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Distributed Control Systems and Safety Instrumented Systems

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
www.sait.caSAIT’s Distributed Control Systems Certificate of Achievement program provides you with the hands-on training in the principles and design of computer-based distributed or process control systems (DCS/PCS). Review of input measurement devices and output control devices is necessary as these devices are used for operation of the level process skids/carts. Device networks (Foundation Field Bus, Device Net, Modbus, etc.) are also covered to ensure students have the skills required for a typical DCS/PCS installation.
This program offers extensive theoretical and practical training primarily based on Emerson’s Delta V control system, which is wired to a real process (tank level control complete with control valves, level and flow measurement, pump control, process and safety shutdowns, etc.). Labs include building all the logic and graphics for the proper operation and tuning of the flow and level loops on the process skids/carts. Each student uses their own configuration/operator workstation to develop configuration and graphics.
Upon completion of the program you can pursue career in various industries that monitor and control processing facilities such as power plants, pulp mills, oil producing and refining plants and chemical processing plants, etc.
Please contact energy.coned@sait.ca or 403.284.8881 for more information.
Student Services
1301 16 Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta, T2M0L4, Canada
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Program Type Occupational
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Credential Type Non-Credential *
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Length 1 Year(s)
- Part Time Only
- Cooperative Education
- Continuing Education Only
- Distance Learning
* Certificate of Achievement
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Updated July 23, 2019. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.
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