HVAC Engineering for Petroleum Facilities

Introduction

Addresses HVAC systems used in industrial and hazardous environments.

Objectives

• Understand HVAC systems
• Support safe design
• Improve indoor air quality
• Enhance system reliability

Target Audience

Mechanical engineers, facility engineers.

5-Day Scientific Program

Day 1: HVAC Fundamentals

• HVAC principles
• System components
• Industrial applications
• Standards

Day 2: Ventilation Systems

• Hazardous ventilation
• Pressurization
• Airflow design
• Safety considerations

Day 3: Cooling & Heating

• Chillers
• Heating systems
• Controls
• Energy efficiency

Day 4: Maintenance & Reliability

• Preventive maintenance
• Common failures
• Troubleshooting
• Performance monitoring

Day 5: Case Studies

• HVAC failures
• Lessons learned
• Best practices
• Improvement actions