Course Modules
This training course is split into the following modules:
This comprehensive training course consists of two modules which can be booked as a 10-Day Training event, or as individual, 5-Day training courses.
Why Choose Process & Mechanical Engineering Essentials Training Course?
The Process & Mechanical Engineering Essentials Training Course provides a practical and in-depth understanding of core concepts in both process and mechanical engineering, crucial to industries like oil, gas, petrochemical, and chemical processing. Process engineering forms the backbone of these industries, focusing on the safe transport, containment, and transformation of solids, liquids, and gases. This training course offers a balanced approach to both Process Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on applications to equip professionals with the skills needed for real-world problem-solving.
Mechanical engineers play a vital role in designing and maintaining the essential equipment used in process engineering, including pumps, valves, compressors, and heat exchangers. This course is designed to help engineers master these systems, ensuring they can efficiently manage processes such as separation, heat transfer, and fluid flow. Whether it’s reaction engineering or process control, attendees will gain valuable insights into the principles that govern industrial operations.
Participants will learn from an expert instructor and engage in practical case studies that connect process engineering and mechanical engineering disciplines. This dual-focus approach not only highlights safety, risk, failure modes, and maintenance, but also the integration of both fields to drive operational excellence.
What are the Goals?
By completing this Process & Mechanical Engineering Essentials Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Apply practical understanding of process engineering in petrochemical, chemical, oil, and gas industries.
- Grasp core principles of mechanical engineering such as heat exchange, reaction engineering, and mechanical equipment design.
- Perform calculations related to sizing, operation, and troubleshooting of both chemical processes and mechanical equipment.
- Understand the fundamental concepts of separation processes, heat transfer, and reaction systems.
- Master inspection and testing methods for static and rotating mechanical equipment.
- Analyze failure mechanisms and understand fitness-for-service evaluations for mechanical equipment.
- Implement non-destructive testing (NDT) and corrosion protection techniques.
Who is this Training Course for?
This Process & Mechanical Engineering Essentials Training Course is ideal for professionals across various sectors, including both technical and non-technical personnel involved in the chemical, petrochemical, oil, and gas industries. The course is particularly beneficial for:
- Process Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Maintenance Engineers
- Production Engineers
- R&D Chemists and Plant Chemists
- Business Managers and Economists
- Project Managers in Process and Mechanical Industries
How will this Training Course be Presented?
The Process & Mechanical Engineering Essentials Training Course employs a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure participants absorb, retain, and apply the knowledge gained. These methods include:
- Formal lectures and discussions on key concepts in process and mechanical engineering.
- Interactive problem-solving exercises and group discussions to reinforce learning.
- Case studies drawn from real-world industrial settings, tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Videos and industry best practices to illustrate practical applications of course content.
- Hands-on activities for equipment monitoring, failure analysis, and process control.
The course structure is designed to enhance learning through practical examples, ensuring that all participants—regardless of their technical background—gain valuable insights into the field.
The Course Content
Introduction and Fundamentals of Process Engineering
- Mass and energy balances
- Process & Engineering Diagrams
- Flammability
- Electrical (Hazardous) areas classification
- Risk Management and Hazard Studies
- Troubleshooting of process equipment
Fluid Flow, Mechanical Equipment and pressure Relief
- Pressure and head & Bernoulli's theorem
- Flow of liquids, Reynolds number and pressure drop in pipes
- Two-phase and multi-phase flow
- Enthalpy and thermodynamics
- Principle of process relief devices and process design of relief systems
- Mechanical Equipment – Pumps, Compressors & Mixers
Heat Transfer and Reaction Engineering
- Heat Transfer Mechanisms
- Enthalpy and thermodynamics
- Heat transfer coefficients and calculation
- Heat exchangers, type and sizing
- Reactor Types
- Catalysis and Reaction Engineering
- Chemical reactions & kinetics
- Green Chemistry & Engineering and Sustainability
Distillation Processes and Equipment
- Phase behaviour and vapour/liquid equilibria
- Gas/Liquid separation
- Distillation equipment - Columns and vessels
- Troubleshooting of process equipment
- Overview of Other Separation Processes
- Effluent treatment in refinery and petrochemical industries
Process Control and Economics
- Classification of control systems
- Measured variables
- Simple feedback control and other control methods
- Preliminary economic analysis
- Fixed and variable costs, break even analysis
- Estimating the cost of process equipment and plants
Static Equipment, Pressure Vessels
- Pressure vessel parts and Service Classification
- Overview of ASME VIII-1
- Material Selection, Designation and Essential Properties
- Corrosion, Types, Allowance and protection
- Overview of API pressure vessel inspection
- Non-Destructive Examination
Static Equipment, Heat Exchangers
- Classification of Heat Exchangers
- Overview of TEMA
- Design of Shell and Tube heat Exchangers
- Design of Air cooled and Plate Heat Exchangers
- Overview of API 660 and API 661
- Heat Exchangers Failure Mechanisms
Static Equipment, Valves & Piping
- Valves Types and Characteristics
- Valve Components, Selection and Materials
- Valve and Actuators Sizing
- Piping Systems and Pipe Materials & Coatings
- Overview of API 570 - Inspection & Repair of Pipelines
- Fitness for Service, API 579 overview
Rotating Equipment, Pumps & Compressors
- Pump Types and Performance Curves
- NPSH and Cavitation
- Pump Selection and Sizing
- Types of Compressors and Performance Curves
- Surge, Stall and Chocking
Rotating Equipment, turbines
- Classification of turbines
- Gas turbines Main Components and Control
- Steam Turbines Main Components and Control
- Turbine Materials and Coatings
- Failure analysis of Gas Turbine Components
- Failure analysis of Steam Turbine Components
Certificate
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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