Combustion, Fired Heater Operation & Flue Gas Treatment
Consultant/Trainer: Louis Jacobs & Dirk Jan Treur
The pressure is on. Stricter emissions regulations, soaring energy costs, and the global push for decarbonization are transforming how refineries and petrochemical plants operate. Are your combustion-fired heaters running at peak efficiency? Are you minimizing emissions while maximizing performance?
Join our Combustion-Fired Heater Operation & Flue Gas Treatment course to gain actionable insights from industry experts. Learn how to optimize fuel efficiency, reduce NOx & CO₂ emissions, and ensure compliance—all while keeping operations safe and reliable.
The future of refining demands smarter, cleaner combustion.
Cost
€3525
Location
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Dates
w/c 09 November
About the Trainer
The trainers for the Combustion-Fired Heater Operation & Flue Gas Treatment course bring decades of hands-on experience in combustion systems and emissions control:
Dirk Jan Treur – A seasoned expert in fired heater operation, combustion optimization, and emissions reduction. He has extensive experience in troubleshooting and enhancing heater performance in refining and petrochemical industries.
Louis Jacobs – A specialist in flue gas treatment and emissions control technologies, with deep expertise in regulatory compliance, NOx reduction, and energy efficiency improvements.
Together, they provide practical insights and real-world solutions to help you optimize heater performance, cut emissions, and stay ahead of evolving industry regulations.
Participants
The ideal participants for this course include:
Process & Operations Engineers – Looking to optimize heater performance, reduce emissions, and improve fuel efficiency.
Maintenance & Reliability Engineers – Focused on troubleshooting combustion issues and ensuring long-term equipment reliability.
HSE & Environmental Specialists – Responsible for emissions compliance and regulatory adherence in refining and petrochemical operations.
Technical & Engineering Managers – Seeking strategic insights to balance operational efficiency with sustainability goals.
Process Control & Instrumentation Engineers – Wanting to enhance control strategies for combustion efficiency and emissions reduction.
This course is designed for professionals in refineries, petrochemical plants, and energy-intensive industries who need to stay ahead of tightening regulations and rising energy costs.
Learning Objectives
As a you will gain practical knowledge and actionable strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce emissions, and ensure compliance. By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Optimize combustion-fired heater performance – Improve efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and lower operational costs.
Reduce NOx, CO₂, and other emissions – Implement best practices to meet tightening environmental regulations.
Identify and troubleshoot combustion inefficiencies – Detect and resolve issues affecting heater performance and emissions.
Enhance safety and reliability – Understand key risks, safety measures, and best practices for combustion systems.
Apply flue gas treatment technologies effectively – Learn about SCR, SNCR, wet/dry scrubbers, and other emissions control techniques.
Develop a strategy for compliance and sustainability – Align operations with environmental goals while maintaining profitability.
This course equips you with real-world solutions to drive cleaner, more efficient combustion—ensuring your plant stays ahead in an evolving energy landscape.
Day 1
Introduction and Basics
- Theory of Combustion
- Efficient operation
- Heat Transfer in fired equipment
- Two-phase flow in heater tubes
- Failure mechanisms process side
Day 2
- Environmental aspects
- Burner functionality, types, Low NOx
- Combustion control and safeguarding
- Failure mechanisms combustion side
Day 3
Applications of Fired Equipment
- Boilers
- Distillation heaters
- Cracking heaters
- Hydrogen manufacturing
- Exercises
Programme
Day 1
Introduction and Basics
- Theory of Combustion
- Efficient operation
- Heat Transfer in fired equipment
- Two-phase flow in heater tubes
- Failure mechanisms process side
Day 2
- Environmental aspects
- Burner functionality, types, Low NOx
- Combustion control and safeguarding
- Failure mechanisms combustion side
Day 3
Applications of Fired Equipment
- Boilers
- Distillation heaters
- Cracking heaters
- Hydrogen manufacturing
- Exercises