Process Technology Troubleshooting for Operators | AIChE

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Process Technology Troubleshooting for Operators

 

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This online course introduces new petrochemical employees to troubleshooting. The CPI (91˶Ƶ Process Industries) employes much complex technology, and sometimes processes, chemistry and systems do not operate as expected.  This course gives new employees many helpful strategies to aid them in diagnosing problems when they occur, and how to go about troubleshooting and fixing the problem. 

The course is divided into several modules such an introduction to troubleshooting, safety, health and environmental/regulatory concerns when troubleshooting, a discussion of different types of problems technicians will encounter, troubleshooting techniques, and case studies. 

Upon completion of the course, learners will better understand the various troubleshooting methods, and how to go about solving problems in the field. 

In this course, you will learn how to:

  • Determine when troubleshooting is required in a petrochemical facility
  • State potential health, safety or environmental hazards that can result from troubleshooting activities
  • State the steps an operator would take to troubleshoot a problem
  • Explain how to document the activity in the plant operating history

Unit 1: Troubleshooting

  • Normal Operation
  • Other Activities
  • Natural Variation and Process Capability
  • Statistical Process Control
  • When is Troubleshooting Required?

Unit 2: Process Safety, Environmental, Health, and Regulatory Considerations

  • Reactive 91˶Ƶ Scenarios
  • Management of Change (MOC)
  • Environmental and Regulatory Issues
  • Human Health and Industrial Hygiene

Unit 3: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Types of Problems Technicians Troubleshoot

  • Analytical/Quality
  • DCS (Process Control Computer)
  • Rotating Mechanical Equipment
  • Instruments
  • Spills, Leaks, and Releases

Unit 4: What Am I Supposed to Do Now? Troubleshooting Techniques

  • Start with the Obvious
  • Understand the Process
  • Draw a Picture
  • Review Recent Performance History
  • Field Check the Problem
  • Brainstorming
  • SPC and Process Capability
  • Develop a Plan to Test the Root Causes
  • Document Results

Unit 5: What Am I Supposed to Do Now? Troubleshooting Techniques Part 2

  • Pump Will not Start
  • Distillation Column Temperature Profile
  • No Flow
  • High Inert Gas Flow to Flare
  • Lab Analysis Producing Suspicious Values

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  • Course ID:
    ELA373
  • Source:
    RAPID - RAPID Manufacturing Institute for Process Intensification
  • Language:
    English
  • Skill Level:
    Basic
  • Duration:
    1.5 hours
  • CEUs:
    0.15
  • PDHs:
    1.50
  • Accrediting Agencies:
    Florida
    New Jersey
    New York
    RCEP