Development Training Course on
Nitric Acid Plant Operations & Emissions Control
Process Stability, Product Quality and NOₓ/N₂O Reduction
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Why Choose Nitric Acid Plant Operations & Emissions Control Training Course?
Nitric acid plants convert ammonia into acid through catalytic oxidation and absorption. Plant performance depends on coordinated control of ammonia and air supply, catalyst condition, heat recovery, absorption and tail gas treatment. An upset can affect acid strength, production rate, equipment reliability and emissions at the same time.
This Nitric Acid Plant Operations & Emissions Control training course gives operators and engineers a plant-wide approach to monitoring performance and investigating problems. It addresses NOₓ and N₂O separately, since their formation and control differ, and considers how emissions systems interact with normal plant operation. The content is applicable to common nitric acid plant configurations, with operating decisions guided by each facility’s design and procedures.
What are the Goals?
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the main stages of nitric acid production and their operating relationships.
- Interpret key variables affecting ammonia oxidation, absorption and acid quality.
- Recognise common causes of lost production and unstable operation.
- Distinguish the principal sources of NOₓ and N₂O emissions.
- Evaluate the operating performance of absorption and emissions control systems.
- Apply a structured approach to diagnosing process and emissions deviations.
- Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, reliability and environmental performance.
The Course Content
- Nitric acid production routes and common plant configurations
- Ammonia oxidation, NO oxidation and acid absorption
- Plant-wide material and energy flows
- Key operating variables, control loops and performance indicators
- Acid concentration and product quality requirements
- Monitoring process trends and identifying abnormal conditions
- A systematic method for troubleshooting plant upsets
- Ammonia and air preparation and feed control
- Burner operation and catalyst gauze performance
- Effects of temperature, pressure and feed conditions on conversion
- Recognising catalyst deterioration and abnormal pressure drop
- Waste heat recovery and steam generation
- Managing load changes and oxidation section disturbances
- Investigating reduced conversion and production loss
- Process gas cooling and condensation
- Conversion of nitric oxide to nitrogen dioxide
- Absorption tower operation and acid formation
- Effects of pressure, temperature, water supply and gas distribution
- Monitoring acid strength and absorber performance
- Causes of increased NOₓ in tail gas
- Troubleshooting weak acid and unstable absorption
- How NOₓ and N₂O arise in nitric acid production
- Process measures that influence NOₓ emissions
- N₂O reduction at the burner and in downstream treatment systems
- Tail gas treatment technologies and their operating considerations
- Monitoring emissions and checking instrument data quality
- Investigating reduced abatement performance
- Recording emissions and evaluating improvement opportunities
- Linking oxidation, absorption and tail gas performance
- Monitoring compressors, expanders and critical heat exchangers
- Reviewing acid losses, energy use and recurring shutdown causes
- Corrosion, materials and equipment condition considerations
- Safe responses to process and emissions excursions
- Prioritising maintenance and performance improvement actions
- Group exercise: diagnosing a production, acid quality and emissions problem
Certificate
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
How Saudi Aztech Can Enhance Your Professional Career
At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.
Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.
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