QATAR TECHNICAL PETROLEUM CENTER, P.O. Box 9955, Salwa Road, Doha, Qatar. Tel: +974 4458 1440. Fax: +974 4458 0414 Email: [email protected] URL: www.qtpc.qa Distillation Operation and Troubleshooting Course Duration : 5 Days Training Daily Schedule : 7:30am - 3:30pm Training Date : Upon Request Training Venue : Doha Traning Fees : TBI Course Outlines • Introduction and course objectives • Atmospheric and vacuum distillation theory • Types of distillation column • Distillation column configuration and internals • Column design considerations • Re-boilers • Condensers • Reflux drums • Main fractionators • Strippers • Gas plant distillation units • Control parameters / Control system optimization To provide a broader understanding of the operational behavior of industrial Distillation columns and of optimization strate- gies. Know the essential parameters and profiles to analyze qualitatively the Operation of a continuous distillation column. Have got the concept necessary to optimize the operation of a column, know the performances and limits of the different control systems. Have an increased knowledge of the potential origins of the troubles and of the means how to detect it. • Material balance of the virtual column: cut point, separation quality and Separating power Concept. • Column pressure: pressure control and pressure profile along the column. • Heat balance. Reflux and reboiling ratio and selectivity evaluation. • Flow rates, concentration and temperature profiles. Concentration peaks. • Position of feedstock inlet related to feed characteristics. • Liquid-vapor flow rates, reflux and reboiling ratio • Number of theoretical stages and internal equipment efficiency. • Position of feedstock inlet related to feed characteristics. 2 QATAR TECHNICAL PETROLEUM CENTER QTPC - AN ISO 9001:2008 Regd. Operating Parameters: Definition and Signification Trays: technology, functioning; high efficiency trays, performances and flexibility Packing and distribution systems: flooding, fouling, mechanical damages and remedies. Reboilers and condensers: implementation and functioning, various possibilities of Control, troubles and related origins, possible remedies of the following: • Foaming and entrainment • Weeping/ dumping and flooding • Start –up and shutdown troubles. EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY AND TROUBLESHOOTING