Ethylene Training Courses at Apex PetroConsultants At Apex PetroConsultants, we specialize in delivering practical, experience-based knowledge to promote efficient, reliable, and trouble-free operations in ethylene-based petrochemical facilities. Our comprehensive training courses are designed to equip you with the skills and insights needed to excel in this dynamic field.
Our training programs leverage extensive industry expertise to deliver unbiased, practical insights across a wide range of process technologies. Designed to meet the diverse needs of the petrochemical sector, our programs provide comprehensive and impartial education you can trust. Practical Knowledge
Our courses deliver practical, real-world insights with extensive coverage of ethylene and related technologies. Focused on process operation, control, and problem-solving, they provide the essential knowledge needed to promote efficient, reliable, and trouble-free operations. Through these courses, you will learn about:
Our training, tailored to olefins-based petrochemical facilities, is led by Sanjeev Kapur, a renowned expert in light olefins and related technologies. With extensive experience in design, engineering, operations, troubleshooting, and risk mitigation, Sanjeev brings unparalleled expertise to every course. Tailored Courses to Meet Your Needs We offer a variety of courses tailored to your specific needs, including:
Addressing the Skills Gap in the Petrochemical Industry The petrochemical industry is on the brink of a major workforce transition, with a significant skill gap emerging as experienced workers retire. Critical technical skills are in short supply. This shortage threatens the reliability and daily operations of our complex plants. To overcome this challenge, we must innovate our methods for teaching and learning technical information to ensure that our workforce is well prepared. Now is the time to innovate and secure the future of the industry. Please email [email protected] and we will keep you informed about upcoming courses. A new course announcement will be posted once the dates are finalized. |
Announcing 2025 Training Schedule
Ethylene Manufacturing Course is scheduled for March 18-20, 2025. Cracking Furnaces Course will be held in fall 2025 and dates to be announced later. Contact us at [email protected] for any questions. ETHYLENE MANUFACTURING COURSE (I-EMC) This in-person course will be conducted from March 18-20, 2025. Click I-EMC Button (at top or bottom) to Register. Download brochure (see below) for details. Course content covered over 3 days: provides comprehensive coverage of the ethylene manufacturing process with special emphasis on process operation, control, and troubleshooting. The course provides an excellent opportunity to develop a working knowledge that can promote efficient, reliable, and trouble-free operation as well as a complete understanding of the process. Easy to follow for those new to the industry and serves as a comprehensive refresher and update for experienced professionals involved in ethylene manufacturing and businesses. The course is practical and down-to-earth and applicable to a wide range of job functions. Course Outline Overview – History, Supply/Demand, Value Chain, Production Routes Performance & Economics – Key performance data, cost of production Technology – Cracking Furnaces, Processing Sequence, C4s, and Pygas Key Equipment – Design requirements & Performance Operation & Process Control – Operating parameters and interdependencies, process control and handles for optimizing operation for improved performance and economics Process Safety – key aspects Asset improvement & troubleshooting CRACKING FURNACES COURSE (I-CFC) This in-person course was successfully conducted from September 25-27, 2024. Course content covered over 3 days: provides comprehensive coverage of ethylene plant cracking furnaces with special emphasis on process operation, control, and troubleshooting. The course provides an excellent opportunity to develop a working knowledge that can promote efficient, reliable, and trouble-free operation as well as a complete understanding of the process. Easy to follow for those new to the industry and serves as a comprehensive refresher and update for experienced professionals involved in ethylene furnaces, manufacturing, and businesses. The course is practical and down-to-earth and applicable to a wide range of job functions. Course Outline Overview – Ethylene Manufacturing Performance & Economic – Feedstock, Yields, Economics Technology – Cracking Fundamentals Key Furnace Components– Design, operation, process & environmental performance Operation & Process Control – Operating parameters and interdependencies, process control and handles for optimizing operation for improved performance and economics, decoke/start-up/shutdown/emergency operations Process Safety – key aspects Furnace Revamps & Troubleshooting INTRODUCTION TO ETHYLENE COURSE (IEC) Contact us at [email protected] if you are interested in this course. Course content covered, over 3 days with two 2-hour sessions each day for virtual course and over 1.5 days for in-person, to introduce ethylene. Learn what ethylene is and how it’s produced. The course creates awareness of key drivers and changing landscape (global market, energy, environment, players) with its challenges and opportunities for the industry. A one-day high level version of this course is also offered. Easy to follow for professionals (technical and non-technical) who would like an insight into the ethylene industry drivers, manufacturing process, economics and opportunities. The course offered is practical and down-to-earth and for wide range of job functions (Business Development, Sales, Strategy, Analysts, Supply Chain, Non-technical etc.) Course Outline Overview – What’s ethylene, growth, use, production route Performance & Economic – Feedstock, Yield, Economics Ethylene Manufacturing – Steam cracking, basic process steps, Key equipment Energy, Upstream and Downstream – relationship, interfaces and challenges Future of Industry – Challenges and Opportunities Other Olefins Related Courses:
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Attendees from the past courses:
BASF, Braskem, CPChem, Eastman, Huntsman, Indorama, Ineos, Lotte Chemical, Lyondellbasell, Motiva, Novachem, PTTGC, Repsol, Sabic, Sasol, SCG, Shintech, Sibur, Shell, Slovnaft AS, Westlake Arvos Group, Athlon, Circor, Clariant, Daily Thermetrics, DeltaValve, Duraloy, Emerson, Hyundai, Koch-Glitsch, Manoir Virtual Training Testimonials"I thought the content was presented thoroughly and well explained. Sanjeev had great presentation skills and stayed on task and on time. I also thought the slides had enough information where you can reference them later and understand the material without the presenter but were not too busy or overwhelming."
“I realized that online course is more efficient for both the teacher and students than conventional off-line one, particularly in terms of an interactive process.” “The virtual presentation is difficult to do but Sanjeev was very proficient. I thought the audio and slides were clear” “I did enjoy the Virtual classroom and thought that the schedule worked well. Breaking the presentation into two two-hour portions per day was a good idea.” "Sanjeev was open to discussion on problems that we face in the industry and provided recommendations" |
TestimonialsRecent feedback from attendees in their words: "Great explanation of different systems and good explanation of how they interact with each other" "I liked how you had things broken down by groups - made it easier to understand" "Engaging participants by asking for previous experiences and opinions on topics. The instructor is very knowledgeable on the topics presented" "I found identifying the key control variables in each section very helpful. I plan to verify these variables/control schemes are used in my plant" "Lots of questions answered, other students, had similar # years experience, very knowledgeable teacher" "Thorough description of design differences which will provide for excellent troubleshooting skills" "The course material and flow helped me understand the ethylene process, especially for a young engineer" "Step-by-step teaching, that can help people with no experience to catch up easier" "The contents are very detailed covering all the important points and are easy to understand with the simplicity well refined. It is a very valuable session providing the overall balanced quantity/quality information." "Great course! I really enjoyed all the content. Sanjeev’s knowledge and expertise really shined through! " |
Course MaterialYou will receive a complete set of course material that will serve as a text during the course and as a reference for your future use
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