The 2019 BioFuels Automation University schedule is now released. Interested parties should review the course itineraries and plan to attend.
BioFuels Automation University provides Best Practice Certification courses designed to enable participants to learn directly from some of the industry’s top technical professionals and gain valuable hands-on training to best utilize the technology driving your facilities.
Ethanol Maintenance 101
A strong combination of concepts and best practice Hands-on Training – this course really delivers for insight and troubleshooting skills for instrumentation and valve technologies. BioFuels Automation University experts stand ready to help define your needs and craft a customized program.
Two Sessions available in 2019:
- Jun 20 - 21, 8:00 AM
- Oct 24 - 25, 8:00 AM
Day One: Instrumentation - Flow Measurement, Temperature Measurement, Pressure Measurement, Level Measurement, Electro-Chemical Measurement
Day Two: Valves - Automated On/Off Valves, Valve Monitors, Control Valves, Positioners, Communication Protocols, Shop Tools - Hands On
Fee: $1,350 per participant. Fee includes lodging and meals. Payment information required to complete registration.
Location: BioFuels Automation University Training Center, 151 Cheshire Lane, North Plymouth, Minnesota
Ethanol Maintenance 201
All devices and technologies from 101 will covered in-depth at the master technician level. Course structure is 80% hands-on and centered around your specific plant needs. To maximize the impact of this course, extensive application challenges as well as Q&A sessions are conducted. BioFuels Automation University experts stand ready to help define your needs and craft a customized program.
This class will take you through an analysis of the complete control loop, providing you with a deeper understanding of the relationship between the three segments of a control loop. Sensing Element, PID Controller, Final Control Element, C (control) DCS, I and V.
Two Sessions available in 2019:
- July 25 - 26, 8:00 AM
- Dec 05 - 06, 8:00 AM
Space Limited to 10 participants for maximum comprehension. Class led by highly experienced service professionals, 80% hands-on practical application.
Topics covered: Loop Configurations, Controller PID Tuning: Theory and Practical Application Instruments, Advanced Valves
Fee: $2,250 per participant. Fee includes lodging and meals. Payment information required to complete registration.
Location: BioFuels Automation University Training Center, 151 Cheshire Lane, North Plymouth, Minnesota.