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Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of process design engineering.
• Learn the methodologies, techniques, and standards used in the process design industry.
• Develop the ability to analyze, evaluate, and optimize industrial processes.
• Acquire practical skills to design safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly processes.
• Gain knowledge of relevant software tools used in the process industry.

 Who will benefit

• New engineering graduates/technologists who want to pursue a career in the process industry.
• Process design engineers seeking to enhance their skills and stay updated with industry advancements.
• Engineers involved in process development, plant operation, or process improvement.
• Process technologists are responsible for implementing and operating industrial processes.
• Plant managers and operators overseeing industrial plants.
• Professionals in industries that interact with process design engineers, such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, fertilizer, pharmaceuticals, food processing, renewable energy, etc.

Course Outline

Process Design Engineering Codes & Standards

• Introduction to process engineering
• Different phases of a project
• Roles of process engineer in different phases of a project
• Responsibilities of process engineer
• Capabilities of process design engineer
• Design deliverable

 Line Sizing / Pipe Sizing

• Basic terms & definitions
• Line sizing & hydraulic standards
• Sizing criteria for liquid, gas & multiphase fluids
• Sizing methodology for liquid, gas & multiphase fluids
• Hydraulic calculations by using MS Excel
• Permissible pipe sizes in the industry
• Pipe sizing/line sizing with the help of hydraulic software (Aspen Hysys / Unisim Design / Aspen Plus /KORF Hydraulics)

 Pumping System Design

• Basic terms & definitions
• Types of pumps
• Selection criteria of pumps
• Pumping system design standards
• Pumping system design methodology
• Pump hydraulic calculations by using MS Excel
• Pump characteristic curves
• Modeling a pump by using a characteristic curve (Aspen Hysys / Unisim Design / Aspen Plus)

 Process Simulation

• Introduction to process simulation
• Understand the difference between steady-state simulation & dynamic simulation
• Selection of thermodynamic model/property package
• Software interface overview
• (Heat & Material Balance) H&MBs with the help of simulation software (Aspen Hysys / Unisim Design / Aspen Plus)
• Modeling of different industrial processes (Oil & Gas Focus)

 PDF And P&ID’s Development

• Introduction to process engineering drawings
• Development of BFD (Block Flow Diagram)
• Development of PFD (Process Flow Diagram)
• Development of P&ID’s (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram)
• Usage of standard symbols & legends
• Process control philosophy
• Line numbering philosophy
• Instrument designation
• Development of covering sheet

Designing & Sizing Of Separators

• Types of separation
• Typical separators design configuration
• Internal operating zones in a separator
• Classification of separators
• Residence time for separation
• Separator sizing standard & methodology
• Separator design calculations by using MS Excel
• Sizing of the separator with the help of software (Aspen Hysys / Unisim Design)

Pressure Relief Devices

• Basic terms & definitions
• Function of a relief valve
• Types of relief valves & selection criteria
• Thermal or hydraulic expansion scenario
• Gas blow-by & tube rupture scenario
• Utility failure scenario
• Control valve failure scenario
• Relief Valve Sizing
• Standards & codes
• Relief valve installation standard
• Sizing methodology
• Sizing calculations by using MS Excel
• Sizing of pressure safety valve with the help of software (Aspen Hysys)
• Upstream & downstream pipe sizing criteria
• Overpressure scenario study with the help of software (Flare Analyzer)

 Distillation Column / Tower Design

• Basic terms & definitions
• Design criteria and standards
• Design criteria & standards
• Sizing methodology
• Calculation procedure step by step
• Sizing of distillation column/tower with the help of software (Aspen Hysys / Unisim Design / Aspen Plus / KG Tower)

 Designing Of Heat Exchanger

• Basic terms & definition
• Different types of heat exchangers
• Design criteria & standards
• Sizing methodology
• Calculation procedure step by step
• Heat exchanger design with the help of software (Aspen EDR / HTRI)

 Compressors

• Introduction to compressed air system
• Types of compressors
• Performance evaluation of compressor
• Modeling of a compressor with the help of a characteristic curve (Aspen Hysys)
• Dynamic surge analysis of compressor (Aspen Hysys)

 Cooling Towers

• Basic terms & definitions
• Types of cooling towers
• Cooling tower internals
• Selection criteria & standards
• Cooling tower design & sizing calculation

 Control Valves

• Types of valves
• Selection criteria
• Application of different valves
• Design & sizing standard
• Control valve sizing calculation by using MS Excel

 Process Safety Studies

 What is cause & effect analysis?

• Basic terms
• C&E fundamentals
• Case study

 What is HAZOP?

• Basic terms
• HAZOP fundamentals
• Case study