2018 Natural Gas Regulator Training - First Quarter

Join us for our Upcoming Natural Gas Regulator Training Classes. 

Self-Op & Pilot Op Theory & Troubleshooting

Date: January 18-19, 2018
Time: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Location: 9 Oxford Road, Mansfield MA
Price: $250/person
Register by: January 10, 2018 

Course Overview:

This 2-day seminar is designed for individuals who size and select gas regulators. This seminar will review the different styles of regulators and how they are best applied in gas applications.  We will cover regulator sizing procedures, best installation practices and techniques to maximize regulator accuracy and stability, and to reduce noise. 

In this seminar, students will work through real-world application examples to choose and size the appropriate style regulator, as well as ensure adequate over-pressure protection for the given conditions.  Some self-operated sizing exercises will be performed using sizing tables.  Please bring laptops if available. 

Topics Covered:

• Basic Regulator Theory
• Sizing & Selection Checklist
• Self-Operated Regulator Sizing
• Pilot Operated Regulator Sizing
• Methods of Over Pressure Protection
• Slam Shut & Monitor Options
• Intro to Fisher Sizing Program & Companion
• Noise Abatement Methods
• Introduction to Fisher Flow Lab
• Regulator Failure Analysis 

This class will also be offered on the following dates in 2018:
April 18-19, 2018 (Register by April 4, 2018)
June 20-21, 2018 (Register by June 6, 2018)

Course 2398 - Rosemount 3051 Pressure & 3144 Temperature Transmitter 

Date: February 12, 2018
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: 9 Oxford Road, Mansfield MA
Price: $750/person
Register by: February 2, 2018

Overview
This 1-day course uses lectures and labs to teach the student how to install and maintain the Rosemount 3051C Pressure, and 3144P Temperature Transmitter. The student will also learn the operation and inter-face capabilities of the Field Communicator. Students will:

• Explain the differences between Smart & Analog transmitters
• Identify 3051C and 3144P parts and functionality
• Explain the principles of operation of the 3051C and 3144P Transmitters
• Configure and test the 3051C Pressure and 3144P Temperature Transmitters using the Field Communicator
• Properly install/ troubleshoot the 3051 Pressure and 3144P Temperature transmitters

Topics

• Smart and Analog Transmitters
• 3051C & 3144P Overview and Principles of Operation
• Test Equipment Selection
• Sensor Selection and Wiring
• Bench Testing the 3051C & 3144P Smart Transmitter
• Field Communicator Operation
• Digital Trims/Calibration
• Installation and Start-up
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Audience
This course is designed for those individuals responsible for the installation and maintenance of the Rosemount 3051 Pressure, and 3144P Temperature Transmitters.

Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic pressure and temperature fundamentals and instrumentation.

To register through Emerson, click here. 

Course 2345 - 4088A/4088B Modbus MultiVariable Transmitter

Date: February 13, 2018
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: 9 Oxford Road, Mansfield MA
Price: $700/person
Register by: February 2, 2018

Overview 
This 1-day course uses lecture and labs to maximize the hands on experience and teach the student how to install, configure, calibrate, and maintain the Rosemount 4088A MV Modbus Transmitters.

The student will also learn the operation and interface capabilities of the Rosemount Transmitter Interface Software (RTIS) and the Field Communicator. Students who complete this course will be able to:

• Explain the principles of operation of the transmitter
• Configure and test using the RTIS software and the Field Communicator
• Properly install, calibrate and troubleshoot the Transmitters
• Properly configure the transmitters Modbus parameters

Topics

• Flow Fundamentals
• Overview and Principles of Operation
• Bench Testing the Modbus Transmitter
• RTIS Software Operation
• Sensor Trims
• Installation and Startup
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance
• Modbus Configuration 

Prerequisites 
Knowledge of basic pressure, temperature and flow instrumentation. Basic Modbus knowledge helpful.  

To register through Emerson, click here. 

Course 2310 - Rosemount 3051S MultiVariable Mass Flow Transmitter

Date: February 14, 2018
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: 9 Oxford Road, Mansfield MA
Price: $700/person
Register by: February 2, 2018

Overview
This 1-day course uses lecture and labs to maximize the hands on experience and teach the student how to install, configure, calibrate and maintain the Rosemount Model 3051SMV HART Mass Flow Transmitter. Students who complete this course will:

• Identify transmitter parts and explain their functionality
• Explain the principles of operation of the transmitter
• Configure and test using the Field Communicator, AMS Device Manager, and the 3051SMV Engineering Assistant software
• Configure the compensated flow parameters using the 3051SMV Engineering Assistant Software
• Properly install & troubleshoot the 3051SMV transmitter

Topics

• DP Flow Fundamentals
• Overview and Principles of Operation
• Test Equipment Selection
• Temperature Sensor Wiring
• Bench Testing the Smart Transmitters
• 3051SMV Engineering Assistant Software
• Operation of the Field Communicator and AMS Device Manager
• Digital Trims/Calibration
•  Installation and Start-Up
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance

To register through Emerson, click here.

Course 2396 - Rosemount 5300 & 5400 Radar Level Contacting and Non-Contacting Radar Transmitters

Date: February 15, 2018
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: 9 Oxford Road, Mansfield MA
Price: $750/person
Register by: February 2, 2018

Overview
This 1-day course uses lecture and labs to maximize the hands on experience and teach the student how to install, configure, calibrate and maintain the Rosemount Model 3051SMV HART Mass Flow Transmitter. Students who complete this course will:

• Identify transmitter parts and explain their functionality
• Explain the principles of operation of the transmitter
• Configure and test using the Field Communicator, AMS Device Manager, and the 3051SMV Engineering Assistant software
• Configure the compensated flow parameters using the 3051SMV Engineering Assistant Software
• Properly install & troubleshoot the 3051SMV transmitter

Topics

• DP Flow Fundamentals
• Overview and Principles of Operation
• Test Equipment Selection
• Temperature Sensor Wiring
• Bench Testing the Smart Transmitters
• 3051SMV Engineering Assistant Software
• Operation of the Field Communicator and AMS Device Manager
• Digital Trims/Calibration
•  Installation and Start-Up
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance

To register through Emerson, click here.

Solving Noise Problems for Valves and Actuators

Date: March 14, 2018
Time: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Location: 9 Oxford Road, Mansfield MA
Price: Free
Register by: February 30, 2018

Overview
During this one-day course, students will become more aware of noise generation and their effects on regulators and control valves.  Students will learn about how noise is generated in both regulators and control valves and different techniques that can be used to help provide noise abatement.  Students who complete this course will be able to:

• Learn how noise is generated
• Recognize when noise may cause concerns in both regulators and valves
• Understand different techniques that can be used to provide noise abatement
• Obtain an understanding of basic installation best practices to minimize noise

Prerequisites
Have a basic understanding of what are regulators and control valves.  Having some field experience is preferred but not necessary.

Topics

• Intro to Noise 
• Noise Levels
• Noise Sources
• Fundamentals of Aerodynamic Noise in Control Valves
• Cavitation
• Source vs path treatment
• Low noise valve / regulator designs

Introduction to ROC800/FloBoss 107

Date: March 21-22, 2018
Time: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Location: 9 Oxford Road, Mansfield MA
Price: $800/person
Register by: March 7, 2018

Overview
During this two-day course students will include a discussion of SCADA systems in the role the FloBoss 107 and ROC 800 plays in them.  A review of the major components of both the FloBoss 107 and ROC 800, including the motherboard (major processors and memory), power supply, firmware, user programs, communication boards, and LCD panels controls and indicators.  Students will be given an opportunity to obtain hands-on installation and setup of Roclink software with in-depth menu structure overview and system configuration.  Discussions covering alarming, event logs, and clock management will be included. 

Prerequisites
None

Students will need to bring a laptop

Topics 

• Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
  • ROC 800
  • Floboss 107
• AGA calculations
• Roclink software
• Lab connecting and configuring I/O Points

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  • AI, AO, DI, DO, PI, RTD
  • I/O Calibration
  • Floboss clock management
• I/O Option Modules