Process Engineering Essentials
An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Process Engineering Essentials

Upstream & Downstream Process Control & Optimisation

NASBA
Scheduled Dates
Date Venue Fees
14 - 18 Dec 2026 Dubai $ 5,950

Introduction

Process engineering plays a central role in the design, operation, and optimization of industrial systems across the oil, gas, petrochemical, and chemical sectors. This Process Engineering training course offers a practical foundation in the principles and applications of process engineering, enabling professionals to manage complex processes, improve efficiency, and enhance safety in operational environments.

Participants in this Process Engineering training course will gain technical insight into essential topics such as heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics, reaction engineering, distillation, separation processes, and process control. The course also explores the economic aspects of engineering projects, empowering professionals to evaluate costs and drive better decision-making.

Designed for both technical specialists and non-engineers seeking a functional understanding of process systems, this training bridges theory and practice. Real-world case studies, practical exercises, and interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities ensure participants return to their roles equipped to contribute to performance, safety, and profitability improvements.

Objectives

By completing this Process Engineering training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the core principles of process engineering and how they apply to industrial systems
  • Apply fluid flow, heat transfer, and separation process knowledge to plant operations
  • Use lessons from historical safety incidents to inform better risk management practices
  • Conduct basic process design, sizing, and performance calculations
  • Analyze cost implications in process design and project development
  • Collaborate effectively across engineering and non-engineering functions

Training Methodology

This Process Engineering Training Course is delivered through an engaging mix of teaching strategies that cater to various learning styles. Methods include:

  • Expert-Led Lectures and Discussions: Clarifying key engineering concepts and methodologies
  • Problem-Solving Activities: Applying techniques to real process scenarios
  • Case Studies: Exploring practical examples from oil, gas, and chemical industries
  • Group Interaction: Promoting collaboration and cross-functional learning
  • Multimedia Tools: Visual demonstrations to reinforce complex principles

Whether you're building foundational knowledge or looking to strengthen your interdisciplinary capabilities, this training course ensures a well-rounded, practical understanding of process engineering essentials.

Who should Attend?

This GLOMACS Process Engineering training course is tailored for professionals working in or alongside engineering teams in process-intensive industries. It is particularly beneficial for:

  • Plant and Operations Managers overseeing process efficiency and safety
  • Petroleum and Production Engineers optimizing operational workflows
  • Trainee or Junior Process Engineers developing core technical competencies
  • Chemists and R&D professionals seeking process-oriented knowledge
  • Economists and Business Managers evaluating project costs and returns
  • Maintenance and Technical Support Staff engaged in plant operations
Course Outline
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
Certificates
  • Upon successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
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