- Overview
- Schedule
This live session will be hosted once and is set to GMT (UTC +0). We welcome participants from around the world! Be sure to check what time this corresponds to in your region. Use the chart below as a quick guide, or reach out to us anytime at training@becht.com if you’re unsure.
| City / Region | Local Time (Feb 2026) | Time Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern U.S. (New York, Houston) | 07:00 – 13:00 | EST (UTC−5) |
| London, UK | 12:00 – 18:00 | GMT (UTC±0) |
| Amsterdam, Netherlands | 13:00 – 19:00 | CET (UTC+1) |
| Berlin, Germany | 13:00 – 19:00 | CET (UTC+1) |
| São Paulo, Brazil | 09:00 – 15:00 | BRT (UTC−3) |
| Johannesburg, South Africa | 14:00 – 20:00 | SAST (UTC+2) |
| Dubai, UAE | 16:00 – 22:00 | GST (UTC+4) |
| Singapore | 20:00 – 02:00 (+1 day) | SGT (UTC+8) |
Summary:
This program covers the four main areas that deal with water in an industrial plant including raw water and wastewater treatment, boiler water treatment and cooling water treatment. In-depth discussions will focus on the mechanical, chemical, and operational parameters of these systems with emphasis on remediation and troubleshooting of common issues.
Outline:
1. CLARIFICATION / WASTEWATER
CLARIFICATION PROCESS
- Coagulation
- Flocculation
- Equipment & Operation
- Filtration
WASTE TREATMENT PLANTS
- Primary Treatment
- Secondary Treatment
- Mass Balance
- Nitrification
- Control Test Monitoring
- Respirometry
- Sludge / Dewatering
CRUDE IMPACT ON WWT
2. BOILER WATER AGENDA
BFW MAKEUP STREAMS
- Ion Exchange
- Reverse Osmosis
- Return Condensate
DEAERATION
- Oxygen Corrosion
- Mechanical Removal
- Chemical Removal
BOILER WATER CHEMISTRY
- Steam Generators
- Deposition and Corrosion
- Boiler Treatments
STEAM PURITY
- Steam Contamination
- Steam Sampling
- Water Quality Issues
STEAM / CONDENSATE
- Condensate Corrosion
- Condensate Treatment
STEAM SYSTEM ECONOMICS
3. COOLING WATER AGENDA
THE SYSTEM
- Cooling Tower
- Heat Exchangers
SCALE
- Theory & Types
- Modeling & Prediction
- Treatment Options
- Monitoring
CORRISION & BIOLOGICAL
- Theory & Types
- Modeling & Prediction
- Treatment Options
- Monitoring
FOULING
- Mud
- Debris
PROCESS LEAKS
- Reliability & Cost Impacts
- Detection & Control
Who Should Attend:
Participants will gain broad knowledge of troubleshooting principles, covering traditional and advanced techniques, and network with industry peers. Ideal for refinery troubleshooting personnel, process engineers, plant operators, and technical service staff, the program also benefits engineers from operating, design, and construction firms, as well as service providers to the petroleum and petrochemical industries.
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