Process Equipment sizing & selection

A wide variety of process equipments are used in the Chemical Process Industries (CPI) including Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Oil & Gas, & Allied Industries. Some of these equipments are used in other industries also, such as Power, Iron & Steel, & Cement. Examples of such widely used process equipments are tanks, reactors, agitators, pumps, compressors, boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, filters, columns, etc.

Proper selection, sizing & design of the process equipment(s) used is of paramount importance in the success of a chemical process plant. Suitability of the equipment for the location, process, personnel, technology & budget needs to be examined minutely. Various aspects that need to be considered while deploying particular equipment include material of construction, accessories, operating procedures, training, inspection, technical specifications, etc.

A wide choice of process equipments being available, it is of utmost importance to know which equipment should be used for what process. In addition to the above, compatibility of the various equipments in the plant, their interdependence, balancing equipments, & utilities required need to be evaluated with great care.

The course covers most of the above considerations while sizing & selection of these equipments. It will include theory in brief, design aspects, process & service specifications, selection, & application aspects of these equipments in a practical manner. Special emphasis will be given on the requirement & selection of instrumentation & control for these process equipments.

The course will be useful for process engineers & supervisors who will find it helpful in refreshing their knowledge, in addition to gaining valuable information concerning the practical aspects of these equipments. The course will also be useful for engineers having electrical, mechanical & instrumentation background, & working in maintenance, projects, design, site installation & commissioning.