Process Engineer: Reactor Operations, Troubleshooting, and Startup/Shutdown

Course Contents:

Day 1: Fundamentals of Reactor Operations
• Types of industrial reactors (batch, continuous, tubular reactors, etc.)
• Basic principles of chemical reactor operation
• Monitoring operational conditions (pressure, temperature, concentration)
• Key performance indicators for reactors

Day 2: Troubleshooting Reactors
• Methods for identifying common operational problems
• Root cause analysis of failures and deviations
• Rapid intervention strategies for fault correction
• Real-world case studies in problem detection and resolution

Day 3: Reactor Startup Procedures
• Steps for startup planning
• Pre-startup inspections and checks
• Managing gradual startup of production units
• Case studies on commissioning new reactor units

Day 4: Reactor Shutdown and Emergency Management
• Planning for safe shutdown procedures
• Gradual shutdown protocols for units
• Managing emergency situations during shutdown
• Practical case studies on planned and unplanned shutdowns

Day 5: Performance Enhancement and Operational Safety
• Applying continuous improvement techniques
• Integrating safety principles into all operational processes
• Tools for performance monitoring and technical reporting
• Practical workshop: Evaluating reactor unit performance and proposing improvement solutions