Course Catalogue.

After Participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Assess the energy efficiency of engineering systems,
• Estimate the potential improvement in energy consumption
• Optimize engineering systems regarding energy usage
• Implement effective energy management procedures
• Harmonize technical solutions with compliance to environmental standards

Description
In the process industry, energy optimization is more than a cost-saving measure—it’s a strategic imperative for plant integrity, environmental compliance, and long-term profitability. This course equips engineers and technical professionals with the tools and insights to assess energy efficiency, identify high-consumption systems, and implement targeted improvements. Through a multidisciplinary lens, participants will explore how utilities, power generation, process control, and system-wide management intersect to drive sustainable energy performance.

Over three intensive days, attendees will dive into practical strategies for reducing energy consumption, integrating advanced heat recovery technologies, and aligning operations with environmental standards. From benchmarking and combustion testing to emissions control and zero liquid discharge, the course blends technical depth with real-world application. Ideal for process, project, and facilities engineers—as well as maintenance and technical staff—this course empowers participants to lead energy-saving initiatives that deliver measurable results and regulatory confidence.

Who Should Attend
Process engineers • Project engineers • Facilities engineers • Technicians and Technologists • Mechanical and maintenance personnel

Course Syllabus

Day 1 – Efficiency of Energy Consumption

• Goals of optimization of energy efficiency in process plants
• Identifying equipment and processes of high energy consumption
• Potential for reduction of energy consumption
• Consideration of mass and energy balances
• Recommended approach to energy saving (benchmarking)
• Implementation of organization-wide energy management program
• Establishment of Integrity Operating Windows (IOW)
• Developing Internal Competence in Energy: Energy Focus
• Daily Monitoring System Guidelines

Day 2 - Process Heat Integration and New Technologies

• Boilers and Fired Heaters: Master Control System
• Combustion Performance Testing
• Economizing and Waste Heat Recovery
• Efficiency of Heat Exchangers and Thermal Equipment
• Process Heat Integration, Heat Exchangers and Pinch Technology
• Retrofitting Heat Exchanger Networks for Improved Performance
• Synergies of Systems with Multiple Components Working Together
• Technology that Yields Lower Input/Output Ratio, Using Same Fuel
• Alternative Models to Enhance Energy Efficiency.

Day 3 – Energy Utilization and Compliance with Environmental Standards

• Canada-wide Environmental Standards (CWS)
• Pollutant emissions: normal, fugitive, accidental: inventory
• CO2 Emissions Control: Kyoto Protocol: Carbon Footprint
• NOx and SOx emission reduction techniques
• Flare Systems: Zero flaring initiative: operational considerations
• Suspended particulate matter (SPM) and Smoke reduction control
• Wastewater in Process Plant: Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
• Zero liquid discharge approach
• Soil Contamination and Solid Wastes handling