Process Plant Operations and Startup
Startup and shutdown are when process plants are least stable and most incidents occur. This course covers running a plant through its operating modes safely, including the transitions.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Unit operations and how a process plant fits together
- 02Control loops, panel operation and the safe operating envelope
- 03Startup sequences and their hazards
- 04Normal operation, monitoring and early deviation detection
- 05Process upsets, alarms and operator response
- 06Shutdown, both planned and emergency
- 07Shift handover, logs and communication
What you will gain
- Explain the main unit operations and their control
- Operate a plant within its safe operating envelope
- Execute startup and shutdown sequences safely
- Recognise and respond to process upsets
- Manage transitions and abnormal operation
- Hand over between shifts effectively
Who should attend
- Process operators and panel operators
- Shift supervisors and team leaders
- Process engineers
- Operations trainees in process industries
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 1 to 5 Mar 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 17 to 21 May 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 12 to 16 Jul 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Oil, Gas & Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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