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About this training course This 5 full-day course provide a comprehensive understanding of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, HART protocol, control valves, actuators, and smart technology. This course will focus on maximizing the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of these systems and equipment by providing an understanding of the characteristics, selection criteria, common problems and repair techniques, preventive and predictive maintenance. This course is a MUST for anyone who is involved in the selection, applications, or maintenance of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology because it covers how these systems and equipment operate, the latest maintenance techniques, and provides guidelines and rules that ensure their successful operation. In addition, this course will cover in detail the basic design, operating characteristics, specification, selection criteria, advanced fault detection techniques, critical components and all preventive and predictive maintenance methods in order to increase the reliability of these systems andequipment and reduce their operation and maintenance cost This course will provide the following information for modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology: Basic Design Specification Selection Criteria Sizing Calculations Enclosures and Sealing Arrangements Codes and Standards Common Operational Problems All Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, Testing, and Maintenance Practical applications of smart instrumentation, SCADA, and Distributed Control Systems, control valves, actuators, etc in the following industries will be discussed in detail: Chemical and petrochemical Power generation Pulp and paper Aerospace Water and sewage treatment Electrical power grids Environmental monitoring and control systems Pharmaceutical plants Training Objectives Equipment Operation: Gain a thorough understanding of the operating characteristics of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology Equipment Diagnostics and Inspection: Learn in detail all the diagnostic techniques and inspections required of critical components of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology Equipment Testing: Understand thoroughly all the tests required for the various types of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Determine all the maintenance and troubleshooting activities required to minimize the downtime and operating cost of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology Equipment Repair and Refurbishment: Gain a detailed understanding of the various methods used to repair and refurbish modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology Efficiency, Reliability, and Longevity: Learn the various methods used to maximize the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology Equipment Sizing: Gain a detailed understanding of all the calculations and sizing techniques used for modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology Design Features: Understand all the design features that improve the efficiency and reliability of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology Equipment Selection: Learn how to select modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology by using the performance characteristics and selection criteria that you will learn in this course Equipment Enclosures and Sealing Methods Learn about the various types of enclosures and sealing arrangements used for modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology Equipment Commissioning: Understand all the commissioning requirements for modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology Equipment Codes and Standards: Learn all the codes and standards applicable for modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology Equipment Causes and Modes of Failure: Understand the causes and modes of failure of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology System Design: Learn all the requirements for designing different types of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology Target Audience Engineers of all disciplines Managers Technicians Maintenance personnel Other technical individuals Training Methods Your specialist course leader relies on a highly interactive training method to enhance the learning process. This method ensures that all participants gain a complete understanding of all topics covered. The training environment is highly stimulating, challenging, and effective because the participants will learn by case studies which will allow them to apply the material taught to their own organization. Each delegate will receive a copy of the following materials written by the instructor: Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems Practical Manual (400 pages) Trainer Your specialist course leader has more than 32 years of practical engineering experience with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), one of the largest electric utility in North America. He was previously involved in research on power generation equipment with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited at their Chalk River and Whiteshell Nuclear Research Laboratories. While working at OPG, he acted as a Training Manager, Engineering Supervisor, System Responsible Engineer and Design Engineer. During the period of time, he worked as a Field Engineer and Design Engineer, he was responsible for the operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, motors, transformers, inverters, valves, pumps, compressors, instrumentation and control systems. Further, his responsibilities included designing, engineering, diagnosing equipment problems and recommending solutions to repair deficiencies and improve system performance, supervising engineers, setting up preventive maintenance programs, writing Operating and Design Manuals, and commissioning new equipment. Later, he worked as the manager of a section dedicated to providing training for the staff at the power stations. The training provided by him covered in detail the various equipment and systems used in power stations. In addition, he has taught courses and seminars to more than four thousand working engineers and professionals around the world, specifically Europe and North America. He has been consistently ranked as 'Excellent' or 'Very Good' by the delegates who attended his seminars and lectures. He written 5 books for working engineers from which 3 have been published by McGraw-Hill, New York. Below is a list of the books authored by him; Power Generation Handbook: Gas Turbines, Steam Power Plants, Co-generation, and Combined Cycles, second edition, (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, October 2011. Electrical Equipment Handbook (600 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, March 2003. Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, January 2012. Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems (400 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999). Industrial Equipment (600 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999). Furthermore, he has received the following awards: The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by PowerEdge, Singapore, in December 2016 The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by the Professional Development Center at University of Toronto (May, 1996). The 'Excellence in Teaching Award' in April 2007 offered by TUV Akademie (TUV Akademie is one of the largest Professional Development centre in world, it is based in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, and provides engineering training to engineers and managers across Europe and the Middle East). Awarded graduation 'With Distinction' from Dalhousie University when completed Bachelor of Engineering degree (1983). Lastly, he was awarded his Bachelor of Engineering Degree 'with distinction' from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He also received a Master of Applied Science in Engineering (M.A.Sc.) from the University of Ottawa, Canada. He is also a member of the Association of Professional Engineers in the province of Ontario, Canada. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations

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What Will I Learn? Save time, money, and sanity by no longer having to depend on others for simple image fixes and edits. Eliminate confusion about which images are OK to use, what copyrights mean, and why it's best to always be original or use royalty-free images. Have a deeper understanding of basic graphic design skills for creating and editing images that look professional and enhance your online presence. Know how to make the most commonly needed and essential edits using Adobe Photoshop on a PC or MAC. (30 day free trials are available from Adobe's website) Know how to also make the most commonly needed and essential edits using the free image editing program, GIMP. Learn the proper way to save your files for print and the web as well as protect all your hard work in the event of computer/harddrive failure. Harness the emotional power of composition, image choice, layout, color, and more for boosting engagement and increasing clicks and sales. Requirements Bring an open mind and either Photoshop or GIMP to get started. The techniques described in this course can also be used in ANY imaging software regardless of type or version. Description If you are willing to master Photoshop without any previous knowledge, then welcome to join this easy-to-follow course. This intensive course focuses on real-world cases and presents some best techniques that require minimal effort yet produce maximum results. These step-by-step arranged and well-structured modules are focused on getting your job done in the least amount of time possible. Learn to design icons, business cards, illustrations, and characters including selections, layers, and working with the layers panel efficiently. Through this Photoshop | GIMP: Quick & Easy Image Hacks for Beginners, you'll learn the latest version of the program - Photoshop CC 2017. This is an excellent Photoshop training course that will take you from absolute beginner to skilled Photoshop user in very less time. -- What Students Are Saying: 'Great course - the lessons were easy to follow and provided all sorts of useful tips for people like me with limited background in using graphics programs. Kristen's teaching style is comfortable and supportive. And trust me - once you've learned to put lipstick on a horse, you'll never forget the lesson behind it!' -Deborah Wojcicki -- I'm a practicing award-winning multimedia artist and a former tenured Associate Professor of Digital Media and Program Director of Film & Digital Media at The American University of Rome (2006-2016). I'm currently a Visiting Associate Professor of Digital Media at the brand new American University of Myanmar in Yangon, Myanmar (Burma). Since 2000 I've been teaching students all over the world using my tried and true custom approach (turning complex information into something simple, memorable, easy-to-understand in as short amount of time as possible) to ensure that you get the most important, relevant, and useful information that can be applied immediately. New bonus lectures and Photoshop | GIMP resources will continue to be added and timely design advice will be provided in the discussion forum. I love to help and always respond to inquiries and discussions ASAP. Please Note: All students who enroll in this course also will receive periodic free and discounted access to my other top-rated current and upcoming courses. You have a 30-day, 100% money-back guarantee with no questions asked so you have nothing to lose. I make myself available so you will have access to me if you have questions or need specific feedback along the way. Empower yourself now by enrolling in this course and join our growing learning community! Click the 'Take This Course' button in the upper right corner and let's get started building your new digital imaging, software, and design skills today. Who is the target audience? This course is for beginners, novices, or anyone who suddenly finds themselves managing their own visual content online as a blogger, online instructor, or entrepreneur. This course will help so-called non-designers/technophobes who don't have time, money, or patience for fussing around with fancy image programs and advanced techniques. This course is a great starting point for aspiring designers and online content creators and managers who do plan to use Photoshop and other Adobe programs. Advanced designers should NOT take this course as it is intended for beginners and non-designers who want to become self-reliant. Introduction Introduction to this Photoshop | GIMP Imaging Course. Welcome! FREE 00:01:00 A Job Well Begun Is a Job Half Done: Essential Skills All Content Creators Need Copyright 101: Which Images You Can Use Online and How to Protect Yourself FREE 00:06:00 But PLEASE Never Do THIS When Searching For Royalty-Free Images 00:02:00 Saving Projects For Print VS. the Web: How Not to Shoot Yourself In the Foot 00:07:00 Lighting Is Key, Or... You Can't Fix Everything Later on the Computer 00:02:00 Ways to Go From So-So to Pro and Stand Out From the Crowd (In a Good Way) From So-So to Pro: Follow These 8 Simple Rules For Better Images Every Time 00:08:00 The Top Amateur Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 00:05:00 Why Filters and Effects in Photoshop and GIMP Are NOT Your Friends 00:04:00 Making Essential Edits and Fixes in Photoshop Adjusting Your Levels: ALWAYS Do this first and EVERY time. (Photoshop) 00:03:00 Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation (Photoshop) 00:04:00 Scaling, Rotating, Flipping, and Transforming (Photoshop) 00:07:00 Easy Resizing, Cropping, and Formatting For Any Situation (Photoshop) 00:06:00 Removing Red Eyes and Blemishes (Photoshop) 00:03:00 Blurring Out a Face, Logo, or Background (Photoshop) 00:03:00 Take Something Annoying Out of the Background (Photoshop) 00:04:00 Brighten That Smile and Just Add Lipstick -To a Horse of Course. (Photoshop) 00:07:00 Extra: A Few More of My Favorite Tools in Photoshop (Also in GIMP) 00:07:00 Making Essential Edits and Fixes in GIMP GIMP Disclaimer and The Importance of a Flexible Mindset With Software 00:01:00 Adjusting Your Levels: ALWAYS Do this first and EVERY time. (GIMP) 00:02:00 Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation (GIMP) 00:05:00 Scaling, Rotating, Flipping, and Transforming (GIMP) 00:06:00 Easy Resizing, Cropping, and Formatting For Any Situation (GIMP) 00:05:00 Removing Red Eyes and Blemishes (GIMP) 00:04:00 Brighten That Smile and Just Add Lipstick -To a Horse of Course. (GIMP) 00:07:00 Blurring Out a Face, Logo, or Background (GIMP) 00:04:00 Take Something Annoying Out of the Background (GIMP) 00:04:00 Let's Find a Public Domain Image to Work With 00:01:00 Introduction to This Section and What You Will Learn 00:01:00 Duplicate Your Photo to Make Multiple Layers 00:01:00 Desaturating the Top Layer 00:02:00 Reveal the Color Underneath With the Eraser Tool 00:03:00 Saving Options (Quick Review) and More Tools for Fun (De)Saturation Effects 00:04:00 More Resources and Conclusion Extra: Editing Your Images online for FREE using Photoshop's Web Editor 00:07:00