Oil & Gas Engineering
Instrumentation and Field Instruments Servicing
Gain practical skills in instrumentation, calibration, and field servicing with Gentex Training Center. Enhance reliability and performance across industrial systems.
Day 1: Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Measurement Systems
- Introduction to instrumentation in industrial operations
- Measurement principles: accuracy, precision, range, sensitivity, linearity
- Understanding control loops: sensors, transmitters, controllers, final elements
- Types of industrial signals: analog, digital, pneumatic
- Overview of standard instrumentation documentation (P&IDs, loop diagrams)
- Basics of HART and smart instrument technologies
- Safety considerations when working with field instruments
Day 2: Field Instrument Types and Working Principles
- Pressure measurement instruments: strain gauge, differential pressure transmitters
- Temperature instruments: RTDs, thermocouples, thermowells
- Flow measurement: orifice plates, magnetic flowmeters, turbine flowmeters, Coriolis meters
- Level instruments: differential pressure level, ultrasonic, radar, floats
- Understanding instrument selection criteria for different applications
- Installation best practices to improve measurement accuracy
- Reading and interpreting instrument datasheets
Day 3: Calibration Techniques and Testing Procedures
- Introduction to calibration standards and reference instruments
- Steps for calibrating pressure, temperature, and flow devices
- Zero, span, and linearity adjustment
- Loop calibration and simulation
- Using calibrators, multimeters, and process meters
- Recording calibration results and preparing reports
- Common calibration errors and how to avoid them
Day 4: Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Field Instruments
- Common field instrument problems and failure modes
- Diagnosing wiring and signal issues
- Troubleshooting pneumatic and digital communication faults
- Corrective maintenance vs. preventive maintenance
- Cleaning, checking, and replacing parts
- Identifying root causes using structured troubleshooting steps
- Testing instruments after servicing
Day 5: Advanced Servicing, Smart Instruments & Field Applications
- Working with smart transmitters and advanced diagnostics
- HART and Fieldbus communication basics
- Remote monitoring and online diagnostic tools
- Integration of field instruments with SCADA and control systems
- Improving reliability through predictive maintenance practices
- Case studies from oil & gas, power plants, and industrial facilities
- Final workshop: developing a servicing plan for instrument performance improvement
By successfully completing the Instrumentation and Field Instruments Servicing course with Gentex Training Center, participants gain strong technical knowledge in measurement systems, calibration, and troubleshooting. They will be able to maintain field instruments more efficiently, support reliable plant operations, and contribute to improved performance across industrial processes. This learning foundation enhances their ability to identify problems early, apply the right servicing techniques, and ensure high-quality measurement standards in their organizations.