracticaltwodayworkshop.Youwillgain themostup-to-dateinformationandpracticalunderstandingof the installation, operation, maintenanceand management of boiler plants. Theworkshopwillgiveyoutheabilitytorecogniseandsolveboilerproblemssimply,easilyandwithconfidence.Attheendofthisworkshopparticipantswillbeableto:• Identifythevarioustypesofboilers• Use essential terms and understand their

keyapplications• Describethetypicalcharacteristicsoffuels

fired• Perform basic combustion and process

calculations• Recognise the impact fuels have on the

boilerheattransfersurfaces• Describetheancillaryequipmentassociated

withsteamboilerplantsandtheir integralroleinthesafetyoftheboiler

• Discuss the correct operation, controlsequences and procedures for the safeoperationofatypicalfire-tubeboilerplant

• Outlinetheapplicablepressurepartdesigncodesandexplaintheirinfluenceonboilerpressureparts sizing, inspectionandnon-destructiveexamination

• Initiate an effective inspection andmaintenanceprogram

• Minimise forced outages and preventseriousdamagetoboilerequipment

• Provide an overview of the legislativerequirementsplus the essential steps andresponsibilitiesfortherepairofboilers

• Recognisetheimportanceofandimplementtheproceduresfortheprotectionofaboilerduringcoldstorage

• Outline the technologies available for thereduction of emission levels and theapplicableinternationallegislativecontrols

Pre-requisites Fundamentalknowledgeofbasicmechanicalplant,andoperationthereof.

The Workshop The Program

Practical Sessions



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INTRODUCTION• Typesofpackageboilersandtheir

applications• Boilercomponents,terminologyand

definitionsPractical assignment (workshop)

FUEL COMBUSTION AND THE STEAM GENERATION PROCESS• Overviewoftheboilerheatingandsteam

generationprocess• Influenceofthefueltypeontheboiler

designoperation• Firingappliances• Basicstotheoryofcombustion• Thermalefficiency• FiresidedepositsandcorrosionPractical exercises (calculations)

BOILER AUXILIARY PLANT• Watertreatmentplantanddosing• Feedwaterpumps• Valvesandsteamtraps• Piping• Fans• Economisersandheatrecovery

equipment• FluegascleaninganddustremovalPractical exercises (quiz questions)

OPERATION AND CONTROLS• Boilerinstrumentsandtheirpurpose• TypicalP&Idiagramsforcoalandoil/gas

firedunits• Controlsystemsandsystemoperating

philosophy• Operationalsequencesandprocedures• Safetyequipmentandinterlocks• Safetyproceduresandemergencies• Operatingrecordsandlogs• Typicaloperationalproblems,thereason

fortheproblemsand‘troubleshooting’Practical exercises (workgroup)

PRESSURE CONTAINING COMPONENTS• Basicstocodescalculationtheoryand

assumptions• Overviewofdesignparametersforshell,

furnace,platesandtubing• ImportanceofpressurepartinspectionPractical assignment (exercise and quiz questions)

PLANNING AND MANAGING BOILER MAINTENANCE• Criticalimportanceofmaintenance

policiesandprograms• Settingupaninspectionprogram• Typesofboilerinspections• InvolvementoftheAuthorisedInspection

Authority(AIA)• Maintenanceinformationandprocedures• Developingapreventivemaintenance

program• In-houseversecontractorrepair

maintenancePractical assignment (workshop)

MANAGING BOILER REPAIRS AND MODIFICATIONS• Whendoesaboilerrepairbecomea

boilermodification?• Importanceofhistoricalrecords• Understandingthelegislative

requirements• Stepstobetakenwhena‘defect’is

identified• Responsibilityoftheboilerowner• Responsibilityoftheboilerrepair

contractor• TheAIAandtheirinspectionpointsPractical assignment (workshop)

COLD STORAGE OF A BOILER• Clearlyestablishingthestorageperiod• Storageperiodandcriticalpreservation

steps• Storageinstructionsandprocedures• ConsequencesofnostorageplanPractical exercises (quiz questions)

EMISSION CONTROLS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS• Typesofemissionsfordifferentfuels

fired• Methodsusedforcontrollingboilerflue

gasemissions• Effectivenessofvarioustypesofcleaning

equipment• Whatemissionlevelsarespecifiedin

internationalstandardsorlegislation?Practical exercises (quiz questions)


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• Aboutcontaminationcontrol,improvingyield,productqualityandperformance

• Theimportanceofcleanroomsinimprovingproductyieldintoday'smanufacturingclimate

• TheCleanroomconcepts,howtodesign,operateandmaintaincleanrooms

• Techniquesforthecontrolofairtemperature,airhumidity,vibration,staticelectricity,particlelevelsandothercontaminants

• ThemaintenanceandworkpracticesallowedinCleanrooms

• TheutilityandservicerequirementsforCleanrooms

• Thestatutorycodessafety,fireandenvironmentalpractices

• ThecodesandlegislationusedforregulationofCleanroomdesignandoperation

• AboutHiPurityWater-itsuses,generationanddistribution

• Techniquesforwastewatertreatment

• AboutpersonalsafetyworkpracticesandgeneralbehaviourinaCleanroom

• Engineers&Technicians • Scientists

• ProcessEngineers • ProductionEngineers

• Operators • ResearchEngineers

• ProjectEngineers • MaintenancePersonnel

• ElectronicEngineers • DataStoragePersonnel

• Allpersonnelwhoworkinacontrolledenvironment

• Allpersonnelinvolvedwiththedesignandmaintenanceinandaroundacontrolledenvironment

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VIBRATION• Externalvibrationsources(naturaland

man-made)• Internalvibrationsources

CLEANROOM CODES & LEGISLATION• Fireprotection• Smokeremoval

HI PURITY WATER GENERATION & DISTRIBUTION• Theusesofultra-purewater• Rawwaterconstituents• Waterqualitystandards• HiPurityWaterSystems:typicalblock

diagrams

PRODUCTION MATERIALS• BulkChemicalStorageandDistribution

Systems(BCDS)• Hazardousproductionmaterials• Thesafestorage,handlinganduseof

wetchemicalsandgases• Personalprotectiveequipment(PPE)• Wetchemicals(bulkandspeciality)• Gases(bulkandspeciality)

WASTE TREATMENT• Wastewaterplant• Acidwasteneutralisationplant• Hydrofluoricacidwastetreatment• Phosphoricacidwastetreatment

PEOPLE & CONTAMINATION• Apparel• Theuseofapparel• Workpracticesandgeneralbehaviour• Cleanroomfacilities&practices• Typicalspecificationsheets

OVERVIEW OF CLEANROOM TECHNOLOGY• TheneedforaCleanroom• HistoryofCleanrooms• Cleanroomsandthesemi-conductor

industry• Cleanroomsandthepharmaceutical

industry• Overviewofthewaferfabricationprocess• TheCleanroomasasystemandunit

operations

CLEANROOM CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT CONCEPTS• Cleanroombasics• Particulatestandards• Gasandvapourstandards• Contamination

MICRO CONTAMINATION (PARTICULATE)• Thenatureofparticulatecontamination• Particulatecontaminationflow• Particulatecontaminationsources• Particulatetransport• Particleretention• Contaminationmonitoring/identification

forparticulatecontamination

CREATING A CLEANROOM• Constructionmaterials• Constructionpractices(Protocols)• Airflow(basics)• TypicalCleanroomlayout/configurations• DesigningforCleanroomclasslevel

FACILITIES & SERVICES• Electricalsystems• Powerconditioning• Compressedair• Airconditioning• Airwetside• Airdryside

The Program

Contamination can cause a variety ofproblems to materials, processes andproducts and it is for this reason thatcleanroomsarebecomingaregularfeatureof modern industry in its battle to controlcontamination.Withthedemandforhigherproductivity and reliability of themanufacturing process and the ever-increasing miniaturisation of equipment,Cleanrooms have become integral to thesuccessofthemanufacturingprocess.

ItisessentialforproductivitythatpeoplearetrainedtoworkwithCleanroomtechnologyand facilities. An effective Cleanroomrequires the effective functioning of manydifferent and complex systems. It isimperative that thesedynamicsystemsareoperated and maintained correctly so thattheir interaction creates a stable controlledenvironment.

Thisworkshopwillnotonlyteachyouhowto create a Cleanroom but also how toeffectivelyoperate,maintainandworkwithinthiscontrolledenvironment.Thisworkshopwill help you manage your cleanroominvestment more efficiently therebyincreasingyourproductivitythroughgreaterproductyields.

Pre-requisites A fundamental knowledge of basicmechanicalissues.

The Workshop

Workshop Objectives

Afterattendingthisworkshopyouwillknowhowto:

• Workinacontrolledenvironment

• Handle, store and use hazardousmaterials,wetchemicalsandgases

• Increaseyourproductyield

• Understand different Cleanroomconcepts

• Control contamination from interferingwiththeproductionofyourproductanditsend-useperformance

• Codes and legislation governing thedesignandoperationofCleanrooms

• HiPurityWater; itsuses,generationanddistribution

• Wastewatertreatment

• Personnel safety practices in theCleanroomenvironment

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• Howtochoosethebestlubricantforyourapplication

• Howtobetterunderstandandmanagelubricants

• Howtouselubricantseffectivelyinaproactivemaintenanceprogram

• Whentoselectgreaseoroilasthelubricantofchoice

• Bestpracticesforoildraining,flushingandcharging

• Howtowriteequipmentlubricationprocedures

• Howtohandlelubricantsinpumpsandreservoirs

• Thetruthaboutaftermarketadditivesandoilconditioners

• Howtobeststorelubricantsandhandlethemeffectively

• Thelatesttechniqueswhicharedramaticallydifferenttothoseof10yearsago

• Howtoextendthelifeofyourlubricants

• Troubleshootingtechniquestodealwithlubricantseffectivelyinthefuture

• Supervisors&Foremen • MechanicalEngineers

• ConsultingEngineers • DesignEngineers

• ProcessTechnicians • Lubricationtechnicians

• PlantEngineer-Managers&Supervisors

• PlantOperations&MaintenancePersonnel

• PredictiveMaintenanceProfessionals

• Artisans&tradespeople

• FacilitiesEngineers&Managers

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AUTOMOTIVE DRIVE LINE LUBRICATION• Viscosityclassifications• Automatictransmissionfluid

HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS AND FLUIDS• Hydraulicsystems• Viscosityofthelubricant• Chemicalstability• Fireresistance• Anti-wear• Anti-rust• Anti-foam

MISCELLANEOUS LUBRICATION• SteamTurbinePumpsandMotor

Lubrication• AirCompressorLubrication

LUBRICATION SYSTEMS

FILTRATION• Contaminationfundamentals• Contaminationgeneration• Cleanlinesscontrol• Filterfundamentals• Filterperformanceandtesting• Flashing

CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT OF ROTATING MACHINERY• Monitoringtechniques• Vibrationanalysis• Oilanalysis

TRIBOLOGY ROOT CAUSES OF FAILURES• Fluidcontaminationcontrol• Leakagestability• Fluidchemicalstability• Temperaturestability• Wearstability

STORAGE• SafetyIssues• ShelfLife• ContaminationPotential

CLOSING AND SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUNDDiscussbrieflythecompositionoflubricants,crudeoilderivedlubricantsandsyntheticlubricants.

TRIBOLOGY• Thecauseoffriction,heat,theresultof

friction,whatcauseswear• Thetypesoflubrication:

- fluid and hydro-dynamic lubrication- boundary lubrication

• Thecharacteristicsofthelubricantunderdifferentoperatingconditionse.g.materialsurfaces,temperatureconditions,loadandviscosityofthelubricant

• Differenttypesoflubricantsfordifferentapplications

THE PROPERTIES OF LUBRICANTS• Viscosity• FlashpointandVolatility• Oxidationandthermalstability• Demulsibility• Foamingandgassolubility• Corrosionprevention• Compatibility

LUBRICATING OIL ADDITIVES• Oxidationinhibitors• Rustandcorrosioninhibitor• Pourpointdepressants• Viscosityinhibitor(VI)improvers• Anti-wearadditives• Extremepressure(EP)additives• Anti-foamadditives• Detergentsanddispersantsadditives• DemulsifiersandEmulsifiers• Tackinessadditives

TYPES OF LUBRICANTS

GREASES AND GREASE LUBRICATION• Greasecharacteristics• Lubricationgreaseclassification• Choiceofgrease• Greasetypesandperformance• Greaseapplicationandtrouble-shooting• Rollerbearinglubrication

INTERNAL COMBUSTION LUBRICANTS• Petrolanddieselengines• Thechoiceoflubricantbyenginetype• Lubricantclassification• Plainbearinglubrication

The Program

TheLubricationFundamentalsworkshop isa comprehensive, highly practical andinteractive two-day course. With abewildering selection of thousands oflubricant types, base stocks, additivepackages and viscosity grades to choose,howdoyouknowwhichoneisrightforyourmachine.

After attending this course and interactingwith your fellow students and instructor,youwillhavethetoolstoandknowledgetounderstandthekeypropertiesof lubricantsand how to select the right one for yourapplications.

Modern lubrication programs havedramaticallychangedfromtheoldmethodsthat have been passed down through thegenerations. If you aren’t using the rightlubricantattherighttime,intherightplace,in the right quantity you could in fact bedoingmoreharmthangoodandlosingtheopportunitytosaveyourfirmthousandsofdollarswithaneffectivelubricationprogram.Thisworkshopcollectstogetherthestrategicknowledgeofmanypractisingprofessionalsinthisareaandgivesyouthebestpracticetoworkwith.

You will have an opportunity to discussLubricantmanagement,design-applications,operations, maintenance and managementissuesandbeprovidedwiththemostup-to-dateinformationandbestpracticeindealingwith the subject.Towards the end of theworkshop,youwillhavedevelopedtheskillsandabilitytorecogniseandsolvelubricantproblems in a structured and confidentmanner.

Pre-requisitesAbasicknowledgeofmechanicalengineeringprinciplesasappliedtolubricantswouldbeuseful. However, this is not essential as itwill be revised at the beginning of theworkshop.

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• AdvancedLiftingEquipmentSafety

• Slinging,inspectionandsafeuseofliftingequipment

• Guidestoimplementingatotalsafeliftingprograminyourplant&operation

• Selection,safeuseandmaintenanceofliftingequipment

• PracticalSafeslingingandbasicriggingpractice

• Types,selectionandfeaturesofliftingequipmentused

• Managementofatotalsafeliftingprogram

• Yourliftingequipment-legalorlethal?

• MaintenanceandProjectManagers

• PlantEngineersandTechnicians

• ArtisansandApprentices

• RiggingPersonnelandContractors

• InspectorsofLiftingEquipment

• SafetyOfficerandLossControlPersonnel

• HealthandSafetyRepresentatives

• PlantForemanandSupervisors

• LiftingEquipmentOperators

• LiftingEquipmentServiceProviders

• LiftingEquipmentSalesEngineers

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Workshop Objectives

Attheendofthisworkshopyouwillbeableto:• Maintain Safe Lifting Practice in your

factoryandplant• Describethedo'sanddon’tsofLifting• Demonstrate substantial cost savings in

lessdamageandriskinliftingequipment• Demonstrate practical compliance with

thelocalLegalrequirements• Demonstrate compliance with the your

responsibilitiesoftheLAW• List the elements of aTotal Safe Lifting

Programandhowtoimplementthisplan• Demonstratetheload-estimation,balance,

centreofgravity,angles,loadratings,massofvariousbodies,safeattachment

• EnsurepropersafemaintenanceofLiftingEquipment

• Design and create your own Code ofPracticeforLiftingEquipment

• Ensure that your lifting equipment isalwaysinasafeworkingcondition

• IdentifyandfixSafetyHazardswithLiftingEquipment

• UnderstandthelimitationsofyourLiftingEquipment


CHAIN SLINGS•Qualitiesofchain•Typesofchain•Specifications•Traceability•Heattreatment•Protectivecoatings•Configurationsofslings•Certification•Markings• Inspection•Safeandcorrectuse•StorageandmaintenanceCalculation Exercise

STEEL WIRE ROPE SLINGS•Ropeconstruction•Typesofropes•Splices•Typesofslings•Accessories•Correctandsafeuse• Inspectionofropes•StorageandmaintenanceCase Study

TEXTILE SLINGS•Typesoftextilefabricused•Typesofslingsi.e.endlessroundslings

andflatwovenwebbingslings• Identificationandmarking•TypicalApplications•Specifications,identificationand

markings•Stitching•Colourcoding•Safeandcorrectuse• InspectionandmaintenanceCase Study

SLING COMPONENTS• Hooks•Shackles•Terminalfittings• Eyebolts• Plateclamps•Liftingpoints• Correctandsafeuse,identification,

markingsandqualityCase Study

LIFTING MACHINES•Typesandusei.e.handandelectricchain

hoists,leverhoists,cablewinches,pendantcontrolledoverheadcranes

•Correctandsafeuse• Inspectionproceduresforvarioustypes•RecordsandmaintenanceCase Study

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION•SafeLiftingStatement•Whytrainingisessential• Liftingpyramidtriangle

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF SAFE LIFTING PRACTICE•Commoncausesofaccidents•Employersresponsibilities•Operatorsresponsibilities•Suppliersresponsibilities•SuppliersRiskAssessmentofproduct• TheLift-GeneralProcedure•A20pointguideinplanningand

conductingthelift•ElementsofaTotalSafeLiftingProgram

(TSLP)• LiftingEquipmentDefinitions.Pm20Case Study

BASIC RIGGING PRACTICE• Fundamentals

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS•ApplicableLegislation• Industry:OHSAct,DMR18•Mines:MineralsAct•Practicalimplementationofthese

regulations•AllregulationsintheActs,andhowthese

regulationsneedtobeimplementedinpractice

Case Study

THE LOAD• Loadestimation•Centreofgravity•Balance•Angles•Loadratings.TrigonometricandUniform

methods.Calculation Exercise

CRANE SIGNALS

LIFTING TACKLE (I.E CHAIN, STEEL WIRE ROPE AND TEXTILE WEBBING)•Comparisonsoftypes•Featuresandbenefitsoftypes•Typicalapplications•SlingconfigurationsCalculation Exercise

LIFTING MACHINES•Types•Methodsofoperationi.e.geartrain•Overloadindicators•Limitswitches• Assessingtheoperationandsafeuseof

LiftingMachinesCase Study

THEORY OF INSPECTION OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

The Program

This very timely workshop has been puttogether by an expert in the area of liftingpractice and equipment who has observedand studied the problems in working withloads. In two concentrated days you willhave the distillation of his experience ofover30yearsinthissometimesdangerousand demanding field. Lifting Equipmentrefers to both the lifting tackle as well asLiftingMachines.

This is a practical participative workshopusing sample slings and components; newand old to practically demonstrate featuresand correct use. Videos and posters in theworkshop room are used to reinforce thematerial covered in the comprehensive 250pagemanualwhichwillactasareferenceforyour work for years to come. Case studiesthroughout the workshop which emphasisepastexperiencegiveyouasolidpracticalbiasto the workshop. You will also do simplecalculations on various lifting and loadingsituations. It should be emphasised that allloadsaredangerous-a50kgloadwillkillorm a i m a ssurelyasa5tonneloadifdroppedfroma1metre distance. Safety is not negotiable;therefore this workshop drives home thepointthatifyouusecorrectliftingequipmentcorrectly and safely, your operators andpersonnelarewelltrainedandincompliancewith the local legislation as well as with aTotal Safe Lifting program you will have aproductiveworkforce.

Thiscourseisnotareplacementforthatofafullrigger'scoursebutitwillteachyouintwodayswhatmostpeoplewill takeyearstolearnandmakeyouafarsaferandmoreproductivepersonontheshopfloor.

Pre-requisites A basic working knowledge of mechanicalliftingproblems.Pleasebringyourcalculatoralongtodosimplecalculationsforsomeofthepracticalexercises.

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• Identifythevarioustypesofcentrifugalpumps• Touserelevantpumpterminologyandunderstandtheirkey

applications• Understandpumpcharacteristicsandinterpretpumpcurves• Performanumberofpumpcalculations• Describeancillaryequipmentassociatedwithpumpingcircuits• Drawupthecorrectoperation,controlsandproceduresfor

operatingpumpsystems• Understandmoreaboutsafetywithpumpsystemsandthe

managementofrisk• Definepumpreliabilityintermsofavailability,criticalityand

wearcharacteristics• Understandpumpefficiencyintermsofcapitalcosts,

maintenancecostsandlifecyclecosts• Understandtheelementsconsideredinselectingtheright

pumpforaspecificapplication• Tackleissuesrelatingtomechanicalshaftsealsfailures• Understandaboutpumpdriveoptions,alignmentandpump

drivesources• Confidentlytestandcommissionpumpsets• Understandaboutconditionmonitoringofpumpsandto

optimisepumpperformance

PRACtICAL PuMPs - dEsIGN, oPERAtIoN ANd MAINtENANCEFoR CENtRIFuGAL ANd PosItIVE dIsPLACEMENt PuMPs


• Plantoperationsandmaintenancepersonnel• Plantengineers,managersandsupervisors• Processcontrolengineersandsupervisors• Consultingengineers• Maintenanceengineersandtechnicians• Pumpsalesandapplicationspersonnel• Pumpusers• Pumpservicecontractors

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The Program

This is a comprehensive, highly practicaland interactive two-day workshop.You willhave an opportunity to discuss pumpconstruction,designapplications,operationsand maintenance issues and be providedwith the most up-to-date information andbestpracticeindealingwiththesubject.Youwilldeveloptheskillsandabilitytorecogniseand solve pump problems in a structuredandconfidentmanner.

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Practical Sessions

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INTRODUCTION• Terminology• Pumpdefinitionandtypes• Pumpmaterialsandcomponents• Whatconstitutesagoodcentrifugalpump?• OverviewofstatutoryrequirementsPractical tutorial

INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL SEALS• Singleanddualsealtypes• Designconsiderationstoaddressspecific

applications• Troubleshootingfailedmechanicalseals

PUMPABLE FLUID CHARACTERISTICS• Impactof:

- Head- Density- Viscosity- Temperature- Corrosiveness- Erosion

Practical tutorial

THE PUMP AFFINITY LAWS• Theinteractionbetween:

- Head- Flow- Powerdraw- Implicationsofperformancechanges- Systemresistance

HYDRAULIC FORCES• Axialforces• Radialforces• Effectofforcesoncomponentlife

A TYPICAL PUMP CIRCUIT• Effectsonpumping• Head• Velocity• Resistance• Forces• Expansion,contractionandvibration• EnvironmentPractical tutorial

TYPES OF PUMPS AND MATERIAL SELECTION•Designconsiderationstoaddressspecific

applications•Materialselectionbasedonprocessfluid

specifications:hazardous,density,viscosity,temperature,corrosiveness,erosion

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PUMP DRIVES•Pumpdrives:

- Closecoupled- Directdriven- Beltdriven- Variablespeeddrives- Canned- Couplings- Alignment- Powersources

Practical tutorial

CONTROLS/SELECTION AND INSTALLATION•Pumpcontrolsandinstruments:safety

andvolumecontrols•Pumpselection:

- Performancedata- Systemflowresistance- Stability

•Pumpinstallationissues:- Foundationsandbases- Pipeconnections- Vibrationandforceisolation- Environmentalprotection

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COMMISSIONING AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT•Testingandcommissioning•Conditionmonitoring•Optimisingperformance:

- Inspection- Performancemeasurements

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• Howtoidentifyhazardsofmachinesanddoriskassessments

• Theessentialdesignprinciplesforsafety-relatedelectricalcontrols

• Themeaningandapplicationof"safetycategory"and"SIL"

• Howinternationalstandardscanhelpyoudevelopyoursafetyapplications

• TheprinciplesofsafetyPLCsandsafetynetworks

• ThebasicsofCEmarkingandtheEUsafetyregulationsformachinery

• ControlEngineers&Technicians


• InstrumentationandControlEngineers&Technicians

• ComplianceEngineers

• MachineryDesigners&SystemIntegrators

• SafetyProfessionals,Health&SafetyOfficers

• ProductionManagers

• AutomationEngineers • ProcessEngineers

• ProcessControlEngineers • ElectronicEngineers

• SystemIntegratorDesigners • DesignEngineers

• SystemsEngineers • TestEngineers

• ElectronicTechnicians • ConsultingEngineers

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DEVICES: SENSORS AND CONTROLS• Overviewofsensorsandsafetydevices• Choicesofprotectionmethods• Fixed&moveableguards• Sensingdevicesforguards• Applicationexamples:Guardinterlocking

systems• Presencesensingdevicesincluding

safetymatsandproximitysensors• Principlesoflightbeams,lightcurtains

andlaserscanners.Practical 7: Outline design of an access guarding system

SAFETY CONTROL APPLICATIONS• Howtochoosetherightsafetycontrol

system• Selectionfactorsfortheprotection

method• Comparisonofphysicalguardingwith

othersafetymethods• Applicationofhold-to-runandtwo-hand

controls• Motiondetectionandrundown

safeguarding.• Presencesensingandaccessguarding

examplesforlightcurtains• Calculationofsafetydistances• Applicationexamplesformuting,

blanking,single-anddouble-breakoperatingmodes

Practical 8: Calculate safety distance for a light curtain application

PROGRAMMABLE SYSTEMS FOR SAFETY CONTROLS• TheprosandconsofusingofPLCsin

safety• WhyageneralpurposePLCshouldnot

beusedforsafetyduties• Keyperformancefeaturesofasafety-

certifiedPLC?• SoftwarecharacteristicsofasafetyPLC• Applicationprogrammingusingcertified

functionblocks• PLCtypesandfeatures• Introductiontosafety-relatedfieldbus

systems.

NEW STANDARDS FOR PROGRAMMABLE SYSTEMS• IntroductiontoIEC61508general

standardforfunctionalsafety.• Usingthesafetylifecyclemethodfor

managementofsafety• IEC62061,anewstandardformachinery

controls• Howsafetyintegritylevelsaredefined

formachinerysafety

MACHINERY SAFETY MANAGEMENT• Maintenanceandsafetyissuesinthe

factory.• Validationandprooftestingofinstalled

safetysystems• Upgradingthesafetyofexisting

machines.Practical 9: Checklist for safety compliance

REVISION OF KEY POINTS

INTRODUCTION TO MACHINERY SAFETY PRINCIPLES• Courseoutlineandobjectives• Definitionofamachineandthescopeof

machinerycontrols• Examplesofcommonhazards&typical

safetysystemsolutions• Principlesofriskassessmentandrisk

reduction• Introductiontothesafetylifecycle

methodofengineeringPractical 1: Exercise in calculating risk parameters

GUIDE TO REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS• IntroductiontoEuropeanDirectives,

RegulationsandStandards• CEmarkingandtheEUmachinery

directive• Obligationsofsuppliersandendusers• TypeA,BandCsafetystandards• USARegulationsandStandards• ConceptofControlReliabilityPractical 2: Questionnaire on CE marking and compliance

RISK ASSESSMENT & RISK REDUCTION METHODS• Riskassessmentprocedurebasedon

EN1050• Howtodoriskestimationandriskranking• Developingriskreductionbydesignand

bysafeguarding• Practicalexampleofariskassessment

andriskreductionstepsPractical 3: Hazard study and risk assessment exercise on a power tool• Riskreductionprovidedbysafetycontrol

systems• Documentationandsoftwaretoolsfor

riskassessment.Practical 4: Predict an accident rate using fault tree analysis

DESIGN PROCEDURES FOR SAFETY CONTROLS• Introductiontosafetycontrolstandards

EN954andIEC62061• Proceduresforthedesignofsafety

controls• Failuremodesandprinciplesoffailsafe

design• Explanationofsafetycategories(EN954)

andSILs(IEC62061)• Specificationofsafetyrequirementsand

selectionofcategories• Circuitapplicationexamplesfor

categories1to4Practical 5: Determine the safety categories for a production line

DEVICES: E-STOPS AND THE SAFETY RELAY• Emergencystopfunctionsandtypes.• HowdoesanE-stopsafetyrelaywork?• Practicalsafetyrelaysandtypical

applications• Guardmonitoringapplications• Programmableandelectronic

monitoringdevices• Busconnectedmonitors.Practical 6: Design an Emergency stop system for a conveyor

The Program

The technology of safety related controlsystemsplaysamajorroleintheprovisionof safe working conditions throughoutindustry. At the same time safety controlsmustnotbeseenasanobstacletoproductionperformanceandefficiency. Itpaystohavesafety controls that work reliably withoutslowing down production or causingirritationtotheoperators.

Perhapsyourcompanyiswastingmoneyoninappropriate safety interlocks that wasteproduction time and still do not satisfysafetyregulations?Perhapsyourtechniciansandengineerscouldimproveproductionatthe plant through using smarter safetysystems?

Thisworkshopaimstoprovideyouwiththeknowledgetotacklemachinerysafetycontrolproblemsatabasicandpracticallevelwhilstfollowing the best available internationalstandards. It begins with an overview ofmachinery safety issues, introducing theconcepts of hazard identification and riskreduction.Theworkshophighlightsthemajorinternational standards that are used tosupportcompliancewithEUregulationsandusestheseasabasisforthedesignprocedures.This approach will assist you to follow bestpractices for safety system applicationswhereveryourplantissituatedandisessentialifyouareexportingintotheEU.

Theworkshop looksat theriskassessmentprocesses used to identify hazards and toquantifytherisksinherentinamachine.Thisenables engineers to define the safetyfunctions to be provided by safety relatedelectrical controls. The workshop thenintroducestheconceptsofsafetycategoriesasdefinedbystandardEN954andillustratesthe principles of failsafe design, faulttoleranceandself-testing.

With design procedures established theworkshop now provides an introduction tomachinery protection devices such asguards,enclosureswithinterlocksandguardmonitoring relays, locking systems, safetymats, photo electric and electro sensitiveprinciples and the application of lightcurtains. Application examples such asguard door interlocking applications, two-hand controls, muting, area protection ofrobotinstallationsandmotiondetectionarethendiscussed.

The workshop introduces the principles ofsafety-certified PLCs focusing on practicaluseful information showing the differencesbetweenPLCsdesignedforsafetyandthoseforregularcontrolduties.Italsoprovidesanoutline of the principles of networking ofsafety devices including the integration ofsafety and regular control systems incompletepackages.

The workshop introduces the recentlyestablished standards IEC 61508 and IEC62061forfunctionalsafetyofprogrammablesystems. It explains the concepts of safetyintegrity levels (SILs)and their relationshipto safety categories and highlights keyissuesassociatedwithsoftwarebasedsafetyapplications.

Pre-requisitesA basic working knowledge of electricalengineering concepts is useful but notessentialastherewillbeabriefrevisionatthecommencementoftheclass.

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• Understandthebasicsofvibrationmeasurement

• Demonstratethebasicsofsignalanalysis

• Understandmeasurementandthecharacteristicsofvibrationsignals

• Usedataacquisitionequipmentforvibrationsignals

• Applyvibrationanalysisfordifferentmachineryfaults

• Applyspecifictechniquesforpumps,compressors,engines,turbinesandmotors

• Applyvibrationbasedfaultdetectionanddiagnostictechniques

• Diagnosemachineryrelatedproblemswithvibrationanalysistechniques

• Applyadvancedsignalprocessingtechniquesandtoolstovibrationanalysis

• Detect,locateanddiagnosefaultsinrotatingandreciprocatingmachineryusingvibrationanalysistechniques

• Identifyconditionsofresonanceandbeabletorectifytheseproblems

• Applybasicalliedpredictivetechniquessuchasoilanalysis,thermography,ultrasonicsandperformanceevaluation




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The Program

This practical workshop provides a detailedexamination of the detection, location anddiagnosisoffaultsinrotatingandreciprocatingmachineryusingvibrationanalysis.Thebasicsand underlying physics of vibration signalsare first examined. The acquisition andprocessingofsignalsisreviewedfollowedbya discussion of machinery fault diagnosisusing vibration analysis, and rectifying theunidentifiedfaults.Theworkshopisconcludedby a review of the other techniques ofpredictivemaintenancesuchasoilandparticleanalysis, ultrasound and infraredthermography. The latest approaches andequipment used together with currentresearchtechniques invibrationanalysisarealsohighlightedintheworkshop.

Pre-requisites This is not an advanced workshop but oneaimedatthefundamentals.Abasicknowledgeofelectricalandmechanicalconceptswouldbeuseful.

The Workshop

Workshop Objectives

When you have completed this workshopyouwillbeableto:

• Understandthebasicsofvibrationmeasurement

• Demonstratethebasicsofsignalanalysis

• Understandmeasurementandthecharacteristicsofvibrationsignals

• Usedataacquisitionequipmentforvibrationsignals

• Applyvibrationanalysisfordifferentmachineryfaults

• Applyspecifictechniquesforpumps,compressors,engines,turbinesandmotors

• Applyvibrationbasedfaultdetectionanddiagnostictechniques

• Diagnosemachineryrelatedproblemswithvibrationanalysistechniques

• Applyadvancedsignalprocessingtechniquesandtoolstovibrationanalysis

• Detect,locateanddiagnosefaultsinrotatingandreciprocatingmachineryusingvibrationanalysistechniques

• Identifyconditionsofresonanceandbeabletorectifytheseproblems

• Applybasicalliedpredictivetechniquessuchasoilanalysis,thermography,ultrasonicsandperformanceevaluation





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INTRODUCTION• Evolutionofmaintenanceinprocess

plants• Classificationofplantmachinery• Maintenancestrategiesasadoptedto

eachclassofmachinery• Identificationofcriticalmachineryand

adoptionofCBM• Principlesofpredictivemaintenance,its

utilisationindetectionanddiagnosis• Varioustechniquesunderpredictive

maintenance• Vibrationanalysisasoneofthekey

techniques

VIBRATION BASICS • Springmasssystem–mass,stiffness,

damping• Wavefundamentals–conceptsof

amplitude,frequency,fundamentalfrequency,harmonics,phase,waveforms(sinusoidal,complex)–conceptsofpeak,peak-peak,rms

• Vibrationparameters–displacement,velocity,acceleration

• Choiceofvibrationparameters• Usingvibrationtheorytomachineryfault

detection• Limitsandstandardsofvibration

DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES• Vibrationtransducersandtheir

mountings• Dataacquisitionequipment–handheld

meters,datacollectors(single,dualchannel),onlinemonitoring

• Equipmentsetupanddatacollection• Basicstepsindataacquisition,

overlapping,windows

BASICS OF SIGNAL ANALYSIS• Timewaveformanalysis• Fastcouriertransformanalysis• Phasemeasurement• Envelopinganddemodulation• Orbits• Advancedsignalanalysis

- Triggereddatacapture- Synchronoustimeaveraging- Peakholdingaveraging- Coastdownanalysis(bode/Nyquist)- Envelopedspectras–gSE,Peakvue,

SEE.- Modalshapeanalysis- Crosschannelanalysis–coherence,

FRF,TRF- Cepstrum- Torsionalvibration

VIBRATION ANALYSIS FOR DIFFERENT MACHINERY FAULTS• Unbalanced• Misalignment,looseness,distortion• Badbearings,journals• Gears,couplings• Critical• Resonance• Electrical• Miscellaneous

MACHINERY SPECIFIC VIBRATION ANALYSIS• Pumps• Compressors• Engines• Turbines• Motors

VIBRATION MONITORING AND ANALYSIS – TURBOMACHINERY• Importanceofshaftvibration-usageof

eddycurrentprobes• Installationofprobesona

turbomachinerytrain• Briefdescriptionoftheturbomachinery

vibrationsetup• Spectrumplot,cascadeplot,waterfall

plot,bodeplot,polarplot,shaftcentrelineplot,waveformplot,orbitplot,shaftdeflectionplot,datatrendingplot,axialmovementplot,fullspectrum

• Typicalproblemsassociatedwithturbomachinery–oilwhirl/whip,structuralresonance,vanebladepassing,misalignment,rotorrubbingandshaftcrack

RESONANCE IDENTIFICATION AND RECTIFICATION

APPLICATIONS OF VIBRATION

ANALYSIS - BALANCING OTHER PREDICTIVE TECHNIQUES• Oilparticleandweardebrisanalysis• Thermography• Ultrasonics• Performanceevaluation


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• Explainandunderstandpump/compressorterminology

• Identifythevarioustypesofpumps/compressors

• Understandpump/compressorcharacteristicsandinterpretpump/compressorcurves

• Understandpump/compressortypesandclassification

• Understandcriteriaforpump/compressorselection

• Performanumberofsimplepump/compressorcalculations

• Confidentlytestandcommissionpump/compressorsets

• Explainhowpumps/compressorsareconstructed

• Detailhowtoinstall,testandcommissionpump/compressorsystems

• Explainhowtostartupanewpump/compressororoneafterstripdownformaintenance

• Plantoperationsandmaintenancepersonnel


• Designengineers

• Processtechnicians

• Plantengineeringmanagersandsupervisors

• Processcontrolengineersandsupervisors


• Plantengineers

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The pump/compressor workshop is acomprehensive course focussing on thefundamentals of centrifugal pumps andcompressors.You will have an opportunityto discuss pump/compressor construction,design-applications, operations,maintenance and management issues andbe provided with the most up-to-dateinformation and best practice in dealingwith the subject.Towards the end of theworkshop,youwillhavedevelopedtheskillsand ability to recognise and solve simplepump/compressorproblemsinastructuredandconfidentmanner.

This is not an advanced course but onefocussingonthefundamentalsandthereforewillnotbesuitableforyouifyouareapumporcompressor"guru"!

Pre-requisites Abasicknowledgeofmechanicalengineeringprinciplesandsomeworkingknowledgeofpumps and compressors would be useful.Pleasenotethatthiscoursedoescommencewithabriefoverviewofthefundamentals.

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INTRODUCTION• Whatconstitutesagoodpump/

compressororcompressor?• Safety• Reliability• Efficiency• Riskconsideration• Lifecyclecostconsideration• Overviewofstatutoryrequirements

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION• Casings• Impellers• Axial/radialforces• Pump/compressorshafts• Shaftseals–balanced/unbalances,seal

wearpatterns• Drivesandcouplings• Supportsandpipeconnections• Auxiliaries

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP CHARACTERISTICS AND OPERATION• Hydraulicpropertiesofpumps• QHcurves• PQcurves• Speedchangesoncurves

PUMP SPECIFICATION AND SELECTION• Systemanalysis• Datasheets• Bidrequests/reviews/analyses

PUMP TESTING AND INSPECTION• Materialinspectionrequirements• Shoptests• Performancetestprocedures• Sitelocations• Pumpfoundations• Associatedpipingandfittings• Pre-operationalchecks• Operationofpump

PUMP MAINTENANCE• Pumpbreakdownandremoval• Singlestagepumpdismantlingand

repair• Preparationforre-assembly• Pumpassembly• Verticalandmultistagepumprepairs

INTRODUCTION TO COMPRESSORS• Whatisacompressor?• Basiccriteriaforcompressorselection• Compressordefinitions

RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS• Principlesandmechanics• Definitions• Partsofareciprocatingcompressor• Maintenanceandperformanceof

reciprocatingcompressors• Mechanicalforces

CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS• Introduction• Principleofoperation• Operation• Partsofcentrifugalcompressors• Casingconfigurations• Typesofcompressors• Performanceofcentrifugalcompressor• Polytropiccompressor• Characteristiccurves• Compressorcontrols


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• Explainthebasicthermodynamicprinciplesbehindgasturbines

• Understandthebasicoperationofagasturbine

• Clearlydescribetheoperationandfunctionofgasturbinecomponents

• Performsimpletroubleshootingandmaintenance

• Doasimplereviewofthesuccessfuloperationofagasturbineandknowwhatcharacteristicsarerequiredformaterialsandfuels

• Performsimpleconditionmonitoringinterpretationandmaintenance

Thosenewtogasturbinesandmoreexperiencedtechnicalpersonnelwhowantanoverviewoftheoperationandavailabletechnologiesofgasturbines.

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FUELS AND FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEMS• Fuelspecifications• Fuelproperties• Fueltreatment• Heavyfuels• Fuelmeasurement• Fuelsupplysystems• Cleaningofturbinecomponents

COMBUSTION AIR FILTERS• Combustionairqualityrequirements• Functionofgasturbineairfilters• Environmentandtypeofinletfilters• Selectionprinciples• Operationandmaintenance

EXHAUST SYSTEMS• Soundabatement,inspectionopenings

andchimneys

AUXILIARY COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS• Startingsystems,washingsystems,gear

boxes,andcouplings

CONTROL SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTATION• Pressuremeasurement• Temperaturemeasurement• Vibrationmeasurement• Performancemeasurement• Controlsystems• Monitoringanddiagnosticsystems

GAS TURBINE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE• Operatingphilosophies• Analyticalon-lineconditionmonitoring• Usingaborescope• Selectingmaintenanceapproaches• Maintenanceplanning• Sparepartsandspecialtools• Inspection,overhaulandrepair• Maintenancecontrolanddocumentation• Evaluatinggasturbinemaintenance

effectiveness• Establishingandtrackingperformance

Indices

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT STANDARDS• ApplicableAPIstandards• ANSIstandards• Internationalstandards(ISO)• Specifications


OVERVIEW OF GAS TURBINES• Industrialheavydutygasturbines• Aircraft-derivativegasturbines• Mediumrangegasturbines• Majorgasturbinecomponents• Heatrecoverysteamgenerators

FUNDAMENTAL THERMODYNAMICS• Reversiblecycleswithidealgases• Actualgasturbinecycles• Aircompressorperformance

characteristics• Combustionprocesses• Gasturbineperformancecalculations• Comparisonofbasicspecifications

GAS TURBINE COMPONENTS• Axial-flowcompressor• Radial-inflowturbines• Combustors,constructionandtypes• Igniters• Fuelnozzles• Hotpathcomponents• Axial-flowturbine• Firingconceptsandemissioncontrol

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION• Generalmetallurgicalbehaviour• Gasturbinebladematerials• Turbinewheelalloys• Corrosionproblems• Wearproblems• Futurematerials• Coatingtechnology

BEARINGS AND SEALS• Bearingdesignprinciples• Bearingmaterials• Non-contactingseals• Mechanicalseals

LUBRICATION SYSTEMS• Basiccomponents• Oilcoolingandwarming• Oilcleaningandconditioning• Lubeoilselection

The Program

This workshop gives a solid review of gasturbineswithafocuson:

• Fundamentalthermodynamics

• Gasturbinecomponents

• Materialsofconstruction

• Bearing,sealsandlubricationsystems

• Fuelsandfuelsupplysystems

• Combustionairfilters

• Controlsystemsandinstrumentation

• Operationsandmaintenance

Whilst it is unfortunately not possible to use a real life turbine in the course due to cost (and perhaps space considerations!), video clips, exercises and case studies with actual hardware examples will be used to make the course as interesting and practical as possible.

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Thepracticalexercisesare:

• Components

• Thermodynamics

• Operationandmaintenance


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• Understandtheprinciplesofmechanicaldrawingsanddesign

• Dobasicstaticsafetyfactormechanicaldesigns

• Identifyfailuremodesofmechanicalcomponents

• Understandthebehaviourofengineeringmaterialsanddobasicselections

• Selectmanufacturingprocessesforsimpledesigns

• Designandimplementsimplemechanicalautomationsystems

• Understandtheprinciplesoffluidengineering

• Identifyandselectbasicfluidengineeringcomponents

• Performsimplefluidengineeringdesigns

• Selectamaintenancestrategyformechanicalmachinery

• Recognisegeneralmechanicalproblemsandsuggestcorrectiveactions

Thisintroductoryseminarisdesignedforthosewithlittleornopriorformalbackground,whofunctionasmanagers,supervisors,engineers,planners,inspectors,designers,researchers,investorsorprocurers,andwhoseekabasicunderstandingofthepracticalaspectsofmechanicalengineering.

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This workshop introduces the basics andfundamental concepts and applications ofMechanicalEngineering.Thecoursestartswithan introduction to the basic principles ofmechanical drawings such as tolerances,symbols, sections, fasteners etc.The use ofcomputer aided design and good drawingofficepractisesarealsodiscussed.After this,the properties and mechanical behaviour ofengineering components are presented.Phenomenasuchasstressandstrain,fatigue,fracture, creep and corrosion are discussed.Mechanicaldesignphilosophiesarediscussedwith the focus on the use of safety factorsduringthedesignforstaticstrength.Delegateswillhavetheopportunitytogainsomeinsightin the process of mechanical design formanufacturing/production. Variousmanufacturing operations will be discussed,starting with the production of metal andalloys.The methods to shape metal into itsfinaldesiredshape,suchascasting,forming,machining, welding etc. will be discussed.Delegates will be introduced to the use ofcomputerised methods of manufacturing(CNC, CAM) and also the use of rapidprototyping. Principles of mechanicalautomationasitistypicallyfoundinindustrywill be discussed with the focus on theapplication of hydraulic and pneumaticsystems.Thereisalsoadiscussiononelectricmotors, mechanical actuation systems andcommoncontrolsystems(e.g.PLCs).

The course will also introduce the variousaspectsofpipetechnology,includingtypesofpumps, flanges, gaskets, jointing methods,pipesupportandstandards.Thebasicdesignand analysis of pipe systems will also bepresented. An introduction of underlyingpractical principals of thermodynamics willalsobeincluded.Thecourseclosesoffwithadiscussion on one of the most importantaspects in mechanical engineering, namelymaintenance. A discussion on the varioustypes of maintenance philosophies and theirunderlyingprincipleswillenabledelegatestoidentifythecorrectmaintenanceapproachfortheirworkplace.

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BASICS OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING• Basicconcepts• Unitsforengineeringquantities• Frictionanditsimportance

MECHANICAL DRAWINGS • Purposeofdrawings• Lines,letters• Projections,views• Sections• Conventions• Dimensions• Symbols• Assemblies• Welds,bolts,keyways,rivets,etc.• Shaftsandbearings• Fittingandtolerances• Couplings• Transmissioncomponents(belts,gears

etc.)• Flowcontrolequipment• CAD• Designanddrawingofficepractices

ENGINEERING MATERIALS• Theprocessingofmetalsandalloys• Stressandstraininmetals• Normalstressandshearstress• Tensileandhardnesstesting• Stressandstraindiagram• Alloyproductionandproperties(stainless,

copper,aluminium,castironetc.)• Fractureofmetals• Fatigueofmetals• Creepandstressruptureofmetals• Typesofcorrosion• Corrosioncontrol

MECHANICAL DESIGN• Designphilosophies/methods/phases• Factorofsafety• Codesandstandards• Loads(forces,moments)• Staticanalysisofsystems• Designforstaticstrength• Designoffastenersandconnections• Designofload-carryingmembers• Fundamentalspractisesofdesign-for-

fatigue• Designformanufacturing• Tolerance,limitsandfits

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CODES AND STANDARDS• Needforstandardization• Overviewofstandards• Benefitsofstandardization• Mechanicalengineeringstandardisation• ISO9000/1• Sixsigma

MANUFACTURING• Metalproduction-foundry• Casting• Heattreatment• Hotworkingofmetal• Coldworkingofmetal• Pressworkandtooling• Numericalcontrol• Machining,metalcutting(turning,

drilling,boring,milling)• Shaping,sawing,broaching• Welding,brazing• CAM• Rapidprototyping

MECHANICAL AUTOMATION• Sensorsandtransducers• Pneumatics• Hydraulics• Mechanicalandelectricalactuation• Principlesofcontrolsystems• PLCs

FLUID ENGINEERING• Pumps• Compressors• Otherfluidengineeringcomponents• Design/analysisofpipingsystems• Principlesofthermodynamics

(introductiontofirstandsecondlaw)• Powerandrefrigerationsystems

MAINTENANCE OF MACHINERY• Maintenancephilosophies• On-linetests/inspections• Time-basedmaintenance• Condition-basedmaintenance

THEORY OF HEAT TRANSFER• Heatbasics• Heattransfer:conduction,convectionand

radiation• Lawsofthermodynamics• Thermalcycles• Heatexchangers:types,maintenanceand

troubleshooting• Heatpumps• Airconditioning


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• Installandmaintaindrivescorrectly

• Aligndrivescorrectly

• Applycorrectlubricationtechniques

• Selectbearingscorrectly

• Troubleshootandfixdrives

Thisworkshopisdesignedforpersonnelwithaneedtounderstandtheuse,care,installation,ortheeconomicsassociatedwithmechanicalmachinery.Thosewhowillbenefitthemostfromthisworkshopincludethefollowing:


• Designengineers

• Drivesalesengineers

• Driveservicecontractors

• Driveoperators


• Plantengineer,managersandsupervisors




PRACtICAL MECHANICAL dRIVEs (BELts, CHAINs ANd GEARs)FoR ENGINEERs & tECHNICIANs


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The Program

The mechanical drives workshop is a comprehensive, highly practical and interactive two-day course. You will have an opportunity to discuss drive design-applications, operations, maintenance and management issues. You will be provided with the most up-to-date information and best practice in dealing with the subject. Towards the end of the workshop, you will have developed the skills and ability to recognise and solve drive problems in a structured and confident manner.

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On-Site Training

Most engineering professionals working with drives will confirm that there are major benefits in installing and maintaining mechanical drives correctly. Typical areas which can be dramatically improved include: less wear and tear on equipment; minimal unscheduled downtime and production losses and improved operating efficiencies. .

The workshop has been designed to examine most mechanical drives such as belts, chains, gears in terms of improved lubrication, proper alignment and fastening techniques. Finally, there is detailed coverage of troubleshooting techniques so that you can identify symptoms of failure well before the event and thus correct the problem.

Overview

MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMISSION• Lawsofmotion• Mechanicaladvantage• Basicmachines• Friction

PRIME MOVERS• Introductionandgeneraltypes• ACsynchronousmotors• Inductionmotors• Operatingcharacteristics• Selectionconsiderations

BUSHINGS, KEYS, AND KEYWAYS• Square,flat,taperedandwoodruffkeys• Tapered,QDandsplitbushings• Splines• Sizingandfit• Symptomsoffailure

GENERAL LUBRICATION CONSIDERATIONS• Oilvs.grease• Howmuch• Howoften

BEARINGS• Typesandconstruction• Bearingloads• Numberingsystems• Installationandremoval• Bearingclearanceandpre-loading• Bearingfailure• Bearinglife• Bearingmaterial• Troubleshooting

CHAINS• Precisionrollerchain• Sprocketselection• Silentchain• Engineeringchains• Chainlubrication• Installationandmaintenance

BELT DRIVE SYSTEMS• V-belt,flatbelt,synchronous/timing• Principlesofoperation• Determiningpropertension• Beltselection• Miscellaneousbelts

GEAR DRIVE SYSTEMS• Openandclosedsystems• Parallel,concentricandrightangle• Loadfactorsandselection• Servicefactoring• Installationandmaintenance• Angularerrors,backlashadjustmentand

alignmentconsiderations• Lubrication• Gearmaterial• Troubleshooting

COUPLINGS• Rigidandflexiblecouplings• Universaljoints• Loadfactors• Chaincouplings• Installationandalignment• Hydrauliccouplings

CLUTCHES AND BRAKES• Mechanical,friction,centrifugalandplate

clutches• Clutchselection• Torqueconverters• Mechanical,hydraulic,pneumaticand

electricbrakes

MECHANICAL VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES• Openandclosed• Variablespeedbeltdrives,gearboxes

andhydrostaticdrives• Installationandadjustment• Beltmaterials• Troubleshooting• Servicefactoring


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• Applypracticaltechniquesfortroubleshootingrotatingmachinery

• Eliminateproblemsthroughprovenprecisionmaintenancemethods

• Identifywhichmachinesrequireprecisionmaintenance

• Reducemaintenancecosts

• Preventfailuresfromoccurring

• Manageaprecisionmaintenanceprogram

• PlantOperationsandMaintenancePersonnel


• DesignEngineers

• ProcessTechnicians

• PlantEngineerManagersandSupervisors

• ProcessControlEngineersandSupervisors


• PumpSalesEngineers

• PumpServiceContractors

• PumpOperators

PRACtICALBALANCING, ALIGNMENt ANd CoNdItIoN MoNItoRING oF RotAtING EquIPMENt


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INTRODUCTION• Themissionofmaintenance• Maintenancephilosophies• Costofbreakdowns• Theroleofprecisionmaintenance

VIBRATION BASICS• Whatisvibration?• Vibrationwaves• Overallvibration• Vibrationspectrum• Naturalandforcingfrequencies

VIBRATION MEASUREMENT• Vibrationsensors• Whichtochoose?• Sensorspecifications• Sensormounting• Spectrumanalysers• Otherinstrumentation

BALANCING• Whybalance?• Identifyingunbalance• Practicalaspects• Definitions• Single-planebalancing• Four-runmethod• Two-planebalancing• Overhungrotor• Balancingstandards

The Program

This is a comprehensive, highly practicaland interactive two-day course. You willhave an opportunity to discuss precisionmaintenance for rotating machinery andassociated applications, operations,maintenance and management issues.Thefocus will be on the most up-to-dateinformation and best practice.Towards theendoftheworkshop,youwillhavedevelopedtheskillsandabilitytorecogniseandsolveprecisionmaintenanceissuesinastructuredand confident manner, in working andimprovingthereliabilityandperformanceofyourrotatingmachinery.

After an introduction to the application ofmaintenanceandcostsofbreakdowns, theimportant issue of vibration and vibrationmeasurement is detailed. The importanttopicofbalancingisthendiscusseddrawingonpracticalexamples.Alignmentandothermachinery faults are then covered. Otheroften neglected areas of particle andchemical analysis, temperature monitoringandfailureanalysisarecoveredinpracticaldetail.Theworkshopisconcludedwithasetofpracticalrulesforaprecisionmaintenanceprogram including issues, such as; whichmachines to monitor, managing the datausefullyandschedulingmaintenance.

Pre-requisites A basic understanding of mechanicalprocesses is not essential, but would beuseful.

The Workshop


The presentation was excellent and of excellent value.

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Good presentation and very knowledgeable.

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Excellent workshop. Knowledgeable and competent

instructor.Ross Boyd

Instructor had good background knowledge that was used well

to support course material.J Clarke

ALIGNMENT• Introduction• Identifyingmisalignment• Measuringmisalignment• Roughmethods• Reversedialmethod• Face-rimmethod• Laseralignment• Alignmenttolerances

OTHER COMMON MACHINERY FAULTS• Rotatingmachinery• Piping,basesandsupports• Naturalfrequenciesandresonance• Modalanddeflectionshapeanalysis• Troubleshootingunwantedvibration

RELATED TASKS FOR PRECISION MAINTENANCE• Tighten,Lubricate,Clean(TLC)• Chemicalandparticleanalysis• Ultrasonicinspection• Temperaturemonitoring• Performancemonitoring• Failureanalysis

MANAGING YOUR PRECISION MAINTENANCE PROGRAM• Baselinesandtrending• Whichmachinestomonitor• Managingthedata• Schedulingmaintenance• Outsourcing• Sellingtomanagement:Anewmindset

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• Pipelinedesignstandards

• Designandconstructionconsiderations

• Prediction,detectionandtreatmentofcorrosion

• Environmentalandlegalrequirements

• Howtomeetandexceedkeysafetyissues

• Optimumriskandfinancialconsiderations

Anyonewhodealswithdesign,constructionandmaintenanceofpipelinesincluding:

• MechanicalandMaintenanceEngineers


• PipelineEngineersandContractors

• UtilityAdvisorsandPlanners

• CouncilandRegionalPlanners

• OperationsandMaintenanceManagers

• TechnicalandProjectManagers

• ContractandAssetManagers

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The Program

Thistwo-dayworkshopcoversthepracticalaspects of pipeline design, integrity,maintenance and repair. Applicable codesandstandardswillbeexamined,aswilltheissuesofmechanicalandhydraulicdesignand construction practices. The optimumroutingand layout techniqueswill alsobeassessed.Youwilllearntorecognisecausesof degradation in-service, whethermechanically induced (pressure, fatigue,pressure transients and external damage)or due to corrosion for example, wallthinning,pittingandcracking.

The focus of this workshop is mainly in alandbasedenvironmentandwill teachyouto use key performance indicators tomeasure the performance of your pipelinesystem.Itconcentratesontheconsiderationof internal, external and pipeline corrosionandassessthevariousinspectionandrepairtechniques.

You will gain valuable knowledge in theimplementation of integrity managementprograms, periodic inspections andevaluation of results, as well as evaluationof maintenance issues and assetmanagement.Extensiveusewillbemadeofcase studies and practical exercises toensurethematerialiscoveredasthoroughlyaspossible.

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PIPELINE DESIGN STANDARDS• Standardsdevelopment• Internationalandlocalcodesapplicable

topipelines• Changestotheregulations• Stepsinpipelinedesign• Differentmaterialstransmitted:gas,

steamandwater

ROUTING TECHNIQUES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS• Investigationofpipelinerouting

techniques• Environmentalissuestoconsiderduring

planning

SAFETY AND RISK• Hazardidentificationprocesses• Consequenceandprobabilityanalysis• RiskmanagementtechniquesPractical Exercise

PIPELINE DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS• Compressibleandnon-compressibleflow• Discussionofsteadystateandtransient

analysis• Examinationofpumpsandcompressors• Discussionofoptimalpipesizevs.

locationofpump/compressorstations• Discussionofoptimalpipeline

constructionmaterialPractical Exercise

CORROSION, ASSESSMENT AND REPAIRS• Introductiontopracticalcorrosion• Classificationofcorrosionmechanisms• Internalcorrosion• Predictionsofcorrosionrates• Chemicaltreatments,inhibitorsand

biocides• Externalcorrosion• Coatingapplications• Cathodicprotection,design,operation

andmaintenance• CPevaluationPractical Exercise

PIPELINE CORROSION• CO2/sweet• Localandgeneralisedcorrosion• Soilsandmicrobiologicallyinduced

corrosionPractical Exercise

CONSTRUCTION PROCESS• Sequentialspread• Efficientconstruction• Hot-tapprocess• HydrotestingPractical Case Study

STRATEGY, RISK AND FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS• Strategiesforon-timedeliveryofcost-

effectiveprojects• Strategicapproachtopipeline

constructionandmanagement• Lifecyclecosting• FinancialanalysistechniquesPractical Exercises

FITNESS-FOR-PURPOSE ANALYSIS• PipelinesDamage:corrosion,

mechanical,welddefectsandgroundmovement

• AssessmenttechniquesPractical Exercise

MAINTENANCE PLANNING PROCESS AND ANALYSIS ISSUES• Pipelinemanagementandmaintenance

strategies• Linkbetweentaskimportanceandasset

criticality• MaintenancebenchmarkingtechniquesPractical Exercise

ASSET MANAGEMENT • Basic,intermediateandadvancedasset

managementplans• Stagingthedevelopmentofplan

improvements• Linkbetweenservicedeliverystrategy

andfinancialconsiderationsPractical Exercise

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: MONITORING AND EVALUATION• SelectionofKPIstomeasureasset

performance• SelectionofKPIsforyourinfrastructure

business• KPIs–howtousethemtoidentify

weaknessesPractical Exercise – Translating KPI results into action


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• Plantlayoutfundamentalsandprocedures

• Fundamentalprinciplesofchemicalprocesstechnology

• Terminologyandsymbolsusedinplantlayout

• Equipmentusedinprocessplants

• Pipingdesignandengineeringprinciples

• Terminology,symbolsandabbreviationsinpipingdesign

• Documents(billofmaterials,equipmentspecificationsetc)anddrawings(PFDs,P&IDsetc)usedinplantlayoutandpipingdesign

• 3Dmodelingofplantsandpipingsystems

This course is designed for personnel who want to understand thedesignandengineeringprinciplesinvolvedinprocessplantlayoutandpiping design.Those who will benefit the most from this workshopincludethefollowing:


• Chemical(process)engineers


• Pipingdesignersandpipingengineers


• PersonnelprovidingCADsupportforplantlayoutandpipingdesign

• Designersandengineersinvolvedininstrumentationandcontrolofprocessplants

• Equipmentdesignersandengineers

• Structuraldesignersandengineers

• Electricaldesignersandengineers



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The process plant layout and piping designcourse is a comprehensive, highly practicalandinteractivetwo-daycourse.Youwillhavean opportunity to learn and discuss thetechniquesandproceduresusedinthedesignand engineering of complex process plants.You will learn the fundamentals of plantlayout,theequipmentused,designprinciplesand procedures. You will also learn thefundamentals of piping system componentsand the specification and design of thesecomponents.Practicalexamples fromactualprojectswillbeusedextensivelytoillustratetheprinciplesanddrivehomethepoint.Youwill also be provided with a high qualitycourse manual that IDC is known for.Thiscoursemanualwillbeusefulformanyyearsafterthecourse.

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To gain full value from this workshop, please bring your

laptop/notebook computer.

The Program

Process plants, such as refineries andpetrochemical plants, are complex facilitiesconsisting of equipment, piping systems,instruments, electrical systems, electronics,computers,andcontrolsystems.Thedesign,engineering and construction of processplantsinvolveamultidisciplinaryteameffort.Plant layout and design of piping systemsconstitute a major part of the design andengineeringeffort.Theobjectiveistodesignsafeanddependableprocessingfacilitiesinacosteffectivemanner.Thefactisthattherearefewformaltrainingprogramswithafocusonplant layout and design of piping systems.Therefore, most of the required skills areacquired while on the job, reducingproductivityandefficiency.

This course will cover the fundamentalprinciplesandconceptsusedinprocessplantlayoutandpipingdesign.Uponcompletionofthis course the attendees will have a clearunderstandingofthedesignandengineeringprinciples used in plant layout and pipingdesign.Theoutcomewillbeaworkforcewiththerequiredskillsandfasterlearningcurveswith minimal on the job training. This willincreaseproductivityandshortenengineeringand construction schedules. The processplantswillgetonstreamquickerandoperatewithincreasedsafetyandreliability,satisfyingtheneedsoftheclient.

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INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS PLANT LAYOUT AND PIPING DESIGN• Plantlayoutfundamentals•Proceduresandworkflow•Physicalquantities,units,trigonometry

INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL PROCESSING METHODS• Unitoperationsandunitprocesses•ProcessFlowDiagrams(PFDs)•Utilities

EQUIPMENT USED IN PROCESS PLANTS• Processequipment–reactors,towers,

exchangers,vessels•Mechanicalequipment–pumps,

compressors,turbines•Equipmentdrawings,nozzle

specifications,vendordrawings•Equipmentfoundationsandsupports

PLANT LAYOUT AND PLOT PLANS• Plantlayoutspecifications•Codes•Safetyconsiderations•Plotplans•Equipmentarrangementdrawings

PROCESS AND INSTRUMENTATION DIAGRAMS (P&IDS)• Instrumentsandinstrumentsymbols•Controlvalvemanifolds•Meterruns

PLANT LAYOUT AND PIPING DESIGN DOCUMENTATION AND TOOLS• Linelists•Equipmentlists•Billofmaterials•P&IDs•Pipingisometrics•3Dmodels•Pipingspecifications•Pipingcodes

FUNDAMENTALS OF PIPE•Pipedimensions•Pipedata•Pipejoiningmethods•Piperepresentation•Commonabbreviations

PIPING SYSTEM COMPONENTS• Fittings–elbows,tees,reducers,end

caps•Fittingmakeupanddimensions•Flanges•Valves•Piperacks•Pipesupports•Anchorsandguides

PIPE ROUTING•Pipingisometrics•Pipingplans,sections,elevations•3Drepresentation


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• Demonstrateasoundunderstandingofthefundamentalsofsealselection

• Understandenvironmentalconsiderationsrelatedtoseals• Seehowtheexpertsrepairandrebuildsealsforoutstanding

performance• Troubleshootseals• Maximisemechanicalseallife• Classifyvariousseals,includingspecialsealtypes• Explainconsiderationsrelatedtothematerialsusedinseal

construction

PRACtICAL MECHANICAL sEALING wItH RotARy, PNEuMAtIC ANd HydRAuLIC sEAL tyPEs PLus GAskEts


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• Consultingengineers• Designengineers• Environmentalengineers• Facilitiesengineersand

managers• Lubricationtechnicians• Maintenancepersonnel• Mechanicalengineersand

technicians• Operation,maintenance,

inspectionandrepairmanagers,supervisorsandengineers

• Operators• Plantengineers,managers

andsupervisors• Plantoperationsand

maintenancepersonnel

• Predictivemaintenanceprofessionals


• Processoperatorsandtechnicians

• Processtechnicians• Pumpoperators• Pumpsalesengineers• Pumpservicecontractors• Rotatingequipment

engineers• Safetyspecialists• Salesengineers• Servicecontractors• Supervisorsandforemen

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Alsoanyoneinvolvedinmaintenancewhoneedorspecifies,orusesmechanicalseals

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MECHANICAL SEAL SELECTION AND STANDARDS• Selectionconsiderations• Processliquidcharacteristics• Inboardvsoutboardmounting• Rotatingvsstationarysealring• Faceloading• Primarysealringdesign• Secondarysealingdevices• Sealselectionrules• Mechanicalsealstandards

SEAL FAILURES• Factorsinfluencingseallife• Factorsaffectingsealperformance• Categorisationoffailures• Sealmalfunctionandprobablecauses• Prematurefailurecauses• Sealfacesymptoms• Frictionandwear• Adhesion,abrasion,corrosionand

surfacefatigue

TROUBLESHOOTING FAILED SEALS• Atthepumpingsite• Attheequipmentteardown• Leakagetypes• Discoloration,chipping,cracking,

rubbing,elastomerswelling,stickiness,hardness–whatdothesemean?

HOW TO MAXIMISE MECHANICAL SEAL LIFE• Preparingthepump–mechanically,

hydraulically• Controllingtemperatureinthestuffing

box• Controllingpressureinthestuffingbox• Whatsealtochoose?• Whatfacecombinationandelastomer?


FUNDAMENTALS AND PRINCIPLES• Definitionofzeroleakage• Mechanicsofsealing• Leakage• Purposeofsealing• Basicsregardingspeedandpressure• Temperatureconsiderations• Basicsealrequirements• Sealfriction• Wearandseallife• Texture

GENERAL AND SPECIAL SEAL TYPES• Staticanddynamicseals• Specialsealtypes• Bushing,labyrinthanddiaphragmseals• Gas,motion,slurryseals• Carbonseals• Liquidringandliquidbarrierseals• Inflatable,ferrofluidicseals• Positiveactiontype• Self-adhesivecompressionseals

MATERIALS OF SEAL CONSTRUCTION• Propertiesofelastomers• Elastomericmaterials• Plasticpolymers• Cementedcarbides• Miscellaneoussealingmaterials

SEALS FOR SPECIFIC/SPECIAL APPLICATIONS• Hydraulicandpneumaticseals• Sealsforspecialapplications• Largediameterseals• High-speedsealingapplicationsand

requirements• Sourcesofexcessivehydraulicpressure• Overcomingproblemsassociatedwith

high-pressure• Vacuumsealingapplications

SEAL SELECTION, APPLICATION AND STANDARDS Sealselectionguides Staticanddynamicsealapplications Standards-ISO,British,DIN,ASME

The Program

Whetheryouconsideryourself anamateuror knowledgeable, practical or theoretical,youwillfindthismechanicalsealsworkshopis jam-packed with useful, easy-to-applyinformation.Facedwiththebewilderingtaskof selecting the correct seal type andmaterials of construction for a givenapplication,it'snowondermanyendusersleavethe jobtoothers.Afterattendingthisworkshop,youwillhavetheknowledgeandconfidence to select correct seal types,analyse failed seals, determine the cause/sof failure and propose practical, remedialaction.

Learn how, with simple modifications, youcanextendseallifeandreduceoreliminatecauses of premature seal failure. Theworkshopcommenceswithasolidreviewofthefundamentals,basicprinciplesandlooksatsealclassificationanddesign.Specialsealtypesareexaminedandthematerialsusedtoconstructsealsrangingfromelastomericmaterials to cemented carbides areexamined.

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• Maintenancepractice• Thefundamentalsofbeltconveyordesign• Troubleshootingconveyerproblems• Splicingtechniques• Safetymanagement• Designandinstallation• Capacity,sizingandpowerofequipmentApracticalemphasisensuresthattheaboveconceptsareputintopractice.

• Maintenanceengineers,techniciansandstaff• Plantengineers• Operation,maintenance,inspectionandrepairmanagers,

supervisorsandengineers• Mechanicalengineersandtechnicians• Designengineers• Electricalengineersandtechnicians• Consultingengineers

BEst PRACtICE dEsIGN, MAINtENANCE ANd tRouBLEsHootING oFCoNVEyoRs ANd CHutEs

YOU WILL LEARN:

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The workshop will cover basic conveyors,selection, safety, legal obligations,terminologyandbackground.

Thisworkshopisdesignedforengineersandtechniciansfromawiderangeofabilitiesandbackgrounds and will provide an excellentintroduction to troubleshooting andmaintenance of conveyors and chutes. It isintended to cover the fundamentals of beltconveyingandwouldbeusefulforthosewithlittleexperienceinthisarea.

Before commencing a detailed course onconveyers it is important to have a solidpractical knowledge of the material to beconveyed.Abasicknowledgeisprovidedofthe bulk materials characteristics andproperties.

Numeroustipsthroughoutthecoursemakeit practical and topical. Belt conveyersfrequentlyprovidethemostsatisfactoryandeconomicalmethodoftransportingmaterialssuch as mine ores, earth, sand, crushedstone, cement and concrete.The high andcontinuous speed of operation of the beltmakes for a high capacity of transport ofmaterials.

Throughout the course, you will engage inproblemsolvingandcasestudiestoabsorbthe materials as quickly and effectively aspossible.

Pre-requisites Fundamentalknowledgeofbasicmechanicalplantandoperationthereof.

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INTRODUCTION• Fundamentalsofbulkmaterialshandling• Natureofbulksolids• Characteristicsofgenerallyusedbulk

materials• ConveyorsandchutesoverviewPractical Exercise

BELT CONVEYING• Introduction• Layout• Basicconfiguration• Componentsofastandardconveyer• Capacityofbeltconveyorsandselection

ofbeltwidth• Selectionofothercomponents

(belt,idlers,pulleys,takeupsetc…)• Simplecalculationofbelttension• Selectionofdrive• Troubleshootingtips• Take-ups• Operationandmaintenanceofbelts• TipsforcostsavingsPractical Exercise

SAFETY OF CONVEYORS• Conveyorsafetystandard• GeneralbackgroundonAS4024.1

(RAandhazardrecognition)• Hazardrecognition• Historyofaccidents• Keyconveyorsafetyissues• Demonstrationofunsafeconveyors• AS1755conveyors• ChutedoorshazardsandcontrolsCase StudyPractical Exercise

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING OF CONVEYORS• Troubleshootingconveyorproblems• Typesofjoints• Splicefailures,inspectionsandrepairs• Typicalproblems• Rootcauseprocess• Systematicapproachfortracking• SitespecificproblemsCase StudyPractical Exercise

CHUTE MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING• Transferchutestheory• Laserscanningapplications• Bestpracticedesign• Boostingflow• Troubleshootingchutes• Spillageandbuild-up• Theawkwardmarriageofconveyerand

chutesPractical Exercise

FEEDERS MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING• Belt,apron,screwandotherfeeders• Optimumdrawdown• TroubleshootingtypicalproblemsPractical Exercise

STORAGE AND FLOW• Flowpropertiesofmaterials• Funnel-flowandexpandedflow• Flowrateanalysis• Gravityreclaim• BinwallpressuresPractical Exercise


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• Differenttypesofcompressorsusedinprocessindustry

• Theirprinciple,design,construction,operationandmaintenance

• Theoreticalbasisthathelpsevaluatetheefficiencyoftheiroperation

• OperatingandMechanicalrangeandlimitsofthevarioustypesofcompressors

• PracticalMaintenance–ProceduresandTechniques

Anyonewhodealswithdesign,operationandmaintenanceofcompressorsinthecourseoftheirwork,including:



• ReliabilityEngineers


• ProfessionalEngineers

• UtilityAdvisors&Planners

• Municipal&RegionalPlanners

• OperationsManagers

• MaintenanceManagers

• ProjectManagers

• ContractManagers

• AssetManagers

• TechnicalManagers

PRACtICAL PRoCEss CoMPREssoRs


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COMPRESSOR BASICS• Whatisacompressor?• Compressordefinitions

GAS PROPERTIES AND THERMODYNAMICS • GasLawsandproperties• Calculatingproperties• Thermodynamicsbasics

RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS• Mechanics• Partsofreciprocatingcompressor• Troubleshootingcompressorproblems• Maintenanceofreciprocating

compressors

CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS• Principles• Parts• Casingconfigurations• Typesofcentrifugalcompressors• Performanceofcentrifugalcompressors• Performancecoefficients• Compressorcapacitycontrol• Anti-surgecontrols• Compressorsizing• Rotordynamics• Maintenanceofcentrifugalcompressors

SCREW COMPRESSORS • Principles• Construction• Characteristicparameters• Sizingandperformance• Rotordynamics• Capacitycontrol• Maintenance

LOBE BLOWERS• Principles• Construction• Selectionoflobeblowers• Maintenanceoflobeblowers

AXIAL COMPRESSORS• Principles• Construction• Performancecurve• Sizing• Rotordynamics• Maintenanceofaxialcompressors


Thisworkshopguidesyoufromthebasicsofthermodynamicstoeverypracticalaspectofair and gas compression as used in anyprocess industry. It covers the principle,design, construction, operation andmaintenance of the most commonly usedtypesofcompressors.

The compressors covered in this workshopinclude the different types of positivedisplacement and dynamic compressors. Itdiscusses the special features of everycompressor type, their range of operation,applications and limitations.Various aspectsneeded to size, select,operate, troubleshootandmaintaindifferent typesofcompressorsarecoveredingreatdetail.

Thetopicsattempttoencompassthelatestincompressorhardwareandtheirmanufacturingprocesses. Itcoversthevariousdesignsandmaterials of components and details theirspecialfeatures.

The interactionsof componentsbringaboutthe dynamics of gas compression. Thecorrelation of thermodynamics theory topractical gas compression helps you tounderstandthefundamentalsofcompressoroperation. This association has been doneusing many numerical examples. Thebehaviour of various compressor underdifferentconditionsisexplainedinamannerthatmakes itverysimple tounderstand thehow and why of their operation.The userwould also be introduced to the variousphenomena in gas compression that limitoperation of compressor beyond certainlimits.

Performance calculations are included andthatenableyoutoevaluatetheefficiencyandenergy requirement of compressors. Thishelpstobenchmarktheirperformance.Theseare shown as an important tool to troubleshoot compressor problems and aid inoperating them in an efficient manner. Thevariousformulaeandempiricalrelationshipsrequiredtosizeandselectthedifferenttypesofcompressorsarealsocovered.

Aspecial focus ismadeon thedynamicsofcompressormachinery.Itintroducestheusertorotordynamicconceptsinrotatingmachinesand various forces and moments inreciprocatingmachines.

Theworkshopcoversthepracticalaspectsofmaintenance of the different compressortypes.Itcoversthekeystagesofcompressoroverhaulandrepair.

The workshop raises the knowledge bar bymany notches for someone new tocompressorswhileatthesameprovingtobeaverygoodrefresherandreferencematerialforanexpertingascompression.

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• Optimisingequipmentperformance

• Performancemonitoringstrategies

• Generalhydraulicconceptsinrelationtoperformancemonitoring

• Centrifugalpumps-construction,operationalprinciples,selectioncriteria,powerrequirements,efficienciesandlosses,characteristiccurves,performancecalculations

• Gasproperties-thermodynamicconceptsandprocesses,Thermodynamicandgaslaws,idealgases,computationofgasproperties,gaspowercycles

• Reciprocatingcompressors-construction,operation,compressionterms,performancecalculations,evaluatingefficienciesandmethodstoestimatethem,analysisofPVdiagrams

• Centrifugalandaxialflowcompressors-designandoperationalaspects,compressionterms,performancecalculations,evaluatingadiabaticandpolytropicefficienciesandmethodstoestimatethem

PERFoRMANCE MoNItoRING oF PuMPs ANd CoMPREssoRs


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• ReliabilityEngineers


• ProfessionalEngineers

• UtilityAdvisorsandPlanners

• MunicipalandRegionalPlanners


• MaintenanceManagers

• ProjectManagers

• ContractManagers

• AssetManagers

• TechnicalManagers

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Anyonewhodealswithdesign,selection,sizing,operationandmaintenanceofpumpsandcompressorsinthecourseoftheirwork,including:

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GAS PROPERTIES AND THERMODYNAMIC CONCEPTS• Basicthermodynamicconcepts• Workingsubstanceandthermodynamic

processes• Stateofasystemanditstransformations• Idealgases• Equilibriumstate• Overviewofthevariousgaslaws• Lawsofthermodynamics• Gaspowercycles

RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS• Principleofoperationandconstructionof

reciprocatingcompressors• Classificationofreciprocating

compressors• Mechanismofasingle-stage

reciprocatingcompressor• Workdoneinasingle-stagereciprocating

compressor• Multi-stagereciprocatingcompressors• Workdoneinamulti-stagereciprocating

compressor• Volumetricefficiencyandperformance• Achievingmaximumefficiencyinmulti-

stagereciprocatingcompressors• P-Vdiagramsandtheiranalysis

CENTRIFUGAL AND AXIAL-FLOW COMPRESSORS• Constructionandprincipleofworkingof

centrifugalcompressors• Classificationofcentrifugalcompressors• Designandoperationofaxial-flow

compressors• Efficiencyandperformance

characteristics• Adiabaticandpolytropicefficiencies• MethodsusedtoevaluateefficienciesPractical session comprising quiz questions and sample performance calculations + exercises


INTRODUCTION AND FUNDAMENTALS • Equipmentdegradationandlossin

efficiency• Optimisingequipmentperformanceand

establishingbestmaintenancepractices• Introductiontoperformancemonitoring• Performancemonitoringstrategiesand

techniques• Benefitsofperformancemonitoring

HYDRAULIC PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS • Generalliquidcharacteristicsand

properties• Conceptsrelatedtopressure,volume,

flow,headandresistance• Pascal'slawandmomentumequation• Hydraulicpowerandpumpefficiency• Specificspeed• Cavitation,recirculationandNetPositive

SuctionHead(NPSH)• Impactofjetonnormallyfixedplates,

inclinedfixedplatesandhingeplates• Impactofjetonafixedcurvedvane,

movingcurvedvaneandseriesofvanes• Velocitytriangles

CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS• Principleofworkingofcentrifugalpumps• Centrifugalpumpcomponents• Rangeofoperation• Selectionconsiderations• Multi-stageoperationincentrifugal

pumps• Abnormaloperation• Powerrequirements,efficienciesand

lossesincentrifugalpumps• Pumpcharacteristiccurves• Improvingpumpreliability• Performancecalculations

SOLVED EXAMPLES AND PRACTICAL EXERCISES

WORKGROUP ASSIGNMENTS

The Program

As the process plants have got bigger, themachines have become larger in terms oftheir power ratings and complexity.At thesametime,thedemandforefficientoperationand higher availability of these machineshasbeenontheriseandthisinturnhasledto the adoption of modern maintenancestrategiesandpracticesby the industry,sothattheseobjectivesmaybeachieved.

Condition Monitoring of equipment is onebestpracticethathasprovenitselfovertheyears. It isnowconsideredan integralpartof an effective plant asset managementstrategy. Condition monitoring of plantequipmentcomprisesof

• Mechanicalhealthmonitoring

• Performancemonitoring

The former includes techniques such asvibration analysis, oil and wear particleanalysis, thermography, ultrasonics andothers.

Performancemonitoringon theotherhandis the thermodynamic and hydraulicevaluationoftheequipment.Thistechniquedeterminestheefficiencywithwhichenergyconversionsoccurintheequipment.

Performance calculations enable thecomputation of energy requirements ofequipments. This helps in benchmarkingtheirperformance.Incasegapsarenoticed,this technique has the ability to trouble-shoot equipment problems. It can alsoindicate equipment problems that may notbenormallydetectedbymechanicalhealthmonitoring.Whenused together, theyhelpprovideefficientoperationoftheequipmentandathigheravailabilitylevels.

Anotherutilityoftheperformancemonitoringtechnique is that the same theory andconcepts can be employed in the sizing,selectionand re-ratingof theequipment. Itthusbecomesausefultoolespeciallyduringtheprocessofevaluationoftechnicalbids.

Thisworkshopcoversindetail,thetechniqueof performance monitoring as applied tocentrifugalpumpsandpositivedisplacement,centrifugalandaxialflowcompressors.Thetopicsofdiscussioninclude

• Principlesofoperation

• Thermodynamic and hydraulicevaluation

• Important performance parameters andselectionconsiderations

• Methods to derive the above from firstprinciplesandempiricalrelationships

• Handlinggasandgasmixtureproperties

• Interpretationofresults

The course includes a large number ofpractical examples that help to learn andclarify the concepts. These can then bereadilyappliedtorealmachinesinplants,toevaluate their present performance,benchmark with rated values and analysethe causes for the gaps. Additionally,examples involving sizing and selection oftheequipmentarealsoincluded.

Theworkshopwillbeofimmensebenefittothoseinvolvedintheprocurement,operationand maintenance of pumps andcompressors.

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• Howstressanalysisiscarriedoutinpipingsystems

• Thefundamentalaspectsrelatedtoselectionofpipingmaterials

• Theobjectiveandscopeofpipingcodes

• Thetheorybehindpipingsystemstressesandfailuretheories

• Thebasisfordeterminingthedesignpressureandtemperatureconditions

• Themethodsemployedtodeterminepipewallthickness

• Pipingsystemloadsandtheircharacteristicsalongwithcodecriterionfordesigningpipingsystems

• Thedesigncriteriaforthermalstressesinpipingsystems

• Thesignificanceofpipestressanalysissoftwareingeneral,withparticularemphasisonCAESARIIandthetoolsandproceduresusedinthecreationofstressmodels

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Thisworkshopisdesignedforpersonnelwhowanttounderstandtheengineeringprinciples involved inpipestressanalysis.Thosewhowillbenefitthemostfromthisworkshopincludethefollowing:

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Chemical(process)engineers





• Pipingdesignersandpipingengineers

• Plantlayoutandpipingdesignpersonnel



• Structuraldesignersandengineers

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Pipingsystemdesignconstitutesamajorpartof the design and engineering effort in anyfacility.Stressanalysisisacriticalcomponentof piping design through which importantparameters such as piping safety, safety ofrelatedcomponentsandconnectedequipmentand piping deflection can be addressed.Theobjectiveofpipestressanalysisistopreventpremature failure of piping and pipingcomponentsandensuringthatpipingstressesarekeptwithinallowablelimits.

This workshop is designed for personnelfrom a wide range of abilities andbackgroundsandwillcoverthefundamentalprinciplesandconceptsusedinpipestressanalysis.Inadditiontomeetingtheneedsofdesign, the course is structured to provideyou an in-depth understanding of theengineering principles involved in materialselection, application of code criteria andthe capabilities and tools incorporated instress analysis software.The extensive useof case studies and practical exercisesduringthecourseofthediscussionensuresascomprehensivecoverageofthematerialaspossible.

The pipe stress analysis workshop is acomprehensive, highly practical andinteractive course. Along with learning thefundamentalsofpipingstress,youwillalsolearn to appreciate the need for stressanalysis in piping systems and the variousdesign principles and procedures involved.Youwillhaveanopportunitytolearnaboutthe failure theories and codes governingpiping design and stress analysis. Pipingloadcharacteristicsandproceduresused indesigningpipewallthicknesswillbeoutlinedinsufficientdetail.The importanceofstressanalysis software in piping system designwillbeemphasisedthroughacomprehensiveoverviewoftheCAESARIIsoftware.Practicalexamples from actual projects will be usedextensively to illustrate the principlesinvolved, to enable a better understanding.Youwillalsobeprovidedwithahighqualitycourse manual that will prove useful formanyyearstocome.

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INTRODUCTION TO PIPE STRESS ANALYSIS •Needforstressanalysis•Consequencesofoverstress•Physicalquantitiesandunitsusedin

pipestressanalysis

PIPING MATERIALS• Introduction•Materialclassificationsystemsand

specifications•CommonASTMpipingmaterials•Materialrequirementsofcodes•Selectioncriteriaformaterials•Pipingspecifications(pipingclasses)•Materialtestingandcertificates

CODES GOVERNING PIPING DESIGN AND STRESS ANALYSIS•ASMEB31.3,ASMEB31.4andASME

B31.8•Othercodesincludingapplicablelocal

codes•Roleandscopeofcodes• Informationavailablefromcodes•Typicalorganisationofcodematerial

PRINCIPAL STRESSES AND FAILURE THEORIES• Longitudinal,circumferentialandradial

stresses•Principalaxesandprincipalstresses•Failuretheories:

- Maximumprincipalstressfailuretheory

- Maximumshearstressfailuretheory

DESIGN PRESSURE, DESIGN TEMPERATURE AND ALLOWABLE STRESS•Definitionofdesignpressureanddesign

temperature•Basisforallowablestress•Allowableat“hot”and“cold”

conditions,thatis,ShandSc•Codetablesforallowablestresses

DESIGN OF PIPE WALL THICKNESS FOR INTERNAL PRESSURE•Wallthicknessdesignequations–ASME

B31.3,ASMEB31.4andASMEB31.8•CalculationofMaximumAllowable

WorkingPressure(MAWP)•Pressure–temperatureclassratingsfor

flanges•Determiningappropriateflangepressure

class

LOADS ON PIPING SYSTEMS•Primaryandsecondaryloads•Self-limitingandnonself-limiting

characteristicsofloads•Sustainedandoccasionalloads•Staticanddynamicloads•Bendingstressesinpipes•Longitudinalstressandtorsionalstress•Codecriteriafordesign

THERMAL STRESSES IN PIPING SYSTEMS•Thermalexpansion/contractionof

materials•Stressesduetothermalexpansion/

contraction•Thermalfatigueandcyclicstressreduction

factor•Designcriteriaforthermalstresses:

- StressIntensificationFactors(SIFs)- Allowablestressrangeforthermal

expansion- Calculationofexpansionstressrange

PIPE STRESS ANALYSIS SOFTWARE• IntroductiontoCAESARIIstressanalysis

software:- OverviewofCAESARIIsoftware- Pipinginputandcreationofmodel- Navigationandtoolbars- Staticanalysisandoutput- Checkingforcodecompliance

CAESAR II PRACTICAL EXERCISES•Pipinginput–creatingthemodel•Runningtheanalysis•Outputandinterpretationoftheresults•CAESARIIpracticalexercisesIandII


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Thisworkshopisdesignedforpersonnelwhowanttolearn,understandandeffectivelyimplementtheprinciplesrelatedtocorrosionmanagement,metallurgyandfailureprevention.Thosewhowillbenefitthemostfromthisworkshopincludethefollowing:




• Materialprocurementpersonnel


• Metallurgicalengineers

• Plantinspectionandmaintenancepersonnel


• Projectanddesignengineers

• Qualitycontrolengineers

• Technicalmanagers

• Weldinspectors


• Corrosionmechanism,conceptsandtypes

• Metaldefects,metallurgicalfactorsandelectricalconcepts

• Oxidationprinciplesanditseffectonmetals

• Corrosionformsandcharacteristics

• Corrosionunderspecificenvironmentalconditions

• Chemicalpropertiesofmaterialsandpropermaterialselectionforminimizingtheimpactofcorrosion

• Corrosionprotectionmethods,failureanalysisandprevention

• Evaluationofvarioustechniquesusedfortestingandmonitoringcorrosion

• Corrosionanditsimpactwithregardtodifferentindustries

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Processplantssuchasrefineriesandpetrochemicalplantsarecomplexfacilitiesconsistingofawiderangeofequipmentsandsystemcomponentsandtheirdesign,engineeringandupkeepinvolvesamultidisciplinaryteameffort.Corrosionmanagementhasapivotalroletoplayinmaintainingtheintegrityofafacility,sincealargenumberofincidentsandfailuresthat occur in process plants are found to be related to the phenomena of corrosion anderosion.Thisismoresointhefaceofincreasedrequirementsforimprovedproductivityandcost effectiveness, combined with an increased emphasis on environmental and safetyrelated issues. By effectively managing the critical parameters and activities related tocorrosionandmaterialdegradation,sufficientcostsavingsandsafetyinoperationcanbeensured.Bypayingadequateattentiontocorrosioninaspectsrelatedtomaterialselection,construction,operationandmaintenanceofinfrastructurefacilities,itispossibletoachievesavingstothetuneofbillionsofdollarsinrepair,maintenance,andreplacementcosts.




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INTRODUCTION TO CORROSION • Definitionofcorrosion• Typesofcorrosion• Costofcorrosion

CORROSION FUNDAMENTALS• Thermodynamicaspectsofaqueous

corrosion• Aqueouscorrosionkinetics• Effectofconcentration• Electrodepotentials,anodicandcathodic

reactions• UtilitiesPotentialmeasurementwith

referenceelectrode,standardredoxPotential

• EMFseries• Exchangecurrentdensity• Mixedpotentialtheory• E-log(i)Evansdiagram• Corrosioncells• TafelequationandTafelplotforcorrosion

ratedetermination• LinearpolarizationandStern-Geary

equation• Typesofpolarizationandratecontrolling

step• Passivityandpassivationbehaviorof

ironinnitricacid• Effectoftemperatureandpressureon

rateofcorrosion• Effectofvelocityonrateofcorrosion• DefinitionandeffectofpH• Dissolvedgasesandimportanceof

dissolvedoxygen

BASIC METALLURGY AND ELECTRICAL CONCEPTS• Introductiontometallurgy• PrinciplesofMetallurgy• Defectsinmetals• Metallurgicalfactorsaffectingcorrosion• Iron-carbonphasediagrams• Commonferrousandnon-ferrousmetals/

alloys• Microstructureofcommonmetals/alloys• Weldmentmetallurgy• Basicelectricalconcepts

OXIDATION• Oxidationofmetalandalloys• Oxidationresistanceoflowalloysteel• Environments• Hightemperaturecorrosion

CORROSION FORMS• Uniformcorrosion• Aqueouscorrosion• Atmosphericcorrosion• Galvaniccorrosion• De-alloyingandgraphitization• Straycurrentcorrosion• Pittingcorrosion• Crevicecorrosion• Filiformcorrosion• Effectsofmetallurgicalvariableson

aqueouscorrosion• Effectsofmetallurgicalvariablesonthe

corrosionofstainlesssteels,aluminumalloysandde-alloyingcorrosion

• Erosioncorrosion,impingementattackandcavitationdamage

• Stresscorrosioncracking,stresscorrosion

• Inter-granularstresscorrosioncracking,welddecayandknife-lineattack

• Hydrogendamage,hydrogenembrittlement

• Selectiveleaching• Liquidmetalinducedembrittlement• Solidmetalinducedembrittlement• Sulfidestresscracking• Exfoliation• Causticembrittlement• Corrosionfatigue• Fretting• Microbiologicallyinfluencedcorrosionin

metals

CORROSION UNDER SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS• Corrosioninatmospheres• Corrosioninportablewater,natural

watersandseawatersystems• Corrosioninsoils• Corrosionofreinforcementandconcrete

DESIGN AND MATERIAL SELECTION FOR CORROSION PREVENTION• Introductiontomethodsofcorrosion

protection• Corrosionresistancepropertiesof

stainlesssteels• Corrosionresistancepropertiesofcastiron• Corrosionresistancepropertiesofcarbon

steelandlowalloysteels

• Nickelandnickelalloys• Aluminumandaluminumalloy• Magnesiumandmagnesiumalloys• Copperandcopperalloys• Titaniumandtitaniumalloys• Zincandzincalloys• Tinandtinalloys• Corrosionresistanceofnon-metallic

materials

CORROSION PROTECTION METHODS• Surfacetreatmentandconversion

coatings• Ceramic,glassandoxidecoatings• Metalcoatings• Coatingsandlinings• Electrochemicalcorrosioncontrol

methods• CathodicandAnodicprotection• Corrosioninhibitors

FAILURE ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION• Generalapproachtofailureanalysis• RudimentsofCorrosionFailureAnalysis• Generalmethodsoffailureprevention• PreventingCorrosionFailuresbyDesign

CORROSION TESTING AND MONITORING• Basicsofcorrosionmonitoring• Corrosiontestingandmonitoring

techniques• NDTforoff-linemonitoring

BRIEF DISCUSSION ON CORROSION FOR DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES• Marinecorrosion• Foodindustry• Pulpandpaperindustry• Aerospaceindustry• Miningindustry• Electronicsindustry


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Thisworkshopisintendedforallmaintenancemanagers,reliabilityengineersandtechniciansdirectlyinvolvedinmaintainingandpreservingthefunctionofassets.SincetheRCMprocessmakesuseofcross–functionalgroupsaswellasthefactthatalastingmaintenanceprogramcanonlybedevelopedbymaintainersandusersoftheassets,itisalsorecommendedthatoperation/productionpersonnelattendthisworkshoptoensureaneffectiveRCMprogram.Theseshouldcomprise:


• Keyleadersfromeachmaintenancecraft

• Maintenancemanagers/supervisors

• Operationspecialists

• Planners

• Plantmanagers

• Reliabilityengineers/technicians


• UnderstandthehistoryofRCM,i.e.classical,RCM2andstreamlinedRCM

• ParadigmchangesinindustryduetotheimplementationofRCM

• BenefitsofRCMtoyourorganisation

• PlanningtheRCMprocess

• RCMworkinggroups

• Integrationofmaintenancemanagementwithoverallbusinessobjectives

• BuildingtheRCMprinciplesintonewdesigns

• Developmentofamaintenancestrategyblueprint

• KeyPerformanceIndicators(KPIs)forRCM

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The primary objective of the maintenancefunction is no longer only to focus onoptimising plant availability at minimumcost.Inmodernday,maintenanceaffectsallaspectsofbusinesseffectivenessandrisk,i.e.safety, environmental integrity, energyefficiency,productquality,customerservice,plant availability and cost. Further to thismaintenanceisaboutpreservingthefunctionsof assets, as well as avoiding, reducing oreliminatingtheconsequenceoffailure.

Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) is asystematic and structured process used todecidewhatmustbedonetoensurethatanyphysicalasset, systemorprocesscontinuesto do whatever its users want it to do. It istaking into consideration the primaryperformance parameters of the asset,possiblefailuremodeandconsequenceandlastlyasuitablefailuremanagementpolicy.

Thisworkshopisdesignedtofamiliariseyouwith the principles and the process ofimplementing a RCM program. It will helpyoutoapplytherulesofRCMthroughcross-functionalreviewgroupsinordertoproducerobustandcosteffectiveassetmanagementprograms,byapplyingthefourmaintenancestrategies, i.e. corrective, preventive,predictiveandpro-active.

Pre-requisites All the principles of RCM will be covered,including the type of strategies, as well asthe tools that are used to facilitate theprocess.Abasicknowledgeofmaintenancemanagement as well as the practicaloperations and maintenance of assetswould be an advantage. This practicalexperience will enable the workshop to beplacedincontext.

Nospecialknowledgeorskillsarerequired–onlyatechnicalbackgroundsothatthereisabetter understanding of issues related toRCMandtheapplicationthereof.

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RELIABILITY CENTRED MAINTENANCE (RCM) – AN OVERVIEW• Evolutionofmaintenance• HistoryofRCM• ClassicalRCM• RCM2• StreamlinedRCM

WHY RCM FOR MY ORGANISATION• WhyRCMisdifferent• Thenewparadigmsinmaintainingassets• WhatyoushouldexpectfromRCM• WhoshoulddoRCM

PROJECT INITIATION• Planningandpreparation• Settingupreviewgroups• Selectingfacilitators• SelectingthesystemsforRCManalysis

GATHERING AND BREAKDOWN OF THE BASIC INFORMATION• Definingfunctionsandperformance

standards• Definingfailure–functionalfailure• Establishrootcauseoffailures–failure

modes• Identifywhathappensiffailureoccurs–

failureeffect• Whatistheconsequenceoffailure(cost,

throughput,quality,safety,environmentandcustomer)

• FMECA

SELECTING MAINTENANCE TASKS THROUGH PRO–ACTIVE MAINTENANCE (PDM, PM)• Scheduledrestorationtasks• Scheduleddiscardtasks• Scheduledon-conditiontasks

TYPES OF PREDICTIVE TECHNIQUES AVAILABLE• “TheHuman”• Vibrationmonitoringandanalysis• Thermography• Oilanalysis–rotatingandtransformers• Ultrasonic• Magneticflux• Dyepenetrant• Radiography• MPI• Eddycurrent

IF NO PROACTIVE TASK IS AVAILABLE?• Whenandhowtodofailure-finding

(includingRCA’s)• Whentoredesign• Whentoruntofailure

IMPLEMENTATION• Auditingtheanalysis• Developingthemaintenanceprogram• Continuousimprovement• KPI’stomeasuresuccess

PRACTICAL EXERCISE• Breakdownofplantintosystems• CompletingaFMECA• Selectingtheappropriatetasksfor

differentscenarios• Developingthemaintenanceprogram–

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• Plantengineersandsupervisors

• Systemanddesignengineers

• Hosemanufacturersandsuppliers

• ProjectmanagersandConsultants

• Plantlayoutandsafetyspecialists



• Obtainagreaterunderstandingofthebasicaspectsrelatedtohosedesignandconstruction.

• Recognizethevarioushosetypesfromthedesignaswellasapplicationpointofview.

• Sizeandselecttherighttypeofhoseforaparticularapplication.

• Knowaboutthedifferentmaterialsofconstructionandtheuseofreinforcedmaterial.

• Obtainadetailedperspectiveonotherhoseselectioncriteriabasedonparameterssuchaspressureandtemperatureandalsogettounderstandbetter,conceptssuchasshelflifeandusefullifeofhosesingeneral.

• Identifythecommonhosefittings,adaptors,couplingsandclampsandalsoothermiscellaneousfittings.

• Understandthevarioushosestandardsandtestingprocedures.

• Demonstrateasoundunderstandingofstandardinstallationpracticesandhoserouting.

• Bewellversedinmaintenanceandsafetypracticesrelatedtohoses.

• Understandthevariousaspectsrelatedtohosefailuresingeneralandlearnaboutthecommontroubleshootingtechniques.

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Hose design and construction is a verytechnical and precise science. Properselection and sizing of hoses and alliedfittingsiscriticaltoensuringtheefficiencyofa hydraulic system. Good installation androuting practices not only enhance systemperformanceandefficiencybutalsoprovidesufficient safeguards under conditions ofextreme pressure and temperature. Propermaterial selection is vital to ensuring longservicelifeofthehoseandalsogoesalongway in minimizing the possibility ofprematurehosefailures.

It is also important to strictly adhere tosafetyconsiderations,whiledecidingonthetype of hose to be used in a particularapplication. Hose condition in general canbe effectively monitored through theimplementation of timely maintenancepractices. In the event that any failuresymptomsareidentified,remedialmeasuresmust be undertaken well in time, ifcatastrophicfailuresaretobeprevented.

Pre-requisites No specialist knowledge or skills arerequired – only a technical background sothatthereisabasicunderstandingofvariouscomponentscomprisingahydraulicsystemand for such factors as the differencebetweenpressureandforce.

Infactthiscourseisagoodintroductiontosomeone who has had no dealings withhoses in the past as well as an importantrefresher course for hydraulic systemspecialists who benefit from the back–to-basicsapproach.

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INTRODUCTION • Whatconstitutesagoodhose?• Hosedesignprinciples• Commonhosetypes• Rigidandflexibleapplications

CLASSIFICATION AND TYPE• Classificationbasedonthemediumused

–Hydraulic,Air,Fuel• Classificationbasedonthenatureof

application–Compressorline,Fuelline,Brakeline,lubricationline,workequipmentcontrol

• Classificationbasedontheequipmenttype-Plantmachinery,Automobile,Marine,Aircraft

• Low,MediumandHigh-pressurehoses

HOSE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION• Hoserequirements• Hoseselectionandsizing• Pressuresurgesanddrops• Pressureandtemperatureratings• Designconsiderationsofcommonair,

hydraulicandfuelhoses

HOSE FITTINGS AND ASSEMBLY• Commonfittings,connectors,adapters,

couplingsandclampsusedinhydraulic,pneumaticandfuelhoselines

• Designandtype• Assemblyandfitting• Commonlyusedthreadtypes• Miscellaneoushosefittings

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION• Commonhosematerials• Materialcompatibility• Reinforcementmaterial• Metallic,non-metallicmaterialsusedin

theconstructionofcommonconnectors,fittingsandcouplings

HOSE STANDARDIZATION AND TESTING• Purposeofstandardization• Hosestandards–SAE,DIN,BS• Testingrequirements• Testprocedures• Prototypeandproductiontesting• BurstingandImpulsetesting• Servicesimulation

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE• Generallyrecommendedinstallation

practices• Installationprocedureonfixedand

flexingapplications• Hoserouting• Generalupkeepandmaintenanceof

hoses

HOSE FAILURES AND TROUBLESHOOTING• Shelflifeandusefullifeofhoses• Commonhosefailures• Waystopreventprematurehosefailures• Generaltroubleshootingtechniques• Safetyconsiderations


Instructor has a great depth of knowledge to share and made the topic interesting, useful

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Maintenance,productionandotherplantengineersandtechniciansresponsibleforpressurerelievingdevices.


• Toincreaseyourawarenessandunderstandingthatthemechanicalintegrityofreliefvalvesdependsjointlyontheproperdesign,operation,conditionassessment,andmaintenanceoftheequipment

• Toprovideyouwithaclearunderstandingofthedegradationmechanismsthatreliefvalvescouldbesubjectedtoovertheiroperatinglife,howtoidentifythem,predictanddeterminetheirimpact,andwhatappropriatemeasurescanbetakentopreventandcontroltheresultantdamage

• Toprovideyouwiththeknowledgeandfailureanalysisskillstheyneedtoconductdamageandfailureanalysissoastopreventsimilarfailuresfromhappening

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Thisthreedayworkshopisstructuredsothattheinspectionandmaintenancepersonnelwillbenefit most from the first two days and the third day will also benefit pressure vesselengineersandsystemdesigners.Asafetyorsafetyreliefvalvecanbeconsideredthemostimportantsinglesafetydeviceonaboiler,piping,pipelineorpressurevessel. If it fails tofunctioninthemannerforwhichitwasintendedandanoverpressureconditiondevelops,theresultcouldbecatastrophic.

Likeallmechanicaldevices,pressurereliefvalvesrequireperiodicmaintenanceandrepair.Toproperlycarryoutrepairs,itisessentialthattheworkbedonebytrainedpersonnelundercontrolledconditions,usingproperpartsandprocedures.

Competencies Emphasised• Workingknowledgeindesign,operationandmaintenanceofpressurerelievingdevices• Understanding, prediction and identification of degradation and damage mechanisms

that affect relief valves fitness for continued service and could result in significantpotentialfailures

• NDTmethodsandtheireffectiveapplication• Your company will be able to enhance its ability to use applicable inspection and

maintenanceresultinginlowerlifecyclecostswhilecomplyingwithcodesandstandards,andotherregulatoryrequirements.

Organisational ImpactYour company will be able to achieve measurable improvement in mechanical integritythrough effective interaction between engineering, operation and maintenance functions.Yourcompanywillbeabletoenhanceitslosspreventionandsafetyperformance.

Personal ImpactYou will gain sound and practical understanding of the major degradation mechanismsaffectingreliefvalvesinoilandgasplantsandrefineryprocessunits,howtopredictthem,howtoassesstheirimpactonreliefvalvesovertheiroperatinglife,andhowtopreventandcontrolthesedegradationanddamagemechanismsusingbestindustrypracticesincludingAPIandASMEcodes.• Enhance knowledge about inspection and testing strategies and methods and their

effectiveapplicationtoachievethehighestprobabilityofdetectionofdamageanddefects• You will achieve a better understanding of the regulations and industry practices

pertaining to repairs and alterations to safeguard against related failure and to avoidexcessiverepaircosts

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PRINCIPLE OF PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES• Operation• Developmentandapplication• Dimensionalcharacteristicsofpressure

reliefvalves

SAFETY AND RELIEF VALVE TYPES• Conventionalsafetyreliefvalve• Balancedsafetyreliefvalve• Pilot-operatedpressurereliefvalve• Pressureand/orvacuumventvalve• Rupturediskdevice

RELIEF VALVE STRATEGY• Selection• Materials• Sizingoverview

OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS• Systempressures• Devicepressures

SIZING RELIEF VALVES• Gasandvapoursizing• Liquidsizing• Multiplevalvesizing

CODES AND STANDARDS• APIRP576andAPIRP520• ASMECodeSectionsIandVIII• NationalBoardInspectionCode

QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEMS• Recordsandreports• Theneedtokeeprecords• Responsibilities


CAUSES OF IMPROPER PERFORMANCE• Mechanical/design(springs,materials

etc)• Process(corrosion,fouling,damaged

seatingsurfaces)• Maintenance

INSPECTION AND TESTING• Reasonsforinspection• Shopinspection/overhaul• Visualon-streaminspection• Inspectionfrequency• Timeofinspection

TESTING FACILITIES• Pressurereliefdevicecertifications• Pressurereliefvalverepair• Nameplatedatainterpretationand

stamping

OVERHAUL• Pressurereliefvalvedisassembly• Lappingandgrinding• Assembly• Setting,testingandsealing

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Thisworkshopisdesignedforpersonnelwithaneedtounderstandthe use, care, installation, or the economics associated withmechanicalmachinery.Thosewhowillbenefit themost fromthisworkshopincludethefollowing:


• Basicmechanicalengineeringconceptssuchasforce,work,power,momentsandtorques

• Theimportanceofcommonengineeringmaterialpropertiesinrelationtocomponentlifeandfailure

• Basicdesignforstaticstrength

• Howtoselectappropriategearsandbearings

• Howtoperformsimpledesignandselectionofpipingsystemsandrelatedcomponents

• Howtomonitor,controlandanalysevibrations

• Howtosetupaneffectivebutsimpleinspectionandmaintenanceprogram(includinglubrication)

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• Consultants• Consultingengineers• Electricalandchemical

engineersandtechnicians• Industrialandcommercial

plantandfacilitiesengineers• Militarypersonnel• Newgraduates• Operators• Plantengineer/managersand

supervisors• Plantoperationsand

maintenancepersonnel

• Processcontrolengineers,techniciansandsupervisors

• Processtechnicians• Professionalswhowantto

upgradetheirknowledgeinmechanicalengineering

• Projectanddesignengineers• Propertymanagers• Salesengineers• Servicecontractors

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Mechanicalengineeringinsimpletermsdealswithanyequipmentthatmoves;thisiswhatmakesitperhapsthemostbroadanddiverseof engineering disciplines. The mechanicaldisciplineessentiallyderivesitsbreadthfromthe need to design and manufactureeverythingfromsmall,evennano,individualdevices, such as measuring instruments, tolarge systems such as machine tools andpower plants. Easy installation andserviceability are critical to the success of amechanical system as is operational anddesignflexibility.Understanding parameters governing theselectionanddesignofmechanicalsystemsisessentialforidentifyingsuitablesystemsforaparticular application. In order to place allthese issues in context, a good workingknowledgeofmechanicalprinciplescombinedwith a solid understanding of key conceptssuchasforce,energyandheatisimportant.Mechanicalpower transmission isdiscussedfromthepointofviewofgears,couplingsandbearings.Properselectionandsizingofthesecritical mechanical components is vital toensuringoptimumperformanceandimprovedefficiency of a mechanical system. Recently,fluid engineering has undergone significantchangeandthereforeadetailedoverviewoftheunderlyingprinciplesof fluidpoweranditsapplicationsisvital.Thetheorybehindheattransfer,thevariousheattransfermechanismsand the design of heat-exchangers is alsoexamined.Any study of mechanical systems would beincomplete without including a review ofmechanical vibrations.This will help you inmonitoring, controlling and analysingvibrationsandinconductingfaultdiagnosesinmechanicalsystems.The fieldofmaintenancehasevolved intoaseparateandhighlyspecialised function.Aneffective maintenance regime helps identifyfailure symptoms and enables initiation ofcorrective measures, for preventingunscheduled and sometimes catastrophicfailures.Lastly,adiscussiononthenumerousstandards, codes and regulations governingmechanical systems, helps put the wholeworkshopintoperspective.

The Workshop

PracticalDemonstrations,VideosandExercises

WeatIDCknowthatnomatterhowgoodtheinstructoris(andoursareverygood!)noonelearns from listening toa lecture.Hencewehaveabusyscheduleofactivitiestohelpyoureallylearn.

• 23 short, punchy videos on mechanicaldesign, materials, drives, vibrations,fluid,heattransferandmaintenance

• 30 short, practical design exercises oneach topic focusing on design, gears,drives, fluid engineering, heat transfer,vibrations and engineering codes andstandards

• 4 case studies on mechanical design,gears,fluidengineeringandmaintenancewhere you will work in groups to solverealmechanicalengineeringproblems

Please bring a calculator to get maximum benefit. To gain full value

from this workshop, please bring your laptop/notebook computer.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BASICS• Introductionandbasicconcepts• Unitsforengineeringquantities• Interpretationofmechanicaldrawings• Friction-importanceinmechanical

systems,types,staticanddynamicfrictioncoefficients

ENGINEERING MATERIALS• Stress-strainrelationship• Propertiesofengineeringmaterials:

strength,hardness,ductilityandtoughness

• Thermalprocessingofmetalsandhowitaffectstheirproperties

• Ferrousandnon-ferrousalloys• Commonfailureofmodesofmaterials:

fracture,fatigue,creepandcorrosion

MECHANICAL DESIGN• Basicprinciples• Factorofsafety• Staticequilibrium• Designforstaticstrength• Threadedfasteners• Keysandkeyways• Rivetedjoints• Designforfatiguestrength

GEARS AND BEARINGS• Gears:terminologies,types,ratiosand

geartrains• Gearselectionandgearboxes• Troubleshootinggearproblems• Bearings:loads,types,selectionand

troubleshooting• Installationguidelines

MECHANICAL DRIVES• Beltandchaindrives• Mechanicalcouplings• Hydrostaticdrives• Hydrodynamicdrives• Torqueconvertersandfluidcouplings• Clutches:types,performanceand

selection• Brakes:types,performanceandselection

PRIME MOVERS• Whatisaprimemover?• Internalcombustionengines• Electricmotors• Hydraulicandairmotors• Gasturbines• Mechanicalvariablespeeddrives• Hydraulicandpneumaticcylinders• Comparativemerits/demeritsofdifferent

primemovers• Primermoverselectioncriteria,

applications

FLUID ENGINEERING• Concepts:viscousflowandReynolds

number• Piping,selectionandsizing• Pumpsandvalves:typesandapplications• Fluidengineeringsymbolsanddiagrams• Analysisofpipingsystems• Seals,fittings,flangesgasketsand

O-rings• Mechanicalseals:types,selectionand

maintenance

THEORY OF HEAT TRANSFER• Lawsofthermodynamics• Thermalcycles• Heatexchangers:types,maintenanceand

troubleshooting• Heatpumps• Airconditioning• Heat:conduction,convectionand

radiation

MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS• Singledegreeoffreedomsystem• Terminologies:amplitude,phaseand

frequency• Naturalfrequencyofvibration• Multipledegreeoffreedomsystem• Vibrationmeasurement:sensors,

analysersandinterpretation• Useofvibrationasacondition

monitoringtool• Troubleshootingandcorrectingunwanted

vibrations

MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION SYSTEMS• Metalproduction-foundryprocess• Castmakingandmetalmelting• Dieandprecisioncasting• Heattreatment(hardeningandsoftening)• Hotandcoldworkingofmetal• Presses• Numericalcontrol• Machiningandmetalcutting• Broaching,shapingandsawing• Basicsofweldingandtypesofwelded

joints• Brazing• CAD/CAM• Rapidprototyping

MAINTENANCE• Objectives,reliabilityandavailability• Breakdown,preventiveandpredictive

maintenance• Standardpracticesandtools• Lubrication• Factorsinfluencingequipmentdowntime• Hazardousfailures• Conditionmonitoringmethods• Non-destructivetestingandinspections• Planningandinspectionschedules

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CODES AND STANDARDS• Needforstandardisation• Mechanicalengineeringstandards• Overviewofstandards• Benefitsofstandardisation• ISO9000/1• Six-sigma

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• Workwithbasichydraulicandpneumaticcomponents• Understandessentialhydraulicandpneumatictermsandunderstand

theirkeyapplications• Describethecharacteristicsoffluidusedinhydraulicsystemsandair

usedinpneumaticsystems• Understandhowthebasichydrauliccomponentsfunctionina

hydrauliccircuitandhowthebasicpneumaticcomponentsfunctioninapneumaticcircuit

• Readhydraulicandpneumaticschematics• Performsimplecircuitdesignusingstandardsymbologyandfunctions

suchasautomaticreturn,logiccontrol,speedcontrol,pressuresequencing,reducedactuatorforcesandtiming

• Discussthecorrectoperation,controlsequencesandproceduresforthesafeoperationofvarioussimplehydraulicandpneumaticsystems

• Troubleshootsimplehydraulicandpneumaticsystemproblems• Makesimplerepairstohydraulicandpneumaticsystems• Minimiseforcedoutagesandpreventseriousdamagetohydraulicand

pneumaticequipment• Outlinethelatesttechnologiesavailableforelectrohydraulicand

pneumaticsystemsThisisnotanadvancedworkshopbutonefocusingonthefundamentals.Youarehoweverexpectedtohavesomeknowledgeofthetopicofhydraulicsandpneumatics.Pre-coursereadingwillbeprovidedforyouifyouhavenoknowledgewhatsoever.

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• Allthoseworkingwithhydraulicsandpneumaticssystems

• Consultingengineers• Designengineers• Mechanicalengineers

• Mechanicaltechnicians• Operation,maintenance,

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This informationpackedpracticalcourseonhydraulicsandpneumaticswouldenhanceyourknowledgeof the fundamentals, improveyourmaintenanceprogramsandhelpyoubecomeexcellenttroubleshooteroftheproblemsinthisarea.Nomatterwhathydraulicsorpneumaticsapplicationsyouareworkingon,andwhatthelevelofyourknowledge,theworkshopwillbehighlybeneficialtoyou.The practical hydraulics and pneumatics workshop is a comprehensive, highly practical and interactive two-day course.You will have anopportunity to discuss construction of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, design-applications, and learn operations, maintenance andmanagementissues.Youwillbeprovidedwiththemostup-to-dateinformationandbestpracticeindealingwiththesubject.Duringthecoursesessionscutawaysofallmajorcomponentsarebroughttovisuallydemonstratethecomponents'constructionandoperation.Developinganunderstandingof"how"itworksleadstoanunderstandingofhowandwhyitfails.Multimediaviewsoftheequipmentaregiventogiveyouasrealisticaviewofhydraulicandpneumaticsystemsaspossible.Towardstheendoftheworkshop,youwillhavedevelopedtheskillsandabilitytorecogniseandsolvehydraulicandpneumaticproblemsinasimple,structuredandconfidentmanner.

Pre-requisites Afundamentalknowledgeofbasicmechanicalplantandoperationthereofandsomeexposuretohydraulicandpneumaticsystemswouldbehelpfulbutisnotessential.

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HYDRAULIC SYSTEMSINTRODUCTION TO HYDRAULICS• Originofhydraulicsandclassification

FUNDAMENTALS• Force,work,power,energy,mass,

weight,torque,density,specificgravity,specificweight,basichydraulicprinciples,propertiesoffluids,viscosity

PRESSURE, LAWS AND FLOW• Hydrostaticprinciples• Pascal’sLawandapplications• Pressure-forcerelationship• Fluidflowandflowrate• Bernoulli’sequationPractical Exercise

HYDRAULIC PUMPS• Principleofpumpoperation• Classification(positiveandnon-positive

displacement)• Standardparametersforpumpselection• Gear,vane,gerotor,lobepump• Piston:radialpiston,axialpiston,fixed

displacementandvariablevolume,bentaxispumps

• Pressure,flowandefficienciesofpumpsPractical Exercise

HYDRAULIC MOTORS • Principleofmotoroperation• Performancecharacteristics• Classificationofhydraulicmotors• Gear,vane,pistonmotors• Differencebetweenhydraulicmotorsand

hydraulicpumps• Specificationsofhydraulicmotors• Efficiencyofhydraulicmotorsandtheir

sizingPractical Exercise

HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS• Classification(singleanddoubleacting)• Constructionofcylinders• Sealingsystemsusedincylinders• Designofcylinders• CommoncylinderproblemsPractical Exercise

DIRECTION CONTROL VALVES• Functionsofdirectioncontrolvalvesand

theirclassification• Valvesymbols• Valveelements:reciprocatingspools,

rotaryspools,poppettype• Spoolvalveelement:characteristicsand

positionchangeover• Centreconditions• Non-ReturnValves(NRV)• Checkvalve

• Spoolvalve(rotaryandslidingvalves)Practical Exercise

PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES• Classificationofpressurecontrolvalves• Pressurereliefvalves(pressure

regulatingandemergencyrelief)• PressurereducingvalvesPractical Exercise

FLOW CONTROL VALVES• Functionsofflowcontrolvalve• Classificationofflowcontrolvalves

(Non-pressurecompensatedandpressurecompensated)

• Locationofflowcontrolvalve(metre-in,metre-outandbleed-offcircuits)

Practical Exercise

ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS• Proportionalsolenoidvalves:technology

andoperation• Typesofproportionalvalves(direction

control,flowcontrolandpressurecontrolvalves)

• Servovalves:firstandsecondstageuseoftransducersinhydraulicsystems

• Comparisonofproportionalandservovalves

Practical Exercise

HYDRAULIC ACCESSORIES• Hydraulicoilreservoirstypes(pressure

andnon-pressuretypes)• Hydraulicfilters• Hydraulictubesandfittings• Hydraulichosesandfittings• HydraulicaccumulatorsPractical Exercise

HYDRAULIC FLUIDS• Typesofhydraulicoils• Oiladditives• Commonproblemswithhydraulicoils

(cavitation,aeration,foaming)• Oilsamplingandoilcleanliness• Monitoringoilandremoving

contaminationPractical Exercise

SEAL DESIGN IN HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS• Classificationandtypes• O-ringsandtheirapplications• Commonsealmaterials• ReasonsforsealfailuresPractical Exercise

HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS• Typesofhydrauliccircuits• Symbolsusedinhydrauliccircuits• Pumpunloadingcircuit• Pressurecontrolcircuit• Counterbalancecircuit• Regenerativecircuit• Pre-fillandcompressionreliefcircuitPractical Exercise

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING • Commissioning• Maintenance• TroubleshootingPractical Exercise

PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS AIR PREPARATION, GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION • Characteristicsofair• Airgeneration,preparationand

distribution• CharacteristicsofpneumaticsystemsPractical Exercise

SYMBOLS AND STANDARDS • Standardsforpneumaticsystems• SymbolsusedinpneumaticsystemsPractical Exercise

PNEUMATIC ELEMENTS• Basicstructureofpneumaticcontrol

system• Componentsofpneumaticsystems• Compressors• Directionalcontrolvalves• Flowcontrolvalves• Othercontrolvalvetypes• Actuatorsandoutputdevices• Cylinders(singleanddoubleacting)Practical Exercise

BASIC CIRCUIT DESIGN• Operationofsingleanddouble-acting

cylinders• Timingsystemforcylinderextendand

retractcycle• SpeedandsafetycontrolsystemsPractical Exercise

TROUBLESHOOTING AND FAULT FINDING PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS• Maintenancerequirements• Guidelinesformaintenanceofsystem

components• TroubleshootingproblemsPractical Exercise

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• Maintenanceofconveyors

• Troubleshootingconveyorproblems

• Splicingtechniques

• Safetymanagement

• Designandinstallation

• Capacity,sizingandpowerofequipment

• Thefundamentalsofbeltconveyor,chuteandfeederdesign

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The workshop will deal with the nuts andboltsofconveyor,chuteandfeederdesign.

Beltconveyorsfrequentlyprovidethemostsatisfactory and economical method oftransporting materials such as mine ores,earth, sand, crushed stone, cement andconcrete.Thehighandcontinuousspeedofoperation of the belt makes for a highcapacityoftransportofmaterials.

This workshop is designed for engineersand technicians from a wide range ofabilitiesandbackgroundsandwillprovidean excellent introduction to basic designrulesofconveyorsandchutes.Itisintendedto cover the fundamentals and would beuseful for those with little experience inthisarea.

A basic knowledge is provided of the bulkmaterialscharacteristicsandproperties.Thiswillenableyoutohaveafarstrongerabilityto troubleshoot and design workableconveyorsystems.

Pre-requisites Fundamentalknowledgeofbasicmechanicalplantandoperationthereof.

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INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

PRACTICAL CONVEYER DESIGN• Reviewofbulkmaterialcharacteristics• Layout• Componentselection• Lumpsizelimitation• Capacity• Minimumpulleydiameters• Burdencrosssectionalareacalculations• Volumetriccapacity• Velocitycalculations• Idlerspacingandloadrating• Belttensioncalculations• Drivearrangements• Powerdemandcapacity• Startingandstopping• Startupcurrentcalculations• Verticalcurves• Gearboxanddriveselection• Safetyfactors• BearingtypesandselectionConveyer design calculations exercises

CHUTE DESIGN• Linerselection• Useofsolidworks• DEMandapplicationtotransferdesign• StressanalysisusingcosmosChute calculation exercise

FEEDER DESIGN• Calculationofloads/drivetorquesand

power• FeederselectionFeeder design exercise

APPLICATIONS AND FUTURE TRENDS• Casestudies• Futuretrendsinconveyersandhoppers/

binsandchutes


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How to Manage Consultants .......................................................................................................................................8.3

Practical Marketing for Technical Professionals .......................................................................................................8.5

Practical Project Management for Engineers and Technicians ...............................................................................8.7

Practical Specification and Technical Writing for Technical People ........................................................................8.9

Train the Trainer - Presentation & Instructing Skills for Engineers and Technical Professionals .....................8.11

Leading your Engineering Team to Top Performance .............................................................................................8.13

The Practical Business Engineer .............................................................................................................................8.15

People Management Skills for Technical Professionals .........................................................................................8.17

Engineering Leadership - Making the Transition from Engineer to Leader .........................................................8.19

Practical Shutdown and Turnaround Management for Engineers and Managers .............................................. 6.21

PROJECT and FInanCIaL ManaGEMEnT

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• Understandeconomicevaluationtechniquesinengineeringprojectproposals

• Calculatethefinancialviabilityofexpenditureproposals

• Optimisetheuseofcapitalonyourprojects

• UnderstandtheessentialsofdiscountingcashflowsforaprojectandcalculateNPVaswellasIRR

• Manageyourcompanyassetsmoreeffectivelyandknowwhentoreplaceequipment

• Executesensitivitystudiestakingintoaccountriskanduncertainty

• Rankalternativeinvestmentproposalsusingdiscountedcashflowtechniques

• Understanddifferenteconomicevaluationmethods

• Prepareprojectexpenditureproposalsthatcanwinmanagementapproval

• Makeeffectivedecisionswhenshortofcapital

• Readandexplainfinancialstatements

• Communicatewithyourfinancialmanagerandpeers

• Manageyourpersonalwealthandfinancesfarmoreeffectivelythanbefore


• MechanicalandElectricalEngineersandTechnicians

• TechnicalProfessionals

• ProductionWorkers

• ManagementAccountants

• SalesEngineers

• PlantEngineers,OperatorsandSupervisors

• TechnicalSpecialists

• MetallurgistsandScientists


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TIME VALUE OF MONEY• Compoundingvsdiscounting• DiscountRate,HurdleRateandCostof

Capital• Presentandfuturevaluesofmoney• Effectofcompoundingperiod• Effectiveandnominalinterestrates• Compoundinganddiscountingmultiple

cashflows• NetPresentValuevsInternalRateof

Return• Annuities• Compoundinganddiscountingtables• TheuseofspreadsheetsPractical Exercise

RANKING OF INVESTMENT PROPOSALS• Undiscountedanddiscountedpayback

method• NPVmethod• NFVmethod• IRRmethod• Benefit/costratioandNPVratiomethods• IncrementalNPVmethod• IncrementalROImethodPractical Exercise

CAPITAL MANAGEMENT• CapitalrationingPractical Exercise

EFFECTS OF INFLATION• InflationandNPVPractical Exercise

RISK AND UNCERTAINTY• Sensitivityanalysis• MonteCarloanalysisPractical Exercise

TYING IT ALL TOGETHER• Revisionofthekeyconcepts• Howtoapplythistocorporatefinancial

decisionmaking• Howtoapplythistopersonalwealth

creation

OPEN DISCUSSION AND CLOSING

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS• Recordingoffinancialinformation• Assets,equityandliabilities• TheBalanceSheet• TheProfitandLossStatement• TheCashFlowStatement• Ratioanalysis

- Liquidity ratios- Leverage ratios- activity ratios- Profitability ratios- Investment ratios

• Cashflowversusprofit• DuPontanalysisPractical Exercise

COST ESTIMATION• Directandindirectcosts• Fixedandvariablecosts• BreakevenanalysisPractical Exercise

CASH FLOW CONCEPTS• Cashflowmodelsformanufacturing• Depreciationmethods

- Straight line- declining balance- Years digits

• CashflowforecastsPractical Exercise

The Program

Finance courses are among the mostfrequently requested by engineers andtechnical professionals. One reason israpidly advancing technology, increasingproject complexity and competitivepressuresplaceenormousdemandsonyoutodothebestpossiblecostestimationandeconomic evaluation of your engineeringprojects, products and services. Secondly,peoplewishtocommunicateeffectivelywithfinance personnel and in the board room,butdon'tunderstandthelanguage.

Financeis,infact,uncomplicated.Themainproblem is that accountants (as with otherspecialists in their fields) communicateusing a language that has much topic-specified jargon. In today's world financialdecisions are coming under increasingscrutiny. It is essential therefore that youhaveenough informationtomakeeffectivechoices and to drive your engineeringprojectsforwardwithsoundjustifications.

This course commences with the basics offinancepertinenttoengineersandtechnicalprofessionals.Basicaccountingandfinancetermsareexplained in simpleEnglishwithan emphasis on the engineering andtechnology world. Cash flow concepts arediscussed and the issue of makingappropriate investment decisions isexamined, using such techniques as NPVand IRR. Finally, capital budgeting and riskare discussed in an easy-to-understandmanner.

Thisiscertainlynotanadvancedcourse,butone aimed at providing you with thefundamentals of Financial Managementfromapracticalengineeringandtechnologyperspective.

Pre-requisitesAbasicknowledgeofprojectsandaccountingconcepts would be useful, but is notessential.

The Workshop

Well structured and very informative.Bruce McLennan

Practical Sessions

Seven useful practical exercises which youengageintodemonstratetheapplicationofthe concepts to your next engineeringprojectorindustryingeneral.

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• Recognisethemythsandrealitiesaboutusingconsultants

•Properlydefineyourconsultingprojects

•Selecttherightconsultantfortheproject

•Getwhatyouwantfromconsultants

•Communicateyourneedsmoreeffectively

•Manageusingeffectiveandflexiblemethods

•Minimisedisputes,delaysandotherproblems

•Getyourprojectsdoneontimeandwithinbudget

•Getthebestvalueforyourmoney

• Engineers,Accountants,Supervisors

• ProjectandMaintenanceManagers

• HumanResourcesProfessionals

• FinancialandMarketingManagers

• PurchasingandProcurementOfficers

• OccupationalHealthandSafetyProfessionals

• ContractAdministrators

• QualityAssuranceCo-ordinators

• AllusersofConsultingServices

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HOW CONSULTANTS SOLVE PRObLEMS•Dealingwithproblems.Theice-block

theory.• Fallacies(Faultyreasoning)•2waystowardsfindingasolutionto

client'sproblems•Changingyourframeofmind-paradigm

shiftinginconsultingProblem solving exercise: The case of pokey elevators

MONITORING AND CONTROLLING CONSULTANTS• 10mostcommonclientcomplaints•5basicclients'managementstyles•Methodsforeffectivecontrolof

consultants•Comparingproposalswithfinalreports•EvaluatingtheevaluationprocessCase Study: From negotiation to litigation in the construction industry

COMMUNICATING WITH CONSULTANTS• Levelsofcommunication•Theimpactofyourcommunication•4typesofconsultantsandhowto

communicatewiththem•Barrierstoeffectivecommunication-

howtoidentifyandremovethem•7rulesofcommunicatingwith

consultants•Progressreportsandmeetings-practical

communicationissuesExercise: Broken squares

CONSULTANTS - WHO THEY ARE AND HOW THEY WORK• Advantagesanddisadvantagesofusing

consultants• Internalconsultants-whentousethem

andhow• 10reasonswhyyoumayconsider

outsourcingservices•Avoidingoutsourcingpitfalls-the

warningsigns•Therightandwrongreasonsforhiring

outsideconsultants•Howtorecognisequalitiesoftop

consultants•Tenwrongreasonsforhiringconsultants

MODELS OF CONSULTATION• 3typesofclient-consultantrelationship-

whichoneshouldyouuseandhow?•Variousrolesconsultantsshouldand

shouldnotplay•Whyrole-confusionsoccur

SELECTING CONSULTANTS•Howtojustifytheuseofconsultantson

yourproject•Developingtheprocessandcriteriafor

evaluatingandselectingconsultants•Establishingyourneedsand

requirements•Problemswithunder-andover-

specificationofrequirements•The7mostcommonprojectproposal

flawsandhowtospotthem• 4thingstolookforwhencomparingand

evaluatingproposals•Recognisingthe7typesofbiasinhiring

consultantsandminimisingitsimpact• InterviewingandevaluatingconsultantsExercise: Assessing the consultant

MANAGING CONSULTING CONTRACTS• 3waystocreateaconsultingcontract•Typesofconsultingcontractsand

chargingmethods-whichonetochooseandwhen

•Howtonegotiatefavourableconsultingcontractterms

•6tacticsyoucanusetoreduceconsultantsfees

•Anoverviewofcontractlaw•14itemsyoushouldalwaysincludein

yourconsultingcontractCase Study: Withdrawal of tenders

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MANAGING CONSULTING PROjECTS•Whatisprojectmanagement?•5aspectsofeachconsultingproject•Goalsofanengineeringsystemor

project-technical,economic,operationalhealth,safetyandenvironmental

•Estimatingandbudgetingissues•BalancingriskversuscostExercise: Budgeting dilemma

CONSULTING PROjECT TEAMS•Teamissues•Teamrolesandpersonalities•3waysofmanagingaconsultingteam•7mostcommonteamproblemsandhow

toovercomethemTeamwork and negotiation exercise: The road building project

CRISIS MANAGEMENT•SWOTanalysis•Disputeavoidanceandminimisation•Signsoftrouble•Thepsychologyofacrisis•Howtouseflexibilityandcontingency

plansinsteadoffire-fighting•Strategiesforconflictresolution

FOCUSING ON CLIENTS•Analysingyourselfandyourorganisation•Varioustypesofclientsandwherethey

gowrong-discoverwhichtypeisyou!•CaseStudy:TheSydneyOperaHouse• Client'sfearsaboutconsultantsandhow

toovercomethem•Evaluation:yourconsultingethics•Productiveandcounter-productive

client'sattitudesandstrategies•Commonmistakesclientsmakeandhow

toavoidthem

WHY CONSULTING PROjECTS FAIL• Individualfactors•Organisationalfactors•Corporateconstraintsandresistanceto

change•Thegamesconsultantsplay

REVIEW OF THE COURSE, qUESTIONS AND CLOSE•Questionsandanswers•OverviewofliteratureandfurtherreadingExercise: Action steps to be taken from the workshop to the workplace

Friendly but professional in outlook. A breath of fresh air! Well paced, not long winded.

Neil Petersen

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• Find,keepandgrowprofitableclients

• Thenutsandboltsofindustrialmarketing

• Identifyyourproduct'suniquesellingpoints

• Createaneffectivemarketingmessage

• Segmentyourmarket

• Designaprofessionalindustrialmarketingcampaign

• Developandretainlongtermclientrelationships

• Selectandusepromotionalmediatoyouradvantage:printads,directselling,web,email,directmail,technicalarticles,pressreleasesandbrochures

• Useindustrialguerillamarketingtominimiseyourcosts

• HarnessPublicRelations(PR)inyourcampaigns

• Developandnurturelongtermclientrelationships

• Engineers

• Technicians

• SalesEngineers&Technicians

• ManagingDirectors&Managers

• Allmarketingpeople

• Technicalpeoplewhoneedanintroductionintothecommercialworld

• Thosewhoneedarefreshercourse

• Allpersonnelwhoaremarketingatechnicalproducttotechnicalpeople

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• Salesstaff• Distributors• Service/installationstaff• Receptionists• Accountsdepartment(debtcollection)Practical Exercise

bARRIERS TO RECEIVING• Non-marketingstaffandtheirrolein

marketing• Insufficienttechnicalstaff• Difficultorder-takingprocess• Poorreceptionfacilitiesandstaff• Barriersecretariesandyourpromptreplies• Recognitionofproblemsandtheir

solutionsPractical Exercise

PRObLEMS IN THE LOOP• Identifyingproblemsinthemarketing

processandhowtosolvethem

ANALYSING ORGANISATIONAL PRObLEMS• SWOT:Howtogetthesystemfunctioning

properlyPractical Exercise

bRANDING• Creatingandpromotingbrandawareness

withpotentialcustomersPractical Exercise

LEARNING ORGANISATIONS• Personalimprovement• Sharedvisionwithinthecompany• Teamlearning• Scenarioplanning• Systemsthinkingwithfeedbacksand

dead-timeA"learningorganisation"willrecognisethattheyconsistentlyneedtobuildontheirstrengthsandworkontheirweaknessestobecomeunassailable.Practical Exercise

TIME AS A DIMENSION• Theongoingnatureofmarketing,andthe

needforconsistentmessagesoverlongtimeperiods

• Advantagesofcustomerretention• Costsofnewcustomersvsretaining

existingcustomersPractical Exercise

CONCLUSION• Understandingandpreparingfor

economicandbusinesscycles• Makingthecyclesworkforandwithyou• Sharpeningtheaxebyusingthecyclesto

youradvantagePractical Exercise

FROM IDEA TO MARKET• Howmarketingcanmakethedifference

betweensuccessandfailure

UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS• MarketingvsSales• Whyisengineeringmarketingdifferent?Practical Exercise• Whataretheessentialfactorsin

engineeringmarketing?• HowcanImakethesefactorsworkfor

me?Practical Exercise

WHAT IS MARKETING?• Variousdefinitions• Changingyourcustomers'perspectivePractical Exercise

THE MARKETING MIX: THE 4 (OR MORE) P'S• Whatmessagedoyouwanttosend?

(product)• Whatvaluewillyourcustomerbegetting?

(price)• Whatisyourtargetmarket?(place)Practical Exercise• Whichpromotionalmediawillyouuse?

(promotion)- Print ads: creation to placement- direct selling: using the 5 conventional

steps to selling combined with your technical information; knowing your industry and your customers

- Resellers: making them an effective extension of your own sales force

- E-commerce: learn from other people's mistakes - know what works and what doesn't work; how to use the Internet to your best advantage

- direct mail: from database creation and maintenance to brochures and mailshot campaigns

- Technical articles: key points to writing them and how to get them published

- Press releases: from preparation to print- Brochures: how to make them work for

you; stop them ending up in the rubbish bin!

- Stationery: branding and image- Events: when and how to stage them- Promotional gifts: their appropriateness

with special reference to company image- Premises: how they reflect the company

image- does your company do what it

promises?- Word-of-mouth: how to get them to say

what you want them to say!• MeasuringresponsePractical Exercise

bARRIERS TO OUTGOING MESSAGES• Noise• Protectivesubordinates• Stateofmind• Preconceivedideas• Knowledgelevel• LackofcredibilityPractical Exercise

THE RETURN CHANNEL

The Program

Engineers, technicians and other technicalprofessionalsarenotoriouslycautiousaboutindustrial marketing. Often taught from anearlyagethatthisisapursuittobeavoidedat all costs. However the most successfulindustrial companies have a strongunderlying focus on marketing and sales.Marketingcanbeconsiderednothingmorethanastutecommunicatingofyourmessageabout your products - whether they beservicesorwidgets.Thisworkshopwilldistiltheinstructor's30yearsworthofexperienceinindustrialmarketingintooneshortdayinapplyingan integratedmarketingapproachtoyourbusiness.Wewillshowyouhowtocombineyourtechnicalexpertisewithworldclass marketing skills to improve yourcompany's sales and indeed profits andmakeyouanindispensablememberofyourteam.Youwillleavewithanincreasedlevelof skills in improving your marketing foryourindustrialproducts.Thisworkshopwillequipyouwiththecompetitiveadvantagetoprosper in the 21st century to outsmart,outmarketandoutsellyourcompetitorsandindeedtogrowtheoverallmarket inwhichyouoperate.

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• Plantomeetdeadlinesandcompleteprojectswithinbudgetandontime

• Manageresourceseffectively

• Developthepersonalskillscriticaltoeffectiveprojectmanagement

• Organiseandimproveperformancetocreateaproductiveandcompetentteam

• Evaluateandmakeuseofprojectmanagementsoftwarepackages

• Createqualityprojectplans

• Generateeffectiveworkbreakdownstructures

• CreatecomputerisedPERTandGanttchartsforyourprojects,addandlevelresources,andmonitor/reportonyourprojecteffectively

• Defineappropriatecostreportingmechanismsforyourprojects

• Define,analyseandmanagetherisksassociatedwithyourprojects

• Introduceappropriatequalitymanagementprocedures

• Keepyourprojectsontrackusingthe'EarnedValueAnalysis'method

• Exerciseanappropriateleadershipstyleandkeepteammemberscreativeandmotivated

• Avoidthepitfallscausedbyalackofunderstandingofthelegalissuespertainingtoprojects

• Useappropriatesoftwaretoleverageyourtimeandexpertise

• Dealwithprojectsthathavealargedegreeofinherentuncertaintyand/orastrongemphasisontimelycompletion

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More and more engineering and technicalprofessionals are making career transitionsfromproductdesignintoprojectmanagement.This,however,requiresformaltrainingandawillingnesstolearnnewskills.Allthetechnicalknow-how in the world will not deliver aproject successfully, without proper projectmanagement skills. Unfortunately very fewengineeringprofessionalshaveanydegreeofformal project management training, whichresults in a great deal of personal stress aswellascostblowoutsandotherwoes.

Toaddressthisproblem,theworkshopwillfocusonthecriticalprojectrelatedactivitiessuch as work breakdown, scheduling, costcontrol and risk management, and showhowthesecanbeperformedwithsoftwareto lighten the project manager's workload.The 'soft' (but equally important) aspectssuch as team leadership and contract lawarealsocoveredindetail.All topicswillbesupplemented with practical exercisesfocussingprimarilyontheareasofelectrical/electronic (including instrumentation) andmechanicalengineering.Ifdelegateswishtodoso,theycanchoosesmallprojectsfromtheir work environment as a basis for thepracticalexercises.

Pre-requisites Abasicappreciationfortheconceptsinvolvedisdesiredbutnotessential.

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• Engineeringprofessionals

• Technicalpersonnel

• Informationtechnologists

• Maintenance/supervisorymanagers

• Projectteammembersin

- Manufacturing

- Processindustries

- Research&development

- Utilities

- Localauthorities

INTRODUCTION TO PROjECT MANAGEMENT

FUNDAMENTALS OF PROjECT MANAGEMENT• Overviewoftheprojectenvironment• Projectlifecycleandphases• Projectorganisations• Projectsuccess• Projectdefinition• ProjectplanningCase study - An exercise in developing a work breakdown structure

TIME MANAGEMENT• ThePrecedenceMethodofschedule

analysis• Presentationoftheschedules• Resourceanalysis• Monitoringandreportingachieved

progress• SelectionofsoftwareCase study - Application of the Precedence Method analysis technique

COST MANAGEMENT• Costestimating• Budgetpresentation• Financialcontrol• Changecontrol• Costreporting• ValuemanagementCase study - Preparation of a project cost report with variance analysis

INTEGRATED TIME AND COST MANAGEMENT• ThePerformanceMeasurementSystem

(PMS)defined• Determiningcostandschedulevariance• ComputersoftwarePMStoolsCase study - An exercise in integrated time/cost analysis

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS• Procurementstrategies• Responsibilitiesoftheparties• Tenderandcontractdocumentation• Conditionsofcontract• Contractdisputes

MANAGEMENT OF THE PROjECT TEAM• Managementandleadership• Organisationandprojectteamcultures• Motivationandemployment• Authorityandpoweroftheproject

manager• Requiredattributesandessential

functions

qUALITY MANAGEMENT• Definingqualityandqualitymanagement• Qualitysystems• ISO9000• Projectqualityassurance• PreparationofITFsCase study - Preparation of inspection and test plans

RISK MANAGEMENT• Riskmanagementdefined• Riskidentification• Riskanalysis• Riskmanagementresponses

AN INTRODUCTION TO CONTRACT LAW• Thelegalsystem• Essentialelementsofcontracts• Factorsdestroyingthelegalforceof

contracts• Terminationofcontracts• Breachofcontracts• TimeextensionsandliquidateddamagesCase study - Analysis of contractual situations

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• Systematicallydesignandwriteaccurateandcomprehensivetechnicalspecifications

• Writerealisticspecifications,therebyimprovingprojectmanagementandperformance

• Writeclearandconciseformalreports,equipmentmanualsandothertechnicaldocumentation

• Developeffectivecommunicationwithtechnicalaswellasnon-technicalstaffatalllevels(fromtopmanagementwithintheorganisationtotheenduserinthehomeenvironment)

• Brainstormandidentifytechnicalproblemsandsolutions

• Collect,organise,analyseandevaluateinformation

• Transfertechnicalinformationintopowerfulgraphs,flowchartsandtables

• Translatetechnicaldocumentsintocaptivatingoralpresentations

• Engineeringprofessionals(e.g.projectanddesignengineers)

• Maintenanceplanningstaff

• Maintenance/supervisorymanagers

• Technicalpersonnel

• Projectteammembersin:manufacturing,processindustries,tendering,contracting,marketing,procurement,feasibilitystudy,researchanddevelopment,utilitiesandlocalauthorities

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Researching and preparing technicaldocuments,especiallytechnicalspecificationscallsformucheffortandtime.Thisworkshopisdesignedtogiveyoustepbystepguidancetowritingthesedocumentsinaprofessionalmanner, working within a cost and timeframework.

The course will demonstrate techniques toestablishing more effective communicationbetweentechnicalandnon-technicalstaffandfosterskillsrelatingtoproblemidentificationand solutions, plus enhancing skills ininformationseeking,researchandorganisingcollected data in a non-conflicting,unambiguousmanner.

Pre-requisitesAfundamentalknowledgeofbasic technicalwriting of reports is expected and someunderstanding of what you want to achievewithspecificationwriting.

The Workshop

INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING• Fundamentalsoftechnicalwriting

FORMATS OF TECHNICAL WRITING• Formalreport,technicalmemoreports,

technicalproposals,equipment/maintenancemanuals,journalarticles

TYPES OF TECHNICAL REPORTS• Periodic,progress,research,

recommendation,field,feasibility

COMPILING THE REPORT• Establishaframework• Termsofreference:subjectmatter,

purposeforwritingit,readerofthereport

STRUCTURE OF A TECHNICAL REPORT• Mainsections,elementsoftechnical

writing,othersectionsCase Study: Developing awareness of fact and opinion and substantiating opinions with factsPractical Session: Determining terms of reference and writing an introduction

DEVELOPMENT PROCESS• Preparingtowrite,identifyreaders,

performnecessaryresearch,organisingthereport,methodsofdevelopment,overviewofconclusion

Practical Session: Applying the four stage reading process, group discussion on conclusion and recommendations

REPORT OUTLINE• Mindmapping,outlineformats,rough

draft,revisingthereport,activatethewriting,simplifythewriting

Practical Session: Investigating faulty construction methods. Participants to research design faults and problem areas. Make observations/findings, mind map and write a rough draft

FINALISING THE REPORT• Reportappearance:whitespace,

headings/sub-headings,colour,illustrations,graphicmaterial

Practical Session: Interpreting graphic material, graphic presentation

VERbAL PRESENTATION OF YOUR REPORT• Preparingyourpresentation,formulating

thecentralmessage,arrangingtheideas,mindmappingtechnique,makeapositiveimpact,usingvisualaidseffectively,maximisingdelivery

Practical Session: Delivery of a two minute presentation (each delegate delivers a presentation on a particular aspect of the technical report)

SPECIFICATION WRITING• Fundamentalsofspecificationwriting,

preparingthespecification,specificationdatabase

Practical Session: Brainstorming exercise, creating a specification data input sheet

STRUCTURE OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS• Masterformat(correctnumberingand

titling)• Sectionformat;administration,product

information,executionofthespecification

Practical Session: Format outline

SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACTS• Securingacontractor,contract,user

manual,reviewchecklist

SPECIFICATIONS AND THE PRODUCT • Detaileddescriptions,standards,

performance,propertyrights

SPECIFICATIONS AND STATEMENTS OF WORK• Services,productsPractical Session: Writing specification clauses

CHECKING THE SPECIFICATION • Functionallanguagecorrectness,theory,

prototypes,realisticspecifications,compliancetest,evaluationcriteria

Practical Session: Editing the specification

TYPES OF SPECIFICATIONS• Governmentandindustrystandards,

specificationsforcomplexgoodsandservices,performance,designandcancelledspecifications

Practical Session: Creating a specification template

WRITING THE SPECIFICATION• Timeandcostframework,collaboration

withotherpurchasers,etcPractical Session: Writing the specification

qUALITY DEPLOYMENT FUNCTION • Historicalbackground,managementand

planningtools,etcPractical Session: Using the QFD template as a specification design tool

DO'S AND DON'TS OF SPECIFICATION WRITING

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yourtrainingobjectives• Designeffectiveandeasytousetechnicalcoursematerial• Systematicallydesignanddevelopeffectiveandpowerful

technicalinstructionalpresentations• Integratetext,graphics,audioandvideoelementsintoyour

presentation• Satisfactorilyanswerquestionsandoffersolutionstocommon

problems• Handlingdifficultsituations

• Engineering,technicalandbusinessprofessionals• Computerspecialistsandanalysts• Managersandsupervisors• Educatorsandfacilitators• Researchers• Coursedesigners• Non-technicalmanagersanddecision-makers• In-housetrainerswhowanttoorganiseandpresenttraining

workshops• Trainerswhoneedarefreshercourseonpresentationskills• Anybodywhowantstoimprovetheirpublicspeaking,

presentationortrainingskillsorwhoneedstotraingroupsofpeopleeffectivelyandefficiently

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THE PRESENTATION• Preparation• Successfultrainingwithimpact• Theintroduction• Conclusion

INSTRUCTOR/DELEGATE RELATIONSHIP• Timemanagement• Supportingmaterial• Aftertheworkshop• Participatoryexercises• Questionsandanswers• Myths

SECTION E

VISUALS AND ELECTRONIC EqUIPMENT• Integratingtext,graphics,visualsand

audiotostructurepowerfulpresentations• UsingPowerPointtomaximiseimpact

SECTION A

TRAINING• Introductiontotechnicaltraining

ELEMENTS OF TRAINING• Communication•Listening•Learningtechniques

SECTION b

THE TRAINEES• Audienceanalysis• Culturaldiversity• Trainingenvironment

SECTION C

THE INSTRUCTOR• Handlinganxietyandcalmingnerves• Voice• Language

THE SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL INSTRUCTORS• Attributesandcharacteristics• Physicalappearance• Non-verballanguage

The Program

"WhatIhear,Iforget.WhatIsee,Iremember.What I do, I understand." (Confucius)Thiscourse is designed to equip you with theskills required to become an effective andconsistenttechnicalinstructor.Everchangingandcomplextechnologyrequiresaconstantneed of technical training, which can bequiteintimidating.

An effective technical instructor needs acombination of technical skills andpresentation abilities to help delegatesovercome technical barriers. During thiscourse, you will be guided on how toovercomethefearofspeakinginpublicandaddressing technically skilled delegates,how to deliver spellbinding presentationsandemploypractical,memorableandclearinstruction methods. Learning must bechallenging, encouraging, reflective andentertaining. Itrequiresboththeinstructorandtheparticipanttolisten,tounderstand,toagreeandtodo.

Thisisahighlyinteractivetwo-dayworkshopthat provides delegates with hands-onopportunities to prepare, organise anddeliver effective and powerful technicalpresentations. Delegates will be showntechniques to arouse and maintainparticipants' attention, effectively conveyinformation,activelyinvolvingtheaudience,demonstrating concepts and creatingpowerfulvisualpresentations.

We will show you what to do before atechnical training session, how to start atechnical training session and what to doduring, at the end and after the trainingsession.

Pre-requisitesA technicalbackgroundwithpractical skillsis required to convey the know-how andprovidetraininginatechnicalenvironment.

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Written material was about the best I’ve seen for this type of

course; the instructor was able to set an excellent pace and was very responsive to the class.

John MyhillPractical Sessions & Discussions

Thisworkshopcontains7practicalsessionsanddiscussions:

• Handlingculturaldifferencesinyourworkingenvironment

• Usetoneandpitchtochangeemphasis,inflection,interpretationandemotion

• Whatsignalsdoyousendoutwithyourbodylanguage

• Identifyyourpresentationweaknessesandstrengths

• Impromptutechnicalpresentations

• Rephrasingquestionsandsupplyinganswers

• CreatingPowerPointslides

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• Developahighperformanceengineeringteam

• Improveteamcommunications

• Growsuperbproblemsolvingabilities

• Makequickerandbetterdecisionsasateam

• Resolveteamconflicts

• Manageandkeepahighperformanceteam

• Identifyteamweaknessesandstrengths

• Improveteamproductivityandtimemanagement

Thisprogramisintendedforthosewhowanttobuilduptheirengineeringteamandoperateatpeakperformance.Youwilllearnhowtodevelopandleadteamsandavoidthepitfallsofunsuccessfulteamwork.Individualswilllearnhowtobeeffectiveteamplayers.

Thisworkshopisaimedat:

• EngineeringProfessionals

• TechnicalPersonnel

• Maintenance/SupervisoryManagers

• ProjectTeamMembersin:

- Manufacturing

- Mining

- Processindustries

- Researchanddevelopmentutilities

- Localauthorities

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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE• Fourdomainsofemotionalintelligence• Assessingandmeasuringemotional

intelligence• EIintheengineeringcontextCase StudyPractical Session: Gum Art

CONFLICT RESOLUTION• Rootcauseanalysis• Assessingconflictstyles• Attributiontheory• Handlingengineeringteamconflict• Principlesandprocessesofconflict

resolution• Skillsforteam-basedproblem-solvingCase StudyPractical Session: Mine Field

GOALS AND ObjECTIVES• Groupbrainstormingtechniques• Decisionmakingprinciples• Objectivesandtimeframes• Timematrixforengineers• Timewastingactivities• Progressreporting• DelegationandfollowuptechniquesPractical Session: Totem Truths

NEGOTIATION FOR ENGINEERS• Howtocreatewin-winnegotiationskillsCase Study• Learningaboutyournegotiationstyle• Guidelinesandchallengestoeffective

negotiationPractical Session: Bafa Bafa

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING TEAM bUILDING

WHAT MAKES AN ENGINEERING TEAM DIFFERENT

RADIANT THINKING FOR ENGINEERS• IntroductiontoradiantthinkingCase Study• Groupdiscussion-howtouseandapply

lateralthinking• Groupexercise-mindmappingPractical Session: Race for Truth

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION• Communicationstyles• BarrierstocommunicationCase Studies• Understandingtheskilloflistening• Nonverbalbehavioursofcommunication• Speakingeffectivelyandproviding

successfulfeedback• Improvedquestioningtechniques• TeamcommunicationPractical Session: Illusions Meyers-Briggs

MEYERS-bRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR• Personalitytypes• Benefitsforengineers• Groupdiscussion

TEAM MANAGEMENT PROFILE• Identifyingyourroleintheorganisation• GroupdynamicsinactionsCase Study• Personalimprovementplanwithinthe

groupprocess• Strengthsandweaknesses• TeammanagementwheelPractical Session: Group Survival Exercise

The Program

One of the great truths of life is ourinterdependence.Everythingweaccomplishwithin a company is through the efforts ofpeople working together. No matter howtechnologicallyadvancedweare,especiallyin theengineeringworld,wehave toworktogethereffectivelyasateam,andeffectiveteamsaremadeupofeffectivemembers.

Engineers and technical professionals arenotoriouslybadatworkingtogetherinteamsandthisworkshopisagreatopportunitytolearnandthenapplytheskillsofworkinginahighperformanceengineeringteam.

The workshop consists of eight modulescontaininginstructiononthekeyprinciples,skill assessments, participative discussionsandmany,manyexercisesandcasestudiestomakethetrainingcomealiveandensurethat you can apply your skills to your jobimmediately.Theprogramisdesignedtobefun and dynamic as well as stronglybeneficial to you working with yourengineeringteam.

On this workshop you will learn the basicandcriticalteamskillswhichwillenableyoutomakeamuchgreatercontributiontothesuccessofyourengineeringteam.

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Practical Sessions

I've gained a lot from the workshop and the instructor was excellent -

this was an eye opener for me.Monica Mgobhozi

Eight practical and group exercises will becompleted.Allexercisesfocusonengineeringteam building and cater to the uniquedemands placed on engineeringprofessionalstoday.

• RaceforTruth

• Illusions

• GroupSurvivalExercise

• GumArt

• MineField

• TotemTruths

• BafaBafa

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• Dealeffectivelywiththekeycommercialandbusinessissuesimpactingyouasanengineer

• Communicatewithfinancialmanagersandbusinesspeople

• Developandgrowyourbusiness

• Buildstrongcommercialrelationshipswithyourclientsandpartners

• Interpretanddraftsimplekeylegalcontracts

• Prepareexpenditureproposalstowinmanagementapproval

• Applytriedandtestedtipsandtricksindealingwithlegalchallenges

• Marketyourselfandyourbusinessmoreeffectively

• Understandthekeyissueswithfinancialstatementsandseethewarningsigns

Ifyouareatechnicalpersonwhowantstogaincommercial'savvy'thenthisistheworkshopforyou.Typicalparticipantsinclude:

• Engineersandothertechnicalprofessionalsworkinginindustry

• Technicians

• EngineeringOfficers

• ProjectManagers

• MaintenanceProfessionals

• ITManagers

• Architects

• Administrators

• TechnicalSpecialists

• Geologists

• Metallurgists

• ProductionManagers

• ProcessandOperationalPersonnel

• Electrical,MechanicalandCivilEngineers



• PlantManagers

THE PRaCTICaL BUSInESS EnGInEER


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NEGOTIATING SKILLS FOR A WIN-WIN• Managingthe7Psofnegotiation:

people,positions,perceptions,problems,power,preparationandprocess

• Negotiatingissuesinbusiness• Developingyournegotiatingqualities• Theimportanceofawin-win

GAIN MORE bUSINESS - INDUSTRIAL MARKETING AND SELLING• Keyelements• Advertising-directmail,webandemail

andtelemarketing• Contactdatabasesthatwork• Buildingrelationships• Presentingproposals• Quoting,negotiatingandclosingdeals• Researchingandfindingnewbusiness

andclients• Practicalelementsofmarketing• Lateralthinking

MANAGING COMMERCIAL RISK• Riskanduncertainty• Quantifyingprojectrisk• Whatisriskmanagement• Toolsofriskmanagement• Riskandcontingencyamounts

bUSINESS STRATEGY• Adjustingyoursailstomaximisethe

wind• Businessplansandactionsteps• Sailingclosetothewind• Businessethics

TYING IT ALL TOGETHER

bASIC COMMERCIAL AND bUSINESS CONCEPTS• Overviewofthecourse• Businesscommunicationskills• Questioningskills• Givingandreceivingfeedback• Presentingwinningbusiness

presentations• Fourtypicalteamstructures• Dealingwithteamproblems• Inpursuitofexcellence• Effectivehabitsofsuccessinbusiness

MAXIMISING YOUR PROFIT CONSISTENTLY - bASIC FINANCIAL CONCEPTS • Profitandloss• Balancesheets• Cashflowversusprofit• Quickratiosandindicators• CashisKing• Creativeaccounting• Trendsandpatterns• Pricingofproductsandprojects• Fixedpriceversushourlyrate• Businesstriangulationtechniques• Maximisingyourcompany'sprofitsand

income• Trackingcostsandrevenues

ESTIMATION AND COSTING• Capitalcosts• Workingcapitalandoperatingcosts• Factorsaffectingprofitability• Howtogettheestimaterightfirsttime• Decisionmakingundercapitalrationing• Whattodoifthereisnotenoughmoney• Costingandestimating

APPLYING bUSINESS LAW TO ENGINEERING• Commerciallawandengineers• Essentialsofcontractlaw• Keyelementsofacontract• Breachofcontractandremedies-

practicallyspeaking• Dutyofcare• Professionalliability• Avoidingconflict• Therealvalueofbusinesslaw• Usingthelawandminimisingdisputes

The Program

Itisatruismthatengineerstendtofocusontechnical issues to the detriment of thecommercial realities that impact on theirbusinesses on a daily basis. Engineers andother technical professionals put enormouseffort into achieving technical excellence intheirjobsandbelievethattheirtechnicalskillsare extremely important. Unfortunately therealityisconsiderablydifferent.Whatenablesyoutorunasuccessfulbusinessandtogettothetoparepossessingexcellentcommercialand management skills. Once they havereceivedthenecessarytraininginthecriticalissues,engineersandtechnicalmanagersaregenerally bright, capable, hard working andhighlytrainedindividualswhocaneffectivelydeal with commercial issues they have toconfrontonadailybasis.

Theworkshoppresents the secretsofmanyexperienced engineers who have worked inbusinessandcommerceandbeeninvolvedinmanagingcash flow,marketing,drawingupand negotiating contracts, setting up jointventures and a myriad of other testingcommercial challenges.We have distilled allthekeycommercialandbusinessissuesintoonehardhittingcoursetoenableyoutosolvereal commercial problems which you willencounterandenableyourbusinesstogrow.

Oneofthekeyingredientsforsuccessinanybusiness and project is understanding that"cashisking"andyourfirmshouldbeableto generate it effectively and consistently.Rapidly advancing technology, increasingproject and product complexity andcompetitive pressures place enormousdemandsonyoutodothebestcostingandeconomic evaluation of your products andprojects.You must be able to justify yourcosting decisions using a solid frameworkshouldyourfinancialdecisionscomeunderscrutiny.

Thisworkshopisdesignedtohelpyoubuildup strong competencies in businesscommunications and promotion andmarketing of your business and indeed ofyourself.Thisworkshopwillsaveyouyearsof learningfromexperience.Learningfromyourownexperiencewhilstvery importantandakeypartofyourdevelopmentcanbefrustrating, risky and expensive and thisworkshopwillhelptoexpediteyourlearningprocessinthecommercialarea.

Whilstyouwillnotbeanexpertintwodaysofthecourse; thisworkshopwill transformyourknowledgeandabilitytodealeffectivelywith commercial issues and set yourbusinessandyourpersonalskillsfirmlyonasustainablegrowthpathwithminimalrisk.

You will emerge from this workshopconfident in your new found commercialskills and be able to apply your know-howimmediatelytoyourjob.

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Practical Sessions

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• Gainaclearunderstandingofthegoalsandtoolsofeffectivemanagement

• Learnthecharacteristicsofthefourbehavioralstylessoyoucanunderstandtheneedsofyouremployeesandknowhowtoworkwithandbringoutthebestineachone

• Learnhowtopracticeeffectivecommunicationskillswhentraining,managingandcoachingemployees

• Developstrategiesformotivatingemployeestobemoreengagedandproductive

• Learnprovendelegationstrategiesthatwillopenupmoreblocksoftimeforyou,improvetheefficiencyofyourteamandenhancetheskillsoftheentireworkgroup

• Receiveandpracticeskillsinplanningandgoalsettingtoenhanceemployeeperformance

• Learnaprovensetofskillstoaddressconflictintheworkplaceandimplementeffectivesolutions

• Understandhowtheprinciplesofemotionalintelligenceworkwithinateamenvironment

• Managepoorperformance

• Improvepersonalproductivityandmanagetimeeffectively

Anyonewhowantstohonetheirleadershipandmanagementskills

PEOPLE ManaGEMEnT SKILLS FOR TECHnICaL PROFESSIOnaLS


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DELEGATION AND EMPOWERMENT• Delegationexcuses• Howtodelegateeffectively• Lessonsinempowerment• Effectivecontrol

TAMING CONFLICT• Understandingconflict• Developingtrust• Recognisingbehaviourpatterns• Effectiveprobing• Conflictmodes• Psychemanagement• Fightingperceptionstowin

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE• WhatisEQandwhydoesitmatter?• Theemotionalcompetenciesmodel• ThedomainsofEQ• ThevalueofEQ• LearninghowtoapplyEQinthe

workplace• EQandleadership

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT• Principlesofpoorperformance• Guidelinesformanagers• Recommendationsofapplication• Employmentessentials

PROACTIVE TIME PLANNING• Establishingpriorities• Decisionmaking• Avoidingtimewasters• Eliminatingprocrastination• Timeplanning


REGISTRATION

STRATEGIC GOALS AND ObjECTIVES• Groupgoalobjectives• Managinggroupgoals• Goalsettingguidelines• Monitoringandimprovingobjectives• Performancemeasurement

THE FOUR bEHAVIOURAL STYLES• Dimensionsofbehaviour• Styleprofiles• Enhancingteamrelationships

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION• Thecommunicationprocess• Barrierstocommunication• Non-verbalcommunication• Assertiveness• Keystoactivelistening• Planningforconstructivefeedback• Effectivefeedback• Ashortcaseexampleofeffective

communication

TEAM MOTIVATION• Motivationandyourteam• Motivatingfactors• Howtoimprovemotivation• Manager’sroleinmotivating

The Program

As a skilled professional in today's ever-changing business world, you face manychallenges. You must continually evolveyour skills to face the demands of yourprofession.

This is dynamic and practical programmeaimedatenergisingmanagersintoradicallyimproving their skills and the performanceof their teams.This workshop uses highlyinteractive exercises, and case studies in awaythatchallengesprofessionalmanagerstoexplorenewstrategiesanddevelopnewskillstosolvetypicalmanagementproblems.

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• Shiftfromatechnicaltoapeopleexpert• Leadengineersandtechnicalprofessionals• Gainavaluabletoolboxofskillsandtoolsto:

- Assessandidentifyemergingleaders- Implementworklifebalanceforyourselfandyourstaff- Assessthepersonalitytypesofyourpeople- Useyourknowledgeofpersonalitytypestocommunicateto

difficultpeople- Useknowledgeofpersonalitytypesalignthevaluesofyour

teamwithothers- Use10differentcoachingtoolstoassess,developand

motivateeveryoneonyourteam• Use6straightforwardtimemanagementstepsthatcandouble

yourteam'sproductivity• Makeconflictworkforyouandnotagainstyou• Applythe5stepsofaprofessionalcoachingframeworkto

coachtheemergingleadersinyourorganisation

EnGInEERInG LEadERSHIP - MaKInG THE TRanSITIOn FROM EnGInEER TO LEadER


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executives• Projectmanagers• Teamleadersandtechnicalprofessionals

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COMMUNICATION SKILLS• Introduction• Understandinghowbehavioralstyles

affectcommunication• Thecommunicationprocess• Thepowerofquestions• Activelistening• Nonverbalcommunication• Tonalitypatterns• Thepowerofrapport• Authenticinteraction–theJohari

window• Thepowerofconstructivefeedback• Threebasicstylesofcommunication• Communicationtoolbox• Skillsapplicationexercises

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT SKILLS• Introduction• Sourcesofconflict• Fiveconflictmanagementstylesand

whentheyareappropriate• Assessingyourownconflict

managementstyle• Growingwithconstructiveconflictand

reducingdestructiveconflict• Collaborationasawayoflife• Conflictmanagementtoolbox

CREATIVITY AND PRObLEM SOLVING• Introduction• Principlesofcreativity• Brainstormingtechniques• Brainwriting• Problemsolving• Creativityandproblemsolvingtoolbox

COACHING FOR GROWTH• Introduction• Sportandthecoachingmodel• Fiveareasofcoaching• Performancecenteredcoaching• Theroleofquestions• Metaphoroutlines• Usefulcoachingmodels/tools• Coachingtoolbox


INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP• Programintroduction• Howisleadershipforengineers

different?• Engineertoleader–changingparadigms• Theleadershipimperative• Whatisleadership?

PERSONAL LEADERSHIP• Whatispersonalleadership?• Causeandeffect• Be>do>have• Settinggoals• Timemanagement• Lifebalance• Tenpersonalitytraitsofexceptional

leaders• Threestagesofleadershipinfluence• Essentialskillsforleadership• Personalleadershiptoolbox

CARING – PEOPLE SMART• Introduction• Understandingbehavior• Behavioralsummary• Teambuilding• Assessingstyles• Peoplesmarttoolbox• Skillsapplicationexercises

The Program

The engineering leadership workshop is acomprehensive, highly practical andinteractive two-day course. The programbegins with an introduction to thefundamentals of leadership and helps onedistinguish the leadership for engineersfromother forms.The changingparadigmsfromengineer to leaderarealsodiscussedin depth. The discussion underlines theimportance of personal leadership and thesubsequent transition to being leader ofpeople. Related tasks such as setting ofgoals, time management and life balancearecoveredindetailandtheirsignificanceinregard to personal leadership adequatelyemphasised.Adiscussiononthepersonalitytraitsandleadershipinfluenceofexceptionalleaders is included so that one mayunderstandhowleadershipskillscanbeputtoactualpractice.

In order to deliver on the key areas ofleadership,aleaderneedstounderstandthedominant behavioral styles in people.Thishelps inunderstandingone’sstrengthsandweaknessesand to identifyandalign theminaccordancewiththerelevantrolesandinbuilding a team. Communication skillsconvey one’s ability to communicate amessage effectively and this includes bothquestioning and listening skills. During theworkshopofthediscussiononewillnotonlyget to know and understand the basiccommunication tools and strategies, butalso know how the power of rapport andconstructive feedback could be utilised foreffectivecommunication.

Another key area associated withengineering leadership is conflictmanagement.This refers to the ability toreduceandresolveconflict,byapplyingtheappropriate conflict management style asdemanded by the situation.The workshopprovides a detailed account of the conflictcausesandthevariousconflictmanagementstyles that can be applied in a particularsituation.

Agoodleadermustpossessamplecreativityandproblemsolvingskills,inordertoarriveat or facilitate creative solutions to resolveconflict or to remove obstacles. Thisdiscussion covers the various aspects ofproblem solving and facilitation skills andhow best to employ them in leadershipmanagement.Coachingreferstotheabilityto help someone clarify for himself hiscurrent reality, the motivation for movingfrom this current reality to the desiredoutcomeandtheoptions thatareavailableto accomplish this.The discussion focusesadequately on the coaching models to beadoptedforgrowth,withparticularemphasison performance centered coaching. It alsohelpsclarifycoachingareasthatenablethecoachtoholdthecoacheeaccountableandto also monitor and evaluate his/herprogress.

Another advantage associated with thisworkshop is the numerous practicalexamplesfromactualprojectsthatareusedextensively to illustrate the principles anddrive home the point. You will also beprovidedwithahighqualitycoursemanualfromIDCthatwillserveasusefulreferenceformanyyearstocome.

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• WhatyourcompanyshouldbedoingtomanagesafetycontrolprojectsinaccordancewiththeinternationalstandardsIEC61508andIEC61511

• Themeaningandtasksof"TheSafetyLifeCycle"

• HowHAZOPSaredoneandhowtheyareusedtodefinesafetyfunctions

• TounderstandSafetyIntegrityLevels(SILs)andtosettargetvaluesusingthemethodsdescribedinIEC61511

• HowtoidentifywhatkindofinstrumentsandPLCsmustbeusedinsafetycontrols

• Hownetworkscanbesafelyusedforprotectionsystems

• HowtodesignsafetysystemstomeetSILtargetsandavoidspurioustrips

• HowtocalculateSISfailureratesandverifySILperformance

• Toidentifywhereyoursafetyinstrumentationpracticesmayneedupgrading

PRaCTICaL SaFETY InSTRUMEnTEd SYSTEMS and EMERGEnCY SHUTdOWn SYSTEMS FOR PROCESS IndUSTRIES


• Automation/machinerydesignengineers

• Controlsystemsengineers

• Chemicalorenergyprocessengineers

• Instrument/electricalengineersandtechnicians

• Instrumentsupplierstechnicalstaff


• Projectengineersandprojectmanagers

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For project managers and engineers involved with hazardous processes, this workshopfocuses on the management, planning and execution of automatic safety systems inaccordancewithIEC61511,thenewlyreleasedinternationalstandardforprocessindustrysafetycontrols.(SeeoverforbackgroundtoIEC61511).

IEC 61511 has been recognised by European safety authorities and by USA based processcompaniesasrepresentingthebestpracticesavailablefortheprovisionofautomaticsafetysystems. The new standard captures many of the well established project and designtechniquesthathavebeendescribedsince1996inANSI/ISAstandardS84whilstintroducingmanynewerprinciplesbasedonthemasterstandardIEC615108.ThenewlyreleasedstandardIEC61511(publishedin3parts)combinestheprinciplesofIEC61508andS84intoapracticalandeasilyunderstoodcodeofpracticespecificallyforendusersintheprocessindustries.

ThisnewIDCworkshopisstructuredintotwomajorpartstoensurethatbothmanagersandengineeringstaffaretrainedinthefundamentalsofsafetysystempractices.Thefirstpartoftheworkshop,approxthefirstthird,providesanoverviewofthecriticalissuesinvolvedinmanagingandimplementingsafetysystems.

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Section1

A wide-ranging overview of the subject

• Riskmanagementprinciplesappliedtoprotectionsystems.

• Thelegalframeworksuchasmajoraccidenthazardregulationsandcontrolofsubstanceshazardoustohealth.

• AnoverviewofstandardsIEC61508and61511

• AnintroductiontothesafetylifecycleasdefinedinIEC61511.

• Processhazardanalysisanditslinktoprotectionsystems.

• ThemeaningofSILsandtheircostimplications.

• TheproblemsandrewardsofSILdetermination

• Basicsofsafetyinstrumentation.• Whyprogrammablesystemsneed

specialtreatment• Economicsandcostofownership• Competencyrequirementsand

conformityassessmentprogrammes.• Conclusion:Whatshouldmanagement

bedoingtowardscompliance?

Section2Selected detail topics

• TheroleofHAZOPstudiesandhazardanalysisindecidingwhatsafetymeasuresareneeded.ThetrainingincludesanoutlineofbasicHAZOPmethodsandtrainsparticipantsinfaulttreeanalysismethodsusedtopredictaccidentrates.

• Understandingsafetyintegritylevels(SILs)andtheirimpactoncapitalandoperatingcosts.

• MethodsforthedeterminationofSILrequirements.ThissubjectisknowntocausedifficultiesandconfusionintheearlystagesofprocessdevelopmentprojectsandthesubjecthasnowbeencoveredindepthbyIEC61511.ThisworkshopexaminesthevariousSILdeterminationmethodspresentedinIEC61511andprovidespracticalexercisestoensureparticipantsareabletocarryouttheirownSILdeterminationswithconfidence.

• WhysafetyPLC'sarespecialandneedtobecertifiedforsafety.

• Safetysystemarchitecturessuchas1oo2and2oo3andwhichversionstousetomeetperformanceneedsofreliabilityandavailability.

• WhatIEC61511requiresfrominstruments,sensorsandvalvestoqualifythemforsafetyapplications.Aresmarttransmittersacceptableforsafety?Howcanasmartpositionerimprovesafetyperformance?

• Howtoperformreliabilityanalysistopredictandverifysafetysystemreliabilityandspurioustriprates.

• Guidelinesondocumentationandvalidationofcompletedinstallations.

• Essentialsofmaintenanceandprooftesting.Thebenefitsofdiagnosticsystemsinreducingtestfrequencies.

MODULE 1 • Overviewofsafetyinstrumented

systemsformanagers

MODULE 2• IntroductiontoIEC61511andthesafety

lifecycle

MODULE 3• Hazopmethodsandhazardanalysisfor

definingriskreductionrequirements

MODULE 4• Principlesofriskreductionandsafety

allocation

MODULE 5• PracticalSILdeterminationmethods

basedonIEC61511

MODULE 6• PracticalSISconfigurationsforboth

safetyandavailabilitytargets

MODULE 7• Practicalselectionofsensorsand

actuatorsforsafetyduties

MODULE 8• Practicalreliabilityanalysismethodsand

programstoIEC61511

MODULE 9• Practicalselectionofsafetycontrollers

MODULE 10• Practicalsystemintegrationand

applicationsoftwareforsafetycontrollers

MODULE 11• Practicaldocumentationandvalidation

ofSISsystems

MODULE 12• Practicaldiagnosticsandprooftestingof

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Structural Design for Non-Structural Engineers ......................................................................................................9.3

Best Practice in Sewage and Effluent Treatment Technologies .............................................................................9.5

Designing, Specifying and Constructing with Modern Concrete ...........................................................................9.7

Transportation Planning and Management ...............................................................................................................9.9

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• Beabletoidentifypotentialsourcesofpollutioninandaroundyourplant

• Beacquaintedwiththelatesttechnologiesandtechniquesforpreventingcontamination/pollution

• Beacquaintedwiththelatesttechnologiesandtechniquesforhandlinghazardouswastematerials

• Beabletodetectandmeasuretheincidenceofcontamination

• Havetheskillsformanaginghazardouswastematerials

• Knowhowtoplanforanddealwithemergencies

Anyoneinvolvedinthehandlingofhazardousmaterials,thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto:

• ProjectLeaders

• ProductionManagers,Supervisors,EngineersandTechnicians

• MaintenanceManagers,Supervisors,EngineersandTechnicians


• ChemicalEngineersandTechnicians

• PlantEngineers

• Operation,InspectionandRepairManagers,Supervisors,EngineersandTechnicians

• MechanicalEngineersandTechnicians

• ElectricalEngineersandTechnicians

HazaRdous WastE MaNaGEMENt aNd PoLLutIoN PREVENtIoN

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CONTINGENCY PLANNING• Planningforemergencies• Trainingofresponseteams• Protectiveequipmentandclothing• Dealingwithspillage• Dealingwithreleaseofhazardous

substancesintotheatmosphere

MEASURING TECHNIQUES• Measurementtechniques• Statisticalsamplingtheory

COSTS AND BENEFITS• Cost-benefittrade-offs• Opportunitycosts• Costsofimplementing(ornot

implementing)safetymeasures• Ethicalissues

PRACTICAL EXERCISES DURING THE WORKSHOP• Delegateswillworkona

recommendationaddressingaparticularsafetyconcern(relatedtothehandlingofhazardousmaterials)intheirownplant.


DAY ONE

INTRODUCTION• Courseobjectives• Definitions

BASIC CONCEPTS• Pollutionmonitoringtechnologies• Environmentaleffectsofpollution/

hazardouswaste• Toxicology• Radioactivity

REGULATORY CONSTRAINTS• Environmentallaws• Regulationsgoverningstorageand

transportationofhazardousmaterials(national,provincial,regional,municipal)

WATER SUPPLIES• Watertreatmentprocesses• Groundwatermanagement• Drinkingwatermanagement

AIR• Pollutionprevention• Pollutionmonitoring• Aircleaning

PERSONAL SAFETY • Handlingflammablematerials• Handlingcorrosivematerials• Handingpoisonoussubstances• Handlingradioactivematerials

POLLUTION/CONTAMINATION

PREVENTION PROCEDURES• Materialbalancesystems• Building/plantdesign/layout• Safetycodes• Managementsystems

The Program

This workshop is designed for engineersandtechniciansfromawiderangeofabilitiesand backgrounds and will provide anexcellent introduction to mastering themanagementofhazardouswastematerialsaswell aspreventingcontaminationof theenvironment.

Thisknowledgemakeparticipantsawareofthelegalandregulatoryaspectsofpollutionand the handling of hazardous wastematerials within their plants. It will alsoallow them to reduce the amount ofhazardouswasteproducedandsavemoneythrough preventing personal injury andpreventingorlimitingtheeffectsofaccidentalpollution.

Pre-requisitesAbasicknowledgeofelectrical,mechanicalandchemicalplantenvironments.

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Excellent knowledge of subject and ability to communicate it.

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The course addresses a very big need in the industry.

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• Fullyunderstandtheroleofastructuralengineer

• Predictthebehaviourofstructuralmembersunderloading

• Understandtheconceptofstressfunctionssuchastension,compression,shearandbending

• Performabasicanalysisofstaticallydeterminateaswellasstaticallyindeterminatestructures

• Analysethedeformationofstructuralmembersunderloading

• Understandthesignificanceofmaterialpropertiesindesign

• UndertakethebasicdesignofReinforcedCementConcrete(RCC)structures

• Undertakethebasicdesignofsteelstructures

• Undertakethebasicdesignofmasonryandtimberstructuralmembers

• Architects

• Buildinginspectors

• Buildingmaintenancepersonnel

• Concretetechnologists

• Constructionsupervisors

• Insurancesurveyors

• Municipalofficials

• Projectmanagers

• Quantitysurveyors

• Reinforcementdetailers

• Structuralfabricators

• Structuralrehabilitationstaff

stRuCtuRaL dEsIGN foR NoN-stRuCtuRaL ENGINEERs


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Construction is the largest industry in theworldandallstructuresneedtobedesignedfirst. Structural engineering deals with theanalysis and design aspects required toensure a safe, functional and economicalstructure.

During the design process the designerconstantly interacts with specialists such asarchitects and operational managers. Oncethe design is has been finalised, theimplementationrequiresadditionalpeopletohandle aspects such as statutory approvals,planning, quality assurance and materialprocurement. The entire exercise can beundertaken in highly-coordinated way onlyifallparticipantsfullyunderstandthe‘projectlanguage’. However, in order to understandthis language, it isnecessary to firsthaveathoroughgraspoftheprinciplesofstructuralanalysisanddesign.

Participantsintheworkshopwillgainabasicknowledge of structural engineering thatincludes principles of analysis of structuresandtheirapplication,behaviourofmaterialsunder loading, selection of constructionmaterials,anddesign fundamentals forRCCaswellassteelstructures.Theemphasishasbeenkeptonthedeterminationofthenatureand the magnitude of the developed underloads,andthewaystructuresofferresistancetoit.Beingthemostwidelyusedconstructionmaterials,RCCandsteelhasbeencoveredindetail though masonry and timber are alsodiscussed.

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DAY ONE

INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING• Elementsofstructuraldesign• Courseobjectives• Courseoutcomes

ANALYSIS OF STATICALLY DETERMINATE STRUCTURES • Classificationofstructures• Typesofloads• Stressinstructuralmembers• Typesofsupportsinstructures• Equilibriumofbodies• Bendingmomentandshearforce• Effectofmovingloads• Analysisofpin-jointedframes• Influencelines

PRINCIPLES OF STRENGTH OF MATERIALS• Mechanicalpropertiesofmaterials• Developmentofinternalstresses• Flexuralstressesinbeams• Relationshipbetweenhorizontaland

verticalshear• Determinationofbendingshearstress• Deformationofbeams• Combinedstresses• Analysisofcolumns

ANALYSIS OF STATICALLY INDETERMINATE STRUCTURES• Structuralclassificationbasedondegree

ofindeterminacy• Principleofsuperposition• Analysisofstatisticallyindeterminate

beams• Multi-spanorcontinuousbeams• Slopedeflectionmethod• Momentdistributionmethod• Influencelinediagramforstatically

indeterminatestructures

DESIGN THEORIES AND LOADS• Stress-strainrelationshipfordifferent

materials• Designphilosophies• Combinationofloads• Theoriesoffailure

DAY TWO

DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES• Propertiesofstructuralsteel• Steelstructuralsections• Designofsteelstructures• Jointsandfastenersforsteelstructures• Designoftensionmembers• Designofcompressionmembers• Designofbeams• Designoftrussandalliedstructures

DESIGN OF RCC STRUCTURES• Propertiesofconcrete• Principleofreinforcedconcretedesign• Designnormsforreinforcedconcrete

beams• Designofreinforcedconcreteslabs• Designofreinforcedconcrete

foundations• Designofaxiallyloadedcolumns• Pre-stressedconcrete• Multi-storiedbuildings

DESIGN OF MASONRY AND TIMBER STRUCTURES• Masonrystructures• Designofmasonrystructures• Strengthoftimber• Designoftimberstructures

LIMIT STATE AND PLASTIC DESIGN• Limitstatetheory• RCCdesignbylimitstate• Steelstructuraldesignbylimittheory


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• Maintainandtroubleshootwastewatertreatmentsystems

• Understandthedifferentwastewatertreatmentsystemsavailable

• Understandnationalandlocallegislation

• Applyknowledgeofthelatesttechnologiesandbestpractice

• Municipalplanners

• Sewageoperators

• Municipalengineers


• Anyoneresponsibleformanagingandoperatingsewagetreatmentfacilities


• Plantengineers



• Designengineers

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The quality of groundwater used cannot becompromised any longer and the servicingrequirements of on-site sewage disposalsystems cannot be ignored. With limitedfundsavailabletoyou–theprivateownerorregulatoryagencywhohaveresponsibilityforinspection, the task of on-site sewagetreatment and disposal is becoming verydifficult.

Withlimitedfundsavailabletotheownerswebelievethisworkshopwillhelpyoutoinstallaneffectivesystem.Youwilllearnnumeroustips and tricks throughout the workshop tomake it very practical and relevant to yourapplications.

Pre-requisites Fundamentalknowledgeofbasicwastewatertreatment requirements. Pre-coursepreparationmaterialisavailableonrequest.

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Very good, instructor! Customised the workshop content

to ongoing requirements of the attendees.

david Wood, air Products

This course gave me a good foundation to build upon in the

workforce.Lui di Bcca, GPa Engineering

Good technical information & interchange of information

between attendees.Neil Miller

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On-Site Training

DAY ONE

PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS – PROVINCIAL AND NATIONAL GOVERNMENT• Economic,socialandenvironmental

goalsofplanning• Environmentalassessment• NeedforHealthandSafety• Factorsinpreparingmunicipalplans• Protectionforsteppedupdemand

WASTE WATER FUNDAMENTALS • Basicterminology• Contaminantconsiderations• Biological,phosphorous,ammonia• Pathogens• Effluentobjectives• Alternatedischargeoptions• Receivingwatercapacity-provincialwater

qualityobjectives• Surfacedischarge• Subsurfacedischarge

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS• Collectionofsewage• Aerobicandanaerobictreatments• Criticaldesignparametersforcommunal

sewagetreatmentsystems

TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES• Suspendedsolidsremoval• BODRemoval• Nitrificationanddenitrification• Phosphorousreduction

TREATMENT SYSTEMS• Conventionalseptictank

- Asthetreatmentsystem- Enhancedseptictanks- Asaprimaryforotherbioreactors

• Bioreactors- Fixedfilm- Rotating- Suspended- Batch- Filters-sand,peat,stone,synthetics- Newtechnologiestargetingspecific

contaminants

RECIRCULATING SAND FILTERS YEAR ROUND TREATMENT• Historyexperimentaldesign• Construction• Operation

DAY TWO

SUBSURFACE DISCHARGE• Filterbed• Shallowtrench• Leachingbed• “Constructedwetland”• Recycle,reuse

DIRECT DISCHARGE• Streamassimilativecapacity• Mixingzone• Disinfection

BIOSOLIDS DISPOSAL• Hauledwaste• Compost• Limestabilisation

MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNAL WASTE WATER SYSTEMS• Regularmonitoring• Longtermsatisfactoryperformance

FINANCIAL AND LEGAL ISSUES• Fundingsources• Approvalprocess• Regulatorycompliance• Municipalandownerliability

DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF YOUR OWN SYSTEM• Simpledesignrules• Implementationofyoursystem• Tipsandtricks• TheThirteenGoldenRulesofworking

withwastewatersystems

CASE STUDIES• Municipality• Privaterondavelinapristineinaccessible

area• Inthemiddleofsuburbia


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• Understandconcrete,whatitisandwhyisitusedforconstruction

• Studytheingredientsofconcreteandtheirimportanceinthequalitycontrolofconcrete

• Learnthechemistryofconcrete

• Beabletodosimpleconcretemixdesigns

• Learnaboutconcretemanufacturing

• Learnabouttesting,inspectionandthequalitycontrolofconcrete

• Understandthedefectswhichcanoccurinconcreteatdifferentstagesandtheirremedies

• Studythemodernconcepts-readymixconcrete,pre-castconcreteandpre-stressedconcrete

• Learnthemethodsofprotectionandmaintenanceofconcrete

• Understandthesafetyprecautionstobetakenwhileworkingwithconcrete

• Understandadmixtureswhichcanaffectthepropertiesofconcrete

• Architects

• Civilengineers

• Constructionsiteengineersandtechnicians

• Constructionplanners

• Constructionsupervisors



• Maintenanceplanners


• Structuraldesigners

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Concrete is everywhere! In pavements,buildingstructures,foundations,motorways/roads, overpasses, parking structures, brick/blockwallsandbasesforgates,fencespolesandmanymore.Concreteisusedmorethananyotherman-madematerialontheplanet.Ithasbeensaidthatinsteadofnamingourera"the nuclear age" it should be named "theconcrete age" as almost all of our modernlifestyle and constructions depend on thismaterial.

Our new course deals with concrete, it’smanufacturing,designingandmaintaining.Itincludes the details about ingredients, itsquality,quantityandeffectonthefinalproductof concrete. Concrete designing, itsspecifications,standards,codesarethepartsofthiscourseandtheconcretemixdesignisdiscussedindetail.Onfieldmanufacturingofconcrete,variousprocedures,precautionsarealsocovered.Thedefects, investigationsandtheremedialmeasures,repairsarecoveredindetail.The modern concepts like ready mixconcrete, precast and prestressed concreteand their applications are covered in thiscourse.Theadmixturesusedtogetaspecificqualityconcrete,specialpurposeconcreteetcisalsodiscussedindetail.

Pre-requisites Nospecialistknowledgeorskillsarerequired–onlyatechnicalbackgroundsothatthereisan understanding for simple terminologieslikereinforcement.Infactthiscourseisagoodintroduction to someone who has had nodealings with concrete or any kind ofconstructioninthepastaswellasanimportantrefreshercourseforconcretespecialistswhobenefitfromtheback–to-basicsapproach.

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DAY ONE

UNDERSTANDING CONCRETE • Thehistoryofconcrete• Mainconstituentsofconcreteandtheir

characteristics- Cements- Aggregatesandmineraladditions-

microsilica,flyash,etc- Water

• Chemistryofconcrete- Cement–chemicalproperties- Hydrationofcement

• Characteristicsofconcrete- Strength- Durability- Workability- Permeability

• Whatmakesconcretedevelopstrength?• Whatmakesconcretedurable?• EffectofweatheronconcretingCONCRETE MANUFACTURING • Rawmaterial-storageandhandling• Concretemixingandproduction• Transportationofconcrete• Dealingwithtemperature• Formworkanditsinfluenceondurability• Placementoffreshconcrete• Treatmenttojoints• Consolidationandcompaction

procedures• Curingandcareofgreenconcrete

DESIGN OF CONCRETE WITH REQUISITE STRENGTH • Standardspecifications,codesand

guidelines• Concretemixdesign-fundamentals

- Targetstrength- Cementcontent- Aggregatesizing- Watercementratio

• Mixdesignprocedures• Specificationdevelopment

- Mandatoryrequirements- Durabilityparameters

INVESTIGATING DEFECTS • Deterioration-commonreasons

- Relatedtoingredients–chlorides,sulphates,aggregate-alkalireaction,etc

- Relatedtoclimate–temperature(hot/cold),humidity,etc

- Relatedtomanufacturingandworkmanship–mixing,transportation,compaction,coldjoints,largemass,etc.

DAY TWO

TESTING, INSPECTION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE• Laboratoryandfull-scaletrialmixes• Qualityassurance

- Processes- Acceptancecriteria

• Samplingandtestingofingredients• Samplingofconcrete• Testsonhardenedconcrete• Analysisofconcrete• Nondestructivetestingmethodsfor

concrete

READY MIXED CONCRETE• Advantages• TypesofRMC• Specificationsandtolerances• Qualityassurance• Productionandtransportation

CONCRETE ADMIXTURES• Benefitsofadmixtures• Typesofadmixtures

- Waterreducingadmixtures- Plasticisers- Accelerator- Retarder- Airentrainingagents- Propertyenhancingadmixtures- Waterproofingagents

CONCRETE – SHORTCOMINGS• Cracking• Crazing/shrinkage• Creep

PROTECTION OF CONCRETE – ABRASION, CORROSION AND CHEMICAL ATTACK• Designingaprotectionstrategy• Surfacepreparation• Improvingabrasionandwearresistance• Designandconstructiontechniques• Hardeners• Coatingsandtoppings• Protectionagainstcorrosive

environments• Sealersandcoatings• Toppingsandlinings• Cathodicprotectionandmetallising• Preventivemaintenanceandmonitoring

CONCRETE REPAIR• Inspectionandinvestigation• Proceduresofrepairorreplacement

- Pressuregrouting;shotcrete;encasing• Demolitionofoldconcrete• Repairofdelaminatedstructure

SPECIAL PURPOSE CONCRETE• Highstrengthconcrete• Fiberreinforcedconcrete• Cellularconcrete,Polymerconcrete


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• Anticipatefuturetrafficproblemsofatransportationnetwork.

• Understandtheuseandlimitationsofvariousmodesoftransportationandlearnatechniquetodesignanefficienttransportationsystembycombinationofthese.

• UnderstandtheconceptofLevelofServiceofthetransportsystemandtechniquestomaintainthosewithinacceptablelimits.

• Obtainguidanceinthetrafficcontrolsystemsandtheiruseduringspecialeventsaswellasduringconstruction.

• Developanintelligenttransportationsystemaswellasefficientparkingsystem

• Beawareofandbeabletoevaluatetheeffectsofanynewdevelopmentontheadjacenttrafficnetwork.

• Understandingtheconceptsoftrafficcalming,forecasts,trafficmanagementsystemsetc

• Acquireabasicknowledgeofstandardsoftransportationsafety.

• Obtainsufficientknowledgetomanagetrafficinyoursmallneighborhood/complex/constructionsite.

• EngineersandTechniciansinchargeofaconstructionsite

• BuildersandDevelopers

• Architects

• Trafficcontrollers

• Trafficcontrolauthoritiesofbigevents

• TownPlanners

• CivilEngineers

• DevelopmentControlOfficers

• ConstructionProjectengineers

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Pre-requisites BasicKnowledgeofTransportationandtrafficEngineering Principles and Concepts will beanadvantage.

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INTRODUCTION • Understandingtheneedof

transportation,anditsdemandinurbanandruralareas.

• Variousmodesoftransportation,theirusesandlimitations

• OverviewofaTransportationsystem• Introductiontransportplanningand

variousstagesoftransportplanning.TRANSPORTATION PLANNING • Webegintransportationsurveysand

analysisoftheirresults• StudytheTransportationImpactAnalysis• Studythetrafficforecasts,methodsof

forecasting• Trafficmodels,theiruseandlimitations,

modelsplits• Tripgenerationanddistributions• TrafficassignmentsandevaluationsPractical Session

TRAFFIC CONTROLS • TrafficControlusingphysicalbarriers,

highwaygeometricsandothercontrols• Streetfurniture• Roadmarkings• IntersectionControls–roundabouts,

STOP-controls,signals• Gradeseparatedintersections-

interchanges• TrafficregulationsPractical Session

TRAFFIC SAFETY • Accidentsandtheiranalysis• Identificationofcause• Costofanaccident• Preventionmeasures• Streetlighting

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT • Scopeofmanagement• Restrictionofturningmovements• Accesscontrols• Onewaystreets• TidalFlowoperations• ExclusiveTrafficLanes• Highoccupancylanes• Trafficclaming• OthermanagementmeasuresPractical Session

PARKING• Parkingrequirements• Onstreetparking• Offstreetparking• Designstandardsforparkingfacilities• Loadingandunloadingfacilities• ShearedParkingPractical Session

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES • Importanceoftrafficmanagementunder

specialsituations• Transportationmanagementunder

naturaldisasters• Transportationmanagementduring

construction• Transportationmanagementforspecial

events• Managementofconstrictionsite• ManagementofspecialeventareaPractical Session

TRANSPORTATION ECONOMICS • Economicevaluationanytransportation

orimprovementplan• Vehicleoperatingcost• Valueoftraveltimesaving• Accidentcost• RoadPricing

OTHER MODES OF TRANSPORTATION • RailwayTransport• TransportationmanagementatRailway

stations• MaritimeTransport• TransportationmanagementatDocksand

harbors• AirTransport• TransportationmanagementatairportsPractical Session

MASS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS • NeedandimportanceofMass

transportationSystem• ResponsibilitiesofaMasstransportation

System• CommonMasstransportationSystems• Paratransit• Comparisonofdifferenttransitsystems

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM • UseofcomputerinTransport

management• UseofsatelliteinTransportmanagement• Useofothermoderntechnologiesin

TransportmanagementPractical Session


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