Process Engineering Fundamentals

Introduction

This course focuses on the principles of process engineering as applied to petroleum processing and production facilities. It enables participants to understand how raw hydrocarbons are processed safely and efficiently into usable products.

Objectives

·         Understand process engineering concepts

·         Interpret process flow diagrams and P&IDs

·         Support operational and troubleshooting activities

·         Improve process safety awareness

Target Audience

·         Process engineers

·         Operations engineers

·         Technical staff in processing facilities

5-Day Scientific Program

Day 1: Process Engineering Basics

·         Role of process engineering in petroleum facilities

·         Unit operations and process systems

·         Mass balance concepts

·         Energy balance fundamentals

Day 2: Process Flow Diagrams & P&IDs

·         Purpose of PFDs and P&IDs

·         Symbols and notation

·         Equipment and instrumentation representation

·         Understanding process control philosophy

Day 3: Separation & Treatment Processes

·         Oil, gas, and water separation

·         Distillation principles

·         Heat exchangers and heaters

·         Utilities systems overview

Day 4: Process Safety Fundamentals

·         Operating envelopes and limits

·         Pressure relief concepts

·         Safeguards and protection layers

·         Process upsets and abnormal operations

Day 5: Process Performance & Troubleshooting

·         Identifying process inefficiencies

·         Common process problems

·         Performance optimization concepts

·         Case studies and best practices