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1. Introduction to BFD, PFD, UFD and P&ID, Types of Valves and Applications.2. Relevant Standards and Codes used in Chemical and Process industry API, ASME, IS, TEMA, IBR, GPSA etc.3. Line Sizing : Liquid, Steam and Compressible Fluid Line Sizing Pressure Drop calculations and Hydraulics Line Sizing by hand calculations and on Software PSV inlet and outlet Line sizing4. Pump Calculations, Sizing and Datasheets : Types of Pumps, Centrifugal Pumps and Positive Displacement Pumps, Pump Characteristic Curves, Affinity Laws, NPSH Available, Differential Head, Process Datasheet, Cavitation Problem in Pumps and Trouble shooting.5. Storage Tanks & Agitators : Types and Classification of storage Tanks Calculations and Preparation of Process datasheet.6. Air Moisture Separator : Process datasheet and Calculations as per GPSA.7. Breather valves (Pressure Vacuum Relief Valve) : Types of Breather valves, In-Breathing & Out-Breathing flowrates calc Venting requirements as per API 2000, Process datasheets.8. Control Valves (Pneumatic valves)9. Pressure Safety Valves (PSV & PRV) & Rupture Disk (RD) : Datasheet and Calculations, Types of PSV, PSV location, Relief events, Pressure relieving events, Pressure setting criteria, External Fire case, Control valve open 100% case, Thermal Expansion, Closed Block out, Tube Rupture case, In-advertent power failure case etc PSV Sizing and Calculations on software.10. Cooling Tower 11. Distillation 12. Steam Ejector, Flame Arrestor, Static Mixer, De-Superheater and Mass-Enthalpy balance calculations13. Special Piping Material Datasheets Item : Filters, Strainers, Steam Traps, Sight Glass and Flexible Hoses.14. Types of Utilities, Preparation of Utility Summary list and Calculations15. Heat Exchangers Design and Heat Transfer Operations16. Hazardous Area Classification (HAC).17. Other available Softwares used in industry and their applications

My primary responsibilities encompassed crafting proposals through adept utilization of general Excel formulas and conducting meticulous cost estimations for process equipment such as heat exchangers, distillation columns, air receivers, and storage tanks, leveraging engineering drawings furnished by clients. I conducted over 100 site visits to chemical engineering plants and corporate offices, facilitating client interactions, kick-off meetings, and spearheading sales and negotiation initiatives for a diverse array of process equipments.

During my internship at Liberty Mills in Shahpur, I had the opportunity to observe and learn about the comprehensive process of refining crude palm oil (CPO). Here is a detailed overview of the process:Crude Oil Input:10,000 kg of crude palm oil (CPO) is brought into the refinery.Physical Refining:Degumming: 200 kg of phosphoric acid is added for degumming, resulting in 150 kg of separated gums.Neutralization: 800 kg of caustic soda is used for neutralization, yielding 300 kg of soapstock.Bleaching: 1000 kg of bleaching earth is added, producing 900 kg of spent earth.Deodorization: 1000 kg of steam is used, resulting in 9500 kg of deodorized oil.Utilities:5000 kg of water and 2000 kg of steam are consumed during the process.Product Output:The final product is 9500 kg of refined palm oil.By-Products and Waste:150 kg of separated gums300 kg of soapstock900 kg of spent earthLosses and Yield Calculation:Total input: 10,000 kg CPOTotal output: 9500 kg refined oilLosses: 500 kg (due to gums, soapstock, spent earth, etc.)Yield: (Output / Input) * 100 = (9500 / 10,000) * 100 = 95%This hands-on experience provided me with valuable insights into the complexities of the refining process and the importance of each step in ensuring the production of high-quality refined palm oil.