COURSE OVERVIEW:

This training course is designed to improve theoretical understanding and practical knowledge of nitrogen plant operation, with particular focus on the key units and systems such as the air compressor, refrigeration unit, adsorber unit, cold box, storage tanks, and vaporizers. The course explains the purpose of nitrogen plants, the different types of nitrogen generation technologies, and the specific design basis for the PL 10 and PL 14 units. Participants will be guided through the complete process flow description, critical process parameters, catalyst behavior, emergency shutdown (ESD) systems, and structured approaches to process troubleshooting. By combining process principles with real operating scenarios and what if exercises, the course will enable participants to contribute more effectively to safe, reliable, and efficient nitrogen plant operation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Explain the purpose and role of nitrogen plants within industrial utilities and process facilities.
2. Describe the different types of nitrogen plants and compare their main features and typical applications.
3. Understand the PL 10 and PL 14 design basis at a conceptual level, including key design assumptions and operating envelopes.
4. Describe the overall process flow for nitrogen production, from air intake through compression, purification, cold box separation, storage, and vaporization.
5. Explain the function and operating principles of the air compressor, refrigeration unit, adsorber unit, and cold box.
6. Describe the role and operation of storage tanks and vaporizers in delivering nitrogen to users at the required pressure and temperature.
7. Identify and monitor critical process parameters that affect safety, reliability, and nitrogen quality.
8. Explain the basic mechanisms of catalyst deactivation and outline common methods for catalyst rejuvenation within relevant parts of the process.
9. Apply structured process troubleshooting techniques and participate in what if style exercises to analyze deviations and upsets.
10. Describe the purpose and basic logic of the ESD system associated with nitrogen plant operation and explain operator actions during ESD related events.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

-Operations professionals working with nitrogen and utilities systems

-Operations engineers responsible for nitrogen plant performance and support

-Maintenance technicians involved with compressors, refrigeration, and cold box equipment

-Utility system and control room operators monitoring nitrogen production and distribution

-All employees who need a clear understanding of nitrogen plant operation and safety

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.