Regeltechniek Cursus

Introductie

Al sinds 2008 verzorgd Dotx Control Solutions trainingen door heel Europa op het gebied van regeltechniek. We bieden een reeks gespecialiseerde cursussen voor zowel beginners als ervaren professionals, met als doel hen te bekwamen in de nieuwste technieken en methodologieën in regeltechniek. De cursussen zijn praktijk gericht, en bedoeld om tot optimale regeltechnische oplossingen te komen. Tijdens de cursus wordt gebruik gemaakt van een lab opstelling.

Why Take a Control Engineering Course at DotX?

• Expert Instructors: Our trainers are active professionals in the field of control engineering, providing them with in-depth insight into both theoretical and practical aspects.
• Practical ApproachIn addition to theoretical knowledge, we place a strong emphasis on practical situations.
• Flexible Learning Modules: Whether you are looking for an introductory course or an advanced masterclass, we offer flexible modules to meet your needs. Additionally, we can tailor the content to your requirements.

Our Courses

Module 1: Classical Control Engineering: Here, participants learn the basic principles of PID tuning and how to handle practical challenges that are not covered in textbooks.
Module 2: Advanced Control Engineering This module dives deeper into advanced control techniques such as model predictive control, feedforward, override control, master-slave regulation, and split-range configurations.

Module 1: Classical Control Engineering

This module provides insights into tuning a PID controller, identifying poorly tuned loops, and applying the learned knowledge in practice. Additionally, we can incorporate control loops from your own plant/system into the course.

Program

9:00 – 9:30: Introduction and Overview

• Introduction to the PID controller
• Learning objectives and outcomes of the Course

9:30 – 10:30: Fundamentals of the PID Controller

• Understanding the PID Components: Proportional, Integrating, Differential
• How the P, I an D components affect the control behavior
• Examples from industry

10:30 – 10:45: Coffee Break

10:45 – 12:00: PID Tuning Methods

• Systematic methods to tune a PID controller
• Introduction to tuning methods: Ziegler-Nichols, SIMC, etc.

12:00 – 13:00: Lunch (Included)
13:00 – 14:30: Practical PID Tuning Sessios I

• Performing identification experiments
• Identifying model parameters
• Calculating the PID-constants based on the model parameters

14:30 – 14:45: Coffee break
14:45 – 16:00: Practical PID Tuning Session II

• Closed-loop verification experiments
• Practicing on the lab-setup

Learning Objectives

1. Learning how to tune PID loops using case studies and exercises
2. Identifying poorly tuned loops, adjusting them correctly, and reporting the results

Advanced Control Engineering

In Module 2, participants learn advanced control solutions, such as feedforward, override control, master-slave regulation, and split-range.

Program

9:00 – 9:30: Introduction and Overview

• Introduction to advanced control engineering
• Goals and Expectations for the Day

9:30 – 10:30: Models and Control System Design

• Importance of Models in Control Engineering
• Introduction to Different Types of Models Used in Control Design

10:30 – 10:45: Coffee Break
10:45 – 12:00: Filters and Gain Scheduling

• Explanation of the Use and Purpose of Filters in Control Systems
• Introduction to Gain Scheduling and Its Application in Various Operational Conditions

12:00 – 13:00: Lunch (Included)
13:00 – 14:30: Feedforward and Adaptive Systems

• Uitleg over het concept van feedforward control
• Introductie tot zelflerende feedforward systemen

14:30 – 14:45: Coffee break
14:45 – 15:30: Advanced Control Strategies

• Explanation and Applications of Override Control, Split-Range, Decoupling, and Master-Slave Regulation
• When and How These Strategies Can Be Effectively Implemented

15:30 – 16:00: Model Predictive Control

• Introduction to the Concept of Model Predictive Control
• Explanation of when this can be beneficial

Learning Objectives

1. You will learn to select the right Advanced Control solution, depending on the issue
2. You will learn how to combine the Advanced Control solution with the PID controller, and how to tune it.

Who is the Course For?

The course is intended for individuals who want to design a control system for any application, including motion systems, processes, energy systems, drones, and wind turbines. The course is particularly interesting for:

• Embedded Engineers
• Process Engineers
• System Engineers
• PLC-programmers (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley, Bachmann, Phoenix)
• DCS-programmers (e.g. DeltaV, Siemens, Yokogawa)

Information

Course teachers :Dr. Ir. J. Schuurmans or Ir. J. Kalsbeek (DotX Control Solutions B.V.)
Date and time Module I: Friday, September 20, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Date and Time Module II: Friday, September 27, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Language: Dutch or English
Location: Harlem, in-house (contact us for in-house options), or remote via Teams

Prices

€499 per person per module, including catering (except when remote)