Process Control Optimization
& Electrical Conservation Course
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Course Topics:
- Measuring and characterizing process variability
- Estimating the economic impact of the process variability, particularly with respect to energy consumption
- Identifying the sources of variability in the key process variables and developing a plan for reduction
- Evaluating control loop performance and identifying the reasons for poor performance
- Developing a roadmap for improved control loop performance
- Identifying / prioritizing Variable Frequency Drive opportunities
- Identifying / prioritizing opportunities for advanced control strategies
- Selecting and using process optimization tools to improve performance
- Mining process historical data to identify / diagnose variability problems
- Conducting process and control audits
Printable Copy of the Course Brochure pcoec.pdf
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The overall objective of the two-day session is to strengthen the attendee's ability to identify and prioritize opportunities for energy conservation through process control optimization.
The primary job of control loops is to minimize process variability. High process variability reduces operating efficiency, increases product variability and forces the operator into conservative operating targets. These are important factors that result in unnecessarily high energy consumption. Unfortunately the majority of control loops underperform and some even act to increase process variability.
There are good reasons to focus on process variability at the beginning of an energy conservation program. Adopting best process control practices usually results in energy savings of between 5 and 15%. Easy first steps are to ensure that the loop components are in good health and that the controller is properly tuned. Upgrading the control strategy or modifying the process equipment requires capital expenditure but usually offers an attractive return on investment. Better operator decision making can be achieved by improving the information available to the operator
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Course Fees
CDN/USD $1,700.00
(Canadian Taxes Included.)
Fees include a full set of course notes.
Course is limited to 15 participants to provide individual attention and allow our expert instructors to address specific mill issues.
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08:00 Process Variability Basics
- Measuring the Variability
- Identifing Reduction Opportunities
- Estimating the Economic Impact
- Symptoms of Poor Loop Performance
09:30Lab 1 - Simulator Introduction
- Charaterizing Process Variability
10:30Process Control Loop Basics
- Control loop Overview
- Control Loop Block Diagram
- Loop Components
- VFD's Versus Control Valves
- DCS Architecture/Components
01:00Basic Control Loop Optimization
- Objectives of the Control Loop
- Current Industry Status
- Identifing Loop Health Problems
- Pump Oversizing and Energy Consumption
- Evaluating Controller Tuning
- Achieving Good Loop Performance
3:30Lab 2 - Evaluating Process
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8:00Lab 3 - Comparing VFD's
- Energy Consumption and Control Performance
9:00Advanced Control Strategies
- Identifing Control Opportunities:
- Cascade, Feedforward
- Ratio, Split Ranging
- Override
10:30Lab 4 - Using Cascade,
- Implementing the Strategy
- Evaluating the Benefits
1:00Process Control Optimization
- Data Collection Fundamentals
- Data Collection Tools/Application
- Time Series Analysis Software
- Loop Tuning Software
- Continuous Monitoring Tools
2:00Process Control Auditing
- Objectives, Procedures
- Benefits, Verification
3:00Lab 5 - Process Control Auditing
- Identifying Opportunities and Recommendations
4:30Course wrap up
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About the Course...
Approximately 40% of the course is devoted to a computer-based DCS-like process simulator, where the attendee practices the concepts presented during the lectures.
Who Should Attend...
The two-day course has been designed for process, production and energy conservation engineers who want to improve their understanding of the role of control optimization on energy consumption.
Course Location
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Accomodations
For conveniance, we recommend that registrants stay at the hotel course site. ProNamics has reserved a block of rooms at a competitive rate; indicate on the registration form if you would like us to make your reservation.
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About ProNamics...
ProNamics Control is based in Vancouver, BC. The company conducts process and control optimization surveys, prepares
process simulations to establish best practices and provides a range of training courses related to process control optimization. Visit our web sites at www.pronamicscontrol.com for more information about our services.
ProNamics Optimization and Evaluation Field Surveys are designed to maximize the mill’s economic returns. The surveys are focused on improving product uniformity, increasing mill production efficiency and reducing operating costs.
www.pronamicscontrol.com.
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Instructors Include...
Doug Nelson, P.Eng.
Doug has over 25 years of industrial process control experience. He has broad expertise in process control
training of operators, instrumentation specialists and process control engineers.
George Jablonsky, AScT
George has 20 years of industry experience in process control, instrumentation and optimization in the pulp and paper industry. He has held positions both in operations and maintenance management.
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