Development Training Course on
Process & Mechanical
Engineering Essentials
Understanding the Engineering, Underpinning Design and Operations
Course Schedule
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Course Modules
This training course is split into the following modules:
This comprehensive training course consists of two modules which can be booked as a 10-Day Training event, or as individual, 5-Day training courses.
Why Choose Process & Mechanical Engineering Essentials Training Course?
This intensive and combined Process and mechanical engineering essentials training course focuses on the central areas of Process and Mechanical Engineering and guides the delegates in developing both fundamental and practical understandings of key issues. Process engineering is at the heart of much of the chemical, oil, gas, and petrochemical industries.
Process and Mechanical engineers are interested in the safe containment, transportation and transformation of solids, liquids and gases. Of specific importance are separation processes including distillation, heat transfer, hydraulics and fluid flow, reaction engineering, process control and economics. Process and mechanical engineering essentials training course focuses on sound mechanical engineering principles, together with other engineering techniques including inspection, monitoring and condition evaluation, that enable mechanical engineers to design and maintain the equipment required by process engineers.
This Process & Mechanical Engineering Essentials training course will feature:
- Practical introduction to the fundamentals of process engineering
- Practical introduction to the fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, Equipment and Materials
- Key areas applicable to major process industries especially oil, gas & petrochemical
- Process and Mechanical Engineering influence on Safety and Risk, Failure Modes and Maintenance
- The links between the two engineering disciplines
The Structure
This comprehensive AZTech training course consists of two modules which can be booked as a 10 Day Training event, or as individual, 5 Day courses.
Module 1 - Process Engineering Essentials: Upstream & Downstream Process Control & Optimisation
Module 2 - Mechanical Engineering Essentials: Rotating & Static Equipment & Structural Integrity
What are the Goals?
By the end of This Process & Mechanical Engineering Essentials training course, participants will be able to:
- Apply practical understanding of central issues in process & mechanical engineering in oil, gas, petrochemical, chemical, and allied facilities
- Understand fundamental principles used in processes & facilities & apply practical understanding of essential process units & classes of units involved in separations, heat exchange & reactions
- Apply practical understanding to static & rotating mechanical equipment & related condition mentoring & inspection techniques
- Understand mechanical testing methods, Failure Mechanisms & Fitness for Service, NDT & principles of corrosion & corrosion protection
- Perform relevant calculations & analyses to assist in operation, sizing, & troubleshooting of chemical processes & mechanical equipment
The Course Content
Day One: 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 Two: 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 Three: 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 Four: 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 Five: 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
Day One: Static Equipment, Pressure Vessels
- Pressure vessel parts and Service Classification
- Overview of ASME VIII-1
- Material Selection, Designation and Essential Properties
- Corrosion, Types, Allowance and protection
- Overview of API pressure vessel inspection
- Non-Destructive Examination
Day Two: Static Equipment, Heat Exchangers
- Classification of Heat Exchangers
- Overview of TEMA
- Design of Shell and Tube heat Exchangers
- Design of Air cooled and Plate Heat Exchangers
- Overview of API 660 and API 661
- Heat Exchangers Failure Mechanisms
Day Three: Static Equipment, Valves & Piping
- Valves Types and Characteristics
- Valve Components, Selection and Materials
- Valve and Actuators Sizing
- Piping Systems and Pipe Materials & Coatings
- Overview of API 570 - Inspection & Repair of Pipelines
- Fitness for Service, API 579 overview
Day Four: Rotating Equipment, Pumps & Compressors
- Pump Types and Performance Curves
- NPSH and Cavitation
- Pump Selection and Sizing
- Types of Compressors and Performance Curves
- Surge, Stall and Chocking
Day Five: Rotating Equipment, turbines
- Classification of turbines
- Gas turbines Main Components and Control
- Steam Turbines Main Components and Control
- Turbine Materials and Coatings
- Failure analysis of Gas Turbine Components
- Failure analysis of Steam Turbine Components
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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