Instrumentation Design
About Instrumentation Design Engineering
Instrumentation Design Engineering is the field where engineers plan, design, and develop the instruments and control systems used in industrial plants. These systems measure, monitor, and control pressure, temperature, flow, level, and many other process parameters.
Instrumentation engineers work with control valves, transmitters, sensors, analyzers, PLCs, DCS systems, and safety systems to ensure the plant runs smoothly and safely. The job involves preparing instrument datasheets, hook‑up drawings, cable schedules, loop diagrams, and control philosophies.
This field requires knowledge of process control, automation, safety standards, and hands‑on experience with industrial instruments. In oil & gas, chemical, and power plants, instrumentation design is extremely important because it ensures accurate measurement, stable operation, and safe shutdown of the plant.
This course helps learners understand modern instrumentation tools, international standards, and real project workflows used in EPC companies and operating plants.
Importance of Instrumentation Design in the Oil & Gas Sector
Instrumentation and control systems are the “nervous system” of every oil & gas plant. They continuously monitor process conditions and automatically adjust equipment to maintain safe and efficient operation.
A strong instrumentation design ensures accurate measurement, reliable control, and quick response during abnormal conditions. It helps prevent process upsets, equipment damage, and safety incidents by using advanced control logic, alarms, and interlocks.
Engineers must follow strict standards such as ISA, IEC, API, and company specifications to design safe and reliable systems. Proper instrumentation design also supports automation, reduces manual intervention, improves plant reliability, and ensures smooth integration with DCS/PLC systems.
Without strong instrumentation engineering, no refinery, petrochemical plant, or gas processing facility can operate safely, efficiently, or in compliance with modern safety requirements.
What you'll learn
- Introduction to EPC and role of Instrumentation & Control Engineering
- Introduction to P&ID, PFD, PDS, ISA Codes and Standards
- Basic Measurements and Process Control
- Overview of Instrument Design Basis
- Flow Instruments - Working principle and types of flow meter such as Orifice, Mag, Mass, Vortex, Rotameter etc
- Flow Instruments - Sizing selection & calculation of flow meters
- Flow Instruments - Material selections
- Temperature Instruments - Temperature gauges, Temperature Elements, Temperature Transmitter, Thermo well
- Pressure Instruments - Pressure Gauge, Pressure Transmitter, Pressure Switches
- Level Instruments - Level gauges, Level Transmitter such as DP LT, Radar LT, Ultrasonic LT, Level Switches
- Hazardous Area Classification and IP Certification
- Introduction to control system and Design Consideration
- DCS/PLC system configuration and function specification
- Bought out items & Spare Philosophy, Documentation & Control Room Layout
- Analytical Instruments - Analyser operation, Analyser application and selection, Specification of pH analyser, Specification of Conductivity analyser
- Material selection, Sizing and calculation of Valves
- Introduction to Safety Valve, Calculation and sizing, Material Selection
- Introduction to Rupture Disk, Calculation, sizing, Material selection
- Detail Designing and Documentation - Instrument Index, IO List, Instrument Hook Up Drawing
- Cause and effect Diagram, Cable specification, Junction Box Specification, Air Manifold Specification, Cable Tray specification
- Instrument location Plan, Junction Box Schedule, Cable schedule, Air manifold Schedule
- Instrument and Junction Box wiring, Air manifold Layouts, Loop Drawings, JB Layout, Cable Tray Layout, Bill of Material
Training Schedule
Regular Batch: 7 PM to 9 PM (Monday to Friday)
Weekend Batch: Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm
Training Mode: Online Live
Training Platform: Microsoft Teams
Who is this course for
- Engineering Students: Undergraduate or graduate students in fields like Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Instrumentation Engineering who want to specialize in the design and application of instrumentation systems.
- Engineering Professionals
- Industrial Engineers
- Research and Development Engineers
- Instrumentation Technicians
- Students Pursuing Further Studies
- Technical Specialists: Individuals working in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals, or process industries who require expertise in instrumentation for monitoring, control, and data acquisition.
- 1 Section
- 0 Lessons
- 80 Hours
- Instrumentation Design Engineering
Basic Engineering Package
Introduction to EPC and role of Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Introduction to P&ID, PFD, PDS
ISA Codes and Standards
Basic Measurements and Process Control
Overview of Instrument Design Basis
Process Instrumentation – Selection, Sizing, Specification and Datasheets
Flow Instruments
Working principle and types of flow meter such as Orifice, Mag, Mass, Vortex, Rotameter etc.
Sizing selection & calculation of flow meters
Material selections
Temperature Instruments
Temperature gauges
Temperature elements
Temperature transmitter
Thermowell
Pressure Instruments
Pressure gauge
Pressure transmitter
Pressure switches
Level Instruments
Level gauges
Level transmitter such as DP LT, Radar LT, Ultrasonic LT
Level switches
Control System
Hazardous Area Classification and IP Certification
Introduction to control system
Design considerations
DCS/PLC system configuration and function specification
Bought out items & spare philosophy
Documentation & control room layout
Analytical Instruments
Analyser operation
Analyser application and selection
Specification of pH analyser
Specification of conductivity analyser
Control Valves
Introduction to control valve
Control valve operations
Valve and actuator types
Control valve accessories
Material selection
Sizing and calculation of valves
Pressure Safety Valve
Introduction to safety valve
Calculation and sizing
Material selection
Rupture Disk
Introduction to rupture disk
Calculation and sizing
Material selection
Detail Designing and Documentation
Instrument Index
IO List
Instrument Hook Up Drawing
Cause and Effect Diagram
Cable specification
Junction Box specification
Air Manifold specification
Cable Tray specification
Instrument location plan
Junction Box schedule
Cable schedule
Air manifold schedule
Instrument and Junction Box wiring
Air manifold layouts
Loop drawings
JB layout
Cable tray layout
Bill of Material
0
Ajit Sir (Instrumentation Design) – 14 Years of Experience
Our Instrumentation Design Engineering course is guided by a highly experienced professional with 15+ years of strong industrial experience and 8+ years of teaching experience. He has worked across 8 different countries, delivering instrumentation and control design services for oil & gas plants, chemical plants, petrochemical units, power plants, water treatment facilities, and other process industries. His deep technical knowledge, global project exposure, and simple teaching style make him an excellent mentor for students, freshers, and working professionals who want to build a strong career in instrumentation design.
Professional Expertise
Strong background in Instrumentation Design, Control Systems, and Basic Engineering Skilled in preparing Instrument Index, I/O List, Cable Schedule, Hook up Drawings, and Loop Diagrams Expert in developing P&IDs, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Control Narratives, and Shutdown Logic Hands on experience in instrument selection, sizing, and specification for transmitters, control valves, flow meters, analyzers, and safety devices Skilled in control valve sizing, orifice plate sizing, flow element selection, and pressure/temperature measurement techniques Strong knowledge of instrument datasheets, package specifications, and vendor document review Experience in hazardous area classification, instrument installation, and safety compliance Skilled in preparing material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and procurement support Excellent coordination with multi discipline teams such as process, piping, electrical, mechanical, and civil Experience in DCS/PLC system architecture, marshalling cabinet design, and control room layout Strong understanding of instrumentation standards like ISA, IEC, API, and company specifications
Software & Smart Tools Expertise
Advanced working experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI / INtools) Skilled in creating and managing SPI databases, wiring modules, loop modules, and instrument specifications Experience with AutoCAD and other instrumentation design tools Ability to generate SPI deliverables such as wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and instrument datasheets Skilled in integrating SPI with other engineering tools used in EPC projects
Industry Experience
Delivered instrumentation design services for Oil & Gas Processing Plants, Petrochemical and Chemical Plants, Power Plants, Water Treatment and Effluent Treatment Plants, Fertilizer and Refinery Units, and International EPC Projects across 8 countries Involved in Basic Engineering, Detail Engineering, FEED, and EPC project execution Strong experience in vendor coordination, FAT/SAT support, and technical clarifications Supported site teams during installation, commissioning, loop checking, and troubleshooting
Training Strengths
8+ years of experience in teaching and mentoring engineering students and professionals Known for explaining technical concepts in simple, practical, and easy to understand language Uses real project examples, case studies, and industry workflows to make learning practical Helps learners become job ready for EPC companies, design offices, and industrial plants Focuses on building strong fundamentals along with hands on exposure to SmartPlant Instrumentation

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Instrumentation Design

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About Instrumentation Design Engineering
Instrumentation Design Engineering is the field where engineers plan, design, and develop the instruments and control systems used in industrial plants. These systems measure, monitor, and control pressure, temperature, flow, level, and many other process parameters.
Instrumentation engineers work with control valves, transmitters, sensors, analyzers, PLCs, DCS systems, and safety systems to ensure the plant runs smoothly and safely. The job involves preparing instrument datasheets, hook‑up drawings, cable schedules, loop diagrams, and control philosophies.
This field requires knowledge of process control, automation, safety standards, and hands‑on experience with industrial instruments. In oil & gas, chemical, and power plants, instrumentation design is extremely important because it ensures accurate measurement, stable operation, and safe shutdown of the plant.
This course helps learners understand modern instrumentation tools, international standards, and real project workflows used in EPC companies and operating plants.
Importance of Instrumentation Design in the Oil & Gas Sector
Instrumentation and control systems are the “nervous system” of every oil & gas plant. They continuously monitor process conditions and automatically adjust equipment to maintain safe and efficient operation.
A strong instrumentation design ensures accurate measurement, reliable control, and quick response during abnormal conditions. It helps prevent process upsets, equipment damage, and safety incidents by using advanced control logic, alarms, and interlocks.
Engineers must follow strict standards such as ISA, IEC, API, and company specifications to design safe and reliable systems. Proper instrumentation design also supports automation, reduces manual intervention, improves plant reliability, and ensures smooth integration with DCS/PLC systems.
Without strong instrumentation engineering, no refinery, petrochemical plant, or gas processing facility can operate safely, efficiently, or in compliance with modern safety requirements.
What you'll learn
- Introduction to EPC and role of Instrumentation & Control Engineering
- Introduction to P&ID, PFD, PDS, ISA Codes and Standards
- Basic Measurements and Process Control
- Overview of Instrument Design Basis
- Flow Instruments - Working principle and types of flow meter such as Orifice, Mag, Mass, Vortex, Rotameter etc
- Flow Instruments - Sizing selection & calculation of flow meters
- Flow Instruments - Material selections
- Temperature Instruments - Temperature gauges, Temperature Elements, Temperature Transmitter, Thermo well
- Pressure Instruments - Pressure Gauge, Pressure Transmitter, Pressure Switches
- Level Instruments - Level gauges, Level Transmitter such as DP LT, Radar LT, Ultrasonic LT, Level Switches
- Hazardous Area Classification and IP Certification
- Introduction to control system and Design Consideration
- DCS/PLC system configuration and function specification
- Bought out items & Spare Philosophy, Documentation & Control Room Layout
- Analytical Instruments - Analyser operation, Analyser application and selection, Specification of pH analyser, Specification of Conductivity analyser
- Material selection, Sizing and calculation of Valves
- Introduction to Safety Valve, Calculation and sizing, Material Selection
- Introduction to Rupture Disk, Calculation, sizing, Material selection
- Detail Designing and Documentation - Instrument Index, IO List, Instrument Hook Up Drawing
- Cause and effect Diagram, Cable specification, Junction Box Specification, Air Manifold Specification, Cable Tray specification
- Instrument location Plan, Junction Box Schedule, Cable schedule, Air manifold Schedule
- Instrument and Junction Box wiring, Air manifold Layouts, Loop Drawings, JB Layout, Cable Tray Layout, Bill of Material
Training Schedule
Regular Batch: 7 PM to 9 PM (Monday to Friday)
Weekend Batch: Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm
Training Mode: Online Live
Training Platform: Microsoft Teams
Who is this course for
- Engineering Students: Undergraduate or graduate students in fields like Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Instrumentation Engineering who want to specialize in the design and application of instrumentation systems.
- Engineering Professionals
- Industrial Engineers
- Research and Development Engineers
- Instrumentation Technicians
- Students Pursuing Further Studies
- Technical Specialists: Individuals working in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals, or process industries who require expertise in instrumentation for monitoring, control, and data acquisition.
- 1 Section
- 0 Lessons
- 80 Hours
- Instrumentation Design Engineering
Basic Engineering Package
Introduction to EPC and role of Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Introduction to P&ID, PFD, PDS
ISA Codes and Standards
Basic Measurements and Process Control
Overview of Instrument Design Basis
Process Instrumentation – Selection, Sizing, Specification and Datasheets
Flow Instruments
Working principle and types of flow meter such as Orifice, Mag, Mass, Vortex, Rotameter etc.
Sizing selection & calculation of flow meters
Material selections
Temperature Instruments
Temperature gauges
Temperature elements
Temperature transmitter
Thermowell
Pressure Instruments
Pressure gauge
Pressure transmitter
Pressure switches
Level Instruments
Level gauges
Level transmitter such as DP LT, Radar LT, Ultrasonic LT
Level switches
Control System
Hazardous Area Classification and IP Certification
Introduction to control system
Design considerations
DCS/PLC system configuration and function specification
Bought out items & spare philosophy
Documentation & control room layout
Analytical Instruments
Analyser operation
Analyser application and selection
Specification of pH analyser
Specification of conductivity analyser
Control Valves
Introduction to control valve
Control valve operations
Valve and actuator types
Control valve accessories
Material selection
Sizing and calculation of valves
Pressure Safety Valve
Introduction to safety valve
Calculation and sizing
Material selection
Rupture Disk
Introduction to rupture disk
Calculation and sizing
Material selection
Detail Designing and Documentation
Instrument Index
IO List
Instrument Hook Up Drawing
Cause and Effect Diagram
Cable specification
Junction Box specification
Air Manifold specification
Cable Tray specification
Instrument location plan
Junction Box schedule
Cable schedule
Air manifold schedule
Instrument and Junction Box wiring
Air manifold layouts
Loop drawings
JB layout
Cable tray layout
Bill of Material
0
Ajit Sir (Instrumentation Design) – 14 Years of Experience
Our Instrumentation Design Engineering course is guided by a highly experienced professional with 15+ years of strong industrial experience and 8+ years of teaching experience. He has worked across 8 different countries, delivering instrumentation and control design services for oil & gas plants, chemical plants, petrochemical units, power plants, water treatment facilities, and other process industries. His deep technical knowledge, global project exposure, and simple teaching style make him an excellent mentor for students, freshers, and working professionals who want to build a strong career in instrumentation design.
Professional Expertise
Strong background in Instrumentation Design, Control Systems, and Basic Engineering Skilled in preparing Instrument Index, I/O List, Cable Schedule, Hook up Drawings, and Loop Diagrams Expert in developing P&IDs, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Control Narratives, and Shutdown Logic Hands on experience in instrument selection, sizing, and specification for transmitters, control valves, flow meters, analyzers, and safety devices Skilled in control valve sizing, orifice plate sizing, flow element selection, and pressure/temperature measurement techniques Strong knowledge of instrument datasheets, package specifications, and vendor document review Experience in hazardous area classification, instrument installation, and safety compliance Skilled in preparing material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and procurement support Excellent coordination with multi discipline teams such as process, piping, electrical, mechanical, and civil Experience in DCS/PLC system architecture, marshalling cabinet design, and control room layout Strong understanding of instrumentation standards like ISA, IEC, API, and company specifications
Software & Smart Tools Expertise
Advanced working experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI / INtools) Skilled in creating and managing SPI databases, wiring modules, loop modules, and instrument specifications Experience with AutoCAD and other instrumentation design tools Ability to generate SPI deliverables such as wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and instrument datasheets Skilled in integrating SPI with other engineering tools used in EPC projects
Industry Experience
Delivered instrumentation design services for Oil & Gas Processing Plants, Petrochemical and Chemical Plants, Power Plants, Water Treatment and Effluent Treatment Plants, Fertilizer and Refinery Units, and International EPC Projects across 8 countries Involved in Basic Engineering, Detail Engineering, FEED, and EPC project execution Strong experience in vendor coordination, FAT/SAT support, and technical clarifications Supported site teams during installation, commissioning, loop checking, and troubleshooting
Training Strengths
8+ years of experience in teaching and mentoring engineering students and professionals Known for explaining technical concepts in simple, practical, and easy to understand language Uses real project examples, case studies, and industry workflows to make learning practical Helps learners become job ready for EPC companies, design offices, and industrial plants Focuses on building strong fundamentals along with hands on exposure to SmartPlant Instrumentation
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