Introduction to Industrial Instrumentation & Process Control
Ever wondered how industrial processes are monitored and controlled?
Join the IEEE Toronto Instrumentation & Measurement – Robotics & Automation Joint Chapter for a technical talk presented by Farzad Lotfi from WSP Canada.
This session will provide an overview of industrial instrumentation and process control systems, explaining how sensors, transmitters, control systems, and final control elements work together in modern industries.
Participants will gain a basic understanding of how instrumentation is used in real-world industrial applications, explore the role and responsibilities of an Instrumentation & Control Engineer, and discover potential career paths and opportunities in this field.
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- Centennial College - Downsview Campus
- 65 Carl Hall Rd
- Toronto, Ontario
- Canada M3K 2C1
- Room Number: DC-238
- Starts 02 November 2026 05:00 AM UTC
- Ends 25 November 2026 05:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Farzad Lotfi, BSc, EIT
Biography:
Farzad Lotfi is a senior Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Registered Engineer with 17 years of experience across Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Mine, Steel and Chemical Industries. Highly skilled as I&C Engineer including P&ID development, Datasheet, Technical Specifications, Industrial Valves, Diagrams, layouts, Sketches, Start up and Calibration.
Expertise includes Control Panel design, PLC programming and all system integration activities. Specialized in design, selection, installation and commissioning of F&G and Fire Alarm detection and systems.
Engineer with solid expertise in FAT/SAT for control systems and instrumentation packages. Strong command for pre-commissioning inspection procedures and hands-on experience in commissioning activities, ensuring safe and reliable system startup.
Having 15 years’ experience in training 3500 technicians and engineers around the world. Creator of 90-hour training video package (INSTART) generating USD 300,000 in global sales; awarded Best Software Solution (Instrumentation Excellence Awards, UK 2024).