Optimising Efficiency and Reliability in Refinery Process Heaters 12th – 16th May, 2025
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Course Overview
This 5-day intensive course focuses on the efficiency and reliability of refinery process heaters, a critical component of refining operations. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of combustion reactions, heater types, heat transfer principles, operational assessments, and performance evaluation techniques. Practical tools and strategies for troubleshooting, energy optimisation, and emissions reduction will also be covered to ensure sustainable and reliable operations.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
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Understand the role of fossil fuels and emissions in refinery operations.
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Learn the design fundamentals of refinery process heaters, including heat transfer and burner applications.
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Conduct proactive assessments to monitor and enhance heater performance.
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Evaluate heater performance using operational trends and energy balance principles.
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Develop troubleshooting skills to address operational inefficiencies and reduce carbon footprints.
Target Audience
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Refinery operations and maintenance engineers.
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Process engineers and technical staff involved in heater management.
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Energy efficiency and emissions control specialists.
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Maintenance planners and reliability engineers.
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Environmental and safety personnel in refineries.
Daily Agenda
Day One: Fossil Fuels, Emissions, and Combustion Reactions
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Overview of refinery heater operations.
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Types and properties of fossil fuels.
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Impact of emissions on climate change.
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Fundamentals of combustion reactions, stoichiometry, and excess air.
Day Two: Refinery Process Heaters
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Introduction to refinery process heaters.
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Types of heaters and their common service applications.
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Fundamentals of heat transfer and process coil design.
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Principles and operation of burners.
Day Three: Proactive Heater Operational Assessment
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Introduction to heater operational assessments.
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Techniques for evaluating heater performance.
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Importance of periodic heater inspections.
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Continuous control of draft and excess air for improved efficiency.
Day Four: Heater Performance Evaluation
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Introduction to performance evaluation methods.
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Analysing operational trends and implementing adjustments.
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Energy balance calculations and thermal efficiency optimisation.
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Reporting heater performance and setting short-term operating targets.
Day Five: Troubleshooting and Energy Performance
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Introduction to troubleshooting refinery heaters.
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Strategies for improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.
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Techniques for upgrading and revamping refinery process heaters.
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Approaches to minimise carbon footprints while maximising heater reliability.
Why Choose this Course?
This course bridges theoretical knowledge and practical insights into refinery heater operations, offering actionable strategies for enhancing efficiency and reliability. Participants will benefit from real-world case studies, hands-on exercises, and discussions tailored to address operational challenges in modern refining environments.
Learning Outcomes
Participants completing this course will be able to:
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Apply principles of combustion and heat transfer to optimise refinery heater performance.
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Conduct operational assessments and interpret performance metrics effectively.
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Develop strategies for energy savings and carbon footprint reduction.
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Troubleshoot common issues in refinery heaters to ensure reliable operations.
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Identify opportunities for upgrading and revamping heaters to enhance performance.
