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This intensive 5-day course provides a comprehensive understanding of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, the nerve center for monitoring and controlling operations in the modern oil and gas industry. communication networks and centralized master stations.
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Course Duration
5 Days
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Course Type
Online/ London
Course Details
This intensive 5-day course provides a comprehensive understanding of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, the nerve center for monitoring and controlling operations in the modern oil and gas industry. Participants will dissect the architecture of SCADA systems, from field-level sensors and Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) to sophisticated communication networks and centralized master stations. The course delves into the intricacies of data acquisition, alarm management strategies, advanced control strategies and logic development, and the ever-critical realm of SCADA system cybersecurity. Participants will gain practical, hands-on experience configuring, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA systems using industry-standard software platforms.
This course emphasizes practical application and real-world scenarios encountered in oil and gas operations. Participants will not only learn the theoretical underpinnings of SCADA systems but also apply their knowledge through hands-on exercises, simulations of realistic scenarios, and case studies of real-world SCADA implementations (including both successes and failures). We’ll explore the latest trends shaping the future of SCADA, including cloud-based deployments, mobile access, and the integration of machine learning for predictive maintenance. By the end of this course, participants will be proficient in using SCADA systems to monitor, control, and optimize oil and gas operations effectively and securely.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Deconstruct the architecture and functionality of SCADA systems, understanding the role of each component.
- Configure and program SCADA software platforms to acquire data from field devices and control remote equipment.
- Develop and implement control strategies and logic using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and ladder logic programming.
- Design effective alarm management systems to prioritize and respond to critical events.
- Implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect SCADA systems from cyber threats.
- SCADA engineers and technicians responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining SCADA systems.
- Instrumentation and control engineers working with field devices and integrating them into SCADA systems.
- Operations personnel who use SCADA systems to monitor and control oil and gas processes.
- Anyone involved in the management or oversight of SCADA systems in the oil and gas industry.
Course Outline
5 days Course
- Introduction to SCADA Systems: The Digital Nervous System:
- What are SCADA systems? Defining SCADA and its critical role in modern industrial operations.
- Deconstructing the components of a SCADA system: Sensors, RTUs (Remote Terminal Units), communication networks (wired, wireless, cellular), and master stations (HMIs and servers).
- Applications of SCADA systems in the oil and gas industry: Upstream (production, pipelines), midstream (transportation), and downstream (refining, distribution).
- Practical exercise: Participants explore a sample SCADA system, identifying the key components and their functions.
- Data Acquisition and Communication: Bridging the Gap:
- Data acquisition methods: Analog and digital signals, signal conditioning, and data conversion.
- Communication protocols: Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850 – understanding their strengths and weaknesses.
- Configuring communication between RTUs and the master station: Setting up communication parameters, addressing schemes, and data mapping.
- Case study: Analyzing a real-world communication failure in a SCADA system, identifying the root cause and implementing corrective actions.
- Control Strategies and Logic: Taking Command:
- Control strategies: Open-loop and closed-loop control, PID controllers, and advanced control algorithms.
- Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and ladder logic programming: Introduction to PLC programming, basic instructions, and logic development.
- Developing control logic for oil and gas operations: Designing control programs for specific processes, such as well control, pipeline monitoring, and tank level management.
- Practical exercise: Participants develop a simple control program for a simulated oil and gas process using a PLC programming environment.
- Control Strategies and Logic: Taking Command:
- Alarm Management and HMI Design: The Human Interface:
- Alarm management: Prioritizing and handling alarms, alarm annunciation, and alarm suppression techniques.
- Human-Machine Interface (HMI) design: Creating user-friendly interfaces for monitoring and controlling operations, including graphical displays, trends, and alarm summaries.
- Practical exercise: Participants design an HMI for a specific oil and gas process, focusing on clarity, usability, and effective alarm presentation.
- Alarm Management and HMI Design: The Human Interface:
- SCADA System Security and Advanced Topics: Protecting the System:
- SCADA system security: Vulnerabilities and threats, including cyberattacks, malware, and unauthorized access.
- Cybersecurity measures for SCADA systems: Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, access control, and security best practices.
- Cloud-based SCADA systems and their implications: Advantages, disadvantages, and security considerations.
Case study: Analyzing a real-world cyberattack on a SCADA system, examining the attack vector and implementing preventative measures.
- SCADA System Security and Advanced Topics: Protecting the System:
