COURSE OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive technical introduction to the field of online chemical analysis within industrial processes. Unlike physical sensors for pressure or flow, analytical instruments detect the molecular composition of a stream, providing the data necessary for quality control, environmental compliance, and catalyst protection. This program focuses on the technical operation of analyzers that bridge the gap between the laboratory and the live process line.

The scope of this training encompasses a broad range of analytical technologies, including pH/ORP sensors, conductivity meters, gas chromatographs, and spectroscopic analyzers. Participants will explore the diverse sampling systems required to transport a representative, clean, and conditioned sample to the analyzer hardware. The curriculum is specifically designed to address the challenges of maintaining sensitive analytical equipment in the harsh environments of refineries, power plants, and chemical facilities.

Coverage includes the practical aspects of sensor calibration, sample conditioning, and the interpretation of analytical data for process optimization. Attendees will learn how to manage reagents, perform routine maintenance on probes, and troubleshoot the common failures associated with sample transport lag and sensor fouling. By providing an overview of these complex systems, the course ensures that participants can support the analytical infrastructure that maintains product purity and regulatory standards.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Analyze the role of online analyzers in process quality and safety.
• Identify the components of a Sample Conditioning System (SCS).
• Differentiate between electrochemical, optical, and thermal sensors.
• Execute calibration procedures for pH, ORP, and Conductivity loops.
• Understand the operation of Gas Chromatographs (GC) and Spectrometers.
• Manage sample transport lag times to ensure real-time control.
• Identify common fouling mechanisms and sensor cleaning techniques.
• Utilize analytical data for environmental emissions reporting (CEMS).
• Troubleshoot sample flow and temperature issues in analyzer shelters.
• Maintain oxygen and combustibles analyzers for combustion control.
• Implement safety protocols for handling toxic and flammable samples.
• Document analyzer performance and validation against lab standards.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Analyzer Technicians, Process Chemists, Environmental Engineers, and Instrumentation Personnel.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.