Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Plant and Operations Engineers
• Mechanical and Maintenance Engineers
• Process and Utility Engineers
• Instrumentation and Control Technicians
• Reliability and Energy Efficiency Engineers
• Anyone involved in nitrogen generation, operation, or maintenance

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the working principles of nitrogen generation systems
• Identify components and configurations of PSA and cryogenic systems
• Operate nitrogen plants efficiently and safely
• Perform inspection, monitoring, and preventive maintenance
• Troubleshoot common system faults and performance issues
• Improve nitrogen purity, reliability, and energy efficiency

DAY 1

Introduction to Nitrogen Generation Systems

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Importance and Applications of Nitrogen in Industry
• Principles of Gas Separation and Purification
• Overview of PSA and Cryogenic Nitrogen Plants
• Air Preparation and Feed Gas Quality Requirements
• Safety in Nitrogen Plant Operation

DAY 2

PSA Nitrogen Plant Design and Operation

• PSA System Components and Flow Diagram
• Adsorption and Regeneration Principles
• Molecular Sieve and Carbon Adsorbents
• Air Compressors, Dryers, and Filters
• Purity Control and Monitoring
• Operation Sequences and Automation Systems
• Performance Optimization Techniques

DAY 3

Cryogenic Nitrogen Generation Systems

• Basic Thermodynamics of Cryogenic Separation
• Air Separation Unit (ASU) Design and Components
• Compressors, Heat Exchangers, and Expansion Turbines
• Fractional Distillation and Purity Control
• Instrumentation and Process Control
• Startup, Normal Operation, and Shutdown Procedures

DAY 4

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Practices
• Maintenance of Compressors, Valves, and Vessels
• Inspection and Cleaning of Adsorbers and Filters
• Common Operational Problems and Root Causes
• Troubleshooting PSA and Cryogenic Systems
• Maintenance Scheduling and Documentation
• Energy Efficiency and Reliability Improvement

DAY 5

System Optimization and Course Wrap-up

• Monitoring and Performance Evaluation
• Enhancing Purity, Pressure Stability, and Flow Control
• Safety Audits and Operational Best Practices
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony