Introduction
There is an alarming trend in the industry to discount the potential contribution of the Technical/Operations function to productivity improvement, product quality and gains in market share. Principles taught in this training session will help you to understand the true nature and different techniques of problem-solving and problem prevention in the operational/process environment.
Excellent Troubleshooting skills are considered a core competency for 'Best-in-Class' industrial companies. If your company’s goals include minimizing downtime then this workshop is a must because it delivers rapid, safe Troubleshooting.
Course Objectives of Process Plant Start-up
- How to become a 'Top Gun' Troubleshooter by acquiring new skills
- To develop a structured approach to Troubleshooting and Problem Solving which uses common terminology and shared understanding
- To point the way to Continuous Improvement in the way you run your processes and make incremental efficiency gains
- To understand the difference between having a technical manual on the bookshelf - and actually making it work
- To identify the "motivated" people who should be the champions of Troubleshooting and Problem Solving - and who should just follow
- To understand work practices which "allow" success in Troubleshooting and Problem Solving through reducing the variability of your process
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
The program will be conducted in a facilitative style with a combination of lecture and practical exercises in the use of techniques, case studies and a high level of lively debate and sharing of ideas. Delegates will be encouraged to introduce problems of their own for discussion and analysis. Copies of all lecture materials, case studies and workbooks will be provided.
Course Outlines of Process Plant Start-up
DAY 1 - Introduction and Preparation
- Introduction to Process Plant Start-Up and Commissioning
- Organization and Roles
- Supplementary Topics
- Cost Estimation
- Spare Parts Planning
DAY 2 - Commissioning Strategy
- Commissioning Strategy
- Mechanical Completion & Integrity Checking
- Pre-commissioning and Operational Testing
- Start-up/Initial Operation, Testing, and Acceptance
DAY 3 - Process Plant and Machinery Specific Issues
- Process Plant and Machinery Commissioning
- Instrumentation and Control Systems
- Preparing and Isolating Process Plant
DAY 4 - Management, Planning, and Control
- The Start-Up and Commissioning Planning and Control
- A Short-cut Approaches to Planning
- Progress Monitoring and Control
- Earned Value Analysis
DAY 5 - Managing Risks during Commissioning
- Trouble Shooting and Problem Solving
- Risk Management
- Managing Safety and Quality
- Conclusion
DAY 6 - Concepts
- The nature of process problems affecting performance
- Performance defined in terms of generic variables: Speed, Quality and Cost
- Effort inputs in context - Asset-based or Business Process-based
- Structured approach - The Operations Process redefined
- Configuration; Operation; and Optimization
- Maturity Indexing: Planning, Control, Congruence, Empowerment
- 6 Big Losses, 7 Wastes
DAY 7 - Tools and Techniques - Practical Experience
- Interactive and Dynamic variable relationships analysis
- Techniques introduction
- Tools introduction
- Problem Analysis
- Practical Use of Tools and Techniques
- Case Studies
- Tools & Techniques - selecting the right one
DAY 8 - People Issues
- Working practices - empowerment or impairment?
- Group dynamics
- Individual motivators
- Developing Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving skills
- Managing change
DAY 9 - Operator, Maintainer, Designer Interface
- Cross-functional and Teamworking
- Introduction to the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving
- Auditing your process to a dynamic standard
- Effect of Maintenance/Operations strategy
- Development of Standards and Key Performance Indicators
- Life Cycle Costing, Design for Operation, Design for Maintenance
DAY 10 - Open Forum
- Revisit Concepts, Tools and Techniques
- Your Problems - Case Studies
- Your Action Plan
- Wrap up
About Cairo
Cairo is a mesmerizing assortment of iconic monuments, bustling markets, and ancient sites encircled by a vast and sprawling metropolis. At its core lies a maze-like medieval quarter. A world away from the modern side of the city, it boasts a seductive blend of intricate mosques, jostling crowds, madrasas, and traditional hammams. No visit could be complete without visiting the awe-inspiring Giza Pyramids that preside over the city's horizon. Whether you come to delve into the city's ancient past, dive into colorful souqs, sip mint tea and contemplate thousands of years of history or explore the city's cosmopolitan side, you'll be left with memories to last a lifetime.
Things to do and places to visit in Cairo
The multi-layered capital of Egypt offers its visitors lively markets, authentic restaurants, and a multitude of ancient sights and archeological findings. Gaze in wonder at the Pyramids, take an awe-inspiring look at Tutankhamen's burial mask, shop for handmade souvenirs in the bazaars or hop on a sunset cruise down the Nile and embrace the sensory overload that is Cairo.
Take a vacation in Cairo and you can:
- Visit the Great Sphinx of Giza, one of Ancient Egypt's great mysteries.
- Explore the ramparts of the Salah El-Din Citadel.
- Join locals drinking coffee at Fishawi Café, one of Cairo's first cafes and most important meeting spots.
- Marvel at the seemingly endless historical artifacts on display at the Egyptian Museum.
- Learn about the Ummayad, Ottoman, and Ayyubbid dynasties and more at the Museum of Islamic Art.
- Haggle for souvenirs and gifts at the Khan el-Khalili souk.
- See one of the world's oldest universities at the Al-Azhar Mosque, one of the city's original mosques.
- Take a tour of the showstopping Giza pyramids.
- Savor local cuisine such as mezze in the old city.
- Wander through the labyrinth-like streets of Coptic Cairo, the city's ancient quarter, and spot Roman relics.