Heater Treaters: Types and Operation
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
The subject of Heater Treaters covers the construction and operation of horizontal heater treaters, thermal-electric horizontal heater treaters, and vertical heater treaters. The program also covers troubleshooting and heater treater operating economy.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Identify the processes and describe the techniques to monitor the performance of a vertical treater.
- Describe the tasks associated with planned maintenance.
- Describe how to safely light the pilot in a vertical treater.
- Identify common problems in operating vertical treaters.
- Identify mechanical components and describe the flow path of a horizontal heater treater.
- Describe the basic design and function of thermal-electric heater treaters.
- Explain the function of different heater treater monitoring and control devices.
- Describe how horizontal treaters differ from vertical treaters in their routine maintenance.
- Identify common problems in operating horizontal treaters.
- Describe effective heater treater operating conditions.
- Identify ways that you can increase the operating economy of a heater treater unit.
- Describe the consequences of overheating an emulsion.
