End-to-End Operational Training for Fertilizer Plants

Fully integrated operator training programs for ammonia, urea and fertilizer technologies - from start-up through steady-state operation

What We Offer

Customized training

We tailor our content to your plant’s PFDs, P&IDs, operation philosophy, and equipment, delivering technology-specific and real-world applicability.

Team-wide coverage

From new operators to supervisors to engineers and shift-leads - ensure consistent competence across the plant. Multilanguage training available

Real plant expertise

Courses are developed by senior engineers with decades of experience operating, commissioning and troubleshooting fertilizer facilities.

Company focused

Designed for fertilizer operating companies - not just individual learners - to raise the competence of whole teams. Examination GAP analysis is available.

Why It Matters / Benefits

Newest courses

Basic Chemistry for Urea Production

This training course provides a structured introduction to the basic chemistry of modern urea production. It explains how ammonia, carbon dioxide, water and urea interact in the synthesis system, how ammonium carbamate is formed and converted into urea, and how chemical equilibrium and phase behaviour influence urea synthesis. The training [...]

5 lessons

Basic Chemistry for Ammonia Production

This training course provides a structured introduction to the chemistry of modern ammonia production. It explains how natural gas is prepared, converted into hydrogen-rich synthesis gas, purified, and finally reacted with nitrogen to produce ammonia. The training covers ammonia properties and hazards, catalyst fundamentals, feed preparation, primary and secondary reforming, [...]

11 lessons

Rupture of a High-Pressure Stripper Tube in a Urea Plant Case Study

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertiliser industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and highlights its impact on Operational Excellence programmes. This training course examines how corrosion-induced wall thinning caused the rupture of a [...]

4 sections

Operational Excellence in Urea Plants: Shift Handover and Reporting

This training course provides a structured introduction to shift handover, operational reporting, and communication for operators working in urea production plants. It explains how continuous plant control is maintained during shift transitions and how incomplete information, misunderstanding, assumptions, or poor communication may lead to loss of control. The training covers [...]

8 lessons

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11 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the chemistry of modern ammonia production. It explains how natural gas is prepared, converted into hydrogen-rich synthesis gas, purified, and finally reacted […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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8 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to shift handover, operational reporting, and communication for operators working in ammonia production plants. It explains how continuous plant control is maintained during […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

4 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertiliser industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

8 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to pump fundamentals for operators working in ammonia production plants. The course explains how pumps operate, how they interact with process systems, the […]

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Course in development

2 lessons with 10 topics

OPS-AMO 08. Basics of Static Equipment in Ammonia Plants

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Course in development

2 lessons with 10 topics

OPS-AMO 14. Ammonia Plant Operation – Compressors Fundamentals for Operators

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extensive 2 days training

€1200

4 modules with 23 lessons

In this extensive, 2 days, masterclass the different forms of CUI (atmospheric corrosion) and the parameters affecting these corrosion phenomena are explained and elaborated by means of numerous case histories. The measures to mitigate CUI are outlined in the several phases of plant life: design, construction, and operation/maintenance phase. It is emphasized that inspection on CUI based on an RBI … Read More

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1 lesson

This free lesson introduces key physical properties of urea that are important for its production, handling and storage. The lesson explains urea’s chemical composition and crystal structure, its melting behaviour, […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

5 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the basic chemistry of modern urea production. It explains how ammonia, carbon dioxide, water and urea interact in the synthesis system, how […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

2 lessons with 10 topics

OPS-UREA 14. Compressors Fundamentals for Operators

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1 lesson

This free lesson introduces key physical properties of urea that are important for its production, handling and storage. The lesson explains urea’s chemical composition and crystal structure, its melting behaviour, and its density in solid and liquid states. This provides a practical understanding of how these properties influence the behaviour, handling and processing of urea under different conditions.

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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1 lesson

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), including their operating temperature ranges and the role of a catalyst. This provides a practical understanding of the main differences between … Read More

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Fertilizer Academy Team

extensive 2 days training

€1200

4 modules with 23 lessons

In this extensive, 2 days, masterclass the different forms of CUI (atmospheric corrosion) and the parameters affecting these corrosion phenomena are explained and elaborated by means of numerous case histories. The measures to mitigate CUI are outlined in the several phases of plant life: design, construction, and operation/maintenance phase. It is emphasized that inspection on CUI based on an RBI … Read More

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AdobeStock 93118102

€1800

5 modules with 32 lessons

3 Days Masterclass This course will contribute to a better understanding of the mechanism of corrosion in ammonium carbamate solutions of urea plants. All forms of corrosion with different morphology as well as the parameters promoting these failure modes will be elaborated on the basis of casuistries. A survey is presented of the applied materials of construction in urea plants … Read More

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4 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertiliser industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

4 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertiliser industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

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3 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertilizer industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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3 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertilizer industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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4 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertiliser industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

3 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertilizer industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

3 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertilizer industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

3 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertilizer industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

extensive 2 days training

€1200

4 modules with 23 lessons

In this extensive, 2 days, masterclass the different forms of CUI (atmospheric corrosion) and the parameters affecting these corrosion phenomena are explained and elaborated by means of numerous case histories. The measures to mitigate CUI are outlined in the several phases of plant life: design, construction, and operation/maintenance phase. It is emphasized that inspection on CUI based on an RBI … Read More

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fertilizer academy course 1 stress corrosion cracking

€350

2 modules, 10 lessons

This course will contribute to a better understanding in the root cause and mechanism of ammonia Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC). Information is presented regarding preventive measures and inspection technologies on this failure mode. The target group of this course comprises process, mechanical and inspection engineers of fertilizer plants handling liquid ammonia.

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mat02 training image

€700

4 modules, 17 lessons

This course will contribute to a better understanding of the mechanism of corrosion in nitric acid. All relevant parameters which may influence the corrosion in nitric acid will be elaborated. By means of alterations in equipment design and plant lay-out the corrosion can be mitigated and service life extended.

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Absorber

€450

3 modules with 16 lessons

This course will contribute to a better understanding in the root cause and mechanism of corrosion (-erosion) and stress corrosion cracking degradation mechanisms in CO2 removal systems of ammonia plants. Information is presented regarding preventive measures, monitoring and inspection technologies on these failure modes. The target group of this course comprises process, mechanical and inspection engineers of ammonia plants.

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1 lesson

This free lesson introduces key physical properties of urea that are important for its production, handling and storage. The lesson explains urea’s chemical composition and crystal structure, its melting behaviour, […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

5 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the basic chemistry of modern urea production. It explains how ammonia, carbon dioxide, water and urea interact in the synthesis system, how […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

11 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the chemistry of modern ammonia production. It explains how natural gas is prepared, converted into hydrogen-rich synthesis gas, purified, and finally reacted […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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1 lesson

This free lesson introduces key physical properties of urea that are important for its production, handling and storage. The lesson explains urea’s chemical composition and crystal structure, its melting behaviour, and its density in solid and liquid states. This provides a practical understanding of how these properties influence the behaviour, handling and processing of urea under different conditions.

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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1 lesson

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), including their operating temperature ranges and the role of a catalyst. This provides a practical understanding of the main differences between … Read More

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Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces key physical properties of urea that are important for its production, handling and storage. The lesson explains urea’s chemical composition and crystal structure, its melting behaviour, […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

5 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the basic chemistry of modern urea production. It explains how ammonia, carbon dioxide, water and urea interact in the synthesis system, how […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

11 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the chemistry of modern ammonia production. It explains how natural gas is prepared, converted into hydrogen-rich synthesis gas, purified, and finally reacted […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

FREE-UREA03-02-Thumb

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces key physical properties of urea that are important for its production, handling and storage. The lesson explains urea’s chemical composition and crystal structure, its melting behaviour, and its density in solid and liquid states. This provides a practical understanding of how these properties influence the behaviour, handling and processing of urea under different conditions.

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

FREE-UREA03-Thumb

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), including their operating temperature ranges and the role of a catalyst. This provides a practical understanding of the main differences between … Read More

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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1 lesson

This free lesson introduces key physical properties of urea that are important for its production, handling and storage. The lesson explains urea’s chemical composition and crystal structure, its melting behaviour, […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

5 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the basic chemistry of modern urea production. It explains how ammonia, carbon dioxide, water and urea interact in the synthesis system, how […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

8 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to shift handover, operational reporting, and communication for operators working in urea production plants. It explains how continuous plant control is maintained during […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

FREE-UREA03-02-Thumb

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces key physical properties of urea that are important for its production, handling and storage. The lesson explains urea’s chemical composition and crystal structure, its melting behaviour, and its density in solid and liquid states. This provides a practical understanding of how these properties influence the behaviour, handling and processing of urea under different conditions.

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

FREE-UREA03-Thumb

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), including their operating temperature ranges and the role of a catalyst. This provides a practical understanding of the main differences between … Read More

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Fertilizer Academy Team

extensive 2 days training

€1200

4 modules with 23 lessons

In this extensive, 2 days, masterclass the different forms of CUI (atmospheric corrosion) and the parameters affecting these corrosion phenomena are explained and elaborated by means of numerous case histories. The measures to mitigate CUI are outlined in the several phases of plant life: design, construction, and operation/maintenance phase. It is emphasized that inspection on CUI based on an RBI … Read More

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corosion materials uan plants training

€350

2 modules with 7 lessons

This course will contribute to a better understanding of the mechanism of corrosion in acidic ammonium nitrate (AN). All relevant parameters which may influence the corrosion phenomena in equipment of AN manufacturing are described. Precautions are required for storage of UAN in carbon steel tanks.

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11 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the chemistry of modern ammonia production. It explains how natural gas is prepared, converted into hydrogen-rich synthesis gas, purified, and finally reacted […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

8 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to shift handover, operational reporting, and communication for operators working in ammonia production plants. It explains how continuous plant control is maintained during […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

3 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertilizer industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

8 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to pump fundamentals for operators working in ammonia production plants. The course explains how pumps operate, how they interact with process systems, the […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

fertilizer academy course 1 stress corrosion cracking

€350

2 modules, 10 lessons

This course will contribute to a better understanding in the root cause and mechanism of ammonia Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC). Information is presented regarding preventive measures and inspection technologies on this failure mode. The target group of this course comprises process, mechanical and inspection engineers of fertilizer plants handling liquid ammonia.

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ENTERPRISE LEVEL

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

11 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the chemistry of modern ammonia production. It explains how natural gas is prepared, converted into hydrogen-rich synthesis gas, purified, and finally reacted […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

8 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to shift handover, operational reporting, and communication for operators working in urea production plants. It explains how continuous plant control is maintained during […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

8 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to shift handover, operational reporting, and communication for operators working in ammonia production plants. It explains how continuous plant control is maintained during […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

FREE-UREA03-Thumb

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), including their operating temperature ranges and the role of a catalyst. This provides a practical understanding of the main differences between … Read More

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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1 module

This course on Electrolysis Technologies provides an in-depth exploration of various electrolysis methods with a focus on their application in hydrogen production. Presented by Dr. Kevin Rouwenhorst, an industrial fellow and PhD candidate at the University of Twente, this training covers key topics such as the fundamentals of electrolysis, operational specifics of different electrolysis technologies, and their cost implications. Additional … Read More

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Dr. Mr. Kevin Rouwenhorst

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8 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to pump fundamentals for operators working in ammonia production plants. The course explains how pumps operate, how they interact with process systems, the […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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8 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the role and responsibilities of a process plant operator in continuous industrial operation. The course explains how operators work within the process […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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1 module with 1 lesson

HAZOP or Hazard and Operability Review has been saving future lives in the High Hazard Processing Industries (Oil, Gas, Nuclear, Fertilizer) for more than 50 years. The HAZOP methodology is […]

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1 lesson

Traditional HAZOP has been saving future lives for 50+ years. During this time modern communication technology has been gradually, if reluctantly, adopted. COVID19 has put a booster rocket under this […]

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extensive 2 days training

€1200

4 modules with 23 lessons

In this extensive, 2 days, masterclass the different forms of CUI (atmospheric corrosion) and the parameters affecting these corrosion phenomena are explained and elaborated by means of numerous case histories. The measures to mitigate CUI are outlined in the several phases of plant life: design, construction, and operation/maintenance phase. It is emphasized that inspection on CUI based on an RBI … Read More

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mat02 training image

€700

4 modules, 17 lessons

This course will contribute to a better understanding of the mechanism of corrosion in nitric acid. All relevant parameters which may influence the corrosion in nitric acid will be elaborated. By means of alterations in equipment design and plant lay-out the corrosion can be mitigated and service life extended.

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corrosion in water steam systems featured scaled

€750

2 modules with 12 lessons

This course will contribute to a better understanding of the cause and mechanism of corrosion (‐erosion) failure modes in steam systems. It is explained how to control these failure modes by implementing steam treatment programs and monitoring the system. In several case histories with different failure modes, it is elaborated that also equipment in steam systems should be incorporated in … Read More

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DSC00005

€600

2 modules with 13 lessons

This course will contribute to a better understanding in the cause of corrosion and fouling problems in cooling water systems. Recommendations are presented how to mitigate these problems by means of appropriate cooling water treatment programs. All relevant parameters are elaborated. Alternative materials of construction with specific failure modes are discussed. The problems are described and explained on the basis … Read More

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5 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the basic chemistry of modern urea production. It explains how ammonia, carbon dioxide, water and urea interact in the synthesis system, how […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

2 lessons with 10 topics

OPS-UREA 14. Compressors Fundamentals for Operators

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2 lessons with 10 topics

OPS-UREA 11. Introduction to Valves and Actuators

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ENTERPRISE LEVEL

2 lessons with 10 topics

OPS-UREA 10. Introduction to Control Systems

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FREE LESSON

This free lesson introduces key physical properties of urea that are important for its production, handling and storage. The lesson explains urea’s chemical composition and crystal structure, its melting behaviour, […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

FREE LESSON

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

FREE LESSON

This free lesson introduces the main equipment of the ammonia synthesis loop and the operating conditions required for stable ammonia production. The lesson briefly explains the roles of the ammonia […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

FREE LESSON

This free lesson introduces the importance of catalyst quality and the factors that influence catalyst performance and service life in ammonia production. The lesson briefly explains catalyst deactivation caused by […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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11 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the chemistry of modern ammonia production. It explains how natural gas is prepared, converted into hydrogen-rich synthesis gas, purified, and finally reacted […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

8 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to shift handover, operational reporting, and communication for operators working in ammonia production plants. It explains how continuous plant control is maintained during […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

4 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertiliser industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

8 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to pump fundamentals for operators working in ammonia production plants. The course explains how pumps operate, how they interact with process systems, the […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

extensive 2 days training

€1200

4 modules with 23 lessons

In this extensive, 2 days, masterclass the different forms of CUI (atmospheric corrosion) and the parameters affecting these corrosion phenomena are explained and elaborated by means of numerous case histories. The measures to mitigate CUI are outlined in the several phases of plant life: design, construction, and operation/maintenance phase. It is emphasized that inspection on CUI based on an RBI … Read More

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fertilizer academy course 1 stress corrosion cracking

€350

2 modules, 10 lessons

This course will contribute to a better understanding in the root cause and mechanism of ammonia Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC). Information is presented regarding preventive measures and inspection technologies on this failure mode. The target group of this course comprises process, mechanical and inspection engineers of fertilizer plants handling liquid ammonia.

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Absorber

€450

3 modules with 16 lessons

This course will contribute to a better understanding in the root cause and mechanism of corrosion (-erosion) and stress corrosion cracking degradation mechanisms in CO2 removal systems of ammonia plants. Information is presented regarding preventive measures, monitoring and inspection technologies on these failure modes. The target group of this course comprises process, mechanical and inspection engineers of ammonia plants.

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corrosion in water steam systems featured scaled

€750

2 modules with 12 lessons

This course will contribute to a better understanding of the cause and mechanism of corrosion (‐erosion) failure modes in steam systems. It is explained how to control these failure modes by implementing steam treatment programs and monitoring the system. In several case histories with different failure modes, it is elaborated that also equipment in steam systems should be incorporated in … Read More

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ENTERPRISE LEVEL

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces key physical properties of urea that are important for its production, handling and storage. The lesson explains urea’s chemical composition and crystal structure, its melting behaviour, […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

5 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the basic chemistry of modern urea production. It explains how ammonia, carbon dioxide, water and urea interact in the synthesis system, how […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

4 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertiliser industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

FREE-UREA03-02-Thumb

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces key physical properties of urea that are important for its production, handling and storage. The lesson explains urea’s chemical composition and crystal structure, its melting behaviour, and its density in solid and liquid states. This provides a practical understanding of how these properties influence the behaviour, handling and processing of urea under different conditions.

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

FREE-UREA03-Thumb

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), including their operating temperature ranges and the role of a catalyst. This provides a practical understanding of the main differences between … Read More

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

extensive 2 days training

€1200

4 modules with 23 lessons

In this extensive, 2 days, masterclass the different forms of CUI (atmospheric corrosion) and the parameters affecting these corrosion phenomena are explained and elaborated by means of numerous case histories. The measures to mitigate CUI are outlined in the several phases of plant life: design, construction, and operation/maintenance phase. It is emphasized that inspection on CUI based on an RBI … Read More

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AdobeStock 93118102

€1800

5 modules with 32 lessons

3 Days Masterclass This course will contribute to a better understanding of the mechanism of corrosion in ammonium carbamate solutions of urea plants. All forms of corrosion with different morphology as well as the parameters promoting these failure modes will be elaborated on the basis of casuistries. A survey is presented of the applied materials of construction in urea plants … Read More

Authors
ENTERPRISE LEVEL

4 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertiliser industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

4 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertiliser industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

3 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertilizer industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

3 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertilizer industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

4 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertiliser industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

3 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertilizer industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

3 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertilizer industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

3 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertilizer industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

extensive 2 days training

€1200

4 modules with 23 lessons

In this extensive, 2 days, masterclass the different forms of CUI (atmospheric corrosion) and the parameters affecting these corrosion phenomena are explained and elaborated by means of numerous case histories. The measures to mitigate CUI are outlined in the several phases of plant life: design, construction, and operation/maintenance phase. It is emphasized that inspection on CUI based on an RBI … Read More

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fertilizer academy course 1 stress corrosion cracking

€350

2 modules, 10 lessons

This course will contribute to a better understanding in the root cause and mechanism of ammonia Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC). Information is presented regarding preventive measures and inspection technologies on this failure mode. The target group of this course comprises process, mechanical and inspection engineers of fertilizer plants handling liquid ammonia.

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mat02 training image

€700

4 modules, 17 lessons

This course will contribute to a better understanding of the mechanism of corrosion in nitric acid. All relevant parameters which may influence the corrosion in nitric acid will be elaborated. By means of alterations in equipment design and plant lay-out the corrosion can be mitigated and service life extended.

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Absorber

€450

3 modules with 16 lessons

This course will contribute to a better understanding in the root cause and mechanism of corrosion (-erosion) and stress corrosion cracking degradation mechanisms in CO2 removal systems of ammonia plants. Information is presented regarding preventive measures, monitoring and inspection technologies on these failure modes. The target group of this course comprises process, mechanical and inspection engineers of ammonia plants.

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ENTERPRISE LEVEL

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces key physical properties of urea that are important for its production, handling and storage. The lesson explains urea’s chemical composition and crystal structure, its melting behaviour, […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

5 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the basic chemistry of modern urea production. It explains how ammonia, carbon dioxide, water and urea interact in the synthesis system, how […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

11 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the chemistry of modern ammonia production. It explains how natural gas is prepared, converted into hydrogen-rich synthesis gas, purified, and finally reacted […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

FREE-UREA03-02-Thumb

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces key physical properties of urea that are important for its production, handling and storage. The lesson explains urea’s chemical composition and crystal structure, its melting behaviour, and its density in solid and liquid states. This provides a practical understanding of how these properties influence the behaviour, handling and processing of urea under different conditions.

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), including their operating temperature ranges and the role of a catalyst. This provides a practical understanding of the main differences between … Read More

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Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces key physical properties of urea that are important for its production, handling and storage. The lesson explains urea’s chemical composition and crystal structure, its melting behaviour, […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

5 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the basic chemistry of modern urea production. It explains how ammonia, carbon dioxide, water and urea interact in the synthesis system, how […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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11 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the chemistry of modern ammonia production. It explains how natural gas is prepared, converted into hydrogen-rich synthesis gas, purified, and finally reacted […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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1 lesson

This free lesson introduces key physical properties of urea that are important for its production, handling and storage. The lesson explains urea’s chemical composition and crystal structure, its melting behaviour, and its density in solid and liquid states. This provides a practical understanding of how these properties influence the behaviour, handling and processing of urea under different conditions.

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

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1 lesson

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), including their operating temperature ranges and the role of a catalyst. This provides a practical understanding of the main differences between … Read More

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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1 lesson

This free lesson introduces key physical properties of urea that are important for its production, handling and storage. The lesson explains urea’s chemical composition and crystal structure, its melting behaviour, […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

1 lesson

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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5 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the basic chemistry of modern urea production. It explains how ammonia, carbon dioxide, water and urea interact in the synthesis system, how […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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8 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to shift handover, operational reporting, and communication for operators working in urea production plants. It explains how continuous plant control is maintained during […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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1 lesson

This free lesson introduces key physical properties of urea that are important for its production, handling and storage. The lesson explains urea’s chemical composition and crystal structure, its melting behaviour, and its density in solid and liquid states. This provides a practical understanding of how these properties influence the behaviour, handling and processing of urea under different conditions.

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

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1 lesson

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), including their operating temperature ranges and the role of a catalyst. This provides a practical understanding of the main differences between … Read More

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Fertilizer Academy Team

extensive 2 days training

€1200

4 modules with 23 lessons

In this extensive, 2 days, masterclass the different forms of CUI (atmospheric corrosion) and the parameters affecting these corrosion phenomena are explained and elaborated by means of numerous case histories. The measures to mitigate CUI are outlined in the several phases of plant life: design, construction, and operation/maintenance phase. It is emphasized that inspection on CUI based on an RBI … Read More

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corosion materials uan plants training

€350

2 modules with 7 lessons

This course will contribute to a better understanding of the mechanism of corrosion in acidic ammonium nitrate (AN). All relevant parameters which may influence the corrosion phenomena in equipment of AN manufacturing are described. Precautions are required for storage of UAN in carbon steel tanks.

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11 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the chemistry of modern ammonia production. It explains how natural gas is prepared, converted into hydrogen-rich synthesis gas, purified, and finally reacted […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

8 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to shift handover, operational reporting, and communication for operators working in ammonia production plants. It explains how continuous plant control is maintained during […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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3 sections

The Case Studies training series presents incidents from the fertilizer industry, detailing the incident description, causes, and lessons learned. This course provides a process safety analysis of the incident and […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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8 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to pump fundamentals for operators working in ammonia production plants. The course explains how pumps operate, how they interact with process systems, the […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

fertilizer academy course 1 stress corrosion cracking

€350

2 modules, 10 lessons

This course will contribute to a better understanding in the root cause and mechanism of ammonia Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC). Information is presented regarding preventive measures and inspection technologies on this failure mode. The target group of this course comprises process, mechanical and inspection engineers of fertilizer plants handling liquid ammonia.

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1 lesson

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

11 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the chemistry of modern ammonia production. It explains how natural gas is prepared, converted into hydrogen-rich synthesis gas, purified, and finally reacted […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

8 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to shift handover, operational reporting, and communication for operators working in urea production plants. It explains how continuous plant control is maintained during […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

8 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to shift handover, operational reporting, and communication for operators working in ammonia production plants. It explains how continuous plant control is maintained during […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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1 lesson

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), including their operating temperature ranges and the role of a catalyst. This provides a practical understanding of the main differences between … Read More

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Fertilizer Academy Team

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1 module

This course on Electrolysis Technologies provides an in-depth exploration of various electrolysis methods with a focus on their application in hydrogen production. Presented by Dr. Kevin Rouwenhorst, an industrial fellow and PhD candidate at the University of Twente, this training covers key topics such as the fundamentals of electrolysis, operational specifics of different electrolysis technologies, and their cost implications. Additional … Read More

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Dr. Mr. Kevin Rouwenhorst

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8 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to pump fundamentals for operators working in ammonia production plants. The course explains how pumps operate, how they interact with process systems, the […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

8 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the role and responsibilities of a process plant operator in continuous industrial operation. The course explains how operators work within the process […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

1 module with 1 lesson

HAZOP or Hazard and Operability Review has been saving future lives in the High Hazard Processing Industries (Oil, Gas, Nuclear, Fertilizer) for more than 50 years. The HAZOP methodology is […]

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1 lesson

Traditional HAZOP has been saving future lives for 50+ years. During this time modern communication technology has been gradually, if reluctantly, adopted. COVID19 has put a booster rocket under this […]

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extensive 2 days training

€1200

4 modules with 23 lessons

In this extensive, 2 days, masterclass the different forms of CUI (atmospheric corrosion) and the parameters affecting these corrosion phenomena are explained and elaborated by means of numerous case histories. The measures to mitigate CUI are outlined in the several phases of plant life: design, construction, and operation/maintenance phase. It is emphasized that inspection on CUI based on an RBI … Read More

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mat02 training image

€700

4 modules, 17 lessons

This course will contribute to a better understanding of the mechanism of corrosion in nitric acid. All relevant parameters which may influence the corrosion in nitric acid will be elaborated. By means of alterations in equipment design and plant lay-out the corrosion can be mitigated and service life extended.

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corrosion in water steam systems featured scaled

€750

2 modules with 12 lessons

This course will contribute to a better understanding of the cause and mechanism of corrosion (‐erosion) failure modes in steam systems. It is explained how to control these failure modes by implementing steam treatment programs and monitoring the system. In several case histories with different failure modes, it is elaborated that also equipment in steam systems should be incorporated in … Read More

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€600

2 modules with 13 lessons

This course will contribute to a better understanding in the cause of corrosion and fouling problems in cooling water systems. Recommendations are presented how to mitigate these problems by means of appropriate cooling water treatment programs. All relevant parameters are elaborated. Alternative materials of construction with specific failure modes are discussed. The problems are described and explained on the basis … Read More

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5 lessons

This training course provides a structured introduction to the basic chemistry of modern urea production. It explains how ammonia, carbon dioxide, water and urea interact in the synthesis system, how […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

ENTERPRISE LEVEL

2 lessons with 10 topics

OPS-UREA 14. Compressors Fundamentals for Operators

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2 lessons with 10 topics

OPS-UREA 11. Introduction to Valves and Actuators

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2 lessons with 10 topics

OPS-UREA 10. Introduction to Control Systems

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FREE LESSON

This free lesson introduces key physical properties of urea that are important for its production, handling and storage. The lesson explains urea’s chemical composition and crystal structure, its melting behaviour, […]

Authors

Fertilizer Academy Team

FREE LESSON

This free lesson introduces urea-based technologies for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from combustion processes. The lesson explains how urea is used to generate ammonia for NOx reduction and introduces […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

FREE LESSON

This free lesson introduces the main equipment of the ammonia synthesis loop and the operating conditions required for stable ammonia production. The lesson briefly explains the roles of the ammonia […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team

FREE LESSON

This free lesson introduces the importance of catalyst quality and the factors that influence catalyst performance and service life in ammonia production. The lesson briefly explains catalyst deactivation caused by […]

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Fertilizer Academy Team