How can one master the operation of the device?
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I work at a natural gas processing facility. The new equipment has been in use for 3 years now, and many of the staff members on site are essentially redundant; whenever problems arise, technicians have to come from home to deal with them. I’ve been working at this facility for over 2 years now. The facility isn’t particularly complex – the main equipment includes gas turbines, centrifugal compressors, reciprocating compressors, screw compressors, expansion engines, as well as several types of pumps. The main processes involved are pressurizing natural gas, using expansion refrigeration to separate light hydrocarbons, and there’s also a molecular sieve system in place. The level of automation is fairly high, but the staff’s ability to handle problems is very poor. I want to provide better training for the operators, but I’m not sure where to start. I remember when I was learning*, I first studied the workflow; gradually I understood the principles and the functions of various systems. By doing practical exercises step by step, I learned the basic process operations as well as how to operate the various key control points. Then, the structural principles, operation processes, and performance of each device were learned step by step; the devices were started and stopped several times in practice, and some problems that arose during their operation were identified and analyzed. . Gradually, operating the equipment became easier, and I was able to handle any issues that arose. The most complex part is the instrumentation system; nowadays, automation is quite advanced. If one doesn’t understand the instrumentation but only knows how to operate the equipment, it cannot be said that they truly understand the whole system. This is especially true for devices such as burners – almost all problems are related to the instrumentation. One has to learn slowly… My experience in learning is to first study the process flow, then learn how to operate the equipment, and finally learn how to deal with issues related to the instrumentation. I’d like everyone to share any good experiences they have in this regard. It’s frustrating when operators don’t do anything at all. Please share your real experiences – no useless information, just practical tips for learning. This post was last edited by yfq4308 on 2009-3-20 at 11:34
Could the original poster send a simple flowchart? Thanks.
It’s through this learning process – by communicating and discussing with experts more often – that one gradually becomes more mature.
Operating instruments relies mainly on practical skills; if you are a process operator, you have less opportunity to do this. It is recommended that you read as much as possible about the theoretical aspects when you don’t have the chance to work with the instruments in practice. Go to the instrument workshop and observe how others handle problems. If you get the chance to work with them, seize it – don’t wait for others to approach you. You can also browse the automation forums, where many practical questions are discussed. Reading more there can be useful even if it’s not applicable right away, as it might come in handy in the future.
1. Learning is endless; there’s no such thing as mastering it completely! 2. From the surface to the core, from the simple to the complex ； From not knowing to knowing, from unfamiliar to familiar ； From not knowing to knowing, from being too afraid to act to being able to operate ； As long as one is willing to learn, dedicated to studying, and persistent, I believe the person in question will become familiar with it and turn into an expert!
Operators only have limited access to the DCS process control parameters. However, LZ has spent over two years working at the plant, so he should be quite familiar with the on-site conditions as well as the processes involved in starting up and shutting down the plant. Training operators could begin with the process sheets; if they become familiar with each unit operation, how could their skill level be low? If they want to improve, they can ask the instrumentation team for the control system diagrams in order to understand the interlocking relationships. When we first started working at new plants, the team leaders all had sets of diagrams showing the interlocking logic of the plant. Once you understand these, you should have a good grasp of the plant. Mastering everything is difficult, as different fields are often quite separate from one another – there are specific rules for managing equipment, and similar rules apply to instrumentation. To this day, I haven’t met a plant manager who has thorough knowledge of both equipment, instrumentation, and processes.
It turns out we’re in the same field; with effort, one can definitely learn it well – this device isn’t difficult at all.
It’s no problem to learn on one’s own, but the key is to be able to train others in a systematic and planned way, so as not to have to deal with all issues by oneself, which can be quite frustrating
I’m still at an introductory level with instruments, so it’s relatively easy to learn
Thank you all. We are here for training as well. After training for some time, I now feel confused and don’t know how to continue learning*
Learn from maintenance staff more often – progress will be fast.
It is said that the best way (not necessarily the absolute best method) is to keep trying whenever the device shuts down unexpectedly; if you are present each time and are willing to put in the effort, then with more attempts to start and stop it, you will eventually become proficient! :lol Last edited by ddfmy on 2009-3-21 01:35 ]
Learn more, ask more questions – from theory to practice, and from practice back to theory.
It’s a method; being well-informed is important
First, spend some time at the operational post to learn the actual procedures and lay a solid foundation! ! !
Instrumentation is relatively easy to get started with – you just need to be able to identify where the problem lies; leave the rest to the instrumentation technician. You should already have a grasp of the theory, and hands-on practice is the best way to improve your skills
I remember when I first learned the *design process, it seemed like a dream to me to be able to examine the pipelines. So, it’s really important to put in serious effort in learning. Practice is personal!
The key question is: how many people do I want to take with me, and I don’t know how to do that. I’ve realized now that having a master guide the apprentices is the most convenient way. . I don’t know right now where to start teaching them, what the progress plan is, what to learn first and what later