Crude Processing Units Troubleshooting
Introduction
Crude Processing Units Troubleshooting
Course Outlines
1. INTRODUCTION
• Objectives and Approach
• Importance of Troubleshooting
• Case Studies
2. TROUBLESHOOTING CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES
• Typical Problems
• Integration of Process and Equipment
• Troubleshooting Techniques
• Troubleshooting Tools
3. DISTILLATION
• Flooding and Its Detection
• Pressure Surveys
• Saltation
• Entrapment
• Damaged Equipment
• Entrainment and Product Quality
4. HEAT EXCHANGERS
• Preheat and Crude Fouling
• Leaks
• Hot Vapor Bypass and Sealing
• Vapor Blanketing
• Heat Integration and Startup
• Heat Flux Limits
• Thermosyphon Reboilers
5. HYDRAULICS
• Gravity Flow and Open-Channel Flow
• Unstable Systems
• Compressible Flow: Transfer Lines
• Nozzles
• Pressure Balance Systems
6. Organizing work permits.
- Undertake first response to non-fire incident
- Gas test atmospheres
- Work in accordance with an issued permit
- Monitor and control work permits
- Issue work permits
- Issue work permits (hot work/confined space)
- Monitor Pipeline Civil Works
- Conduct isolation procedures for permit to work system for a Gas Industry work site
Who Should Attend:
Course participants will have the opportunity to obtain a broad working knowledge of troubleshooting principles and practice, to gain insight into both traditional and advanced techniques, and to interact with others working in plants. The program is ideal for personnel involved in refinery troubleshooting, process engineering, plant operations, and technical services. Process engineers from operating, design and construction companies, as well as others providing services to the petroleum and petrochemical industries, should also find this program beneficial.