An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Process Burner Fundamentals
Scheduled Dates
Classroom
| 10 - 14 Nov 2025 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 09 - 13 Feb 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 09 - 13 Nov 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Online
| 10 - 14 Nov 2025 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 09 - 13 Nov 2026 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
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We offer a variety of tailored training options, customized to meet your organisation's needs. Delivered anytime, anywhere, we make it easy to bring expert training directly to your team.
Why Choose this Training Course?
This PetroKnowledge training course is designed to improve the overall understanding of process burners, define common burners' terminology, and identify the best installation & testing practices.
This Process Burner Fundamentals training course illustrates the proper and safe burner operating procedures including how to increase burner thermal efficiency, reduce pollutant emissions, and provides tools for troubleshooting problems.
This Process Burner Fundamentals training course will highlight:
- The fundamentals of combustion and heat transfer
- The Burner design, installation, and testing
- The burner operation, combustion control, and troubleshooting
- Flare system design and operation
- Pollutant emissions and combustion safety
What are the Goals?
By the end of this Process Burner Fundamentals training course, participants will learn to:
- Discuss the basics of combustion and heat transfer
- Operate a heater safely and more efficiently
- Distinguish a good flame from a poor flame
- Discuss different types of burners, their operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Diagnose problems with heaters and burners, and determine corrective actions
How will this Training Course be Presented?
Participants to this PetroKnowledge training course will receive a thorough training on the subjects covered by the seminar outline with the Tutor utilizing a variety of proven adult learning, teaching, and facilitation techniques. Seminar methodology includes presentation & slides, audio visual aids, interactive discussion, class activities, and workshops.
Organisational Impact
When the organization invests money in training its employees, employees feel worthy and more loyal. This training will improve essential work-related skills, techniques, and knowledge needed for safe, environmentally sound, and efficient operation of a plant.
Personal Impact
Trained employees tend to benefit both their own careers and the company they work for. The participant will gain better understanding of process burners, define common burners' terminology, identify the best installation and testing practices, follow proper and safe operating procedures, increase burner thermal efficiency, reduce pollutant emissions, and provides tools for troubleshooting problems.
Daily Agenda
Day One: Introduction & Fundamentals
- Burners and Combustion in Process Industries
- Fired Heaters and Reformers
- Burners Competing Priorities
- Air preheat and Fuel Blending Effect
- Stoichiometric Combustion and Excess Air
- Flame Properties
- Heat Transfer in process Furnaces
- Burner Fuels (Gaseous, Liquid)
Day Two: Burner Design, Installation, and Testing
- Burner Design (Air Control, Air Fuel Ratio)
- Burner Types (Premix, Raw gas, Oil)
- Burner Configuration (Mounting & Direction of Firing)
- Burner Installation
- Burner Maintenance
- Fundamentals of combustion control
- Burner Test Setup
- Instrumentation & Measurements
Day Three: Burner Operation & Troubleshooting
- Burner/Heater Operation
- Measurements Pressure (Draft, Fuel flow, Fuel)
- Operational Considerations
- Heater Performance
- Heater Inspection & Observation
- Burner Troubleshooting (flashback, Flame lift off, irregular flame pattern)
Day Four: Flare System Design & Operation
- Flare System Types
- Flare System Objectives and applications
- Flare System Components
- Flare System Design Factors
- Flare System Design Consideration
- Flare System Equipment
- Flare Combustion Products
Day Five: Pollutant Emissions & Combustion Safety
- Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) & Sulphur Oxides (Sox)
- Combustibles & Particulates
- Carbon Dioxide
- Noise (OSHA & International requirements
- Combustion Tetrahedron
- Fire & Explosion Hazards
- Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
- Design Engineering (Flammability Characteristics, Fire Extinguishment)
Certificate
- On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
Frequently Asked Questions
PetroKnowledge is a globally recognized provider of training courses for oil and gas professionals, offering a wide range of specialized training courses designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and expertise in the energy sector. With courses tailored to meet the evolving demands of the oil and gas industry, PetroKnowledge helps professionals stay up-to-date with industry standards, technological advancements, and best practices.
Our courses are specifically developed for professionals in the oil and gas industry, including engineers, technical staff, managers, and other specialists looking to advance their careers. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to the sector, our training for oil and gas professionals is suited to individuals at all stages of their professional journey.
PetroKnowledge offers flexible learning solutions with both online courses and in-person training options. Online courses for oil and gas professionals provide the flexibility to learn from anywhere, while in-person courses offer a hands-on, interactive learning environment. Each training course page provides detailed information on the delivery format, allowing you to choose the option that best meets your learning style and schedule
Yes, PetroKnowledge offers customized in-house training solutions for organizations looking to upskill their teams. We work closely with companies to design bespoke training courses for oil and gas professionals that address specific challenges and objectives. Whether you need on-site training or online solutions, we can tailor the training courses to suit your organization’s needs.
Certain advanced training courses for oil and gas professionals may require prior experience or technical knowledge. These prerequisites ensure that participants can fully benefit from the course content. We recommend reviewing the course description on the relevant page to determine if any prerequisites apply to your selected course.
Enrolling in one of our training courses for oil and gas professionals is simple and convenient. Navigate to the specific course page, click “Enroll Now,” and complete the registration form. You will receive a confirmation email with further details on how to proceed.
You may also get in touch with our Registration Team on
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Upon successful registration online, enrolment on the respective training course will be confirmed by Registration Team by e-mail along with the invoice and joining instruction.
Yes, upon successful completion of our courses for professionals in the oil and gas industry, you will receive an industry-recognized certificate from PetroKnowledge. This certification is designed to validate your skills and knowledge and can significantly enhance your professional credentials, boosting your career prospects in the competitive oil and gas sector.
Pre-Course Cancellation
Our refund and cancellation policy varies depending on the course and circumstances. Generally, cancellations made at least 21 days before the training are eligible for a refund, less any administrative fees.
Refund Policy Disclaimer
All course bookings made through PetroKnowledge are non-refundable. By registering for a course, you acknowledge and accept that fees are payable in full and are not subject to refund under any circumstances, including but not limited to participant dissatisfaction, changes in personal or professional circumstances, or partial attendance.
PetroKnowledge reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to course content, trainers, or schedules where necessary, without entitling delegates to a refund. Full details of each course – including objectives, target audience, and content – are clearly outlined prior to enrolment, and it is the responsibility of the delegate to ensure suitability before booking.
If you have any specific inquiries about the cancellation or refund, don’t hesitate to contact our support team, who can assist with your booking and cancellation queries.
For corporate fees and group registration, please send your query to [email protected].
