This highly interactive course covers the role and importance of instrumented protection systems in industrial safety; the principles and key components of operation and best practices for maintaining IPS effectively; the IPS troubleshooting common issues and problems; the relevant industry safety standards, compliance and regulations; the role of pneumatic converters in process control and instrumentation; and the installation and calibration of pneumatic converters. Further, the course will also discuss the preventive maintenance techniques and strategies to prevent failures and ensure reliability; the diagnostic procedures and techniques for diagnosing issues in pneumatic converters; emerging new trends and technologies in pneumatic converters; and the fundamentals and importance of process control systems.
- process control engineers and supervisors.
- instrumentation and control system engineers.
- instrumentation engineers and technologists.
- process engineers.
- electrical engineers and supervisors.
- all power plant system and control operators.
To Recognize the importance of IPS in ensuring industrial safety and operational efficiency.
By the end of this course, participant will be able to:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of IPS components, design, and functionality.
- Understand advanced maintenance strategies to improve IPS reliability and performance.
- Develop skills to diagnose and troubleshoot complex IPS issues.
- Understand and apply industry standards and regulatory requirements for IPS.
- Manage safety and risk associated with IPS.
1. Introduction to Instrumented Protection Systems:
- Overview of IPS in the oil and gas industry.
- Key components and their functions.
- Importance of IPS in ensuring safety.
2. Design and Engineering of IPS:
- Advanced design principles.
- Engineering standards and best practices.
- Integration with other safety systems.
3. Maintenance Strategies:
- Preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
- Condition-based maintenance (CBM).
- Reliability-centred maintenance (RCM).
4. Diagnostic and Troubleshooting:
- Advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Root cause analysis.
- Case studies of common IPS failures and solutions.
5. Testing and Validation:
- Testing methodologies and protocols.
- Functional safety testing.
- Performance validation.
6. Regulatory and Compliance:
- Industry standards (IEC 61511, IEC 61508).
- Compliance requirements and audits.
- Documentation and record-keeping.
7. Safety and Risk Management:
- Hazard and operability study (HAZOP).
- Layer of protection analysis (LOPA).
- Safety integrity level (SIL) assessment.
8. Emerging Technologies:
- Latest advancements in IPS technology.
- Digital transformation and its impact on IPS.
- Future trends in IPS maintenance.
