#656 Hands-on Operations

Training Skid

What is a #656 Hands-on Operations Training Skid?

Hands On Trainer Built for Process Operator Training Actual Industrial Specifications Equals

Realistic Training Fully Operational System 100% Made In The USA

120 + Real – World Plant Activities Fifty Procedures Seventy Plus Exercises

Skid Mounted And/Or Portable Delivered To Your Site

The Hands-on Operations Training Skid (#656) is a comprehensive process-related training system that provides realistic training for process technicians in process facilities of all kinds. This training aid will build upon training topics imbedded in any PTEC (Process Technology) or BOT (Basic Operator Training) curriculum. The #656 will include realistic full-sized equipment which can be used in a variety of “real-world” applications. This environment allows for training, assessment, and structured exercises of the primary activities undertaken in the petrochemical industry. The #656 creates a realistic environment for training of plant operations as performed in the field. The #656 contains between 100 - 120 “hands-on” activities and exercises available for use. These activities and exercises are fully compatible with individual PTEC courses and will be a singular answer to situations where “Internships” cannot be instituted. This ensures the viable alternate of “Independent Study” to fulfill the needs of a required Capstone credit. This unit would be extremely useful to training departments for Basic Operator Training for those companies that cannot or do not hire PTEC graduates and can be very useful for incumbent training of incumbent company employees.

All of this activity has been a goal of industry needs for years. The reality is, however, that budgetary concerns, environmental requirements, and a generic system that encompasses all of the above are very difficult to attain in one unit. The estimated cost of a new Pet Plant is from approximately 1.5 – 2 million dollars. This system will provide the following benefits:

It fits well within the typical budget of funding for Industrial Schools.

This unit will be environmentally friendly; not using glycol which is very corrosive or methanol which is flammable. Some locations may require environmental licenses or certificates to operate with those chemicals. This unit will use water.

Glycol and methanol Pet Plants require a considerable amount of funding for maintenance costs. This unit will require very little maintenance cost.

The #656 is extremely flexible allowing realistic exercises to be performed where they are not possible on glycol and/or methanol pet plants ( i.e.: leaking flange ) The unit is designed so that it can be made portable for use with a truck and trailer if so desired.

This unit will have PLC capabilities for computer operations.

The value a PTEC student or a new Basic Operator Trainee will gain from this facility will be enormous. This equipment will serve Engineering Orientation very well for future training of new engineers within the industry.

Levels Two Tanks Four kinds of real level indication 4’ Magnetic sight glass 4’ Steel en-cased sight glass Level transmitter Metering sight glass for chemical injection Level indicator and controller Quarter turn valves

Pumps Four pumps Spare pump for switching Suction duplex strainers Chemical injection, PD Metering Pump Check valves, bleeders, all traditional

connections Remote starters Series/Parallel Capability Suction “Y” Strainers

Heat Exchanger Shell and Tube Back flushing connections on exchanger

(tube side) Bypass, temperature indication Bleeders for draining and isolating Ability to remove from service and pull the

bundle.

Electric Heater Max capacity to match facility electrical

capability Temperature controlled Temperature bypass control valve Interlocks and permissives Heater bypass operation

Aerial Cooler Fan air cooler Manual bypass with temperature

indication

Controls Two Complete control valve stations PLC Controls Local pressure gauges and temperature

indications Manual bypasses around all major equipment Cascade control function

Sample Stations Two authentic benzene sample stations Bomb sample station (high benzene) In-line sample station (low benzene) Close loop system Stainless steel construction

Piping All 150# class, industrial specifications and

materials Bleeders and flanges for isolation and blinding Flange / Gasket training applications Accessible for working ASME / API Compliant

Miscellaneous:

Duplex Strainers

Safety Equipment

Chemical Injection

Making Line-ups

Control Panel

Engineering and Construction

Service to PTEC and Industry: Provide complete service for the 656- Hands-on Operations Training Skid from concept to full operation.

Engineering:

Licensed Professional Engineering Firm. Process Engineering. Conceptual designs for any type of unit operation in standard

industry applications. Mechanical Engineering and Design. Modular and 3-D visual designs for equipment and

piping. Structural Engineering and Design. Skid designs for transportation and portability. Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering and Design. Experience with all ranges of

voltages and instrumentation from pneumatic to digital. Automation Engineering and Design. Design and installation of DCS systems. Training and Startup. Experienced operations personnel for procedures, training, and

start-up assistance. Construction:

Fabrication Shop. Licensed with ASME stamps for heavy industrial applications. A ‘big small shop’ for custom jobs.

Field Installation. Experienced field staff to install facilities at any location.