COURSE OVERVIEW

 This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops. 

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Hydroisomerization Unit Operation and Troubleshooting. It covers the purpose of hydroisomerization, feedstock characteristics and chemistry of hydroisomerization; the process configuration and variables; the hydroisomerization unit startup and steady-state operations; the role of hydrogen in the process and heat management in hydroisomerization; the separation systems, key control systems and operational issues; and the catalyst-related issues and hydrogen system troubleshooting. 

 

During this interactive course, each participant will learn the causes of reactor overheating or underheating; addressing hot spots in reactors, managing heat exchanger fouling and diagnosing quench system malfunctions; assessing feedstock and product quality issues; the mechanical and equipment troubleshooting; improving process efficiency, maximizing product yields and data analytics in hydroisomerization; the feedstock and catalyst strategies; the environmental and safety considerations; the best practices for proactive maintenance; ensuring equipment reliability under varying loads; and scheduling catalyst inspections and replacements.