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Introduction

Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers Training Course provides a practical introduction to core chemical engineering concepts for professionals working in process-related industries without a formal chemical engineering background. This Process Engineering Training Course bridges the knowledge gap between disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, operations, and maintenance engineering.

Process engineering plays a critical role in industries such as oil, gas, and petrochemicals, focusing on the movement, transformation, and separation of solids, liquids, and gases. Participants gain essential understanding of key areas including fluid flow, heat transfer, reaction engineering, process control, and separation processes such as distillation.

The course emphasizes real-world applications, safety considerations, and economic evaluation of processes. By integrating technical fundamentals with practical insights, this training course enables participants to better understand process systems, improve cross-functional collaboration, and support efficient and safe plant operations.

What are the Goals?

Process Engineering Training Course objectives are designed to equip non-chemical engineering professionals with essential knowledge of process systems and industrial operations. The course focuses on practical understanding and application of key engineering principles.

By the end of this Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers Training Course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand fundamental principles of process engineering and facility operations
  • Apply basic hydraulics and fluid flow concepts in practical situations
  • Interpret and apply lessons from historical safety and risk incidents
  • Perform essential calculations related to operations, sizing, and troubleshooting
  • Understand interaction between different engineering disciplines in industrial settings

Who is this Training Course for?

Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers Training Course is designed for professionals who work in process industries but do not have a chemical engineering background. It is ideal for individuals who need to understand process systems to improve coordination and operational efficiency.

This Process Engineering Training Course is suitable for:

  • Mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation engineers
  • Operations and maintenance personnel
  • Safety and reliability engineers
  • Project and cost engineers
  • Supervisors and technical managers
  • Non-technical staff supporting engineering teams

How will this Training Course be Presented?

Process Engineering Training Course uses a practical and interactive learning approach to ensure strong understanding and application of core concepts. The course combines structured lectures with real-world examples and guided discussions.

Participants engage in problem-solving exercises, case study analysis, and group discussions that reflect actual industrial scenarios. Visual tools such as diagrams, videos, and process examples are used to simplify complex engineering concepts. Practical activities focus on hydraulics, heat transfer, separation processes, and process control systems.

This blended approach ensures participants build confidence in understanding engineering processes and their applications in industry. By the end of the training course, learners will be able to apply essential chemical engineering principles to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.

Course Content

Day 1

Day One: Introduction and Fundamentals of Process Engineering

  • Mass and energy balances
  • Reactor types
  • Process & Engineering Diagrams
  • Flammability
  • Electrical area classification
  • Safety, Risk Management and Hazard Studies
Day 2

Day Two: Hydraulics and Fluid Flow

  • 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

Day Three: Heat Transfer and Reaction Engineering

  • Heat Transfer Mechanisms 
  • Heat transfer coefficients and calculation
  • Heat exchangers, type and sizing  
  • Catalysis and Reaction Engineering
  • Chemical reactions & kinetics
  • Green Chemistry & Engineering and Sustainability
Day 4

Day Four: Distillation and Separation 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

Day Five: Process Control and Economics

  • Classification of control systems
  • Measured variables
  • Simple feedback control
  • Preliminary economic analysis
  • Fixed and variable costs, break even analysis
  • Estimating the cost of process equipment and plants

The Certificate

Recognition
  • Anderson Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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