Winter 2012

A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO
INSTRUMENTATION AND AUTOMATION
Presented by the ISA Montreal Section
Commencing Thursday March 15^th, 2012
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Come join us to see the new IMAX movie Tornades 3D Saturday November 26^th at 12h05 with ISA Montréal. This is a fun family event so bring your little ones and not so little ones. The presentation will be followed by a visit of the projection room.

This is an ISA Montreal exclusive. Reserve now by email at antalves2000@gmail.com

CEPSA SITE VISIT in Montreal East

Tuesday September 20th, 2011

As part of activities from ISA Montreal, we are organizing a visit of the CEPSA plant in Montreal East on Tuesday September 20th, 2011. This large chemical plant produces Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA), the raw material used in making different types of polyester for the manufacturing of textile fibers, powder paints, PET bottles and containers, etc. It has a modern DCS control system by Emerson's - DeltaV with a variety of process equipment including a rotating kiln and different type of reactors.

Who Should Attend

Anyone whom is presently working in or would like to work in the exciting and expanding field of instrumentation and automation to gain practical knowledge of industrial instrumentation and automation to improve their work skills and to further their job prospects:

• Sales personnel
• Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors
• Energy Management Consultants
• Design Engineers
• Project Managers
• Consulting Engineers
• Chemical and Mechanical Engineers
• Instrumentation and Process Control Technicians

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Instrumentation and Automation Course

The ISA Montreal Section in collaboration with Vanier College will be offering a practical 15 hr workshop that will provide hands-on training in the field of instrumentation and automation, suitable for practitioners already working in the field and for those just starting in the field.

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This three-evening and one practical hands-on Saturday workshop is an exciting and practical way to experience instrumentation and automation, such as process control and PID tuning, as well as PLC programming and pneumatic automation.

Course will be given in on: (Deadline to register is Wednesday March 8th) It is still time for you to register! Do not hesitate to contact us!

March 17th (Thursday), 18th (Friday), and 21st (Monday) Nights from 6:00-9:00pm, and March 19th (Saturday) from 9:00am till 4:00pm

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• What is automation and process control? Terms, concepts, diagrams and symbols

• The PID controller: its purpose and function. PID control in industrial applications.

• Temperature, pressure, level and flow concepts, measurement and control.

• PID tuning techniques and procedures.

• PLC control: input-output devices; Latching and sequencing.

• Application of a PLC in automating motor control and pneumatic systems. Write, test, and verify a typical PLC program.

• Converting a relay control system to a PLC controlled system.

• Troubleshooting instrumentation loops.

• Overview of HMI, SCADA, and DCS systems.

Who Should Attend

Anyone who is presently working in or would like to work in the exciting and expanding field of instrumentation and automation to gain practical knowledge of the key elements of industrial instrumentation and automation to improve their work skills and to further their job prospects:

• Sales personnel

• Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors

• Energy Management Consultants

• Design Engineers

• Project Managers

• Consulting Engineers

• Production Managers

• Chemical and Mechanical Engineers

• Instrumentation and Process Control

• Technicians

Even those who are highly experienced in industrial instrumentation and automation may find it useful to gain some hands-on know-how in a concentrated but practical format.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Diana Bouchard, 514 484-4815 or dianab@aei.ca Patrick Bouwman, 514 744-7500 ext. 7755 or bouwmanp@vaniercollege.qc.ca

TO REGISTER Download Registration Form

PAYABLE BY CHEQUE TO ISA MONTREAL SECTION, 3839 MARCIL AVENUE, MONTREAL QC H4A 2Z5