Process control (process control)

Getting a grip on your process starts with good process control.

A stable process is a safe process. In this training you will learn how to optimally use control loops and control systems to reduce process variations and increase stability. We also look at the connection between process control and alarm management: well-tuned controls prevent unnecessary alarms, and effective alarm management supports stable process operation.

Moreover, using process dynamic analysis and simulation techniques, you will experience how processes react to changes. Thus, you gain in-depth insight into dynamic behavior and learn how to use it in tuning, troubleshooting and optimization.

What you learn

Measurement and control technology is indispensable in the process industry. This one-day training gives you insight into the basics and depth of process control. You will learn how tuning works, what advanced control adds and how to better understand failures – always with the link to safety, efficiency and reliability.

Topics covered:

• Basic principles of process dynamics and control engineering.
• PID controllers and tuning methods
• Advanced control techniques (feedforward, cascade)
• Alarm management and its relationship to process control
• Process dynamics analysis and simulations as a tool
• Typical problems in process control and their causes
• Relationship between stability, safety and efficiency.
• Cases and case studies

After this training you will be able to

• Explain basic principles of process control
• Understanding and better applying PID controllers
• Recognizing and estimating advanced control strategies
• Reduce variation in processes
• Explaining how alarm management and control reinforce each other
• Apply process dynamics analysis and simulation to predict behavior
• Understanding how control contributes to safety and performance

For whom.

• Engineers: process control, E&I, operations
• Technicians: operators and maintenance technicians who operate or maintain control circuits
• Managers: operations, maintenance

Improve your process with insight into control loops, tuning and alarm management

Effective process control starts with a good understanding of control loops, tuning and the interplay with alarm management. During this course, you will learn how PID controllers, feedforward and cascade control contribute to stable and efficient processes. You will discover how an incorrectly tuned control loop can lead to unnecessary alarms, instability and even safety risks. With practical examples and simulations, you will get a grip on the dynamic behavior of processes; essential for anyone who wants to contribute to safe, reliable and predictable operations.

Understanding process dynamics is crucial for both safety and performance

This course provides an in-depth introduction to process dynamics and control engineering; critical building blocks for the modern process industry. You will learn how simulation and analysis help you reduce variations, detect failures faster and optimize processes proactively. In doing so, you lay the foundation for better alarm management, higher uptime and more control over process safety. Ideal for E&I engineers, operators and operations managers who want to get the most out of their processes.