Process Control Systems: Design, Operation and Troubleshooting (ME-013) Training Course

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 or online

13Upcoming dates

8Cities

£2,750Fees 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

1Day 1: Control System Fundamentals

Purpose of process control
Control system architecture
Process dynamics
Control loop components
Terminology
Exercise: Loop identification

2Day 2: Measurement and Final Elements

Sensors and transmitters
Control valves
Actuators and positioners
Signal types
Common faults
Workshop: Valve performance review

3Day 3: Control Strategies

Feedback control
PID modes
Feedforward
Cascade and ratio control
Split range
Lab: Strategy simulation

4Day 4: Tuning and Systems

Tuning methods
Performance assessment
DCS and PLC systems
Alarm management
Lab: PID tuning

5Day 5: Troubleshooting

Systematic approach
Oscillation and sluggishness
Instrument faults
Documentation
Capstone: Loop troubleshooting case

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.

Can I take Process Control Systems: Design, Operation and Troubleshooting online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 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.

Process Control Systems: Design, Operation and Troubleshooting

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