Process Plant Start-up, Commissioning & Troubleshooting

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Online - Virtual , 20231010 10 - Oct - 2023 2 Hrs X 8 Sessions $1,750 Register
Dubai - UAE , 20231211 11 - Dec - 2023 5 - Day $4,750 Register

COURSE OVERVIEW

Process plant commissioning and start-up refers to both new facilities and restarting an existing plant after major modifications. Commissioning and start-up of new plant and equipment presents both a major technical and management challenge. The initial start-up of any plant, irrespective of size, type, or industry, is a unique occurrence. Therefore, the start-up phase poses some special problems. Lack of experience in dealing with these problems has frequently resulted in prolonged and costly start-ups.

An organization’s personnel must familiarize themselves with the new equipment, processes and technologies, and develop the relevant operating and safety procedures.

Successful commissioning of new facilities involves all the activities of preparation and planning; mechanical completion and integrity checking; P&ID checking and verification; pre-commissioning and operational testing; commissioning; start-up; initial operation; performance testing and acceptance and post-commissioning. It is also imperative that close relations be maintained amongst all parties involved in the project in order to ensure successful.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon the successful completion of this seminar, participants will have a good knowledge of:

  • The various activities/steps (checklists) of the pre-commissioning and commissioning of a process
  • How to develop an overall commissioning strategy and plant start-up management
  • How to deal with machinery and equipment specific commissioning issues
  • How to manage issues dealing with the commissioning of Electrical, Instrumentation and Utilities Systems
  • How to develop an overall commissioning management plan, resource planning and commissioning budget?
  • Typical process plant Startup and Commissioning procedures
  • Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving strategies (Case Study – Gas and Liquid Separation, Natural Gas Dehydration and Natural Gas Amine Treatment) which can be applied during commissioning for each category of equipment.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This training seminar is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Technical personnel involved in supporting Plant Commissioning and Start-up activities;
  • Supervisors and Engineers, both operations and maintenance who are involved or likely to be involved in Plant Commissioning and Start-up activities;
  • Team Leaders, Project Managers, Refinery Managers, Plant Managers, Section Heads, Plant Supervisors, Process Engineers, technicians, technical staff and contractor personnel involved in project execution and plant Commissioning and Start-up in the Oil and Gas Process industry;
  • Managers and specialists who lead or facilitate in the designing, selecting, specifying, operating, installing, repairing and trouble-shooting of oil and gas processing facilities;
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Engineers who are involved in Pre-commissioning, start-up and trouble shooting

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This highly practical and results-oriented program is based on adult learning concept. The facilitator will give plenty of input and then help participants to make sense of the themes through discussion and practice. It incorporates short inspiring demonstrations, role play and much practice to enhance learning. Delegates will be encouraged to introduce problems of their own for discussion and analysis. There will be ample time for Q&A, discussions with ‘return to work’ action planning. The course will reinforce key concepts within an inspiring and engaging learning environment.

Pre & Post course assessments will be used to measure the effectiveness of this training.

COURSE CONTENTS

Module 1 - Introduction, Scope, General Requirement, and Preparation Prior to Start-up

  • KeyTopics:

    • Introduction
    • Scope
    • General Requirements
    • Preparation Prior to Start-up
      • Operational Check-Out
      • Hydrostatic Testing
      • Final Inspection of Vessels
      • Flushing of Lines
      • Flushing – Steam Piping
      • Flushing – Process and Utility Piping
      • Instruments
      • Breaking-In Pumps
      • Breaking-In Compressors

Module 2 - Preparation Prior to Start-up & Normal Plant Start-up Procedure

  • KeyTopics:
    Preparation Prior to Start-up (contd.)

    • Preparation Prior to Start-up
    • Dry-out and boil-out.
    • Catalyst loading.
    • Tightness test.

    Normal Plant Start-up Procedure (Commissioning)

    • General
    • Pre Start-up Check List
    • Plant Start-up
    • Making Area Safe
    • Utilities Commissioning
    • Air Purging and Gas Blanketing of Non-Catalytic Sections
    • Catalytic Units Reactor Section Air Purging and Gas Blanketing
    • Heat Exchanger Activation
    • Vacuum Test
    • Establishment of Flow in the Unit
    • Inhibitor/Chemical Injections
    • Operation Adjustment to Obtain Quality

Module 3 - Acid Cleaning, Chemical Boil-out & Heater Dry-out Procedures

  • KeyTopics:

    • Typical Acid Cleaning Procedure for Compressors Lines
      • Preparation
      • Acid-Cleaning Operation
    • Typical Chemical Boil-out Sequence Procedure
    • Typical Heater Dry-out Procedure
      • General Procedure
      • Gas Fired Heaters
      • Oil Fired Heaters
      • Burners

Module 4 - Performance Guarantees

  • KeyTopics:

    • Scope
    • Guarantee Items and Figures
      • Process Performance Guarantee
        • Plant capacity
        • Plant Yield
        • Product Specifications
        • Raw Materials
        • Catalyst Performance and Life
        • Chemical Consumption
      • Utility Consumption Guarantee
        • Guarantee Items
        • Guarantee Figures
      • Equipment Guarantee
      • Environmental Related Guarantee
        • Effluent Waste Water Characteristics
        • Solid Waste Characteristics
        • Gaseous Waste Characteristics
      • Execution of the Performance Guarantee Test
      • Completion of Performance Test

Module 5 - Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

  • KeyTopics:

    • Oil and Gas Separation Processes
      • Process Flow Sketches & Brief Description
      • Potential Operational Problems
      • Trouble Shooting
    • Natural Gas Amine Sweetening Process
      • Process Flow Sketch & Brief Description
      • Potential Operation Problems
      • Trouble Shooting
    • Natural Gas Glycol Dehydration Process
      • Process Flow Sketch & Brief Description
      • Potential Operation Problems
      • Trouble Shooting

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