An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Process Engineering Essentials

Upstream & Downstream Process Control & Optimisation

Process Engineering Essentials

Scheduled Dates

Classroom

07 - 11 Sep 2026
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
14 - 18 Dec 2026
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
11 - 15 Jan 2027
London - UK
$5,950
26 - 30 Apr 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
06 - 10 Sep 2027
Amsterdam - The Netherlands
$5,950
13 - 17 Dec 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950

Online

20 - 24 Jul 2026
Online
$4,950
05 - 09 Oct 2026
Online
$4,950
31 May - 04 Jun 2027
Online
$4,950
19 - 23 Jul 2027
Online
$4,950
04 - 08 Oct 2027
Online
$4,950

Why Choose this Training Course?

Process engineering is a fundamental discipline in the design, operation, and optimization of industrial systems across the oil, gas, petrochemical, and chemical industries. The Process Engineering Essentials Training Course provides a strong practical foundation in core process engineering principles, enabling professionals to manage complex operations, enhance system performance, and improve safety standards in industrial environments.

Participants in this Process Engineering Essentials Training Course will develop technical understanding in key areas such as heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, reaction engineering, distillation, separation processes, and process control. In addition, the training course explores the economic aspects of engineering projects, enabling participants to assess costs effectively and support better engineering decision-making.

This training course is designed for both engineering professionals and non-engineers who require a functional understanding of process systems. It bridges theoretical concepts with real-world application through case studies, practical exercises, and collaborative learning, ensuring participants gain the capability to contribute to improved safety, efficiency, and profitability within their organizations.

What are the Goals?

By completing this Process Engineering Essentials Training Course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamental principles of process engineering and their application in industrial systems
  • Apply knowledge of fluid flow, heat transfer, and separation processes in plant operations
  • Utilize lessons learned from past safety incidents to strengthen risk management practices
  • Perform basic process design, equipment sizing, and performance calculations
  • Evaluate cost implications in process design and project development
  • Work effectively across engineering and non-engineering disciplines

Who is this Training Course for?

This Process Engineering Essentials Training Course is designed for professionals working within or alongside engineering teams in process-driven industries. It is especially valuable for:

  • Plant and Operations Managers responsible for process efficiency and safety
  • Petroleum and Production Engineers optimizing operational performance
  • Trainee and Junior Process Engineers building foundational technical skills
  • Chemists and R&D professionals seeking process engineering understanding
  • Economists and Business Managers evaluating project feasibility and returns
  • Maintenance and Technical Support Staff involved in plant operations

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Process Engineering Essentials Training Course is delivered through a blend of interactive and practical learning approaches designed to suit different learning styles. The methodology includes:

  • Expert-led lectures and guided discussions to explain core engineering principles
  • Problem-solving exercises based on real industrial process scenarios
  • Case studies drawn from oil, gas, and chemical industry applications
  • Group-based activities to encourage collaboration and interdisciplinary learning
  • Multimedia presentations to support understanding of complex concepts

Whether participants are developing foundational knowledge or strengthening existing expertise, this training course ensures a comprehensive and practical understanding of process engineering fundamentals.

 

Daily Agenda

Day 1: Introduction and Fundamentals of Process Engineering
  • Mass and energy balances
  • Process & Engineering Diagrams
  • Flammability
  • Electrical (Hazardous) areas classification
  • Risk Management and Hazard Studies
  • Troubleshooting of process equipment
Day 2: Fluid Flow, Mechanical Equipment and pressure Relief
  • Pressure and head & Bernoulli's theorem
  • Flow of liquids, Reynolds number and pressure drop in pipes
  • Two-phase and multi-phase flow
  • Enthalpy and thermodynamics
  • Principle of process relief devices and process design of relief systems
  • Mechanical Equipment – Pumps, Compressors & Mixers
Day 3: Heat Transfer and Reaction Engineering
  • Heat Transfer Mechanisms
  • Enthalpy and thermodynamics
  • Heat transfer coefficients and calculation
  • Heat exchangers, type and sizing 
  • Reactor Types
  • Catalysis and Reaction Engineering
  • Chemical reactions & kinetics
  • Green Chemistry & Engineering and Sustainability
Day 4: Distillation Processes and Equipment
  • Phase behaviour and vapour/liquid equilibria
  • Gas/Liquid separation
  • Distillation equipment - Columns and vessels
  • Troubleshooting of process equipment
  • Overview of Other Separation Processes
  • Effluent treatment [in refinery and petrochemical industries
Day 5: Process Control and Economics
  • Classification of control systems
  • Measured variables
  • Simple feedback control and other control methods
  • Preliminary economic analysis
  • Fixed and variable costs, break even analysis
  • Estimating the cost of process equipment and plants

Certificate

  • On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

Would an alternative date be more suitable?

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.

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