Enhancing Efficiency and Reliability in Refinery Process Heaters
A Practical Approach
5-Day Training Course
Key Competencies
By attending this training course, participants will develop key behavioral capabilities that will enhance overall professional effectiveness, supporting continued growth and success in any career path.
Efficiency Optimization
Heat Transfer
Heater Diagnostics
Reliability Assessment
Combustion Analysis
Emissions Evaluation
Operational Monitoring
Troubleshooting Skills
Course Overview
This Enhancing Efficiency and Reliability in Refinery Process Heaters training course will present an overview of refinery fired process heaters and will discuss most relevant routine inspection and operational evaluation aspects as well as a hands-on methodology for heater continuous assessment and improved efficiency and reliability.
Neglected for years, high-energy consuming process heaters have been gradually obtaining increased attention in the Middle East due to higher natural gas prices and the shortage of domestic supply. These facts have prompted an urgent need to accommodate effective measures to increase process heater efficiency into day-to-day refinery operations and in conjunction with it, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Refinery engineers and managers are progressively being exposed to combustion and heat transfer issues and their implications to the concepts of energy conservation and equipment reliability.
This training course is focused on providing the essential combustion and heat transfer technical background needed to examine and apprehend a variety of practical ideas by which plant personnel involved in process heater performance could improve equipment efficiency and capacity in an economical and environmentally friendly fashion. Example calculations will be interleaved into seminar sessions to gradually unveil a practical methodology for heater evaluation. Working examples illustrating practical means to attain efficiency improvements will also be discussed.
This Energy Training Centre training course will highlight:
- Typical process heater fuels and major polluting emissions
- Process heater types, major components, burners and service applications
- Routine inspection and operational evaluation methodology
- Heater integrity and troubleshooting
- Practical means to increase heater duty, process flow and efficiency
Course Objectives
At the end of this Enhancing Efficiency and Reliability in Refinery Process Heaters training course, you will learn to:
- Identify heater main components and functions
- Calculate heater carbon footprint and other pollutants
- Develop a heater monitoring and evaluation methodology
- Optimize daily heater operation and thermal efficiency
- Advise on efficiency improvement projects
Training Methodology
This training course is intended to be a dynamic and interactive learning experience for delegates whose questions and comments will be welcome by the instructor. It uses theory, hands-on working exercises and guided discussions to provide thorough coverage of concepts and methodologies and to gain access to essential skills leading to enhanced process heater operation.
Who Should Attend
This Enhancing Efficiency and Reliability in Refinery Process Heaters training course will greatly benefit those professionals who need a thorough understanding of hands-on aspects of process heater operation such as Operations, Reliability and Process engineers.
It will be as well of great value and interest to:
- Process Plant Supervisors and Team Leaders
- Process Heater Maintenance and Technical Service Engineers
- Refinery Inspection, Materials, Environmental and Safety Engineers
- Experienced Operators Applicant to handle heater console operation
- Members of Refinery Energy Optimizations Groups
- Professionals dealing with Risk Assessment and Integrity Analysis
Course Curriculum
- Overview
- Fossil fuels
- Emissions and climate change
- Combustion reactions, stoichiometry and excess air
- Introduction
- Heater Types and Common Service Applications
- Heat Transfer and Process Coil Design Fundamentals
- Burners
- Introduction
- Heater performance assessments
- Periodic heater inspections
- Draft and excess air continuous control
- Introduction
- Operational monitoring trends and adjustments
- Energy balance and thermal efficiency
- Reporting and setting short term operating targets
- Introduction
- Troubleshooting
- Fuels savings and carbon footprint reduction
- Upgrading and revamping heaters
Certificates Awarded
Certificate of Completion
After successfully completing this training course, participants will be awarded The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion — a respected validation of their dedication to continuous learning and professional excellence. This certificate signifies that participants have gained the essential knowledge and skills required to make a measurable impact in their field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course equips participants with practical knowledge and methodologies to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance of refinery process heaters.
Basic refinery operations knowledge is helpful, but the course is designed to support both experienced professionals and those new to heater performance evaluation.
Topics include combustion fundamentals, heat transfer, heater components, operational assessments, thermal efficiency, troubleshooting, and emissions reduction strategies.
It blends theory with practical exercises, example calculations, case discussions, and real‑world evaluation techniques.
Operations engineers, reliability engineers, process engineers, maintenance specialists, inspection teams, and energy optimization professionals.
You’ll learn to evaluate heater performance, calculate emissions, optimize operation, identify improvement opportunities, and support reliability‑focused decisions.
Yes — it covers emissions sources, carbon footprint calculations, and practical ways to reduce greenhouse gas output.
Absolutely. Day 5 is dedicated to troubleshooting, identifying root causes, and applying corrective actions.
Yes — practical examples and working calculations are integrated throughout the sessions.
Yes — participants explore strategies for improving heater capacity, efficiency, and long‑term reliability through upgrades and revamps.
No formal exam is required; learning is reinforced through interactive exercises and discussions.
Participants receive the Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion, recognizing their achievement and professional development.
Very much so — the course directly supports energy conservation initiatives and operational efficiency programs.
Yes — you’ll gain practical tools and methodologies to optimize daily operation, monitor performance, and set actionable operating targets.
About Energy Training Centre
Energy Training Centre is a leading provider of professional development programs for the energy and public sectors. With over 15 years of experience, we have trained more than 50,000 professionals across the Middle East and beyond.
Our expert-led courses are designed to meet the evolving needs of modern organizations, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications that deliver immediate value to your career and organization.
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