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Process & Mechanical Engineering Essentials

Understanding the Engineering, Underpinning Design and Operations

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This training course is split into the following modular components:

MODULE I Process Engineering Essentials
MODULE II Mechanical Engineering Essentials

This comprehensive course consists of two modules that can be attended as a full 10-Day event or as separate 5-day courses.

Why Choose Us

The Process & Mechanical Engineering Essentials training course develops a practical, detailed understanding of core process and mechanical engineering concepts for industrial problem-solving. These principles are crucial within the oil, gas, petrochemical and chemical processing industries. Process engineering underpins the safe transportation, containment and transformation of solids, liquids and gases throughout these sectors. The course balances theoretical knowledge with practical applications across both engineering disciplines.

Mechanical engineers have a vital role in designing and maintaining key process equipment, including pumps, valves, compressors and heat exchangers. Participants examine the efficient management of separation, heat transfer and fluid flow, alongside the principles of reaction engineering and process control. Practical case studies connect both disciplines while addressing safety, risk, failure modes and maintenance within industrial operations. Guided by an expert instructor, attendees explore how integrating these fields supports operational excellence in real-world applications.

This Process & Mechanical Engineering Essentials training course will highlight:

  • Applying core process and mechanical engineering concepts
  • Supporting the safe transport, containment and transformation of materials
  • Designing and maintaining essential process equipment
  • Managing separation, heat transfer and fluid flow efficiently
  • Understanding reaction engineering and process control principles
  • Addressing safety, risk, failure modes and maintenance
Why Choose Process & Mechanical Engineering Essentials
Course Goals

What are the Goals?

Upon completion of this Process & Mechanical Engineering Essentials Training Course, participants will be able to:

  • Use practical knowledge of process engineering within the petrochemical, chemical, oil, and gas industries.
  • Understand essential mechanical engineering principles, including heat exchange, reaction engineering, and mechanical equipment design.
  • Carry out calculations for the sizing, operation, and troubleshooting of chemical processes and mechanical equipment.
  • Comprehend the basic concepts of separation processes, heat transfer, and reaction systems.
  • Gain mastery of inspection and testing techniques for static and rotating mechanical equipment.
  • Examine failure mechanisms and understand fitness-for-service assessments of mechanical equipment.
  • Apply non-destructive testing (NDT) and corrosion protection methods.

Who is this Training Course for?

This Process & Mechanical Engineering Essentials (ME411) training course is designed for:

  • Process Engineers
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Plant Engineers
  • Project Engineers
  • Maintenance Engineers
  • Operations Engineers
  • Piping Engineers
  • Rotating Equipment Engineers
  • Static Equipment Engineers
  • Engineering Technicians
Learning Approach

How will this Training Course be Presented?

The Process & Mechanical Engineering Essentials Training Course uses a range of established adult-learning methods to help participants understand, remember, and put their acquired knowledge into practice. These approaches include:

  • Structured lectures and discussions covering essential process and mechanical engineering concepts.
  • Collaborative discussions and interactive problem-solving tasks that strengthen learning.
  • Real-world case studies from industrial environments, adapted for technical and non-technical participants.
  • Video materials and industry best practices demonstrating practical uses of the course content.
  • Practical activities focused on equipment monitoring, process control, and failure analysis.

The course is structured to support learning with practical examples, enabling every participant—irrespective of technical background—to develop valuable insights into the field.

The Course Content

MODULE I

Process Engineering Essentials

Introduction and Fundamentals of Process Engineering
  • Mass and energy balances
  • Process & Engineering Diagrams
  • Flammability
  • Electrical (Hazardous) areas classification
  • Risk Management and Hazard Studies
  • Troubleshooting of process equipment
Fluid Flow, Mechanical Equipment and pressure Relief
  • Pressure and head & Bernoulli's theorem
  • Flow of liquids, Reynolds number and pressure drop in pipes
  • Two-phase and multi-phase flow
  • Enthalpy and thermodynamics
  • Principle of process relief devices and process design of relief systems
  • Mechanical Equipment – Pumps, Compressors & Mixers
Heat Transfer and Reaction Engineering
  • Heat Transfer Mechanisms
  • Enthalpy and thermodynamics
  • Heat transfer coefficients and calculation
  • Heat exchangers, type and sizing
  • Reactor Types
  • Catalysis and Reaction Engineering
  • Chemical reactions & kinetics
  • Green Chemistry & Engineering and Sustainability
Distillation Processes and Equipment
  • Phase behaviour and vapour/liquid equilibria
  • Gas/Liquid separation
  • Distillation equipment - Columns and vessels
  • Troubleshooting of process equipment
  • Overview of Other Separation Processes
  • Effluent treatment in refinery and petrochemical industries
Process Control and Economics
  • Classification of control systems
  • Measured variables
  • Simple feedback control and other control methods
  • Preliminary economic analysis
  • Fixed and variable costs, break even analysis
  • Estimating the cost of process equipment and plants
MODULE II

Mechanical Engineering Essentials

Static Equipment, Pressure Vessels
  • Pressure vessel parts and Service Classification
  • Overview of ASME VIII-1
  • Material Selection, Designation and Essential Properties
  • Corrosion, Types, Allowance and protection
  • Overview of API pressure vessel inspection
  • Non-Destructive Examination 
Static Equipment, Heat Exchangers
  • Classification of Heat Exchangers
  • Overview of TEMA
  • Design of Shell and Tube heat Exchangers
  • Design of Air cooled and Plate Heat Exchangers
  • Overview of API 660 and API 661
  • Heat Exchangers Failure Mechanisms 
Static Equipment, Valves & Piping
  • Valves Types and Characteristics
  • Valve Components, Selection and Materials 
  • Valve and Actuators Sizing
  • Piping Systems and Pipe Materials & Coatings
  • Overview of API 570 - Inspection & Repair of Pipelines
  • Fitness for Service, API 579 overview
Rotating Equipment, Pumps & Compressors
  • Pump Types and Performance Curves
  • NPSH and Cavitation
  • Pump Selection and Sizing
  • Types of Compressors and Performance Curves
  • Surge, Stall and Chocking
Rotating Equipment, turbines
  • Classification of turbines
  • Gas turbines Main Components and Control
  • Steam Turbines Main Components and Control
  • Turbine Materials and Coatings 
  • Failure analysis of Gas Turbine Components
  • Failure analysis of Steam Turbine Components 
Recognition

Certificate

  • • Wallstreet Development Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course.

Frequently Asked Questions

This course introduces essential concepts in process and mechanical engineering. It focuses on the engineering principles that underpin design and operations. The course connects these two engineering areas with their practical roles in engineered systems.
Yes, the course addresses the engineering underpinning both design and operations. It considers these areas through the combined perspectives of process and mechanical engineering. This helps learners understand their relationship within an engineering context.
The training covers process engineering at an essential level in relation to design and operations. Its stated focus is on understanding the engineering principles that underpin these activities. Specific process topics are not listed in the available course information.
The course builds foundational understanding of process and mechanical engineering. It develops awareness of how engineering principles underpin design decisions and operational activities. The emphasis is on understanding the relationship between engineering, design and operations.
You will learn how process and mechanical engineering contribute to design and operations. The course builds an understanding of the engineering that supports these activities. It provides an essential foundation rather than focusing on a single specialised topic.
The course presents process and mechanical engineering as related disciplines that support design and operations. It focuses on the essential engineering understanding shared across these areas. This combined perspective helps explain how different engineering considerations contribute to the same system.
The course addresses mechanical engineering essentials that support design and operations. It places mechanical engineering within the wider context of the engineering behind these functions. The available course information does not identify individual mechanical topics or equipment types.
The course is focused on engineering essentials rather than a named advanced specialisation. Its scope centres on understanding the process and mechanical engineering that underpin design and operations. No specialist technical level or prerequisite knowledge is specified in the available course information.

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