How can DCS beginners get started?
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When undergraduate graduates start working in chemical plants, they always have to operate DCS systems. Especially in a new company, both the operators inside the plant are usually recent graduates. As beginners, how should they improve their own skills, how can they work well with their partners, and how should they coordinate with the operators outside the plant?
One of the main weaknesses of beginners lies in their mental state, and it’s very important to build confidence!
Diligently learning knowledge related to *, dedicating oneself wholeheartedly to the work, and soon becoming proficient at it
First, become familiar with the process flow and parameters； Understand the function of each device and its general working principle ； Understand the function and principle of each control loop ； Finally, it is also necessary to understand the layout of the pipelines on site and the methods for dealing with device failures. At this point, you can already act as the main operator.
First of all, you must be familiar with the site! Second, understand the control principles. Third, the summaries of minor details and issues encountered during operation, as well as the experiences gained. Fourth, the settings of the DCS interlock system must be clear, and analyses of historical curve graphs should be conducted.
It is necessary to understand the process and process parameters of the products manufactured, as well as the principles behind them; having confidence in one’s own abilities is also important. It is possible to identify some simple issues by analyzing the trend curves.
1. Start with the site itself; one must be very familiar with it. Only by being familiar with the site can one gain a deeper understanding of the DCS system. 2. Be quite familiar with each interlock in the DCS! 3. Learn more*, believe in yourself!
Listen carefully to the master’s teachings and keep every word in mind.
Practice more through the simulation system* and learn from mentors more often. Communicate more. Are all the operators inside the facility newcomers? The leader is so bold
I’m a newcomer too; I really need to work hard
Safety procedures, process flows, operation manuals, on-site procedures, DCS operation manuals, process parameters, and so on must all be thoroughly understood and mastered. Internal instructions must be accurate; tasks that can be combined into a single outing should be done so, in order to avoid unnecessary effort. In our company, if an undergraduate takes on a operational role, they must work in field operations for at least 1 year; only after passing the relevant assessments are they eligible to operate the DCS in an indoor setting. This post was last edited by dychem on 2009-3-5 11:42]
We do not use such a hiring approach; under normal circumstances, those working internally need to have worked externally for more than three months first.
We are a new company; we have been in operation for two years now, and we have not yet started production. We are currently in the stage of water transport testing.
Personal insights: 1. Familiarize oneself with the various components of the device and their general layout through the PID diagram； This is extremely important for an internal operator. 2. Understand the control scheme of the device through various means, such as temperature control and pressure control for key equipment ； 3. Understand the main control parameters and interlock controls of the key equipment, such as the typical tower pressure, the temperature at the top of the tower and at the bottom of the tower, and how these temperatures are controlled. 4. When you don’t understand something, never act rashly; don’t pretend to know, and avoid taking on key positions. Learn more from the experienced workers.
1. Start with the site itself; one must be very familiar with it. Only by being familiar with the site can one gain a deeper understanding of the DCS system. 2. Be quite familiar with each interlock in the DCS! 3. Study hard*, listen carefully to your mentor’s teachings, and remember every word. 4. Be familiar with the process flow and parameters, as well as understand the function of each device and its basic working principle ； Understand control principles ； Understand the procedures for handling incidents at on-site installations. 5. The settings of the DCS interlocks must be clear, and analyses of historical trend charts should be conducted. 6. Continuously summarize the small details and issues encountered during operations, as well as accumulate operational experience.
One must first understand the theory and focus on learning the practical aspects; without this knowledge, it’s impossible to be a competent operator. Even if attempts are made, significant mistakes are likely to occur. Beginners need to be given more instruction, as combining theory with practice is the best approach