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We are pleased to offer our 2012 customer training schedule.
We have a number of offerings, all designed to assist you in running
your operations with greater efficiency and productivity. You
can count on receiving quality education provided by skilled
trainers, delivering current information with state-of-the art
equipment in our comfortable, new training facility.
If you would like more information or to register for one of the
training classes below, please click
here or contact Connie Goodman at (804)
858-5878.

Please click on the course title in the calendar below for more
detailed information about the course offering.
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Course Description |
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Course CDI 410 - Steam Boiler Operator Training
This is a 5-day course providing information on virtually all facets of steam boiler operation,
maintenance, and troubleshooting. Common boiler auxiliaries and operating techniques are covered in detail. Safety and efficiency of
operation are stressed. Information is included on modern boiler water treatment techniques, construction and repair methods, waste
heat recovery, controls fuels, and draft. The training manual includes the latest information on instrumentation and PLC controls
systems, variable-frequency drives (VFD’s), steam system optimization, reverse osmosis systems, low-NOx burners, and boiler start-up
and shutdown procedures.
On Friday, the 9h, the American Society of Power Engineers (ASOPE) Region 4 will provide Entry Level 3rd class thru Chief Engineering
Level testing for those who qualify.
Click here to download the Course CDI 410 - Steam Boiler Operator Training flyer.
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Course CDI 410A - Advanced Steam Boiler Operator Training
This is a is a 5-day course providing information on virtually all facets of steam boiler
operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Common boiler auxiliaries and operating techniques are covered in detail. Safety and
efficiency of operation are stressed. Information is included on modern boiler water treatment techniques, construction and repair
methods, waste heat recovery, controls fuels, and draft. The training manual includes the latest information on instrumentation and
PLC controls systems, variable-frequency drives (VFD’s), steam system optimization, reverse osmosis systems, low-NOx burners, and
boiler start-up and shutdown procedures.
On Friday, the 25h, the American Society of Power Engineers (ASOPE) Region 4 will provide advanced training in preparation for Chief
Engineering Level testing for those who qualify.
Click here to download the Course CDI 410A - Advanced Steam Boiler Operator Training flyer.
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Course CDI 610 – Alarm Rationalization
This 2-day class covers alarm rationalization - a
proven alarm management technique and one of the stages of
ISA-18.2’s alarm management lifecycle.
Rationalization is a multi-disciplinary process for ensuring that each alarm is justified and meets the criteria for
being an alarm. This course involves defining the alarm’s attributes (such as limit, priority, and classification) and
documenting the cause, consequence, and corrective action all in a Master Alarm Database (MADB).
Click here to view the Course CDI 610 – Alarm Rationalization flyer

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Course 1100L - Gas Regulator Technician
This 3-day course is designed primarily for technicians responsible for the installation and maintenance of
regulators and relief valves. Emphasizing hands-on training, this course teaches students to install,
trouble-shoot, and adjust gas regulators and relief valves.
Click here to download the Course 1100L - Gas Regulator Technician flyer.
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Course 1300L - Control Valve Engineering I
This 4-day Fisher Controls session is for engineers, technicians, and others responsible for selecting the correct control
valve, actuator, and accessories to operate through the full range of process conditions. This course covers general
applications and emphasizes the sizing and selection methods for a broad variety of control valves and actuators.
Click here to download the Course 1300L - Control Valve Engineering I flyer
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Course 1400L - Valve Technician I
This 4-day Fisher Controls session explains how valves and actuators function and how they are installed and calibrated.
It emphasizes installation, troubleshooting, parts replacement, and calibration of control valves, actuators, positioners, and
digital valve controllers.
Click here to download the May Course 1400L - Valve Technician I flyer
Click here to download the September Course 1400L - Valve Technician I flyer
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Course 1427L - FlowScanner Data Acquisition
This 4-day Fisher Controls course uses lecture and hands-on labs to teach students to properly acquire and analyze
diagnostic data using the FlowScanner, including proper hardware and software setup and accurate data entry. Actual
case histories form a basis for teaching interpretation skills.
Click here to download the Course 1427L - FlowScanner Data Acquisition flyer
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Course 1752L & 1759L - ValveLink and Diagnostics for FIELDVUE DVC
This 4-day course is for those responsible for installing, configuring, calibrating, and basic troubleshooting of FIELDVUE
Digital Valve Controllers using ValveLink Software and to teach the techniques necessary to collect and interpret valve
diagnostic tests performed using ValveLink software.
Click here to download the Course 1752L & 1759L - ValveLink and Diagnostics for FIELDVUE DVC flyer.
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Course 2068 - Introduction to AMS Suite: Machinery Health Manager
This 4-day course was designed
for new users of AMS Suite: Machinery Health Manager.
Students will learn methods of database and route creation,
including collection of reference data,
analyzer/computer communications, and the basic
concepts of Analysis Parameter Sets, Alarm Limit Sets, and
Fault Frequency Sets. A machinery analyzer is used
to load routes and collect data on lab machinery for basic
vibration analysis using Export and Diagnostic Plotting.
Click here to download the Course 2068 - Introduction to AMS Suite: Machinery Health Manager flyer.
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Course 2074 - Intermediate AMS Suite: Machinery Health Manager
This 4-day course covers the more advanced machinery analysis
techniques available in AMS Suite: Machinery Health
Manager software with an emphasis on analysis and
reporting.
Click here to download the Course 2074 - Intermediate AMS Suite: Machinery Health Manager.
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Course 7017L - DeltaV Implementation II
This 4½-day course is for process control engineers
responsible for configuring the DeltaV system. Advanced
topics will be covered including display scripting, function
blocks, and configuration tips. This sequential course is for users that have completed introductory courses 7009 or 7010.
Click here to download the Course 7017L - DeltaV Implementation II flyer.
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Course 7018L - DeltaV Hardware &
Troubleshooting This 4-day course focuses on the
hardware components that make up the DeltaV system: M-series
controls and I/O, S-series controllers and I/O (including
CHARMs), and DeltaV Smart Switches. Using a combination of
lectures and workshops, you will learn to use operator and
diagnostic tools to identify and located hardware-related
fault conditions. Workshops provide the opportunity to
disassemble and reassemble the M- and S-series hardware and
return the system to an operating state.
Click here to download the Course 7018L - DeltaV Hardware &
Troubleshooting flyer.
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Course 7037 - Communication Interfaces with the DeltaV System
This 3-day course covers the integration of fieldbus compliant devices using
DeltaV systems. Upon completion of the course the student
will be able to install, configure and verify proper
operation of AS-i, Profibus DP, DeviceNet and HART devices,
including proper wiring practices. The AMS Intelligent
Device Manager will be used to configure HART instruments.
Click here to download the Course 7037 - Communication Interfaces with the DeltaV System flyer.
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Course 7038L - AMS Device Manager with HART & FOUNDATION fieldbus
This custom 4-day lab/lecture course is for individuals who use AMS Device Manager integrated
with DeltaV system to calibrate, commission, and configure HARD and FOUNDATION fieldbus devices.
The training exercises are based on real-world tasks that most users will encounter on the job.
Click here to download the Course 7038L - AMS Device Manager with HART & FOUNDATION
Fieldbus flyer.
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Course 9000L - Introduction to Process Control
This 4-day Fisher Controls provides those new to the field with the basic, overall fluid process controls knowledge they
need to better understand the interrelationships associated with automated control loops. All major aspects of process
control (measurement devices, controllers, final control elements, and fundamental control methods) are covered by
classroom presentations and laboratory exercises that familiarize students with equipment commonly found in process
plants.
Click here to download the Course 9000L - Introduction to Process Control flyer
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Course 9032-3 - Applied Modern Loop Tuning
This 3-day course intended for E & I Technicians and Process Control engineers.
The course introduces participants to control loop troubleshooting and controller tuning. The non-oscillatory EnTech tuning techniques,
based on Lambda concepts, are taught with a focus on minimizing process variability. Effectiveness is gained by the implementation of
a tuning strategy that matches control element dynamics to process operating requirements. It contains formal lectures that are amply
populated with process examples and supported with hands-on lab exercises.
Click here to download the Course 9032-3 - Applied Modern Loop Tuning flyer.
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