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February 2010
2010 ARC World Industry Forum
February 8 - 11
Orlando, Fla.
Today, operational excellence is no longer a philosophy, it is a survival tool. The current economic climate has forced many companies to come up with new and creative approaches for success. To foster innovation and improve performance, leading companies are enhancing communications, connectivity, and cooperation. New collaboration tools and technologies are enabling businesses to move beyond integration and begin to have people, teams, and organizations work together more effectively. Will you be ready when opportunities arise? Do your people have the tools to make intelligent decisions about the business and manufacturing processes in a timely manner? Join us at ARC's 14th Annual Orlando Forum: Rethinking Operational Excellence - Innovative Solutions for the Changing Economy, February 8-11, 2010, in Orlando. You will learn how to use innovative concepts and solutions to help you compete in today's changing global economy.
Database Management for Industrial Automation and Control Systems
February 8 - 9
ISA Headquarters
Learn the ways in which information is stored, managed and protected in a modern Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) including how to access and manipulate that information and what steps can be taken to safeguard and ensure the availability of that information. This course provides a specific introduction to relational database technologies and techniques. This course provides a basic understanding of the technologies and terminology of information storage, manipulation, and exchange, which makes it especially beneficial to personnel responsible for the support and administration of an IACS and for integrating such systems into plant and corporate business systems.
Introduction to Building Automation Systems
February 9 - 11
ISA Headquarters
This real-world-based course will give you a broad introductory understanding of the specific issues involved with Building Automation Systems (BAS). You will explore the processes that occur at every level in the air conditioning industry including digital controls. Learn about sensing and measurement, actuation, analog output devices, and relays. Computer interfaces are discussed including web interfaces. Your survey of the world of BAS includes: Future of BAS; Digital Direct Control (DDC) Basics; Field Devices; The Human Machine Interface (HMI); BAS Design and Specification; Energy Conservation Control Strategies; and System Maintenance.
Safety Instrumented Systems: Design, Analysis, and Justification
February 9 - 12
Houston
This course focuses on the engineering requirements for the specification, design, analysis, and justification of safety instrumented systems for the process industries. Students will learn how to determine safety integrity levels and evaluate whether proposed or existing systems meet the performance requirements.
This course is required for the ISA84 Safety Instrumented Systems Certificate Programs. You can register for the course only or for the certificate program which includes course and exam.
Understanding and Tuning Control Loops
February 15 -17
ISA Headquarters
This course is directed to anyone who would like to gain a better understanding of how to tune conrol loops, whether they have tuned loops but would like to become more proficient or they have never tuned a loop before. Registrants are expected to have a basic understanding of instrumentation and controls (either by working experience or taking fundamental courses such as ISA's FG07: Introduction to Industrial Automation and Control) as this course does not cover that material
Introduction to Boiler Control Systems
February 16
Houston
This seminar will give process control system engineers, managers, project engineers, operators, and technicians in boiler houses and power plants, a basic understanding of boiler operation and control.
Web Seminar: Introduction to Flow Measurement
February 17
Webinar
This is an introduction and overview of flow measurement as current practice in measurement and control systems. Terminology, technology, and applications are covered in this concise presentation.
Troubleshooting Instrumentation and Control Systems
February 18 - 19
ISA Headquarters
This course presents a systematic approach to troubleshooting and start-up of single and multi-loop control loops. You'll see how pressure, level, flow, and temperature loops operate to maintain good process control systems. A knowledge of instrumentation and control is assumed.
Alarm Management, Analysis and Rationalization Two Day Course
February 22 - 23
King of Prussia, PA
Via a series of lectures and practical hands on exercises, learn the fundamentals of alarm management through to advanced high level alarm design in this new advanced alarm management training course. Participants will learn the various systematic approaches to improving the quality of their alarm systems and what is the minimum requirement to adhere to the new standards. Detailed knowledge will also be gained on various advanced alarm system design techniques such as state-based alarming, predictive alarming, and model-based alarming.
Installing, Calibrating, and Maintaining Electronic Instruments
February 22 - 26
ISA Headquarters
This popular course offers a combination of practical information and hands-on experience, covering proper installation, calibration, and maintenance of electronic instruments. You will examine characteristics of electronic control systems; techniques for installing electronic instruments; and procedures for configuring and calibrating transmitters, transducers, and controllers.
Safety Instrumented Systems: Design, Analysis, and Justification
February 22 - April 16
Online Course
The course focuses on the engineering requirements for the specification, design, analysis, and justification of safety instrumented systems for the process industries. Students will learn how to determine safety integrity levels and evaluate whether proposed or existing systems meet the performance requirements.
Boiler Burner Management System: Meeting NFPA Standards
February 23
Houston
This seminar provides an understanding of the boiler burner standards and why they are so critical to this industry. With the emphasis in industry on process safety, the design of Burner Management Systems has become more important than ever. Boiler explosions have resulted in loss of major facilities as well as loss of life.
Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I Review Course
February 23 - 25
Houston
This is a fast paced review of the knowledge and practical skills necessary to install and maintain standard measurement and control instrumentation. It is intended for practicing technicians preparing for the CCST® Level I exam. An explanation of the examination process and practice certification-type exams are provided.
Introduction to Pressure Measurement
February 24
Web Seminar
This seminar offers an introduction and overview of pressure measurement as currently practice in measurement and control systems. Terminology, technology, and applications are covered in this concise presentation.
Introduction to Flow Measurement
February 27
Web Seminar
This seminar provides an introduction and overview of flow measurement as currently practice in measurement and control systems. Terminology, technology, and applications are covered in this concise presentation.
March 2010
GexCon UK, Explosion Science Course
March 2 - 3
Lancashire, England
To include gas and dust explosion theory DSEAR & ATEX regulations Ignition theory and protection concepts.
FMA's ANNUAL SPRING CONFERENCE TO HELP ATTENDEES UNLOCK LEADERSHIP SKILLS
March 3 - 5
Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Metal Matters 2010 is a "must attend" for those working to move ahead in today's competitive market. Make plans now to participate March 3-5 at Disney's BoardWalk Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. where you're guaranteed to find solutions to your most pressing business management concerns!
Interphex Puerto Rico
March 4 - 5
Puerto Rico
Celebrate the best our industry has to offer at INTERPHEX Puerto Rico 2010, as you adapt to all aspects and phases of our ever-changing life sciences environment. Discover for yourself advancements in technology and solutions for improving your manufacturing efficiencies – all at INTERPHEX Puerto Rico.
FDT Technical Seminar
March 9
Long Beach, Cal.
Installing smart instrumentation in new facilities has never been more of a ‘no-brainer’ these days, but what do you do with all that intelligence? Is there some way of accessing the diagnostics and device parameters without installing and maintaining multiple, proprietary software applications on a maintenance station or laptop?
Learn how easy it is to have a common tool-set that accesses any manufacturers’ device intelligence on a uniform platform. See how maintenance regimes are simplified and supplemented by a single software frame application...all of which are facilitated through globally-supported FDT Technology. The FDT Group welcomes all automation professionals to attend an event focused on FDT Technology, known as IEC 62453. FDT standardizes the communication and configuration interface between field devices and automation and control systems.
April 2010
Flow Measurement Training Classes, Liquid
April 14 - 16
Scottsdale, AZ
After completing this course, each student will understand the optimum selection and use of liquid flow meters. In addition, each student will understand how density and viscosity affect liquid flow meters. Each student will also know how to calibrate liquid flow meters using primary and secondary flow standards.
EMC by Your Design Practical Applications Seminar/Workshop
April 15, 16, 19 - 20
Northbrook, IL
Join the growing numbers who benefit from training presented by instructors with combined experience of over 80 years experience in the industry and who remain current in the latest developments affecting EMC issues. Donald L. Sweeney, Roger Swanberg, and Corey Sweeney provide off-campus training to participants who have traveled from all borders of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and even Malaysia to take part in these sessions. Some companies send new staff as part of the ongoing orientation. In these sessions participants receive updates to the latest developments in research, standards, regulations, instrumentation and services.
Customer training & Education conference 2010 - "Connect. Learn. Innovate."
April 18 -22
Orlando
This conference provides a perfect opportunity for customers to leverage their membership in one of the world's largest LIMS user communities," states Pat Pijanowski, Chief Operating Officer of LabVantage. "In this distinctive forum, participants will Connect with LabVantage subject matter experts and their fellow attendees, Learn about the many exciting, new product capabilities and industry best practices available to them today, and Innovate together around ways to optimize their business processes and provide an enhanced end user experience.
Flow Measurement Training Classes , Gas
April 19 - 21
Scottsdale, AZ
After completing this course, each student will understand the optimum selection and use of gas flow meters. In addition, students will understand Gas Law calculations and how they apply to gas flow measurements. Each student will also know how to calibrate gas flow meters using primary and secondary flow standards.
http://www.flow-dynamics.com/gastraining.html
Interphex New York
April 20 - 22
New York
This year you'll experience a brand new INTERPHEX, with a renewed focus on delivering results for both your business and personal growth needs.
55th ISA Analysis Division Symposium: Analytical Solutions in a Not So "Big Easy" Economic Environment.
April 25 - 29
New Orleans
Get ready to learn, network, and enjoy yourself at the 55th Analysis Division Symposium in New Orleans. This long-running symposium, sponsored by the ISA Analysis Division, will continue to offer an outstanding forum for discussion of new and innovative process and other analytical techniques, developments, and applications. A full program will include expert-led sessions, training, social functions, and more at the Astor Crowne Plaza located in the famous French Quarter.
25th International Activated Carbon Conference and Courses
April 27 - 28
Los Angeles
2010 Industrial Automation Safety and Security Symposium
April 28 - 29
New Orleans
Get an in-depth look at today's safety technologies and procedures associated with identifying and mitigating safety hazards in industrial environments
May 2010
aspenONE® Global Conference
May 3 - 5, 2010
Boston
Automation Technology Egypt 2010
May 10 - 12, 2010
Cairo - Egypt.
Automation Exhibition showcases new innovations & solutions for vast industry segment comprising of Automation in Refining, Petrochemicals, chemicals, Polyester, Power, Life sciences, Food & Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas businesses, Steel and Mining and other process industries.
ABB Automation & Power World 2010
May 18 - 20
Houston
The ABB Automation & Power World users conference and exhibition provides attendees with the tools and knowledge to help them to be more efficient, productive and profitable.
Connect -- Meet and network with your peers and technology experts from all over the world in the extensive exhibit hall
Learn-- Choose from over 400 hours of workshops, hands-on training and customer case studies
Succeed -- take back information and ideas that you can use immediately to improve your business
June 2010
GexCon UK, Explosion Science Course
June 1 -2
Lancashire, England
To include gas and dust explosion theory DSEAR & ATEX regulations Ignition theory and protection concepts.
2010 SENSORS EXPO & CONFERENCE
June 7-9
Washington D.C.
The event is dedicated to exploring the most up-to-date innovations in sensor technology including physical sensors, sensor networks, biosensors, MEMS/nanotechnology, instrumentation & controls, intelligent systems, machine-to- machine communication, wireless sensing and IT technology. Sensors Expo & Conference identifies cutting-edge trends, explores them in an information-packed conference program and reflects those trends throughout the exhibit floor with new product announcements, technology focused tours, and a showcase of hundreds of products and services.
NEOCON World's Trade Fair 2010
June 14 - 16
Chicago
42nd annual NeoCon World’s Trade Fair, the National Exposition of Contract Furnishings, is North America’s largest exhibition of contract furnishings for the design and management of the built environment. NeoCon features the latest trends, products, and concepts in office, healthcare, hospitality, residential, institutional and government environments from more than 700 exhibitors.
Robotics Trends’ RoboBusiness and RoboDevelopment Conferences Converge in 2010 as the Robotics Summit Virtual Conference Series 2010
June 16
The Robotics Summit Virtual Conference offers registered, prequalified attendees a full day of dynamic keynote presentations by robotics thought leaders, in-depth conference sessions delivered in two tracks, online discussions, networking opportunities and a full, virtual exposition floor filled with the very latest robotics and intelligent systems technology from around the world. Attendees may attend the live Robotics Summit Virtual Conference free of charge, as well as have unlimited access to the archived event for three months. For exhibitors, the Robotics Summit Virtual Conference will provide a platform to reach an audience of targeted, highly qualified commercial robotics business leaders, technology developers, academics, software and hardware developers, investors and business professionals from Global 200 businesses with an unprecedented online experience.
September 2010
GexCon UK, Explosion Science Course
September 14 - 15
Lancashire, England
To include gas and dust explosion theory DSEAR & ATEX regulations Ignition theory and protection concepts.
October 2010
26th International Activated Carbon Conference
October 5 - 6
Pittsburgh
December 2010
GexCon UK, Explosion Science Course
December 7 - 8
Lancashire, England
To include gas and dust explosion theory DSEAR & ATEX regulations Ignition theory and protection concepts.
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