COURSE OVERVIEW:

This comprehensive course focuses on the design, operation, and optimization of Merox treating systems used for mercaptan removal and sweetening of refinery and gas plant streams such as liquefied petroleum gas, naphtha, kerosene, and jet fuels. Participants will learn how to interpret, review, and enhance design specifications related to Merox units, understand the impact of feed composition and operating conditions, and identify opportunities to improve product quality, reliability, and environmental performance. The course combines fundamental principles with practical design considerations, troubleshooting approaches, and real-world examples from operating facilities.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Explain the basic principles of Merox chemistry, mercaptan removal, and sweetening reactions.
2. Describe the main process configurations and applications of Merox treating systems for different hydrocarbon streams.
3. Interpret and review process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and design specifications for Merox units.
4. Identify key design parameters, constraints, and performance indicators for Merox treating systems.
5. Apply Merox treating system design techniques in real world scenarios, including capacity evaluation, debottlenecking, and revamp studies.
6. Develop strategies for effective Merox treating system design implementation, including integration with upstream and downstream units.
7. Understand catalyst and caustic management, regeneration concepts, and their effect on performance and operating costs.
8. Recognize the latest trends and best practices in Merox treating system design, operation, and environmental compliance.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

-Process engineers in refineries and gas processing plants

-Design and project engineers involved in treating and sweetening units

-Operations and production engineers responsible for product quality

-Control room and panel operators supporting Merox unit operation

-Maintenance and reliability engineers dealing with Merox equipment and materials

-Technical support staff and consultants involved in treating system projects

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions, as well as case studies, will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information, knowledge, and experience transfer. The course will be intensive but 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 learning. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and after 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.