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Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers

This course covers key topics in chemical and process engineering, including process design, design deliverables, hydraulic design calculations, and process safety. It also includes group exercises on mass balance, process design, troubleshooting, HAZOP, and cost estimation.

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Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers

Course Cost £795 +VAT
Duration 3 DAYS
  • Introduction to Chemical and Process Engineering.
  • Process design and Design Deliverables.
  • Process Safety and HAZOP.
  • Groupwork includes General Arrangement Drawing.
  • Course covers Loss Prevention and Reactors.

Overview

The course provides intensive training in Chemical and Process Engineering, focusing on design, safety, costing, and troubleshooting. Participants engage in lectures, group exercises, and practical applications to enhance their understanding of unit operations, process control, and material selection. The program spans three days and is available in various locations including the UK, Saudi Arabia, India, and Nigeria.

Who should attend

Chemical Engineers

Course Content

Course Outline

Day 1

Introductory Lecture and Exercise
• Introductions / needs analysis
• Group Exercise: Marshmallow Challenge, Video Presentation

Lecture topics:

• Introduction to Chemical and Process Engineering
• Process design
• Design Deliverables
• Hydraulic Design Calculations

Groupwork with drawings:

• General Arrangement Drawing
• Piping and Instrumentation Diagram
• Functional Design Specification
• Process Design Calculations: Unit Operations, Mass and energy balance
• Group Mass Balance Exercise: Dairy
• Group Process Design Exercise

Day 2

Recap

Lecture Topics:

• Process Safety (including electrostatic ignition hazards)
• HAZOP
• Programming
• Capital and Running Cost Estimation
• The Threads of Process Design

Groupwork:

• Group Troubleshooting Exercise 1: Waste Treatment
• HAZOP Exercise
• Group Pricing Exercise

Day 3

Recap

Lecture Topics:

• Loss Prevention
• Process/Plant Design
• Process Control and Stats
• Accountancy/Costing
• Materials Selection
• Reactors
• Separators
• Mass and Energy Transfer Balance/Thermodynamics

Groupwork:

• Troubleshooting Exercise 2: Paper and Pulp
• Hydraulic design exercise

Complete course wrap up

Duration: 3 Days

Chemical Engineering Training UK, Scotland, England, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, India, Ghana and Nigeria is also availa

Who Should Attend

Chemical Engineers
Course Cost £795 +VAT
Duration 3 DAYS

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