Ethylene Cracking Technology
Consultant/Trainer: Anand Sundarrajan
Rising energy costs. Stricter emissions targets. Pressure to do more with less.
In today’s petrochemical landscape, operating ethylene cracking furnaces efficiently isn’t optional—it’s critical. Even minor inefficiencies can lead to soaring fuel costs, missed production targets, and compliance risks.
This course dives deep into the technology, chemistry, and operations behind cracking furnaces—giving you the tools to optimise performance, reduce carbon intensity, and stay competitive in a changing industry.
Equip yourself with the knowledge to drive efficiency, lower emissions, and make better decisions.
Cost
Location
On Location / Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Dates
TBD
About the Trainer
Anand Sundarrajan brings over two decades of hands-on experience in ethylene production, steam cracking technology, and furnace operations. Having held senior technical and operational roles in global petrochemical companies, Anand has led troubleshooting efforts, plant optimisation initiatives, and revamp projects across multiple cracking units. His deep understanding of both process fundamentals and real-world operational challenges allows him to bridge theory with practice—making complex concepts immediately applicable. In this course, Anand shares not only the science behind cracking but also hard-earned insights on improving yields, reducing emissions, and navigating today’s performance and sustainability pressures in ethylene plants.
Participants
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for professionals involved in the design, operation, optimisation, or troubleshooting of ethylene production units, particularly steam cracking furnaces. It’s especially valuable for those facing increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance.
Ideal participants include:
- Process Engineers working in ethylene or olefins production
- Operations and Shift Supervisors looking to improve furnace reliability and output
- Plant and Asset Managers seeking to reduce downtime and energy intensity
- Technical Support Staff involved in troubleshooting, debottlenecking, or revamp projects
- Project Engineers designing or modifying cracking furnaces or related equipment
- New engineers or technologists looking to build a strong foundation in steam cracking
Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned professional adapting to today’s evolving challenges, this course offers critical insights you can apply immediately.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core principles of steam cracking, including feedstock effects and product distribution.
- Maximise furnace performance through optimisation of key operational parameters.
- Troubleshoot common issues like coke formation and overheating to improve reliability.
- Enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions while meeting production targets and regulatory requirements.
- Apply best practices to improve safety, operational standards, and plant performance.
- Adapt to industry trends such as sustainability and decarbonisation goals.
Day 1:
- Cracker in Hydrocarbon Chain
- Pyrolysis Chemistry
- Cracker Furnaces Part 1
- Cracker Furnaces Part 2
- New Technology & State of the Art
- Recovery Train General
Day 2:
- Recovery Train Pyfrac
- Recovery Train Compression
- Recovery Train Contaminants removal
- Recovery Train Dirers
- Recovery Train Cold Box
- Recovery Train H2 processing
- Recovery Train Refrigeration
Day 3:
- Recovery train fractionation
- Recovery Train Hydrogenation
- Recovery Train Fouling
- Safety Events
- Direct Quench
Day 4 :
- Contaminants & Hydrates
- Auxiliary Systems
- Coke – Decoking
- Speciality Items – Cold Box
- Economics of Production
Programme
Day 1:
- Cracker in Hydrocarbon Chain
- Pyrolysis Chemistry
- Cracker Furnaces Part 1
- Cracker Furnaces Part 2
- New Technology & State of the Art
- Recovery Train General
Day 2:
- Recovery Train Pyfrac
- Recovery Train Compression
- Recovery Train Contaminants removal
- Recovery Train Dirers
- Recovery Train Cold Box
- Recovery Train H2 processing
- Recovery Train Refrigeration
Day 3:
- Recovery train fractionation
- Recovery Train Hydrogenation
- Recovery Train Fouling
- Safety Events
- Direct Quench
Day 4 :
- Contaminants & Hydrates
- Auxiliary Systems
- Coke – Decoking
- Speciality Items – Cold Box
- Economics of Production