Petroleum Training Institute

An Introduction to Vibration Monitoring : Vibration Analysis Principles of vibration analysis Methods of machine maintenance The three principles of vibration analysis Trend monitoring Definition of vibration Practical application of vibration analysis Vibration analysis and machine fault detection Vibration frequency Vibration amplitude Monitoring and the seismic velocity transducer The accelerometer None contact pick-ups Location of transducers on the machine under test The three axes of vibration measurementNoise levels and the Decibel Data analysis From analysis to correction The main characteristics of vibration  more...

Analytical Instrumentation Systems : This course is for the process engineer/ technician presented with the task of maintaining and operating on-line process analysers in a production plant. The main topics covered are listed below. Sampling of Liquids and Gases Sample handling for process gas chromatographs Pressure let down systems General analyser housing design Sampling of solids and slurries Thermal Conductivity and Refraction Introduction to thermal conductivity and refraction Measurement of density Measurement of viscosity Measurement of more...

Closed Circuit Television CCTV : Today industry is very "security aware." CCTV is used both for security and safety reasons. There is scant knowledge placed in the hands of the instrument staff in maintaining this equipment. Something needs to be done about this skills gap! Course Objectives & Outcomes The delegate will become competent to specify, install and maintain CCTV systems. Full details of the course content are given on the PTIs website Programme Topics Covered a more...

Computerised Maintenance Management Systems CMMS : Maintenance Planning Activities Maintenance objectives What is preventative maintenance? Job preparation a) Planning b) Coordination c) Scheduling Preparing a plan for routine maintenance Criticality assessment Reliability centred maintenance Preparing the plan Defining the tasks Vendor data CMMS History logs Condition monitoring rounds Skills for the task Type of maintenance Special tools Preparing a detailed plan of intervention Permit to work (PTW) Planning the work Preparing a detailed bar chart for overhaul maintenance GANTT charts Pert charts Analysing a more...

Fiscal Metering for Hydrocarbon Liquids and Gases : Program Topics Covered Detailed course content is given in the Course Outline available on the PTI website However, the main topics covered are: Governement and its duties Fiscal and allocation metering The Uncertainty Budget The Principles of Fluid Flow Gas Flow Measurement Flow Measuring Techniques Liquid Flow more...

Introduction to Valves : What valves do History of valves Ball valves Butterfly valves Plug valves Linear valves - globe Linear valves - gate Check valves Diaphragm and pinch valves Miscellaneous valves Line blinds Float valves Tank bottom outlet valves Block and bleed valves Double block and bleed valves Pressure regulating valves Pressure reducing valves Multi-ported valves Cryogenic valves Safety relief valves Choosing the correct valve Materials Installation and maintenance Section II Introduction to control valves Body and bonnet styles Gland sub-assemblies Trim styles and types Actuators and actuation Actuator accessories Basic valve sizing and selection Flashing and cavitation Noise more...

Programmable Logic Controllers PLCs : Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). COURSE OUTLINE Development of Programmable Controllers Interfacing basics Output interface design I/ O user precautions Programming a PLC Industrial versions Personal computer versions System features Internal features and operations PLC circuits Latching relays Timers and counters Shift registers Signal conditioning and data acquisition Digital to analogue conversion Analogue to digital conversion Practical more...

Shutdowns and Turnarounds : Detailed course content is given in the Course Outline at the PTI website. However, the main topics covered are: a Turnaround overview, context and strategy a Planning the turnaround a Validating a scope of work a Contractor packages a Planning the turnaround a Turnaround organisation a Site logistics a The cost profile a The safety plan a The quality plan a The communications package a Executing the turnaround more...

Distributed Control Systems : The main topics covered are: Advanced Studies in Distributed Control Systems The elements of a DCS The ISO/ OSI model Sections used by a DCS (i. e. 3 layer model) Foundation Fieldbus The HART protocol The Ethernet Describe the digital control loop Describe other protocols such as Modbus and Profibus Relate Modbus and Profibus to the Foundation Fieldbus Distributed control system architecture  more...

Industrial Measurement and Control : Instrumentation and Control Measurement of pressure Principles of pressure measurement Units of pressure. Pressure measuring transducer Installation considerations A pressure control loop (block diagram) Practical work (simulation software) Measurement of Level Principles of level measurement Sight glasses and tape measuring systems. Hydrostatic pressure for level measurement Ultra-sonic level measuring techniques. Measurement of density Installation considerations. Level control loop (block diagram) Measurement of Flow Principles of flow measurement. Mass flow measuring instruments  more...