An intensive professional development training course on
PCE004/Operations of Process Equipment
Fired Heaters, Heat Exchangers, Air Coolers, Piping, Pumps, Compressors, and Process Control Troubleshooting
Why Choose PCE004/Operations of Process Equipment Training Course?
This PCE004/Operations of Process Equipment training course offers an integrated approach to understanding the operation, design, and troubleshooting of critical process equipment such as fired heaters, heat exchangers, air coolers, piping systems, pumps, compressors, and process control systems. By examining the interconnectivity of these equipment pieces within a process plant, participants will learn how to ensure operational efficiency and mitigate performance issues. Emphasis will be placed on diagnosing common problems, optimizing process conditions, and improving the reliability of plant equipment to avoid downtime.
What are the Goals?
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the operation and performance of critical process equipment
- Learn troubleshooting techniques for addressing common issues in fired heaters, heat exchangers, air coolers, piping systems, pumps, and compressors
- Understand how process control systems can optimize equipment performance and prevent failures
- Develop strategies for maintaining equipment reliability and reducing operational downtime
- Explore best practices for optimizing process plant operations through effective equipment management
Who is this Training Course for?
This AZTech training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Process Engineers
- Maintenance Engineers
- Mechanical Technicians
- Instrumentation Engineers
- Plant Operators
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This AZTech training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes an interactive mixture of lecture-led learning & group discussions.
The Course Content
- Fundamentals of fired heaters and heat exchanger design and operation
- Types of fired heaters and heat exchangers: shell-and-tube, plate, and air-cooled
- Common issues in heaters and heat exchangers: fouling, scaling, and performance degradation
- Design and operational considerations for air coolers and piping systems
- Key issues in piping systems: corrosion, leaks, and pressure drops
- Monitoring system performance and identifying inefficiencies
- Overview of centrifugal, positive displacement, and reciprocating pumps
- Types of compressors: reciprocating, centrifugal, and screw compressors
- Troubleshooting common operational issues in pumps and compressors
- Role of process control systems in maintaining equipment performance
- Control loop tuning, instrumentation calibration, and process optimization
- Troubleshooting process control issues to prevent equipment failures
- Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies for process equipment
- Diagnostic tools for equipment performance monitoring and fault detection
- Case studies in troubleshooting and maintenance to enhance equipment reliability
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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