Designing and Applying Model Predictive Control Strategies (EC60W1)

This course introduces model predictive control. The emphasis is on both the functionality of the technique as well as the economic benefits that can be obtained by its use. The participant should be able to build a simple controller after this course.

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Grounding in Instrumentation Systems (TI21W1)

This seminar covers grounding requirements, concepts, and applications in measurement and control areas. Terminologies, types of grounding systems, and shielding relevant to grounding are areas emphasized.

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CSE PE Exam Review Part 3: Measurement II (EN00W3)

This is the third of six seminars focused on the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) PE examination. It will give you a quick review of the base primary measurements of flow, level and temperature. The topics include units of measurement, sensor types, transmitter fundamentals, selection considerations and applications. The correct installation considerations are also reviewed.

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Wireless Networking of Sensors and Instrumentation: Applications and Techniques (SP25W)

The use of wireless communications is spreading from personal use to the industrial sensing environment. But not all sensor types or designs are optimal for wireless transmission of sensor and/or control information. Questions regarding critical issues such as data security, the robustness of the wireless link, and integration of wireless and tethered sensors must be addressed.

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CSE PE Exam Review Part 4: Control Systems Theory and Implementation (EN00W4)

This is the fourth of six seminars focusing on the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) PE examination. It will give you a quick overview of the most likely exam topics in control loops, methods of loop documentation, various loop types, characteristics of control function, and some loop tuning principles. Controllers and their function are included in the application portion of the review. Some advanced control techniques are also surveyed.

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Noise Reduction in Signal and Power Circuits (TI21W2)

Participants will learn about noise sources, methods to reduce signal noise, power noise sources (including harmonics), and techniques used both to reduce power line noise and maintain power quality

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CSE PE Exam Review Part 6: Safety Systems Applications (EN00W6)

This is the last of six seminars focusing on the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) PE exam. It will give you a quick review of the safety systems considerations, control system implementation, and safety instrument functions. Safety integrity levels (SILs), probability of failure on demand, risk reduction factor, hazardous area considerations, wiring and installation practices will be included.

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CSE PE Exam Review Part 5: Final Control Elements (EN00W5)

This is the fifth of six seminars focusing on topics that are likely to appear on the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) PE exam. It will give you a quick review of control valve types, characteristics, installation, and application, as well as valve sizing and selection, with references for additional study. Relief valves will be reviewed briefly with additional reference material noted.

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CSE PE Exam Review Part 1: Standards and References (EN00W1)

This is the first of six seminars focused on the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) exam. It will give control systems engineers an introduction to the background and format of the CSE PE examination produced by NCEES and administered by the state professional license boards. The exam specifications, knowledge areas, and skill requirements are outlined. References, test taking tips, and standards/codes are included in this session.

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Boiler Control Systems Engineering (ES15)

This course covers the boiler components and their purpose. ISA symbols used in boiler control, how to identify the engineering and control of boilers using theses symbols, and a method of presenting the engineering. This course covers topics including defining the control and ratio control fundamentals, feed forward control, feed forward plus feed back control, cascade control, ratio control, and how they are implemented in boiler control. Also reviewed are control concepts, proportional control, proportional plus reset control, and proportional plus reset plus derivative control; what they are; and how they are used. Flame detection methods, including the advantages of each method, are also covered.

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