Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers

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Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers

An Introduction to Core Concepts, Processes & Applications

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Course Introduction

The Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers Training course is specifically designed to help professionals working in technical or process-related industries build a strong foundational understanding of chemical engineering principles. In sectors such as oil, gas, petrochemicals, and manufacturing, cross-functional collaboration is essential. This course bridges the knowledge gap for those without a chemical engineering background but who need to interpret, apply, or interact with engineering processes in their roles.

This Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers Course introduces core process engineering concepts including fluid flow, heat exchange, separation systems, and reaction dynamics. Participants will also explore safety considerations, risk assessment, and process control, all within the broader context of multidisciplinary engineering. With a focus on practical application, the course enables non-chemical engineers to support operations more effectively, contribute to design and troubleshooting decisions, and align with the technical needs of cross-departmental teams.

Training Objectives

By the end of this Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers Training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand core process engineering principles and how they relate to industrial systems
  • Apply practical knowledge of hydraulics, fluid flow, and heat transfer
  • Analyze case studies involving safety incidents to improve operational awareness
  • Perform essential calculations to support sizing, troubleshooting, and process evaluation
  • Recognize how chemical engineering interfaces with other technical disciplines in a business context

Training Methodology

This Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers Training incorporates a variety of adult learning methods to ensure high engagement and practical understanding. Instruction includes formal presentations, real-life case studies, video analysis, group discussions, and problem-solving exercises. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of principles in real-world operations, making the course highly relevant for both technical and non-technical participants.

Who should Attend?

This Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers Course is suitable for professionals in process-driven industries who lack formal training in chemical engineering. It will benefit:

  • Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation Engineers
  • Operations and Maintenance Personnel
  • Safety, Reliability, and Quality Engineers
  • Project Engineers and Cost Analysts
  • Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Technical Managers
  • Non-technical staff supporting engineering and process teams

Participants will gain critical knowledge to enhance their effectiveness in technical roles and improve collaboration across engineering functions.

Course Outline

Day One: Introduction and Fundamentals of Process Engineering
  • Mass and energy balances
  • Reactor types
  • Process & Engineering Diagrams
  • Flammability
  • Electrical area classification
  • Safety, Risk Management and Hazard Studies
Day Two: Hydraulics and Fluid Flow
  • Pressure and head & Bernoulli's theorem
  • Flow of liquids, Reynolds number and pressure drop in pipes
  • Two-phase and multi-phase flow
  • Enthalpy and thermodynamics
  • Principle of process relief devices and process design of relief systems
  • Mechanical Equipment – Pumps, Compressors & Mixers
Day Three: Heat Transfer and Reaction Engineering
  • Heat Transfer Mechanisms 
  • Heat transfer coefficients and calculation
  • Heat exchangers, type and sizing  
  • Catalysis and Reaction Engineering
  • Chemical reactions & kinetics
  • Green Chemistry & Engineering and Sustainability
Day Four: Distillation and Separation Processes and Equipment
  • Phase behaviour and vapour/liquid equilibria
  • Gas/Liquid separation
  • Distillation equipment - Columns and vessels 
  • Troubleshooting of process equipment
  • Overview of Other Separation Processes 
  • Effluent treatment in refinery and petrochemical industries
Day Five: Process Control and Economics
  • Classification of control systems
  • Measured variables
  • Simple feedback control
  • Preliminary economic analysis
  • Fixed and variable costs, break even analysis
  • Estimating the cost of process equipment and plants

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Aztech Training
Coventry

Certificates

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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