Introduction

• Overview of the Processing Industry
• Chemistry of the Processing Industry
• Safety for the Operation and Maintenance Groups

Furnaces

• Overview of Process Furnace
• Safe Commissioning of a Process Furnace
• Economics – Excess Air Control, Flame Pattern
• Trouble Shooting
• Maintenance Guidelines
• Safety

Boilers and Steam Systems

• Overview of Boilers and Steam Systems
• Safe Commissioning of Boilers and Steam Systems
• Economics–Excess Air Control, Demin Water and Condensate
• Trouble Shooting
• Maintenance Guidelines
• Safety

Steam Turbines, Pumps and Compressors

• Overview of Rotating Equipment
• Safe Commissioning of Rotating Equipment
• Economics – Steam Temperature, Preventative Maintenance
• Trouble Shooting
• Maintenance Guidelines
• Safety

Distillation

• Overview of Distillation Equipment
• Safe Commissioning of Distillation Equipment
• Economics – Reflux Optimization, Reboiler Optimization, TrayEfficiency
• Trouble Shooting
• Maintenance Guidelines – Tray verses Packing
• Safety

Piping and Heat Exchangers

• Overview of Piping and Heat Exchanger Equipment
• Safe Commissioning of Piping and Heat Exchanger Equipment
• Economics – Heat Exchanger Monitoring
• Trouble Shooting
• Maintenance Guidelines
• Safety – Pressure Concerns

Process Control Systems

• Overview of Process Control Systems
• Safe Commissioning of Equipment utilizing Process Control Systems
• Economics – Process Optimization and Integration
• Trouble Shooting
• Maintenance Guidelines
• Safety

This course is intended for engineers, supervisory and technical staff involved in the maintenance and inspection of pumps, compressors and plant engineers in the oil, chemical and other process industries who require a wider and deeper appreciation of pumps and compressors design, including their design, performance and operation. No prior knowledge of the topic is required.