Process Optimization & Troubleshooting Techniques
A way to Improve Productivity and Quality
Topics covered include:

  • Process Variability
  • Process Dynamics
  • Control Loop Performance
  • Variable Speed Drives
  • Consistency Control Optimization
  • Attenuating Disturbances
  • Troubleshooting Loop Problems
  • Impact of Process Design
  • Identifying Process Variability
  • Managing Process Variability

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High process variability compromises the economic performance of continuous processes. Off-quality product, higher raw material costs and reduced process efficiency are the result. Minimizing process variability is a difficult, multi-disciplinary activity that extends from the process design engineer to the operator. Process design flaws, poor control loop performance and inadequate stock chest mixing are important factors that lead to high variability in key process variables. Moreover, there is often a lack of the troubleshooting skills required to identify and correct variability problems. This allows higher than acceptable variability to persist for an extended period compromising product quality and profitability.

Course Fees
CDN $ $2,200.00
USD $ $2,000.00

(Canadian clients please add 7% GST to fee.)
Fees include a full set of course notes.

Course is limited to 20 participants to provide individual attention and allow our expert instructors to address specific mill issues.



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    08:00Process Variability Overview
    09:30Process Control Basics
      • Control Terminology
      • Control Block Diagram
      • Process Dynamics
    11:00Simulator Introduction
    12:00Lunch Break
    13:00Process Dynamics
      • Types of responses
      • 1st Order response
      • Integrating response
      • Non-Linearities
    15:00Lab 1 - Process Dynamics
    16:30Adjourn

    08:00Tuning the PID Controller
      • PID controller Introduction
      • Lambda tuning procedures
      • PID controller capability
    10:00Lab 2 - Attenuating Process
          Disturbances
    12:00Lunch Break
    13:00Tuning the PID Controller
      • Tuning strategy development
      • Defining process objectives
      • Interactive loops
      • Cascade loops
    14:00Variable Speed Drives
      • Applications
      • Maintenance Benefits
      • Energy Benefits
    16:30Adjourn
    08:00Consistency
      • Measurement/Control
      • Control Strategies
      • Impact of Stock Chest Mixing
    10:00Lab 4 - Consistency Control
    12:00Lunch Break
    13:00Troubleshooting Control Loop
        Problems
      • Identifying the problem source
      • Dealing with complex loops/strategies
    14:30Lab 3 - Troubleshooting Control Loop
          Problems
    16:30Adjourn

    08:00Identifying Process Variability
      • Identifying variability pathways
    10:00Managing Process Variability
      • Economic Benefits
      • Skill Requirements
      • Organizational Models
    12:00Lunch Break
    13:00Lab 5 - Identifying Product Variability
          Sourses
    15:30Course wrap up
    16:30Adjourn

About the Course...

This four day course is intended to strengthen the student's ability to optimize process performance. The first half of the course focuses on improving control loop performance. The measurement of process dynamics and Lambda tuning are the key topics. The second half of the course focuses on time series analysis techniques to characterize variability, troubleshooting techniques, and management approaches to maintaining a low variability operation. Particular attention is paid to the upgrading of consistency control performance. Approximately 40% of the course is devoted to a computer-based lab that illustrates the main concepts.

Who Should Attend..
The course is primarily intended for process engineers, instrumentation engineers and operations management personnel who want to improve their ability to troubleshoot process control and variability problems. The course explores the implications of process equipment design and process variability and therefore would be beneficial for maintenance and design engineers.

Instructors Include..
  • Doug Nelson, P.Eng.
    Doug has over 21 years of pulp and paper process control experience. He has authored papers on paper machine dryer control, control valve selection and the uses of process simulation in optimization surveys.


  • George Jablonsky, AScT
    George has 18 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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    Course Location

    Considered one of the world's most inviting cities, Vancouver boasts exquisite landscapes,a mild climate and exciting attractions that impress travellers year-round. Bordered by mountains and surrounded by beaches, the city offers a unique blend of cosmopolitan amenities and natural splendours.

    Accomodations
    For conveniance, we recommend that registrants stay at the hotel course site. Omni has reserved a block of rooms at a competitive rate; indicate on the registration form if you would like us to make your reservation.

    About ProNamics..

    ProNamics Control Inc. is a pulp and paper process control consulting company. The company conducts process and control optimization field surveys, prepares process simulations to establish best practices and provides a range of training courses related to process control optimization specificaly for the pulp and paper industery.

    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.

    About Omni..

    Omni Continental is a process consulting company specializing in the pulp and paper industry. Established in 1974, our working group of 30 process experts has provided consulting and training services to over 200 companies internationally
    Our courses draw papermakers from around the world and feature small, interactive groups, independent expertise and a level of detail unique in the industry.
      Other courses in this series include:
    • Paper Machine Operations
    • Paper Machine Management & Optimization
    • Troubleshooting the Wet End of the Paper Machine
    • Effective Paper Machine Maintenance
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