:: DEFINE | Management Consultancy & Training Provider In UAE, Abu Dhabi,Dubai,Saudi Arabia ::

REFINERY PROCESS PLANT TROUBLESHOOTING, PROBLEM SOLVING, SAFE START-UP & SHUT DOWN

Location

Dubai, UAE

Date

From Date: 20-Jan-2025
To Date: 24-Jan-2025

Duration

5 days

Language

ENGLISH

Discipline

Refinery Trainings

Introduction

In the complex world of refinery operations, effective troubleshooting and problem-solving are crucial for ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability. This course provides participants with essential skills and knowledge to identify and address common issues in refinery processes, focusing on safe start-up and shut-down procedures.

Key topics include:

Refinery Operations Overview: Understanding the main processes, equipment, and safety regulations.
Troubleshooting Techniques: Learning root cause analysis and failure mode effects analysis to pinpoint and resolve problems.
Problem Solving Strategies: Developing skills for effective data collection, decision-making, and risk assessment.
Safe Start-Up Procedures: Implementing a structured approach to ensure safe and efficient initiation of refinery units.
Safe Shut Down Procedures: Understanding the critical steps to safely shut down operations and conduct post-shut down maintenance.

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to enhance operational safety and efficiency in their refinery environments.

Objective

After completing this course the participants will have:

Understand Refinery Operations: Describe key processes, equipment, and safety regulations in refinery settings.

Apply Troubleshooting Techniques: Utilize root cause analysis and failure mode effects analysis to identify and resolve common operational issues.

Implement Problem-Solving Strategies: Collect and analyze data effectively to make informed decisions and assess risks.

Execute Safe Start-Up Procedures: Demonstrate the ability to follow structured protocols for safely initiating refinery operations.

Conduct Safe Shut Down Procedures: Identify and perform essential steps for safe shut down and post-shut down maintenance.

Enhance Operational Safety: Recognize and mitigate risks associated with refinery operations to improve overall safety and efficiency.

Audience

Refinery Operators
Process Engineers
Safety Personnel
Maintenance Technicians
Quality Assurance Staff
Management and Supervisors

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Refinery Operations and Safety

Overview of Refinery Processes
- Crude distillation, conversion, treatment, and finishing.
Key Equipment and Components
- Reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers.
Safety Regulations and Standards
- OSHA, EPA, and NFPA guidelines.
Introduction to Troubleshooting
- Importance and common issues.

Day 2: Troubleshooting Techniques

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Methods and tools for identifying issues.
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Understanding potential failures and impacts.
Practical Exercises
- Case studies and hands-on troubleshooting scenarios.

Day 3: Problem Solving Strategies

Problem Identification and Analysis
- Data collection and observation.
Decision-Making Frameworks
- Cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment.
Group Activity
- Team-based problem-solving exercises.

Day 4: Safe Start-Up Procedures

Pre-Start-Up Safety Review (PSSR)
- Components and significance.
Step-by-Step Start-Up Procedures
- Safety checks and system verifications.
Simulation Exercise
- Hands-on start-up of a simulated refinery unit.

Day 5: Safe Shut Down Procedures and Course Wrap-Up

Importance of Safe Shut Down
- Risks and consequences of improper procedures.
Step-by-Step Shut Down Procedures
- Controlled vs. emergency shut down.
Best Practices for Post-Shut Down
- Maintenance and safety checks.

NOTE:

Pre & Post Tests will be conducted

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day Review & Assessments will be carried out.

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Certificate

Define Management Consultancy & Training Certificate of course completion will be issued to all attendees.

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your analysis and experiences. Tests of the multiple-choice type will be made available daily to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

30% Lectures
30% Workshops and work presentation
20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
20% Videos& General Discussions

Course Details