Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical Systems Overview for Non-Electrical Engineers - ICE-21

This course provides an introduction and overview of electrical systems, instrumentation, process control, and control/safety systems typically encountered in oil and gas facilities. The focus is to understand terminology, concepts, typical equipment configurations, and common pitfalls in order to improve communication with electrical and I&C professionals. This course covers similar content to our E3 and IC3 courses, but at a more conceptual level.

Although not required, a computer with Excel is recommended for in-class exercises.

"The problems and the overall course documentation were both very good." - Facilities Engineer, United States

"I certainly feel more equipped to discuss instrumentation and controls than before." - Participant

Target Audience

Process, chemical, and mechanical engineers, (i.e. non-instrumentation and non-electrical disciplines), as well as other technical and non-technical professionals with little or no background in IC&E systems. Electrical and Instrumentation Engineers should consider E3 and IC3 for more in-depth coverage.

You Will Learn

• Fundamentals of electricity, such as voltage, current, resistance, power factor, and single/three phase power systems
• Electrical specifications, such as voltage selection, load lists, and power
• How to read one-line diagrams and understand the function of the components of power distribution, including transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, and power distribution
• The function and considerations of infrastructure components, such as cable, conduit, cable tray, and duct banks
• Awareness of the concepts behind classification of hazardous locations and equipment specifications
• Safety risks and mitigation strategies for power systems, including short circuit and overcurrent protection, ground faults, shock hazards, and arc flash
• Fundamentals of control systems, sensors, controllers, and final elements
• Key requirements for instrument specifications such as accuracy, signal selection, process conditions, material compatibility, installation considerations, capabilities and limits, and relative cost
• Basics of specification of shutdown and control valves
• Control system functions, limitations, and architectures, including PLC, DCS, SIS, RTU, and SCADA; common networking systems, including Ethernet, Modbus and Fieldbus
• Exposure to the typical documentation and drawings necessary for the design, specification, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation and control systems

Course Content

• Fundamentals of electricity
• Power distribution and motor control systems for oil and gas applications
• Emergency power systems
• Hazardous area classification for oil and gas applications
• Electrical safety in industrial facilities
• Control system fundamentals
• Field measurement and control devices
• Programmable electronic systems (PLC, DCS, SIS, SCADA)
• Control system networking
• Drawings and documentation for IE&C projects

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