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Process Engineering Essentials

Upstream & Downstream Process Control & Optimisation

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Process engineering plays a central role in the design, operation, and optimization of industrial systems across the oil, gas, petrochemical, and chemical sectors. This Process Engineering Training Course offers a practical foundation in the principles and applications of process engineering, enabling professionals to manage complex processes, improve efficiency, and enhance safety in operational environments.

Participants in this Process Engineering Training Course will gain technical insight into essential topics such as heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics, reaction engineering, distillation, separation processes, and process control. The training course also explores the economic aspects of engineering projects, empowering professionals to evaluate costs and drive better decision-making.

Designed for both technical specialists and non-engineers seeking a functional understanding of process systems, this training bridges theory and practice. Real-world case studies, practical exercises, and interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities ensure participants return to their roles equipped to contribute to performance, safety, and profitability improvements.

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Course Goals

What are the Goals?

By completing this Process Engineering Training Course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the core principles of process engineering and how they apply to industrial systems
  • Apply fluid flow, heat transfer, and separation process knowledge to plant operations
  • Use lessons from historical safety incidents to inform better risk management practices
  • Conduct basic process design, sizing, and performance calculations
  • Analyze cost implications in process design and project development
  • Collaborate effectively across engineering and non-engineering functions

Who is this Training Course for?

This Process Engineering  Training Course is tailored for professionals working in or alongside engineering teams in process-intensive industries. It is particularly beneficial for:

  • Plant and Operations Managers overseeing process efficiency and safety
  • Petroleum and Production Engineers optimizing operational workflows
  • Trainee or Junior Process Engineers developing core technical competencies
  • Chemists and R&D professionals seeking process-oriented knowledge
  • Economists and Business Managers evaluating project costs and returns
  • Maintenance and Technical Support Staff engaged in plant operations

Learning Approach

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Process Engineering Training Course is delivered through an engaging mix of teaching strategies that cater to various learning styles. Methods include:

  • Expert-Led Lectures and Discussions: Clarifying key engineering concepts and methodologies
  • Problem-Solving Activities: Applying techniques to real process scenarios
  • Case Studies: Exploring practical examples from oil, gas, and chemical industries
  • Group Interaction: Promoting collaboration and cross-functional learning
  • Multimedia Tools: Visual demonstrations to reinforce complex principles

Whether you're building foundational knowledge or looking to strengthen your interdisciplinary capabilities, this training course ensures a well-rounded, practical understanding of process engineering essentials.

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
Recognition

Certificate

  • • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course.
Collaborations

In Partnership With

Anderson Coventry

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. AZTech offers customised in-house training where this course can be tailored to your organisation's specific needs, objectives, and industry context. Please contact us directly to discuss your requirements.

Yes. This Process Engineering Essentials is offered in a classroom setting across multiple international locations as well as in a live online format, giving participants the flexibility to choose the option that best suits their schedule and learning preference.

AZTech courses are conducted in carefully selected 5-star hotels or 4-star premium hotels in the host city, featuring fully equipped, professional training rooms. Participants will enjoy coffee breaks and snacks throughout the day, as well as a complimentary lunch provided after each training session.

This Process Engineering Essentials training course is designed for professionals at all levels who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in this subject area. It is suitable for managers, team leaders, specialists, and anyone looking to advance their career and professional development.

AZTech provides round-the-clock support to assist you with any enquiries. You can reach our team 24/7 by phone at +971 50 195 5668, by email at [email protected], or by visiting our website at www.aztechtraining.com. Our dedicated training consultants are always on hand to help you with course selection, registration, scheduling, and any other questions you may have.

There are no formal prerequisites for this Process Engineering Essentials course. It is open to all professionals regardless of their background or experience level, though a basic understanding of the subject area may be beneficial.

AZTech courses are delivered using a highly interactive and practical methodology, combining presentations, group discussions, real-world case studies, exercises, and workshops to ensure participants can immediately apply what they have learned in their professional environment.

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive an AZTech Certificate of Completion. This course may also be eligible for Training credits, which will be indicated in the course details.

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