Distillation Operation & Troubleshooting Masterclass
Process & Chemical Engineering
Course overview
Distillation Operation & Troubleshooting Masterclass is a senior-level masterclass on strategy and performance in Distillation Operation & Troubleshooting. It covers the principles, the requirements of API, AIChE/CCPS guidelines and licensor practice, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Distillation Operation & Troubleshooting
- Apply the relevant requirements of API, AIChE/CCPS guidelines and licensor practice
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Build a business case and roadmap their leadership team can act on
Who should attend
Designed for process engineers, chemical engineers, operators and laboratory staff in senior and leadership roles.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Strategic view of Distillation Operation & TroubleshootingTrends, regulation and what leading companies do differently
- Day 2: Benchmarking and performanceKPIs, maturity models and gap analysis
- Day 3: Lessons from major incidents and projectsDecision points that changed outcomes
- Day 4: Leading the changeBuilding the business case, budget and team capability
- Day 5: Masterclass forumExpert panel, peer exchange and personal roadmap
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15–19 Feb 2027 | Cape Town Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18–29 Apr 2027 | Al Khobar Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Jul 2027 | Copenhagen Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Oct 2027 | Cairo Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 15–19 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 24–28 Jan 2028 | Accra Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 28 Feb – 10 Mar 2028 | Barcelona Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Mar 2028 | Muscat Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 Apr 2028 | Houston Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 21–25 Aug 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 4–8 Feb 2029 | Al Khobar Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Mar 2029 | Barcelona Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Mar 2029 | Singapore Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18–29 Jun 2029 | Lisbon Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 27–31 Aug 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 1–5 Apr 2030 | Beirut Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 20–31 May 2030 | Casablanca Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 9–13 Sep 2030 | Geneva Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 14–25 Oct 2030 | Copenhagen Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 28 Oct – 1 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |