Instrumentation & Control#1155
Industrial Instrumentation Training Course
Covers the installation, operation, calibration and maintenance of industrial instruments that measure and monitor process variables in modern plants.
5 Days·Classroom
Process Analyzer in Refinery Training Course
Covers operating principles, sampling systems, calibration and troubleshooting of online analyzers that measure process composition and quality in refineries.
INS · Instrumentation & ControlAll Levels#2704ClassroomEnglish , Arabic
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Sectors:Industrial Engineering, Maintenance & OperationsCategories:Instrumentation & Control
Course Overview
The Process Analyzer in Refinery Training Course develops the technical knowledge and maintenance skills required to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain process analyzers used in petroleum refineries. It focuses on online analytical instruments that provide real-time measurements of process composition and quality to support process control, product specification compliance, and operational efficiency. The course covers the operating principles, components, sampling systems, calibration, validation, and maintenance of common refinery analyzers, including gas chromatographs, oxygen analyzers, moisture analyzers, hydrogen analyzers, sulfur analyzers, and other process-specific analytical instruments. Particular attention is given to sample conditioning, sample transport, measurement accuracy, and the relationship between analyzer performance and process conditions. Participants learn to diagnose measurement deviations, identify sampling system problems, interpret analyzer diagnostics, and implement effective maintenance practices. The course also addresses analyzer integration with distributed control systems (DCS), preventive maintenance planning, and troubleshooting approaches relevant to refinery operations.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the operating principles and applications of process analyzers in refineries.
- Identify the main components of online analytical measurement systems.
- Understand sampling systems and sample conditioning requirements.
- Apply calibration, validation, and performance verification procedures.
- Diagnose common analyzer faults and measurement inaccuracies.
- Troubleshoot sample transport, pressure, flow, and conditioning problems.
- Evaluate analyzer performance and its impact on process control and product quality.
- Develop maintenance practices that improve analyzer reliability and availability.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for Senior Instrumentation Engineers, Instrumentation Maintenance Engineers, Process Analyzer Engineers, analyzer technicians, and technical personnel responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting online analyzers in petroleum refineries.
It is also suitable for instrumentation supervisors, control and automation engineers, maintenance planners, and reliability engineers involved in refinery process measurement, analytical instrumentation, and process control systems.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the role of process analyzers in refinery operations.
- Identify the operating principles of common refinery analytical instruments.
- Evaluate sample conditioning systems and their effect on measurement accuracy.
- Perform systematic troubleshooting of analyzer faults.
- Identify calibration drift, contamination, sample leakage, and response delays.
- Assess analyzer performance using diagnostic information and maintenance records.
- Understand analyzer signal integration with DCS and process control systems.
- Apply preventive maintenance and performance verification practices.
- Investigate recurring analyzer failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop an analyzer maintenance and reliability improvement plan.
Course Outline
Process Analyzer Fundamentals and Refinery Applications
- Role of process analyzers in refinery monitoring, process control, and product quality.
- Differences between laboratory analysis and online process analysis.
- Overview of gas chromatographs, oxygen analyzers, hydrogen analyzers, moisture analyzers, and sulfur analyzers.
- Measurement principles, detection methods, and analyzer performance characteristics.
- Analyzer installation locations and refinery process applications.
- Practical exercise: Identify suitable analyzer types for selected refinery process streams.
Sampling Systems and Sample Conditioning
- Process sampling principles and representative sample requirements.
- Sample probes, sample lines, regulators, filters, and flow control components.
- Sample conditioning systems for gas and liquid analyzers.
- Pressure reduction, temperature control, filtration, and moisture management.
- Sample transport delay, adsorption, contamination, and sample integrity.
- Leak prevention and safe handling of process samples.
- Practical exercise: Diagnose a sampling system problem affecting analyzer accuracy.
Analyzer Calibration, Validation, and Performance Testing
- Calibration principles and the use of certified reference gases and standards.
- Calibration procedures for common refinery analyzers.
- Zero and span checks, calibration intervals, and acceptance criteria.
- Verification of analyzer response time, repeatability, and measurement stability.
- Managing calibration drift, contamination, and inconsistent readings.
- Documentation of calibration and performance verification results.
- Practical exercise: Develop a calibration and verification procedure for a selected analyzer.
Analyzer Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Troubleshooting gas chromatographs and analytical detector systems.
- Diagnosing oxygen, hydrogen, moisture, and sulfur analyzer faults.
- Identifying sample flow restrictions, leaks, unstable pressure, and conditioning failures.
- Evaluating analyzer alarms, diagnostic codes, and abnormal trends.
- Preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
- Spare parts management, maintenance records, and recurring failure analysis.
- Practical exercise: Investigate an analyzer malfunction using diagnostic data and a refinery case study.
Analyzer Integration, Reliability, and Maintenance Planning
- Analyzer signal transmission and integration with DCS and supervisory systems.
- Understanding analog signals, digital communications, alarms, and status indications.
- Analyzer performance monitoring and measurement availability.
- Developing preventive maintenance schedules and inspection checklists.
- Reliability indicators, failure reporting, and continuous improvement.
- Final workshop: Prepare a process analyzer maintenance plan covering sampling systems, calibration, troubleshooting, documentation, and reliability improvement.
Upcoming Dates
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Madinah · 28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · Classroom
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BarcelonaScheduled | 2 – 6 Nov 2026 | €6,000 | — | |
DohaScheduled | 9 – 13 Nov 2026 | €4,700 | — | |
DubaiScheduled | 15 – 19 Nov 2026 | €4,700 | — | |
BeirutScheduled | 22 – 26 Nov 2026 | €4,500 | €4,050until 2 Nov | |
GenevaScheduled | 23 – 27 Nov 2026 | €7,300 | €6,570until 2 Nov | |
IstanbulScheduled | 30 Nov – 4 Dec 2026 | €5,300 | €4,770until 9 Nov | |
JeddahScheduled | 6 – 10 Dec 2026 | €4,800 | €4,320until 16 Nov | |
Kuala LumpurScheduled | 7 – 11 Dec 2026 | €4,700 | €4,230until 16 Nov | |
CairoScheduled | 13 – 17 Dec 2026 | €3,800 | €3,420until 23 Nov | |
LisbonScheduled | 14 – 18 Dec 2026 | €6,000 | €5,400until 23 Nov | |
LondonScheduled | 21 – 25 Dec 2026 | €5,800 | €5,220until 30 Nov | |
MadinahScheduled | 28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 | €4,800 | €4,320until 7 Dec | |
MadridScheduled | 4 – 8 Jan 2027 | €6,000 | €5,400until 14 Dec | |
Cape TownScheduled | 4 – 8 Jan 2027 | €7,700 | €6,930until 14 Dec | |
MakkahScheduled | 11 – 15 Jan 2027 | €4,800 | €4,320until 21 Dec | |
MarbellaScheduled | 18 – 22 Jan 2027 | €6,000 | €5,400until 28 Dec | |
ManamaScheduled | 18 – 22 Jan 2027 | €5,300 | €4,770until 28 Dec | |
ErbilScheduled | 24 – 28 Jan 2027 | €4,000 | €3,600until 4 Jan | |
MarrakeshScheduled | 25 – 29 Jan 2027 | €4,700 | €4,230until 4 Jan | |
MilanScheduled | 1 – 5 Feb 2027 | €7,000 | €6,300until 11 Jan | |
MunichScheduled | 8 – 12 Feb 2027 | €6,000 | €5,400until 18 Jan | |
KigaliScheduled | 15 – 19 Feb 2027 | €7,700 | €6,930until 25 Jan | |
MuscatScheduled | 15 – 19 Feb 2027 | €6,300 | €5,670until 25 Jan | |
OnlineScheduled | 21 – 25 Feb 2027 | €2,700 | €2,430until 1 Feb | |
ParisScheduled | 1 – 5 Mar 2027 | €6,700 | €6,030until 8 Feb | |
Sharm El-SheikhScheduled | 8 – 12 Mar 2027 | €5,300 | €4,770until 15 Feb | |
RiyadhScheduled | 8 – 12 Mar 2027 | €4,800 | €4,320until 15 Feb | |
RomeScheduled | 8 – 12 Mar 2027 | €7,000 | €6,300until 15 Feb | |
ViennaScheduled | 15 – 19 Mar 2027 | €6,400 | €5,760until 22 Feb |
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