Process Analyzer Sampling System Training
Process Analyzer Sampling System Training (PASS)
Master the design, operation, and maintenance of sampling systems with Swagelok® PASS Training in Vietnam. This intensive 5-day technical course equips engineers, designers, and operators with proven principles to identify and solve sampling system issues such as time delays, compatibility, and data inaccuracy—ensuring optimized, reliable analyzer results.
Course Objectives
PASS training teaches attendees to identify and remedy critical issues with sampling systems, such as poor system design and layout, time delay, and sample transport problems.
- Learn how to prevent costly sampling system errors through sound design principles
- Design and build an optimized process analyzer sampling system that delivers timely, accurate results
What Will You Learn
- Introduction and set team goal
- Basic performance criteria and challenges
- Diagnosing and fixing time delay problems
- Velocity in Sample Lines
- Pressure Drop – Effect of temperature and pressure
- Process Tap & Probe
- Phase Change: Vaporization & Condensation
- Sample Conditioning Techniques: Particle Filters
- Sample Conditioning Techniques: Coalescers & Separators
- Flow Control and Stream Selection
- Group Presentations & Instructor Comments
Course Details
- Duration: 5 business days @ 8 hours/day
- Maximum Class Size: 15 attendees
- Prerequisite: None
- Assessment: Group Presentations
- Certificate: Swagelok® Certificate of Completion (valid for 3 years upon successful exam completion)
Your Instructors
Course instructors are experts at designing, installing and maintaining sampling systems and include:
Tony Waters, Industry Expert and Consultant:
Tony brings over 50 years of experience with process analyzers and sampling systems to his numerous training programs, which have been presented in many countries. He has also founded three companies and has worked in engineering and marketing roles for an analyzer manufacturer, end user, and a systems integrator. Tony holds a bachelor’s degree in systems engineering from The Open University, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. He is an ISA Analysis Division Fellow.
Certified Swagelok Field Engineers
Swagelok field engineers located across the globe are certified to teach our sampling system training courses in languages including English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and Bahasa Malaysian. These field engineers tap into their experience working with customers on sampling system-related matters to inform their teaching of Swagelok PASS courses.
Who Should Attend?
This training is designed for:
- Engineers and designers responsible for sampling system layouts
- Operators and maintenance teams troubleshooting analyzer performance issues
- Quality control specialists ensuring accurate, reliable data collection
- Project managers overseeing sampling system design and implementation
- Anyone involved in process analysis seeking to reduce errors and improve system performance
Test Your Knowledge
Do you know the correct way to tighten a 1/4 inch tube fitting from finger-tight position on first installation?
Getting this step right is critical for safety and leak-free performance.
Location & Options
Training will be hosted in 4-star hotels in Ho Chi Minh City or Ha Noi City. On-site training at your facility is also available upon request.
The training includes:
- Training service fee
- Training material
- Certificate of Completion
- Industrial Sampling System Textbook
- Facility, tools and accessories for training
- 2 Coffee/Tea break, 1 Lunch
Questions or Custom Training?
Interested in hosting a training session at your facility or customizing content for your team?
Call us at 0936 42 0804 (available via Zalo) or email to van.nguyen@swagelok.com.vn
What Our Customers Say
How has this training changed your approach to your work or processes?
💬 “Now I always try to find a scientific explanation for any design consideration, and include calculations.”
— Hando Tinwaluyu Sepiadi, PT. Weebz Mandiri
💬 “I think more carefully about the consequences before making changes to sampling systems.”
— Ho Xuan Ca, NSRP
💬 “I can now integrate process sampling solutions directly into analyzer packages.”
— Lai Van Bang, ABB Automation & Electrification VN
What aspects of the training exceeded your expectations?
💬 “The group project case was more complex and comprehensive than expected — it really pushed us to think like experts.”
— Hando Tinwaluyu Sepiadi, PT. Weebz Mandiri
💬 “The strong focus on engineering fundamentals behind sampling system design.”
— Lai Van Bang, ABB Automation & Electrification VN
Would you recommend this training to others? Why or why not?
💬 “Yes, strongly. This course helps engineers understand sampling systems in depth, design them properly, and troubleshoot effectively.”
— Lai Van Bang, ABB Automation & Electrification VN
💬 “Yes, I’d recommend it to anyone designing or troubleshooting a sample system.”
— Hando Tinwaluyu Sepiadi, PT. Weebz Mandiri
💬 “Yes. Due to the significant value we gained, we will recommend this training to others.”
— Ho Xuan Ca, NSRP
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