For process engineers
Start your chemical process engineering journey
A step-by-step guide to the world of process engineering. Learn common practices with real project examples for activities such as P&ID, pipe and equipment sizing, and overpressure protection.
Where new process engineers get stuck
Want to start a process engineering career?
You’ve studied engineering in the university, but you want to discover practical activities in an engineering companies. HYSYS is just the start, lot of things are needed afterwards.
Ready to move forward in process engineering?
Knowing what to learn next as a process engineer isn’t always clear. Here we shall discuss design criteria and guidelines typically scattered within standards and company guidelines.
Struggling to connect theory with practice?
Worked examples with real numbers and software used by engineering companies for equipment sizing and applying P&ID operational and safety common practices.
Finding the project environment confusing?
Understand how projects run and its stages, and the relationship with engineering disciplines in the company, in addition to stakeholders such as client and vendors.
Flagship course
Process Engineering & Design Masterclass from Zero to Hero
Role of Process Engineers in a Project
Includes 8 courses worth $231 if bought separately
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Introduction to Process Design Engineering Activities
Discover main Project Stages
Take the process engineering quiz
Test your process engineering basics with a short quiz.
Courses with practical insights
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Understand P&ID details, Operational and Safety Guidelines
Workflow of P&ID issuance and its role in a project
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Pipe /line sizing Calculation for Process Chemical Engineers
Understand how to get the proper line size based on flow rate and fluid physical properties
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Pump Hydraulic Calculations for Chemical Process Engineers
Pump Siizng & Specifying Requirements in Process Design
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Shell and Tube Exchanger Design for Process Engineers
Basis and Parameters for Shell and Tube Exchanger Thermal Design
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Separator Design and Vessel Sizing for Chemical Engineers
Dive deep into Major Separation Parameters
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Pressure Relief / Safety Valves, blowdown & flare system design
Role of PSV as a Layer of Protection in a plant and in project
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Compressor Operation for Chemical Process Engineers
Dynamic VS positive Displacement Compressors
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Master Control Valve Hydraulic Concepts as Process Engineer
Discover Control Valve Main function in a Process Plant
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Automate tasks using Excel VBA Macros as a Chemical Engineer
Go through the main concepts of programming with Excel VBA
Latest articles
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Pipeline Surge Relief Design Considerations: Valves, Tanks, and Pumps
The Phenomenon That Can Destroy a Pipeline in Milliseconds Water hammer is one of the most dangerous overpressure phenomena in liquid pipeline systems —…
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How to select the Right Tower Tray for Fouling Services?
Distillation and fractionation columns are critical equipment in refining and petrochemical facilities. While tower operation fundamentals are essential—as explored in our previous article on…
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PSV Sizing Guide: How to Calculate the Backpressure Correction Factor (Kb)
Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs) are the final line of defense against catastrophic overpressure events. While a PSV's function—opening to release pressure—seems straightforward, sizing these valves requires…
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Critical Role of Safety Shutdown Interlocks in Equipment Protection
As process engineers, we design equipment, piping, and other plant components to operate within the conditions that achieve the best operational efficiency and yield…
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Tank Inbreathing, Outbreathing & Venting Requirements in API 2000
Introduction Proper venting of atmospheric and low-pressure storage tanks is critical to prevent tank damage or failure that could lead to safety and environmental…
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Understand the Basis to Select Proper Storage Tank Type
When storage tanks are mentioned, most people think about typical fixed storage tanks. However, things are not that simple. The selection of a storage…
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Safeguarding Process Equipment: An In-Depth Look at Simultaneous Plant Failures
Analyzing upset scenarios is one of the main tasks for process engineers when setting up proper equipment protection. This is clearly shown when preparing…
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Energy Conservation Techniques for Process Engineers: Best Practices and Challenges
Introduction Energy conservation has become a global trend and a concern for industries worldwide. As energy costs continue to rise and environmental regulations become…
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Effect of Increasing Fluid Density on Pump Operation
Introduction Pumps are an essential component of many industrial processes. They are used to transfer fluids from one location to another, and their performance…
About the instructor
Mohamad
Process Engineer
Mohamad is a chemical engineer with over 16 years of experience in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, particularly in the field of process design engineering. He has worked on projects for various engineering companies. Seeing firsthand the need for practical engineering learning tools, Mohamad began creating online courses and educational content focused on real-world process engineering workflows. He aims to make complex technical concepts approachable through the use of demonstrations, simulations, and practice exercises. Mohamad is passionate about equipping the next generation of engineers with the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers.
Process Engineering & Design Masterclass from Zero to Hero
Includes 8 courses worth $231 if bought separately