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Control Systems Engineering (CSE) PE Exam Review Course (EN00)

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Length: 3 days
CEU Credits: 2.1
Course Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Description:

“A good general overview of what to expect on [CSEPE] exam. Good info on how to go about taking test (strategy). Pointed out to me what areas I needed to work on.”  —Brian Keene, Plant Engineer

This course reviews the knowledge and skills areas that are included on the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination produced by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) and administered by US state professional license boards each October. The intent of the class is to prepare an engineer with four or more years of experience to take the exam by providing instruction in the broad range of technical areas that will be tested. . The content is based on the CSE Exam Specification that went into effect in October 2011.

You will be able to:

  • Follow the guidelines for taking the CSE exam
  • Identify the breadth of the knowledge and skills areas covered
  • Apply recognized standards for symbols and documents
  • Recognize the basic calculation techniques for measurement devices
  • Apply process variable measurements and sensor selection
  • Compare the various final control elements/valves
  • Explain basic process control loops: their configuration, operation, and performance 
  • Follow discrete logic in motor and interlock control
  • Describe various signal conversion and wiring arrangements
  • Compare various installation methods and techniques
  • Determine material requirements from physical parameters
  • Use safety instrumented basics
  • Interpret system scope statements and apply to design needs

You will cover:

  • Sensors Technologies Applicable to Various Measurements (Process Variables): Sensor Types | Calibration Ranges | Lineraity | Hysterisis | Repeatability | Elevated and Suppressed Zero Ranges
  • Calculations Involved In Process Measurements: Flow | Pressure | Level | Temperature
  • Final Control Elements: Valve Types and Styles | Flow Characteristics | Applications | Sizing | Safety Relief Valves
  • Fluid Properties: Specific Gravity | Pressure and Temperature Conversion | Reynolds Number 
  • Signal Types and Transmission Methods: Electronic | Pneumatic | Signal Circuit Design—Type, Grounding, Shielding, Installation
  • Signal Circuit Design: Type | Grounding | Shielding | Installation
  • Control System Analysis: Documentation | Basic Processes | Regulatory Control, Feedback, Cascade, Ratio, PID | Discrete Control | Loop Tuning Methods | Distributed Control Systems | Safety Systems | Ergonomics | Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Graphics | Programming (Ladder Logic, Sequential, Function Block)
  • Safety Systems: Reliability of Devices | Risk Reduction Factors | Probability of Failure on Demand
  • Control System Implementation: Loop Tuning Methods | Distributed Control Systems | Safety Systems | Ergonomics | Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Graphics | Programming (Ladder Logic, Sequential, Function Block)
  • Codes, Standards, and Regulations: Applications and Use | Intrinsic Safety | Hazardous Area Classification

Classroom/Laboratory Exercises:

  • Practice taking CSE exam-related questions

Includes ISA Text: Control Systems Engineering Study Guide, 5th Edition.

 

If you wish to register offline, download the Training Registration Form, complete, and return to ISA with your payment.

Not sure this particular course is for you?
A pre-instructional survey is available for you to evaluate your level of understanding of the course material and to show you the types of questions you'll be able to answer after completing the course.

 

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Upcoming offerings for this course:

06/25/2013
Control Systems Engineering PE Exam Review Course (EN00) - NC
ISA Headquarters 
Research Triangle Park, NC US

07/29/2013
Control Systems Engineering PE Exam Review Course (EN00) - TX
University of Houston 
Houston, TX US

08/06/2013
Control Systems Engineering PE Exam Review Course (EN00) - IL
Maverick Technologies 
Columbia, IL US

08/15/2013
Control Systems Engineering (CSE) PE Exam Review Course (EN00) -TX
BP Westlake Campus 
Houston, TX US

09/10/2013
Control Systems Engineering PE Exam Review Course (EN00) - CA
Pickwick Gardens Conference Center By Sodexho 
Burbank, CA US

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