Advanced Process Control (APC) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) Essentials Training by Tonex
This course provides an in-depth understanding of APC and SPC methodologies critical for enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining quality standards in industrial systems. Participants will explore how control systems and data-driven statistical methods drive process stability and improvement. In the cybersecurity realm, APC and SPC play a vital role in detecting anomalies and ensuring secure, consistent process behavior. These techniques are essential in safeguarding industrial control systems from cyber threats and maintaining resilience.
Audience:
- Cybersecurity professionals
- Industrial control engineers
- Process and quality engineers
- Compliance and audit specialists
- Operations and production managers
- Data analysts in manufacturing
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of APC and SPC in industrial systems
- Apply statistical tools for process monitoring and improvement
- Explore real-time control techniques for stable operations
- Identify and address process variations using data
- Integrate APC/SPC concepts in secure, cyber-resilient environments
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to APC and SPC
- Definition and purpose of APC and SPC
- Historical evolution and importance
- Key components of process control systems
- Differences between feedback and feedforward control
- Role of data in process monitoring
- Overview of control charts and statistical tools
Module 2: Fundamentals of Process Control
- Process dynamics and modeling
- Types of controllers: P, PI, and PID
- Tuning methods for controllers
- Process variable relationships
- Stability and robustness concepts
- Implementation challenges in real environments
Module 3: Statistical Process Control Techniques
- Control chart selection and interpretation
- Process capability analysis (Cp, Cpk)
- Detection of trends and shifts
- Common vs. special cause variations
- Sampling methods and rational subgroups
- Real-world examples of SPC application
Module 4: Advanced Process Control Strategies
- Multivariable control techniques
- Model Predictive Control (MPC) basics
- Cascade and override control systems
- Soft sensors and inferential control
- Nonlinear control strategies
- Integration of APC in existing systems
Module 5: APC/SPC in Cybersecurity Context
- Identifying anomalies through statistical deviation
- Role in detecting cyber-physical attacks
- Ensuring process integrity with control charts
- Early warning indicators for breaches
- Linking control system logs with SPC trends
- Case studies in critical infrastructure security
Module 6: Best Practices and Implementation
- Steps to deploy APC/SPC frameworks
- Data quality and system calibration
- Aligning APC/SPC with business goals
- Cross-functional collaboration techniques
- Continuous improvement through analytics
- Measuring ROI from APC/SPC deployment
Join Tonex’s APC and SPC Essentials Training to master process control techniques and strengthen cybersecurity posture across critical operations.