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Professional training course · ME-013
Process Control Systems: Design, Operation and Troubleshooting
Process control systems keep industrial plants stable, efficient and safe. When loops are poorly designed or tuned, plants suffer from variability, energy waste, off-spec…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 13Upcoming dates
- 8Cities
- £2,840Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Process control systems keep industrial plants stable, efficient and safe. When loops are poorly designed or tuned, plants suffer from variability, energy waste, off-spec product and trips.
This LLMI course covers control system architecture, measurement and final control elements, feedback and feedforward control, PID tuning, cascade and ratio control, DCS and PLC systems, alarm management and systematic troubleshooting of control loops. Participants tune and troubleshoot loops using simulations.
Course Objectives
Explain process control system architecture
Understand measurement and final control elements
Apply feedback, feedforward, cascade and ratio control
Tune PID controllers for stable performance
Use DCS and PLC systems effectively
Troubleshoot control loop problems systematically
Target Audience
Instrumentation and control engineers
Process engineers
Control room operators
Maintenance technicians
Automation engineers
Plant supervisors
Course Methodology
Technical lectures
Loop simulation labs
Troubleshooting exercises
Case studies
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: Control System Fundamentals
- Purpose of process control
- Control system architecture
- Process dynamics
- Control loop components
- Terminology
- Exercise: Loop identification
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2Day 2: Measurement and Final Elements
- Sensors and transmitters
- Control valves
- Actuators and positioners
- Signal types
- Common faults
- Workshop: Valve performance review
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3Day 3: Control Strategies
- Feedback control
- PID modes
- Feedforward
- Cascade and ratio control
- Split range
- Lab: Strategy simulation
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4Day 4: Tuning and Systems
- Tuning methods
- Performance assessment
- DCS and PLC systems
- Alarm management
- Lab: PID tuning
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5Day 5: Troubleshooting
- Systematic approach
- Oscillation and sluggishness
- Instrument faults
- Documentation
- Capstone: Loop troubleshooting case
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Process Control Systems: Design, Operation and Troubleshooting course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Process Control Systems: Design, Operation and Troubleshooting course?
The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in London. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in London, Rome, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Geneva, Amsterdam, Cape Town.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,840 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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