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CIT-PDE

Process Design Engineering (CIT-PDE)

A comprehensive course designed to train engineers in the complete process design lifecycle with emphasis on real-world deliverables and safety.

Duration4 Months
ModeWeekday / Weekend
CertificationYes
ProjectsCase studies & deliverables

Full Curriculum

  • Preparation of Process Design Basis
  • Preparation Process Design Criteria
  • Preparation Process Description
  • Overview of Process Simulation and its optimizations
  • Preparations of Heat and Mass Balance
  • Preparation of Block Diagram
  • Preparation of Process Flow Diagram
  • Preparation of Utility Flow Diagram
  • Preparation of Material Selection Diagram
  • Preparation of P&ID at AFP, AFD and AFC stages
  • Preparation of cause-and-effect Diagram
  • Equipment List
  • Line List/Schedule
  • Alarm and Trip List
  • Line Sizing/hydraulics
  • Pump Hydraulics
  • Separator Calculations (2-phase and 3-Phase)
  • Column Sizing/Hydraulic calculations (Tray and Packing Hydraulic calculations)
  • Safety Valve Sizing & Flare System Design
  • Control Valve Sizing
  • Tank Sizing
  • Heat Exchanger Sizing
  • Tank In Breathing and Outbreathing Calculations
  • Compressors Settle-Out Calculations
  • Turbine calculations
  • Utility Calculation
  • Preparation of Process data sheet for Pumps
  • Preparation of Process data sheet for Vessels/Separators
  • Preparation of Process data sheet for Columns
  • Preparation of Process data sheet for Tanks
  • Preparation of Process data sheet for Heat Exchangers
  • Preparation of Process data sheet for compressor
  • Preparation of Instrument data sheet (PG, TG, Control Valve, PSV, On-off valve, etc)
  • Preparation Utility Summary
  • Preparation of Flare Load Summary
  • Catalyst and Chemical Summary
  • Preparation of Isolation philosophy
  • Flare and Blowdown Philosophy
  • Preparation of interlock Description Control Philosophy
  • HAZOP, HAZID and SIL
  • Service Air, Instrument Air and Plant Air System
  • Service water, Potable Water, Cooling Water System
  • Nitrogen System, Fuel Gas system
  • Steam, Boiler Feed Water & Demin Water System
  • Practical project assignments and case studies
  • Regular assessments to ensure understanding of each module