Topsoe Academy on-demand

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One digital training portal. All of Topsoe’s best practices.

Topsoe Academy On-demand will empower you to get the most out of your plant.

A growing library of more than 850 on-demand learning activities will help you stay on top of new developments and technologies. Anywhere, anytime.

Topsoe Academy On-demand brings you:

Unlimited access to all training content founded on Topsoe's extensive knowledge base (for Premium users)
24/7 on-demand training, accessible directly from desktop, tablet or mobile
Increased plant efficiency through a broadened knowledge base
Reduced need to develop own training - possible to streamline onboarding of new employees
Continuously updated content

From knowledge to action - easily

On the Topsoe Academy On-demand portal, you can access video lessons, courses and learning activities that are based on decades of experience, supporting plants with both catalyst and process optimization. The lessons are designed to bring you knowledge about the actual working experience, so the knowledge you gain is easy to put into action afterwards.

The lessons will also include recommendations from Topsoe’s solution experts to help you discover new functionalities of your plant.

The knowledge will be aimed at both beginners and more experienced personnel.

FAQ

What is the difference between the free version and the subscription version of Topsoe Academy On-demand?

Below chart provides a clear overview of what you can expect to find in each version of Topsoe Academy On-demand. Some of the content in the free version of the platform is a collected overview of the content available on our website: topsoe.com. In contrast, the subscription version also features entirely new exclusive content made specifically for Topsoe Academy On-demand, which has never shared before.

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What types of content are available on the platform?

The amount and types of content available on the platform depends on whether you have a subscription or not. With a subscription, you gain access to over 850 videos (of 5-8 minutes of duration each), more than 60 podcast episodes, 40 how-to guides and articles (available as PDFs), and 500 knowledge questions. And there’s even more content in the pipeline! For the non-subscription-based version, the content offering is more limited.

Would it be possible to see (and test) what's included in the subscription service?

Yes, on our Topsoe Academy On-demand website you can scroll down to find an overview of all our trainings paths. If your company would like to formally test the platform, please contact us at topsoeacademy@topsoe.com, and we will get in touch to set it up.

How often is new content added to the platform?

We plan to add new content to the platform every month. Additionally, we review and update existing content on the platform annually.

Who is the platform relevant for?

The platform is primarily designed for process engineers, field operators, R&D staff and maintenance employees. Both beginners and more experienced personnel can benefit from the knowledge available on the platform.

What are the options for interacting/collaborating on the platform?

The subscription-based version of the platform offers numerous options for collaborating with co-workers across your plant. For example, the platform includes a collaboration forum that allows you to interact with your co-workers digitally, share interesting materials you’ve come across, and ask each other questions.

I don't need a full subscription but have found a single course that I would like to purchase access to. How do I do that?

Currently, it is not possible to purchase individual courses. However, we are exploring opportunities to offer this option in the future.

What does it require to get a full access trial to Topsoe Academy On-demand?

If you need to convince decision-makers that your company would benefit from Topsoe Academy™ On-demand, we’re here to help. We offer a two-week free trial of the premium version to your company to explore. Simply send an email to topsoeacademy@topsoe.com with your contact details, and we’ll be in touch.

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Learn more about the Topsoe Academy™ On-demand portal, which is based on decades of experience, supporting plants with both catalyst and process optimization.

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Troubleshooting hydroprocessing units

In this learning path, we bring together Topsoe’s troubleshooting strategy and real operational experience to strengthen your troubleshooting capabilities in hydroprocessing units.

The path combines theoretical understanding with real-life examples of heat exchanger leaks, reactor inspection findings, and operational challenges such as fouling, corrosion, and feed contamination. By completing this path, you’ll gain both the...

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Catalyst theory and operation - ATR-based ammonia plants

This learning path in basic catalyst theory and operation covers the catalysts that you typically have in a traditional ATR-based ammonia plant. You will gain an in-depth look into the characteristics of the catalysts as well as the reactions that occur. Based on this, you will learn about the general optimal operating conditions of the catalysts, as well as the typical operational challenges which plants face for the...

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Catalyst activation - Ammonia synthesis catalysts

This learning path gives you the insight you need to successfully carry out activations and specifically covers the activation of ammonia synthesis catalysts.Fast and safe catalyst activation is the first step to ensure optimized catalyst performance and maximum lifetime. With an emphasis on both planning and execution, our flexible, tailored Catalyst Activation course will help you achieve smooth collaboration with the...

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General plant start-up - SMR-based ammonia plants

This learning path, focusing on SMR-based ammonia plants, will help you prepare and execute your start-ups more efficiently and safely. This learning path is part three of the “Operator training” learning path.A trouble-free start-up is the first step towards a profitable production cycle. During start-up, plants need to pay close attention to their equipment and their catalysts, and it is also important to focus on how...

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Sampling & Analysis

Our Sampling & Analysis learning path will help you maximize the value of your sampling and analysis work.

Expertly conducted sampling and analysis can help you uncover hidden potential for performance improvements or help you get the answers you need during troubleshooting. This learning path will help explain when, why, and how to perform analyses for maximum effect.

This learning path consists of several courses, each of...

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Start-up - Hydroprocessing units

This learning path, focusing on hydroprocessing units, will help you prepare and execute your start-ups more efficiently and safely. It covers the procedures both for conventional hydroprocessing units and units processing renewable feedstocks.

This learning path awards a certificate once completed and consists of 4 courses, each of which will cover a different part of the start up in the unit, focusing on the...

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General plant understanding - SMR-based ammonia plants

By improving your understanding of basic plant design and process-catalyst interaction in a SMR-based ammonia plant, this learning path will make sure you’re prepared to make the most of subsequent on-the-job training. This learning path is part two of the “Operator training” learning path.Balancing theory and real-life cases, our flexible, tailored General Plant Understanding course gives you a basic insight into how your...

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Recommended learning path: Plastic Recycling Hydroprocessing - PureStep™

This recommended learning path takes you through the relevant content on the platform, for PureStep™ units, in the order that we recommend, ensuring the prerequisites for each learning path are met. As more content becomes available this will be added to this learning path.

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Recommended learning path: Renewable Hydroprocessing Units - HydroFlex™

This recommended learning path takes you through the relevant content on the platform, for hydroprocessing units that process renewable feedstocks (HydroFlex™), in the order that we recommend, ensuring the prerequisites for each learning path are met. As more content becomes available this will be added to this learning path.

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Recommended learning path: Hydrotreating Units

This recommended learning path takes you through the relevant content on the platform, for conventional hydroprocessing units, such as diesel hydrotreaters, kerosene hydrotreaters, and naphtha hydrotreaters, in the order that we recommend, ensuring the prerequisites for each learning path are met. As more content becomes available this will be added to this learning path.

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Recommended learning path: Hydrocracking Units

This recommended learning path takes you through the relevant content on the platform, for hydrocraking units, in the order that we recommend, ensuring the prerequisites for each learning path are met. As more content becomes available this will be added to this learning path.

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Damage mechanisms – SMR-based chemical plants

Understanding how critical equipment is affected by aggressive components and operational failures can help you prevent damage and increase the lifetime of your plant.This learning path reviews critical factors that affect the lifetime of your equipment, the various damage mechanisms at work in your plant, and how to protect equipment and maximize the lifetime of your plant as whole.

This learning path consists of several...

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Hydrocracker safety management and incident case studies

Ensuring safe and efficient operations in hydrocrackers is crucial for protecting personnel and maintaining profitability. This learning path provides a comprehensive understanding of hydrocracker safety through detailed analysis and real-life examples of hydrocracker incidents. We hope that you may find useful takeaways and by adapting these insights to your plant operations, enhance safety protocols and operational...

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Operator training - SMR-based Hydrogen plants

Having a skilled and trained team of operators is crucial to the successful operation of a plant. This collection of learning paths will set you on the right track for that.

The courses in this combined training will give you the most needed knowledge to be able to start-up, operate, and optimize your plant and act as a great foundation of learning for any operator team.

This learning path awards a certificate once...

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General plant operation - SMR-based hydrogen plants

It normally takes years to acquire a solid feel for how to operate a plant. This learning path will give you a head start in operating a SMR-based hydrogen plant, making you an “early expert” and helping you get more value out of future practical experience. This learning path is the last part of the “Operator training” learning path.Our flexible, tailored General Plant Operation learning path will give you a basic...

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General plant start-up - SMR-based hydrogen plants

This learning path, focusing on SMR-based hydrogen plants, will help you prepare and execute your start-ups more efficiently and safely. This learning path is part three of the “Operator training” learning path.A trouble-free start-up is the first step towards a profitable production cycle. During start-up, plants need to pay close attention to their equipment and their catalysts, and it is also important to focus on how...

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Catalyst loading - SMR-based hydrogen plants

This learning path gives you the insight you need to ensure that your next loading will be a success and covers the loading types that are relevant for SMR-based hydrogen plants. This includes both adiabatic reactor loadings as well as tubular reformer loadings.Effective catalyst loading is the first step to optimized performance and achieve maximum lifetimes. With an emphasis on both planning and execution, this learning...

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Recommended learning path: SMR-based Ammonia plants

This recommended learning path takes you through the relevant content on the platform, for SMR-based hydrogen plants, in the order that we recommend, ensuring the prerequisites for each learning path are met. As more content becomes available this will be added to this learning path.

The learning paths included in this recommended learning path are the following:

Catalyst theory and operation - SMR-based ammonia plants
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Topsoe Academy™ onboarding

Mandatory onboarding information for new users of the Topsoe Academy™ on demand platform. This short learning path will teach you how to navigate and utilize the platform both on desktop and mobile.

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Recommended learning path: SMR-based Hydrogen plants

The learning paths included in this recommended learning path are the following:

Catalyst theory and operation - SMR-based hydrogen plants
General plant understanding - SMR-based hydrogen plants
Catalyst loading –...

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Catalyst reduction - Copper catalysts

This learning path gives you the insight you need to successfully carry out reductions and covers the reduction/activation of Cu-based catalysts.Fast and safe catalyst reduction/activation is the first step to ensure optimized catalyst performance and maximum lifetime. With an emphasis on both planning and execution, our flexible, tailored Catalyst Reduction course will help you achieve smooth collaboration with the TOPSOE™...

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Steam reformer optimization - Side-fired tubular SMR

Improving the performance of the steam reformer requires proper assessment, but you also need to know how to specifically optimize the performance. This learning path teaches you how to optimize and trim the operation of a side-fired SMR to ensure you get the most out of your reformer. Condensing TOPSOE™’s vast experience in steam reformer design and operation into concise, to-the-point learnings, this learning path will...

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General plant understanding - SMR-based hydrogen plants

By improving your understanding of basic plant design and process-catalyst interaction in a SMR-based hydrogen plant, this learning path will make sure you’re prepared to make the most of subsequent on-the-job training. This learning path is part two of the “Operator training” learning path.Balancing theory and real-life cases, our flexible, tailored General Plant Understanding course gives you a basic insight into how your...

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Steam reformer assessment - Tubular SMR

If your plant is serious about best-in-class performance, you’ll need to be able to evaluate the performance of your steam reformer. This learning path teaches you how to perform a “health check” that will help you keep your reformer performing at its best.Building on TOPSOE™’s field experience in steam reformer assessment and operation, our Steam reformer assessment course will give you the theoretical understanding and...

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Catalyst theory and operation - ATR-based GTL plants

This learning path in basic catalyst theory and operation covers the catalysts that you typically have in an ATR-based GTL plant. You will gain an in-depth look into the characteristics of the catalysts as well as the reactions that occur. Based on this, you will learn about the general optimal operating conditions of the catalysts, as well as the typical operational challenges which plants face for the different catalysts....

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Catalyst theory and operation - SMR-based ammonia plants

This learning path in basic catalyst theory and operation covers the catalysts that you typically have in a SMR-based ammonia plant. You will gain an in-depth look into the characteristics of the catalysts as well as the reactions that occur. Based on this, you will learn about the general optimal operating conditions of the catalysts, as well as the typical operational challenges which plants face for the different...

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Catalyst theory and operation - SMR-based hydrogen plants

This learning path in basic catalyst theory and operation covers the catalysts that you typically have in a SMR-based hydrogen plant. This learning path is part one of the “Operator training” learning path.You will gain an in-depth look into the characteristics of the catalysts as well as the reactions that occur. Based on this, you will learn about the general optimal operating conditions of the catalysts, as well as the...

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