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Training Schedule

We are pleased to offer our 2010 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.

Click here to download the full 2010 training schedule.

Please click on the course title in the calendar below for more detailed information about the course offering.



January 2010
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February 2010
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March 2010
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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    Course CDI310 - OPC Hands-On Training      
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
    Course 1404 - Valve Technician  
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April 2010
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  Course CDI410 - Steam Boiler Operator Training  
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    Course 1101 - Regulator Technician    
25 26 27 28 29 30  
  Course 7009 - DeltaV Operate Implementation I  

May 2010
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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    Course 7020 - AMS Device Manager    
   
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June 2010
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    Course 7018 - DeltaV Hardware & Troubleshooting      
    Course 9007 - Introduction to Process Control  
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
  Course 7032 - Fieldbus Systems and Devices  
27 28 29 30      
  Course 2358 - MMS 1000/2000 Course 2329 - Pressure, Temperature, & Magnetic Flow Smart Transmitters      

July 2010
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        Course 2343 - 3095MV    
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August 2010
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  Course 7017 - DeltaV Implementation II  
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    Course 7037 - Communication Bus Interface with DeltaV System    
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
    Course 9032 - EnTech Modern Loop Tuning    
29 30 31        
             

September 2010
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    Course 1404 - Valve Technician  
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
  Course 7009 - DeltaV Operate Implementation I  
26 27 28 29 30    
             

October 2010
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    Course 1304 - Valve Engineering  
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  Course Description
Course CD20 - ValveLink Short Course

ValveLink Short Course (Course CD20) is a 1-day course intended for technicians, engineers and others responsible for installing, calibrating and basic troubleshooting FIELDVUE and related instruments using the 275/375 Handheld Communicator. The primary focus of this course is to provide experience in managing DVC’s using the Hart 275/275 Handheld Communicator.

Course CDI310 - OPC Hands-On Training

This is a 2-day course providing the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of OPC to reduce project risk, reduce implementation time, design and implement effective OPC architectures. Use OPC connectivity for various types of projects including DCS migration, and console replacement.

Click here to download the course flyer.

Course CD410 - 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-NOχ burners, and boiler start-up and shutdown procedures.

Click here to download the course flyer.

Course 1101 - Regulator Technician

This Fisher Regulator course is intended for technicians responsible for the installation and maintenance of regulators and relieft valves.  Emphasizing hands-on training, it teaches students to install, troubleshoot and adjust gas regulators and relief valves.

Click here to download the course flyer.

 

Course 1105 - Gas Regulator Technician

This Fisher Regulator course is for regulator technicians responsible for installation and maintenance of natural gas regulators.

Course 1114 - Gas Control Hardware Maintenance
Course 1304 - Valve Engineering

This course is targeted at engineers and others responsible for the selection and application of control valves.

Click here to download the course flyer.

Course 1404 - Valve Technician

This 4-day course 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, and positioners. Students spend 50% of their time in hands-on workshops. Geared toward instrument technicians responsible for pneumatic and electronic instrument calibration, installation & troubleshooting.

Click here to download the course flyer for the March 16–19, 2010 session.

Click here to download the course flyer for the September 14–17, 2010 session.

Course 1427 - FlowScanner Data Acquisition and Interpretation
Course 1428 - Advanced FlowScanner Diagnostic Interpretation
Course 1454 - Valve Technician II

This 5-day course provides a broadened perspective of control valve performance and maintenance issues and how control valve performance affects loop performance.

Course 1456 - Valve Maintenance & DVC Calibration

Material covers sliding stem and rotary valves and actuators.  Topics include valve and actuator setup, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting; installation and calibration of the 5000 and 6000 series digital valve controllers using the 275/375 handheld communicator.

Course 1714 - Instrument Technician
Course 1754 - Fundamentals of Fieldvue Digital Instruments and the Handheld Communicators
Course 1760 - ValveLink and Diagnostics for Fieldvue Data Interpretation
Course 5590 - Power & Grounding for Electric Systems
Course 7009 - DeltaV Operate Implementation I

This 4½-day course covers a complete DeltaV system implementation. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to define system capabilities, assemble the system, define nodes, run diagnostics, configure continuous and sequential control strategies, operate the system and define users and security.

Click here to download the course flyer for the April 26-30, 2010 session.
Click here to download the course flyer for the September 20-24, 2010 session.

Course 7012 - DeltaV Operator Interface for Continuous Control
Course 7014 - DeltaV Operator Interface for Batch Control
Course 7016 - DeltaV Systems Batch Implementation

This 4½-day course covers the implementation of a complete batch application. A process simulator will provide a batch application. Students will use DeltaV Batch software to configure recipe entities including Aliasing, Phase Logic, Operations, and Unit Procedures. Equipment entities will also be configured including Units, Modules and Process cells.

Course 7017 - 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.

Click here to download the course flyer.

Course 7018 - DeltaV Hardware & Troubleshooting

This 4-day course covers the hardware components that make up the DeltaV system. With a combination of lecture and workshops the student will assemble the system, power up the Controller, I/O subsystem and workstation. The student will learn how to use the diagnostic tools available to verify any fault conditions that are hardware related. Overview lectures and demonstrations of the bus technologies incorporated in DeltaV will also be given.

Click here to download the course flyer.

Course 7020 - AMS Device Manager

Completing 3 days of AMS Device Manager hands-on instructor training assisted modules and exercises, provides the quickest route to your productive use of this predictive maintenance application.  The training exercises focus on skills required by engineers and technicians, and are based on real-world tasks that most users will encounter on the job.

Click here to download the course flyer.

Course 7022 - Fisher Smart Instrumentation with AMS

The 3-day course begins with an introduction to the features and functionality of the AMS Software. it proceeds to discuss important database design and management issues, and then delves into device-specifice techniques for commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting the following Fisher Smart Devices: DVC5000, DVC6000 & DLC3000. Students with spend the majority of their class time performing hands-on exercises using AMS and the ValveLink SNAP-ON.

Course 7024 - DeltaV Systems Administration XP/Server 2003
Course 7025 - DeltaV Advanced Graphics

This 4½-day course is for process control engineers responsible for configuring advanced functionality in the DeltaV user interface. This course expands on graphic topics covered in both the DeltaV Implementation, course 7009 and DeltaV Implemenation II, course 7017.

Course 7032 - Fieldbus Systems and Devices

This 4½-day lecture/lab provides maximum hands-on experience working with the integration of FOUNDATION fieldbus devices and the DeltaV scalable system. The student will be able to install fieldbus instruments and segment checkout for the correct operation of the physical layer. The student will be able to use the DeltaV system to perform AMS Device Manager methods such as calibration, setup wizards, zero trim and diagnostics. The student will be able to implement a pressure loop using FOUNDATION fieldbus function blocks with the DeltaV Control Studio application.  The student will configure PlantWeb Alerts and device alarm parameters.

Click here to download the course flyer.

Course 7036 - Fieldbus DVCs

Teaches the basics of fieldbus DVC installation, configuration, calibration and troubleshooting using the 375 handheld communicator.

Course 7037 - Communication Bus 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 flyer.

Course 7041 - Simulation with Mimic

For individuals who specify, configure and test configurations of DeltaV.  It provides the working knowledge of Mimic to effectively operate and test their configuration in a simulated environment prior to system startup.

Course 7045 - Alarm Management with DeltaV Analyze

Covers alarm management concepts and techniques, alarm philosophy, alarm analysis and rationalization.  Students will learn techniques for implementing a successful alarm management program consistent with EEMUA-191 recommendations and best practices.  Students will gain knowledge of how DeltaV Analyze is used for alarm analysis, maintenance and continuous improvement.

Course 8106 - EnTech Boiler & Powerhouse Applications and Problem Solving

For technicians, engineers or others who have responsibility for troubleshooting and optimization of the powerhouse area including boilers, steam headers and turbines with the goal of achieving reliable load response, efficient operations and low emissions.

Click here to download the course flyer.

Course 8107 - EnTech Paper Machine Applications & Problem Solving

For technicians, engineers or other persons who have responsibility for troubleshooting paper machine processes, minimizing process variability and improving product uniformity.

Course 9007 - Introduction to Process Control

This 4-day course provides those new to the field with the basic process controls knowledge they need to further their careers. All major aspects of process control(meas. devices, controllers, final control elements, and fundamental control methods) are covered by classroom presentations and laboratory exercises that are intended to familiarize students with the function and application of the wide variety of equipment commonly found in process plants. The end goal of the course is to raise the levels of skill and confidence of persons with limited experience in process plants.

Click here to download the course flyer.

Course 9010 - Process Control for ISA

This 4-day course provides those preparing for advancement in the fluid process controls industry with the basic, overall knowledge they need to further their careers.

Major aspects of fluid process control (meas. devices, controllers, final control elements, and fundamental control methods), ISA terminology and symbols are covered by classroom presentations and examples.

Practice examinations are provided to improve test-taking skills and minimize "test anxiety". The end goal of the course is to raise the levels of skill and confidence of those preparing to take examinations associated with certifications such as the ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (Level 1).

Course 9032 - EnTech Modern Loop Tuning

MLT is a 4-day course that introduces participants to effective methods for determining optimal tuning parameters for regulation of process.

The non-oscillatory EnTech tuning techiques, 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.

Participants learn how to recognize acceptable/unacceptable control loop performance and to identify the most common source of problems. Fundamental tuning concepts, including the PID controller, process dynamics, valve motion characteristics (backlash and stiction), setpoint tracking and regulation, minimum variance, integrating processes, and level control are reviewed/demonstrated using case study expamples.

Click here to download the course flyer.

 

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