Welding Technology and SynGas Equipment Repair [Day 5] - Public 2025
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This course offers a unique opportunity to tailor your experience by attending only the sections that are most relevant to your training needs. This course is one of three sections available. 

For the complete course bundle, please access it here:  Syngas Plants - Preventing Fixed Equipment Failures Course Bundle

Section Summary:

This section is the second part of the two-part Metallurgy and Damage Mechanisms course. It covers common mechanical damage mechanisms and effective approaches to welding and repair. Participants will gain insights into preventing mechanical failures and implementing repair techniques to enhance equipment durability and maintain structural integrity in industrial applications.


Section Outline:

  • M5 Mechanical Damage Mechanisms
  • M6 Welding Technology & Equipment Repair

Who Should Attend: 

This highly interactive and hands-on training caters for inexperienced as well as experienced engineers and inspectors. This program is very beneficial to Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineers, Process Engineers, Materials Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Inspectors and Design / Construction Project Engineers (QA/QC) who work on or support Syn Gas Manufacturing Plants. 

Instructor: 


David Keen is a Metallurgist with over 46 years of global experience in Syngas manufacturing facilities. A Subject Matter Expert in fixed equipment integrity, he has developed training modules focused on preventing equipment failures through experiential learning and team problem-solving. David has held senior roles, including Global Chief Engineer and VP of Global Reliability & Risk. As a consultant, he has worked with Hydrogen, Ammonia, and Methanol plants across 12 countries, implementing RBI programs, conducting audits, failure investigations, and overseeing repairs and design. With experience on 33 steam methane reformers, he is a recognized expert in SMR integrity management.



Venue & Logistics: 

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*Please note this link expires two weeks before the start of the course. Please notify training@becht.com for any issues with the booking link.

Location:  15700 John F Kennedy Blvd, Houston, TX 77032

  • Phone:  +12814425100
  • Hotel Website
  • Parking available on-site - free for all training attendees

For more information on training logistics, see the linked Attendee Info Sheet.

Upcoming Sessions
April 2025
11
**In Person** Welding Technology and SynGas Equipment Repair
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Time Zone
Central Standard Time UTC -6
Instructor
David Keen
Location
Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental - Houston, TX | 15700 John F Kennedy Blvd | Houston, Texas 77032 | United States
Starts
April 11 2025 08:00 AM
Ends
April 11 2025 05:00 PM
April 2025
11
**Virtual** Welding Technology and SynGas Equipment Repair
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Time Zone
Central Standard Time UTC -6
Instructor
Virtual 03
Location
Zoom Room [3] | | , |
Starts
April 11 2025 08:00 AM
Ends
April 11 2025 05:00 PM