DCS Engineering, FAT, SAT & Control Room Layout

This course provides practical knowledge of DCS staging, engineering, testing, and commissioning activities for industrial automation projects. It covers the complete DCS engineering workflow from system planning and configuration to factory and site acceptance testing. Participants will learn about DCS staging activities, hardware and software configuration, database preparation, and system integration. The course explains DCS FAT procedures, test documentation, punch-list management, and verification of system functionality before delivery. It also covers SAT activities, field verification, loop checks, and commissioning support at site. Participants will understand vendor comparison methods for evaluating DCS technical specifications, features, compatibility, and project requirements. The course introduces key considerations for control room layout, including operator consoles, engineering stations, displays, ergonomics, and equipment arrangement. Analyzer room layout principles are also discussed, including analyzer placement, accessibility, sampling systems, utilities, and safety requirements. Emphasis is placed on coordination between DCS, instrumentation, electrical, process, and other engineering disciplines. By the end of the course, participants will have a practical understanding of DCS engineering, testing, vendor evaluation, and control/analyzer room planning.