- Critical safety aspects of hydrocracking operations: areas of concern
- Chemistry and thermodynamics related to hydrocracker safety
- Heat management
- Preventive maintenance, with a focus on heat exchanger fouling and corrosion
- Specific operational concerns such as loss of containment and temperature excursions
- Practical ways to manage heat during normal operation and during an emergency
- Importance of safety culture
Prerequisites: We strongly recommend taking the Hydrocracking in Petroleum Refining course before taking the Hydrocracker Safety course.