Instrumentation and Process Control Fundamentals
Control loops keep plant within limits, and a loop that is poorly tuned or wrongly configured causes problems that look like equipment faults. This course covers measurement, final control elements and loop tuning.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Process measurement: pressure, temperature, level and flow
- 02Instrument selection, installation and signal transmission
- 03Final control elements: valves, actuators and positioners
- 04Control loop structure and controller action
- 05Loop tuning and achieving stable control
- 06Calibration, verification and instrument accuracy
- 07Fault diagnosis across the measurement and control loop
What you will gain
- Explain how the main process measurements are made
- Select instruments appropriate to the measurement
- Explain control loop structure and controller action
- Tune a control loop to stable performance
- Calibrate instruments and verify their accuracy
- Diagnose faults in measurement and control loops
Who should attend
- Instrumentation technicians
- Control and automation engineers
- Process operators and supervisors
- Maintenance staff supporting instrumented plant
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 1 to 5 Mar 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 3 to 7 May 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 12 to 16 Jul 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Electrical & Renewable Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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