Steam Methane Reformers - Public 2025
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Summary

This 1 Day course provides a comprehensive overview of the design, operation, and integrity management of Steam Methane Reformers (SMRs). It serves as a foundation for understanding the process, equipment function, and preventative measures to reduce equipment failures. Topics include the fundamentals of SMR design, operation, and shutdown, as well as integrity management strategies essential for RBI (Risk-Based Inspection) and IOW (Integrity Operating Window) programs. The course also covers specific components of SMR systems, including catalyst management, radiant systems, and convective heat transfer sections, providing attendees with critical knowledge for preventing failures.

Course Outline: 

  • Introductions & Review Course Outline
  • SMR’s Process Function & Design
  • SMR’s Start-up, Shutdown, Controls & Heat Balancing
  • SMR’s Catalyst Management
  • Radiant Inlet System
  • Catalyst Tubes
  • Radiant Outlet System
  • Transfer Lines / Cold Collectors
  • Convection Section

Instructor: 


David Keen is a qualified Metallurgist with over 46yrs domestic and international experience in Syngas manufacturing facilities. David is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on fixed equipment integrity management and has in recent years downloaded this knowledge into a series of training modules focused on preventing equipment failures through experiential learning and team problem solving sessions. He has held various positions including Global Company Chief Engineer, VP Global Reliability & Risk, Company Engineer Fixed Equipment, Reliability Manager, Operations Manager, Maintenance Manager


Training Location:

*Please note there is no group booking link for this training. The training will take place at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center. Room details to come.

Feel free to book your hotel through the general hotel link attached.

Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center

6808 South 107th East Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, 74133

Tel: +1 918-307-2600

Upcoming Sessions
April 2025
4
**In Person** Steam Methane Reformers
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Time Zone
Central Standard Time UTC -6
Instructor
David Keen
Location
Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center | 6808 South 107th East Avenue | Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 | United States
Starts
April 4 2025 08:00 AM
Ends
April 4 2025 05:00 PM
PDH
8
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Cost
$1,300.00