Control Systems Engineering (CSE) PE Exam Review Course (EN00)
Length:
3 days
Date: March 24-26 2007
Location: Gas Certification Institute, 7979
South Sam Houston Pkwy West, Houston TX 77085 (www.gascertification.com)
CEU
Credits: 2.2
Course Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Price: $1,310 ISA Members; $1,395 List; $1,295 Group
Description:
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"A good general overview of what to expect on exam. Good info on
how to go about taking test (strategy). Pointed out to me what
areas I need to work on." - Brian Keene |
This course will give control system engineers
a review of the knowledge and skills areas that are included on the CSE
Professional Engineer (PE) examination produced by NCEES and
administered by the state professional license boards each October. The
intent of the class is to prepare an engineer with 4 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 2003.
You will
be able to:
Follow the guidelines for taking the CSE Exam
Appreciate the breadth of the knowledge and skills areas
Apply recognized standards for symbols and documents
Recognize the basic calculation techniques for measurement
devices
Understand process variable measurements and sensor selection
Compare the various final control elements/valves
Understand basic process control loops: their
configuration, operation, and performance
Follow discrete logic in motor and interlock control
Realize various signal conversion and wiring arrangements
Compare various installation methods and techniques
Determine material requirements from physical parameters
Interpret system scope statements and apply to design needs
You will
cover:
Sensor Technologies Applicable to Various Measurements (Process
Variables): Type of Sensors | Calibration Ranges |
Lineraity, Hysterisis, Repeatability | Elevated and Suppressed Zero
Ranges
Calculations Involved in Process Measurements: Flow (Inferential, Volumetric, Mass, Velocity) | Pressure
(Conversions, Ranges, Installation) | Level (Hydrostatic Head,
Ultrasonic, Capacitance etc.)| Temperature (Thermocouples, RTD,
Thermistors)
Final Control Elements:
Control 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 for Non Hazardous and
Hazardous environments
Control System Analysis:
Documentation | Basic Processes | Regulatory Control, Feedback, Cascade,
Ratio, PID | Discrete Control | PLC
Control System Implementation:
Ergonomics | HMI and Graphics | Programming (Ladder Logic, Sequential,
Function Block) | Loop Tuning Methods | Distributed Control Systems |
Safety Systems
Codes, Standards, and Regulations:
Applications and Use | Intrinsic Safety | Hazardous Area Classification
Includes ISA Text
Control Systems Engineering (CSE) Study
Guide, 4th Ed.
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.
If you
wish to register, please go to
www.isa.org and go to “Education and Training”, and look for “Browse
by” and enter March 24 2008 – Select CSE PE Exam Review at GCI, and
click to open course and registration materials. If you need me to send
the link, please contact (713) 446 1902 or email Ardis Bartle at
ardisbartle@earthlink.net
