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Fundamentals of Industrial Process Measurement and Control (FG05)

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Fundamentals of Industrial Process, Measurement and Control (FG05) is a lecture-based course that provides an overview of industrial measurement and control. Technicians, engineers and managers learn the fundamentals to communicate more effectively with other control system professionals. This course serves as a solid foundational introduction to other ISA courses.

Related Course: Introduction to Industrial Processes, Measurement and Control (FG07) includes lectures and comprehensive hands-on training! FG07 is recommended for those wanting both lecture and hands-on experience.

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Instructor-Guided Online (FG05E)

Length: 18 modules 
CEU Credits: 2.1

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Self-Paced Modular (FG05M)

Length: 12 modules 
CEU Credits: 0.9

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Learning Objectives

  • Communicate the latest trends in measurement and control.
  • Recognize the role of measurement and control in industrial processes.
  • Compare continuous, batch, and discrete control and how they are used in industry.
  • Interpret measurement and control terminology.
  • Compare the methods and devices used in temperature, pressure, level and flow measurement.
  • Describe the operation and components of a feedback control loop.
  • Identify the fundamental concepts of controller tuning.
  • Compare different control system architectures, including single loop controllers, distributed control systems (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
  • Apply ISA standards to interpret symbols and documentation.

Recommended Reading

Measurement and Control Basics, Fifth Edition, by Thomas A. Hughes

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Not sure if this course is right for you? Take the FG05 knowledge check designed to evaluate your level of understanding of the course material and show you the types of questions you’ll be able to answer after completing the course.

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If your company is interested in bringing training on site to your team, please contact trainingsales@isa.org or call +1 919-549-8411.

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