Course description
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. This course is not a prerequisite for taking E3 or IC3, but rather a replacement for those that are not able to take both E3 and IC3.
"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
Suitability - Who should attend?
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.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- 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
Training 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
Reviews
Average rating 5
"Before the course, I hated anything related to electricity, but the instructor managed to put it in a simple way that made me change my perspective about it. He is so knowledge...
"I liked the practicle examples the instructor was able to provide."
"The Kahoot quizzes were effective and reinforced learnings. I thought there was a good balance between the quizzes and the amount of exercises. I also felt Mick did a great job...