Training Curricula

Structured training curricula for refining, petrochemical, and energy engineering disciplines. Each curriculum is organized as a set of modules covering fundamentals, design methods, operations, and reference material.

Commissioning and Startup Training CurriculumModule-based training curriculum covering pre-commissioning, commissioning, and plant startup activities for process facilities. (11 modules)
Electrical Engineering CurriculumTraining modules covering power distribution, motors, protection, grounding, area classification, and NEC code topics for industrial electrical engineers. (10 modules)
Fired Heater Training CurriculumDesign, operation, and troubleshooting training for fired heaters, including combustion, draft, tube rating, and API 560/API 530 topics. (3 modules)
Fractionation Design and Operations ReferenceDistillation column design and operations reference covering hydraulics, trays and packing, control, and troubleshooting. (5 modules)
Heat Exchanger Engineering CurriculumShell-and-tube, air-cooled, and plate exchanger design, rating, and mechanical topics per TEMA and API 660/661. (10 modules)
Hydroprocessing Operations CurriculumHydrotreating and hydrocracking unit operations, catalyst management, reactor monitoring, and safety topics. (8 modules)
Inspection and NDE CurriculumAPI 510/570/653 inspection topics, NDE methods, corrosion monitoring, and fitness-for-service screening. (10 modules)
Instrumentation Engineering CurriculumProcess measurement, control valves, SIS/SIL, and instrument specification and installation topics. (8 modules)
Laboratory Analyst Training CurriculumRefinery and petrochemical laboratory analyst curriculum covering ASTM methods, sampling, and QA/QC. (10 modules)
Materials and Corrosion CurriculumMaterials selection, damage mechanisms, and corrosion control for refining and petrochemical service. (9 modules)
Piping Engineering CurriculumASME B31.3 piping design, materials, stress analysis, supports, and specification topics. (10 modules)
Pressure Vessel Engineering CurriculumASME Section VIII Div 1 and Div 2 pressure vessel design, fabrication, inspection, and repair topics. (10 modules)
Process Safety Management CurriculumOSHA 1910.119 PSM elements, PHA, MOC, mechanical integrity, and incident investigation training. (10 modules)
Process Technology Training SeriesOperator-focused process technology training covering unit operations, equipment, and plant systems. (8 modules)
Project Controls and Estimation CurriculumCost estimating, scheduling, earned value, and project controls for capital projects in refining and chemicals. (10 modules)
Refinery Process Fundamentals CurriculumRefinery unit operations overview: crude, FCC, hydroprocessing, reforming, alkylation, and treating. (8 modules)
Refractory and Insulation CurriculumRefractory materials, installation, and insulation design for fired equipment and hot process service. (10 modules)
Rotating Equipment Training CurriculumPumps, compressors, turbines, and drivers — selection, operation, reliability, and API 610/617 topics. (9 modules)
Storage Tank Engineering CurriculumAPI 650 and API 653 atmospheric storage tank design, inspection, and repair curriculum. (10 modules)
Structural and Civil Engineering CurriculumPlant structural and civil engineering: foundations, steel, concrete, and seismic design for industrial facilities. (10 modules)
Technical Memo CompendiumCompendium of technical memos and short reference notes spanning process, mechanical, and utility engineering topics. (11 modules)

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