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Next Level Strategies for Process Control Optimization (Dec 2-3, 2025)

Next Level Strategies for Process Control Optimization

with industry expert Michel Ruel 

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to learn from longtime industry expert Michel Ruel. Master the core principles of process optimization and unlock valuable insights through real-world examples to help you boost productivity and streamline process efficiency.
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Price:  Only $1195.00 CAD per person

***Early bird price of $1095.00 in effect until November 14th

Location: Four Points by Sheraton Point Edward Sarnia

Date:
December 2nd and 3rd, 2025 (8:30am to 4:30pm)

*Documentation, meals and refreshments included during course hours

SAVE 15% with Early Bird Pricing before November 14th!
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Registration closes Friday, November 21st, 2025


Course Agenda:
Day 1 AMProcesses and equipment
  • What is a process?
    – Design
    – Considerations and best practices
  • Process types, characteristics, qualities, limitations
  • Measurement equipment
  • Control valves
  • Other terminal elements
  • Definition(s) of  “Performance Measurement”
Day 1 PM: Control, and control systems
  • Role of the PID-F controller (filtration)
  • Other key parameters
  • Control objectives and who’s responsible
  • Advanced control elements
    – Cascade, ratio, anticipation, split range
    – Priority
    – Multi-loop
    – MPC, Fuzzy Logic, AI, and more
  • Best practices in selection and design
  • Tips and tricks
  • Case study examples
 Day 2 AM : Settings
  • Role of the PID controller
  • Recognizing the proper settings
  • Review of tuning techniques
    – Overview of specialized software types
    – AutoTune
  • Tips and tricks
  • Case study examples
Day 2 PM : Optimization
  • Why optimize?
    – Realities & difficulties in an industrial environment
  • What criteria should you look for?
    – Quantity, quality and stability
    – Examples
  • Quantify objectives
  • Methodology / approach to achieving an organized process
  • Examples
  • Results
  • Conclusion

Spotlight on Michel Ruel: Automation Visionary

Michel Ruel, an ISA Fellow and Life Member, is a distinguished educator and automation expert with over 40 years of industry experience and 15 years of teaching at top institutions. He has trained, lectured, and consulted in over 15 countries, working with industry giants like NASA, Saudi Aramco, Rio Tinto, and ArcelorMittal, among others.

He recently co-chaired the ISA technical report on PID algorithms and performance in 2021-2023, remains an active member of the ISA Mentor Program, and was a pioneer in implementing fuzzy logic solutions throughout Canada. 

Michel’s prolific career includes authoring over 50 articles and 7 technical manuals in multiple languages, and developing 2 innovative simulation software programs. As the co-founder of Élite Technologies and Top Control, and with a decade of experience at BBA, including 5 years as Chief Engineer, Michel’s expertise is unparalleled. His extensive contributions to the field of automation make him an invaluable resource and an inspiring figure for anyone looking to excel in this industry.

Don’t just take our word for it!
Read more in this
Interview with Michel Ruel (external source via Linkedin)

  • Dec 2-3, 2025
  • Technical Seminar
  • 7.5hrs/day (2 days)
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