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Distillation Column Operation, Control & Troubleshooting

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21/03/2027 - 25/03/2027 CALIFORNIA

Introduction

Distillation Column Operation, Control & Troubleshooting

 

What are the Goals?

  • Understand gas-liquid equilibrium and its impact on separation
  • Analyze different separator types and internals
  • Calculate tray efficiency and troubleshoot common distillation issues
  • Optimize separation efficiency in process units
  • Enhance operational safety and reliability of separation equipment

Who is this Training Course for?

  • Engineers and Operators involved in separation and distillation processes
  • Process Safety Professionals seeking to optimize equipment performance
  • Refinery and Petrochemical Plant Personnel
  • Production and Operations Engineers
  • Maintenance and Reliability Specialists

Daily Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Crude Oil Separation
  • Safety moment
  • Pre-Test
  • Overview about oil and petroleum products properties 
  • Distillation curves ASTM D 86 , D 1160
  • Gas-liquid equilibrium
  • Parameters affecting separation efficiency
Day 2: Separator Types and Applications
  • Introduction to separators
  • Separator internals
  • Liquid-liquid separators
  • Types of two-phase separators and applications
  • Three-phase separators
  • Separator accessories
Day 3: Fundamentals of Distillation
  • Introduction to the distillation process
  • Evaporation and condensation of multiple components
  • Different test methods used for distillation
  • Distillation tower internals
  • Tray types and applications
  • Tray efficiency calculations
Day 4: Distillation Performance and Troubleshooting
  • Parameters affecting the distillation process
  • Entrainment, jetting, and flooding
  • Weeping and dumping
  • Troubleshooting tower operations
  • Tower startup and temperature profile stabilization
  • Improving separation efficiency of distillation towers
Day 5: Advanced Distillation Control & Final Assessment
  • Tower reflux types and applications
  • Reflux control strategies
  • Pump-around types and control
  • Reboiler types and control
  • Side strippers operation
  • Final Test

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