Practical Distillation: Abnormal Operation and Tower Safety
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
In this course, you will learn to recognize the symptoms of abnormal fractionating tower operation and how to make corrections by collecting data, considering the problem, safely correcting the operation, and checking the results. The course also covers abnormal tower conditions, including the hazards and problems associated with foreign deposits and liquid traps during tower operations.
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 what to do when you notice an abnormal condition.
- Recall the characteristics of a flooded tray.
- Describe the characteristics of a dry tray.
- Analyze the characteristics of an upset tray.
- Describe the impact of high liquid levels on tower functioning.
- Identify the impact of trapped water on tower functioning.
- Explain the impact on tower function when cooling water or heat is lost.
- Discuss the impact on tower function when outlets are plugged.
- Name characteristics of vacuum loss and faulty instrumentation.
- Recognize the hazards and problems associated with foreign deposits and liquid traps during tower operations.
- Recall the explosive range for hydrocarbon gases.
- Identify safe shutdown sequence activities for safe entry into the tower.
- Explain how to clean and test a distillation tower.
- Discuss how to properly clean and start a distillation column.
