Planned Shutdown, Critical Activities, Isolation, Start-up & Commissioning

AI, Technology & Digital · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 2,500

Overview

Planned shutdowns are an essential part of maintaining process plant equipment, ensuring safety, and upgrading systems. This Planned Shutdown, Critical Activities, Isolation, Start-up & Commissioning training course provides participants with the knowledge and skills required to effectively plan, manage, and execute shutdowns, isolations, and start-up activities. The course covers key activities involved in planned shutdowns, including risk assessment, isolation procedures, troubleshooting, start-up, and commissioning processes.

Learning Objectives

• Develop a structured approach for planning and executing process plant shutdowns
• Master isolation techniques for safe equipment handling and operational safety
• Troubleshoot problems encountered during shutdowns and start-up phases
• Learn best practices for efficient start-up and commissioning processes
• Implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance future shutdown management

Who Should Attend

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit: Plant Managers and Supervisors Process Engineers Maintenance Engineers Commissioning Engineers Operators involved in shutdown and start-up operations

• Plant Managers and Supervisors
• Process Engineers
• Maintenance Engineers
• Commissioning Engineers
• Operators involved in shutdown and start-up operations

Course Outline

Day 1 — Strategic Shutdown Planning and Risk Management

• Steps in planning a plant shutdown: work scope definition and resource planning
• Risk assessment methodologies and developing a risk management plan
• Critical path analysis and scheduling for effective shutdown execution

Day 2 — Isolation Techniques and Critical Shutdown Activities

• Safe isolation procedures for process equipment: valve isolations, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and double-block-and-bleed systems
• Managing critical shutdown activities: inspection, cleaning, and system checks
• Legal and regulatory requirements for equipment isolation and shutdown activities

Day 3 — Troubleshooting During Shutdown and Isolation

• Identifying common issues during shutdown: equipment failure, maintenance delays, and material shortages
• Techniques for diagnosing and resolving equipment issues during shutdown
• Case studies of troubleshooting critical equipment during shutdown and isolation

Day 4 — Start-up and Commissioning: Best Practices for Success

• Pre-commissioning inspections and tests: system integrity checks, cleaning, and flushing
• Managing the start-up process: equipment validation, testing, and performance monitoring
• Handling operational challenges during start-up and ensuring smooth transitions to normal operations

Day 5 — Post-Commissioning Review and Continuous Improvement

• Performance benchmarking after start-up and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Conducting post-commissioning safety audits and reliability assessments
• Developing continuous improvement strategies for future shutdowns and start-ups

Accreditation

Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.

Dates & Venues

Dates	Venue	Delivery	Duration	Fee (USD)
25–29 October 2026	Riyadh, KSA	Public	5 days	3,900
23–27 November 2026	Kigali, Rwanda	Public	5 days	4,500
28 December – 1 January 2027	Online / Virtual	Virtual	5 days	2,500

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