Course description
Learn about distillation technology with this comprehensive course from world-renowned expert, Henry Kister.
This course has a particular emphasis on the problems that can occur and how to solve them. It will help you to develop a working knowledge of key techniques that can promote trouble-free operation and reduce distillation cost. Henry will discuss numerous operating experiences throughout the course to illustrate the key principles and to distinguish good from bad practices.
You will receive copies of two textbooks written by Henry Kister, Distillation Operation and Distillation Troubleshooting, together with extensive course materials, providing invaluable reference sources after the course.
This course is available as either an individual or group training. To get rates and book for your team, please contact the provider.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Engineering and supervisory personnel who are involved in:
- operating
- troubleshooting
- de-bottlenecking
- designing
- starting up distillation process
Outcome / Qualification etc.
By the end of the course, you will understand:
- how to troubleshoot a distillation column and determine what may cause poor performance
- how to evaluate existing column performance and develop new designs
- how to avoid common causes of capacity bottlenecks, tray damage, downcomer sealing problems, packed tower distributor malfunctions and many other operating difficulties
- how to de-bottleneck a column to improve capacity and/or separation
- how to control and operate a distillation column
- how to validate your tower simulation.
Training Course Content
Course outline
- Avoiding fractionation pitfalls
- Troubleshooting distillation simulations
- Tray hydraulics and limits
- Troubleshooting tray towers
- Troubleshooting packed towers
- De-bottlenecking
- Distillation control
- Avoiding tower malfunctions
- Case studies
Reviews
Average rating 5
Wonderful. Top class teacher.
The content was extremely informative and well presented. Henry's tireless energy in presenting the core material, and his willingness to answer any questions on distillation no...
Expenses
Please visit the IChemE website for up-to-date course prices.
Discounts are available to companies booking more than one place. Bookings must be made at the same time to receive the discount.
- 2 places – 10% discount
- 3 places –15% discount
- 4 or more places – 20% discount
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Institution of Chemical Engineers
IChemE is the qualifying body and learned society for chemical, biochemical and process engineers. We facilitate the development of chemical engineering professionals and provide connections to a powerful network of around 30,000 members in more than 100 countries. We are...
Good content, with course schedule tailored to people's interests with good use of examples to enhance understanding.