Overview

This course is designed for mechanical and chemical engineering professionals, faculty members, and students seeking practical and industry-relevant expertise in utility system design for process plants. The course provides an in-depth understanding of ETP design, covering primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment stages, contaminant removal technologies, regulatory compliance, water reuse optimization, and sustainable sludge management. Learners will also gain strong competency in the design of Safety Relief and Flare Systems, including pressure relief devices, flare stacks, and gas handling systems, with a focus on industry codes, risk mitigation, environmental impact reduction, and plant safety. In addition, the course explores the design and operation of critical utility systems such as Co-Generation plants, Oily Water Sewer (OWS), Closed Blowdown (CBD), Contaminated Rainwater (CRWS), Rainwater Harvesting systems, Incinerators, and utilities used in sugar technology. Emphasis is placed on applicable standards, best practices, environmental sustainability, and efficient waste and energy management. Practical design approaches, real-world industrial examples, and system integration concepts are emphasized to bridge the gap between theory and practice. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to design, evaluate, and manage complex utility systems that ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable industrial operations while enhancing overall plant reliability and performance.

Syllabus

Design of Specific Utility System - Effflunet Treatment Plant

This specific course on the Design of Specific utility System Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of wastewater treatment processes used in industries to ensure environmental compliance and sustainability. The course covers the fundamentals of effluent treatment, including wastewater characterization, treatment stages (preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary), and advanced treatment technologies. Learners will learn about key components such as screening units, sedimentation tanks, biological treatment methods, filtration, and chemical treatment processes. Emphasis is placed on regulatory standards, energy-efficient treatment practices, sludge management, and wastewater reuse strategies. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge to design, operate, and optimize ETPs for various industrial applications, ensuring effective pollution control and resource recovery.

Design of Specific Utility System - Safety Relief & Flare

The Safety Relief & Flare Systems course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills required to design, operate, and maintain pressure relief and flare systems in industrial facilities. The course covers the fundamentals of overpressure protection, selection and sizing of relief valves, pressure safety devices, and flare system components. Key topics include regulatory compliance (such as API, ASME, and OSHA standards), risk assessment, relief load calculations, flare gas dispersion, and environmental considerations. Participants will also learn about flare stack design, knock-out drums, seal systems, and energy recovery techniques. By the end of the course, learners will be able to design efficient and compliant relief and flare systems that ensure plant safety, minimize emissions, and optimize operational reliability.

Design of Specific Utility System - Other System

The Miscellaneous Utility Systems in a Process Plant course provides an in-depth understanding of various support systems essential for the efficient and sustainable operation of industrial facilities. The course covers a range of systems, including Co-Generation (Co-Gen) plants, which produce both electricity and useful heat for industrial processes. It also addresses the design and operation of Oily Water Sewer (OWS) systems for treating and managing water contaminated with oil, ensuring with plant codes and environmental compliance. Additionally, the course explores Closed Blowdown (CBD) systems, which are used to manage and treat blowdown water from cooling towers and boilers, as well as Contaminated Rain Water (CRWS) systems that deal with water runoff from areas exposed to industrial pollutants. The course further delves into Rain Water Harvesting systems, focusing on the collection and storage of rainwater for reuse in process or non-potable applications. Participants will also gain insights into the operation of Incinerators for Industrial Waste Disposal, covering the safe and efficient disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste through high-temperature combustion. The course also includes an overview of Sugar Technology, emphasizing the unique utility systems in sugar production plants, including the management of steam, water, and waste. By the end of the course, learners will have the skills to design, implement, and maintain these specialized systems, ensuring environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry regulations.