Process Design Engineering
About Process Design Engineering
Process Design Engineering is the branch of engineering where professionals plan, design, and develop the process systems used in chemical plants, refineries, oil & gas facilities, and other industrial units. It involves understanding how raw materials are converted into final products and designing the equipment, pipelines, and systems needed for smooth plant operation.
Process engineers work with PFDs, P&IDs, mass balance, heat balance, and equipment sizing to make sure the plant runs safely, efficiently, and economically. This field requires knowledge of chemical processes, safety standards, simulation tools, and practical plant experience.
In the oil & gas and chemical industries, process design is extremely important because it defines how the entire plant will operate. This course helps learners understand modern process design tools, international standards, and real project workflows used in EPC companies and operating plants.
Importance of Process Design in the Oil & Gas Sector
Process design is the foundation of every oil & gas plant. It decides how crude oil, natural gas, and chemicals will be processed, treated, separated, and transported. A strong process design ensures that the plant operates safely, meets production targets, and avoids unnecessary shutdowns.
Good process engineering helps prevent equipment failures, process upsets, and safety hazards like over‑pressure, leaks, or thermal issues. Engineers must follow strict standards such as API, ASME, ISO, and company specifications to design safe and reliable systems.
Proper process design also improves energy efficiency, reduces operating cost, and supports automation and digital control. Without strong process engineering, no refinery, petrochemical plant, or gas processing facility can function smoothly or safely.
What Will You Learn?
- Understanding the objectives and scope of Process Design Engineering
- Creating the Design Basis for a new plant or process unit
- Developing Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams
- Electrical load estimation from a process perspective (process driven load inputs)
- Process Equipment Design such as pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, reactors, and separators
- Using process simulation software for equipment sizing and performance checks
- Line sizing, pressure drop calculation, and pump hydraulics
- Selection and sizing of process safety devices like PSV, PRV, flame arrestors, and rupture discs
- Understanding control philosophy, interlocks, and shutdown logic
- Preparing cause & effect diagrams and process narratives
- Working with advanced simulation tools for steady state and dynamic simulation
- Basics of HAZOP, risk identification, and process safety management
- Preparing process deliverables such as datasheets, design notes, and calculation reports
- Coordination with piping, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams during EPC projects
Training Schedule
Weekend Batch
Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 2 pm
Training Mode: Online Live
Training Platform: Microsoft Teams
Who is this course for
- Chemical Engineers
- Petrochemical Engineers
- Process Engineers and Plant Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers interested in process design
- Any Graduate who wants to enter the process industry
- Diploma: Chemical / Petrochemical / Mechanical
- ITI: Chemical Plant Operator / Draughtsman
- Freshers aiming for jobs in oil & gas, chemical, or EPC companies
- Working professionals who want to upgrade their process design skills
- Maintenance or Operations Engineers who want to shift into design roles
- 1 Section
- 0 Lessons
- 90 Hours
- Process Design Engineering
Introduction to Oil and Gas Industry & EPC Contracts
General – Industry overview and basic concepts
Oil and gas prospecting (exploration)
Oil and gas production facilities
What is an EPC Contract?
The tender & procurement process
Introduction to Process Engineering
Process Engineering
Refining Overview
Hydrocarbon Process Examples
Typical Refinery Block Diagram
Typical Refinery Processes
Process Engineering
Nature of Design
Process Engineering Applications
Process Equipment
Resources/Tools
Process Work Flow
Engineering Flow Diagrams — BFD, PFD, P&ID, Process Control Diagram, System Distribution Diagram, Plot Plan, Elevation Drawings
Basic Engineering Package
Design basis – Plant / Project
Introduction to PFD, P&ID, PDS, Equipment List, Line List, Equipment Data Sheets
Process Instrument Data Sheets
Process Block & Concept Flow Diagram
Development of PFD & PFD Specification
Development of P&ID
Fundamentals of Material & Energy Balance
Line Sizing & Hydraulic Calculations
Terms & Definitions
Line sizing using velocity criteria for liquids
Line sizing using velocity criteria for gases
Pressure drop calculations using Darcy’s, Manning’s, Hazen-Williams equations
Example – Line sizing for gases and liquids using velocity & pressure drop criteria
Heat Exchangers
Basic principles of heat exchanger design
Factors affecting heat transfer
Fouling factors
Weighted MTD calculations
Predicting heat exchanger performance
Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
Mechanical Design
TEMA Classifications
Tubes
Other Exchanger Components
Factors affecting heat transfer
Heat Exchanger operating parameters & problems
Energy conservation overview & methods
Distillation Column
Types of distillation columns
Detailed study of internals
Selection & optimization of internals
Tray hydraulics & tray number calculation
Process control, startup & shutdown
Troubleshooting using case studies
Control Valve
Introduction to Control Valve
Control Valve Operations
Valve and Actuator Types
Control Valve Accessories
Material Selection
Sizing and Calculation of Valves
Pressure Safety Valve
Introduction to Safety Valve
Calculation & Sizing
Material Selection
Process Simulation
Getting Started with Simulator
Physical Properties:
Vapor Pressure
Pure Component Properties
Thermodynamics:
Flash Model
Steam Table
Heat Of Vaporization
Steam Engine
Refrigeration
Material And Energy Balance
Distillation:
Shortcut Distillation
Fractional Distillation
Using Phase Rules in Distillation
Pressure Swing Distillation
Reactor:
CSTR
PFR
Introduction of Dynamic Simulation
Utility Engineering
Cooling Tower
Boiler
Instrument Air Generation Unit
Chilling Plant
Nitrogen Generation Unit
Fire Fighting System Design
Safety Engineering
Hazardous Area Classification
Introduction to HAZOP Study
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Process Design Engineering focuses on designing, analyzing, and optimizing chemical and industrial processes used in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, and Manufacturing sectors.
Process Design Engineering

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About Process Design Engineering
Process Design Engineering is the branch of engineering where professionals plan, design, and develop the process systems used in chemical plants, refineries, oil & gas facilities, and other industrial units. It involves understanding how raw materials are converted into final products and designing the equipment, pipelines, and systems needed for smooth plant operation.
Process engineers work with PFDs, P&IDs, mass balance, heat balance, and equipment sizing to make sure the plant runs safely, efficiently, and economically. This field requires knowledge of chemical processes, safety standards, simulation tools, and practical plant experience.
In the oil & gas and chemical industries, process design is extremely important because it defines how the entire plant will operate. This course helps learners understand modern process design tools, international standards, and real project workflows used in EPC companies and operating plants.
Importance of Process Design in the Oil & Gas Sector
Process design is the foundation of every oil & gas plant. It decides how crude oil, natural gas, and chemicals will be processed, treated, separated, and transported. A strong process design ensures that the plant operates safely, meets production targets, and avoids unnecessary shutdowns.
Good process engineering helps prevent equipment failures, process upsets, and safety hazards like over‑pressure, leaks, or thermal issues. Engineers must follow strict standards such as API, ASME, ISO, and company specifications to design safe and reliable systems.
Proper process design also improves energy efficiency, reduces operating cost, and supports automation and digital control. Without strong process engineering, no refinery, petrochemical plant, or gas processing facility can function smoothly or safely.
What Will You Learn?
- Understanding the objectives and scope of Process Design Engineering
- Creating the Design Basis for a new plant or process unit
- Developing Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams
- Electrical load estimation from a process perspective (process driven load inputs)
- Process Equipment Design such as pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, reactors, and separators
- Using process simulation software for equipment sizing and performance checks
- Line sizing, pressure drop calculation, and pump hydraulics
- Selection and sizing of process safety devices like PSV, PRV, flame arrestors, and rupture discs
- Understanding control philosophy, interlocks, and shutdown logic
- Preparing cause & effect diagrams and process narratives
- Working with advanced simulation tools for steady state and dynamic simulation
- Basics of HAZOP, risk identification, and process safety management
- Preparing process deliverables such as datasheets, design notes, and calculation reports
- Coordination with piping, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams during EPC projects
Training Schedule
Weekend Batch
Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 2 pm
Training Mode: Online Live
Training Platform: Microsoft Teams
Who is this course for
- Chemical Engineers
- Petrochemical Engineers
- Process Engineers and Plant Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers interested in process design
- Any Graduate who wants to enter the process industry
- Diploma: Chemical / Petrochemical / Mechanical
- ITI: Chemical Plant Operator / Draughtsman
- Freshers aiming for jobs in oil & gas, chemical, or EPC companies
- Working professionals who want to upgrade their process design skills
- Maintenance or Operations Engineers who want to shift into design roles
- Course Management
- Communication and Collaboration
- User-Friendly Interface
- Educational Institutions
- Businesses and Organization
- Individual Learners
- User-Friendly Interface
- Robust Course Management Capabilities
- Effective Communication and Collaboration
- 1 Section
- 0 Lessons
- 90 Hours
- Process Design Engineering
Introduction to Oil and Gas Industry & EPC Contracts
General – Industry overview and basic concepts
Oil and gas prospecting (exploration)
Oil and gas production facilities
What is an EPC Contract?
The tender & procurement process
Introduction to Process Engineering
Process Engineering
Refining Overview
Hydrocarbon Process Examples
Typical Refinery Block Diagram
Typical Refinery Processes
Process Engineering
Nature of Design
Process Engineering Applications
Process Equipment
Resources/Tools
Process Work Flow
Engineering Flow Diagrams — BFD, PFD, P&ID, Process Control Diagram, System Distribution Diagram, Plot Plan, Elevation Drawings
Basic Engineering Package
Design basis – Plant / Project
Introduction to PFD, P&ID, PDS, Equipment List, Line List, Equipment Data Sheets
Process Instrument Data Sheets
Process Block & Concept Flow Diagram
Development of PFD & PFD Specification
Development of P&ID
Fundamentals of Material & Energy Balance
Line Sizing & Hydraulic Calculations
Terms & Definitions
Line sizing using velocity criteria for liquids
Line sizing using velocity criteria for gases
Pressure drop calculations using Darcy’s, Manning’s, Hazen-Williams equations
Example – Line sizing for gases and liquids using velocity & pressure drop criteria
Heat Exchangers
Basic principles of heat exchanger design
Factors affecting heat transfer
Fouling factors
Weighted MTD calculations
Predicting heat exchanger performance
Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
Mechanical Design
TEMA Classifications
Tubes
Other Exchanger Components
Factors affecting heat transfer
Heat Exchanger operating parameters & problems
Energy conservation overview & methods
Distillation Column
Types of distillation columns
Detailed study of internals
Selection & optimization of internals
Tray hydraulics & tray number calculation
Process control, startup & shutdown
Troubleshooting using case studies
Control Valve
Introduction to Control Valve
Control Valve Operations
Valve and Actuator Types
Control Valve Accessories
Material Selection
Sizing and Calculation of Valves
Pressure Safety Valve
Introduction to Safety Valve
Calculation & Sizing
Material Selection
Process Simulation
Getting Started with Simulator
Physical Properties:
Vapor Pressure
Pure Component Properties
Thermodynamics:
Flash Model
Steam Table
Heat Of Vaporization
Steam Engine
Refrigeration
Material And Energy Balance
Distillation:
Shortcut Distillation
Fractional Distillation
Using Phase Rules in Distillation
Pressure Swing Distillation
Reactor:
CSTR
PFR
Introduction of Dynamic Simulation
Utility Engineering
Cooling Tower
Boiler
Instrument Air Generation Unit
Chilling Plant
Nitrogen Generation Unit
Fire Fighting System Design
Safety Engineering
Hazardous Area Classification
Introduction to HAZOP Study
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