Training

Technology Innovation Farms LLC offers ten (10) short courses in the fields of Refining, Petrochemicals and Intellectual Property. The short courses are designed for chemists and chemical engineers working in operations, engineering or Research and Development. The courses can be redesigned for technicians and operators or others, such as IP attorneys and investors. They teach fundamentals, practical experience, interactive case studies and Q&A sessions.

Each course is designed for 4½ days. Durations can be changed to meet time and budget constraints by adding more relevant material or removing less relevant material. The courses can be delivered at any location. Please go through the Training menu to learn the details of each course, and contact us for more information.

Catalyst Selection and Management Essentials

Course Contents

Review of catalytic process technologies
Catalyst selection methodologies
Catalyst vendor landscape and technical capabilities
Technical and commercial RFP development
Catalyst testing requirement and protocols
Proposal evaluation and comparative technical and commercial analysis
Catalyst selection and final recommendation
Catalyst performance monitoring and optimization
Spent catalyst characterization and end of cycle management
Catalyst inventory and supply chain management

Course Details

ScopeThe Catalyst Selection and Management Essentials Short Course provides an overview of major catalytic process technologies and explains how catalysts are selected for different units. It covers the catalyst supplier landscape, their technical strengths, and how to prepare both technical and commercial requests for proposals. The course also outlines the testing requirements and laboratory protocols used to evaluate catalyst performance before selection. Participants will learn how to review vendor proposals, compare technical and financial proposals, and make a final catalyst choice based on performance and cost. After selection, the course focuses on how catalyst performance is monitored during operation and how unit conditions are optimized. The program also includes an overview of spent catalyst evaluation, regeneration options, recycling or disposal requirements, and best practices for catalyst inventory and supply chain management.

Objective

Timing4 to 6-50 minutes lectures /day

CandidatesScientists, engineers, technicians and operators

PrerequisitesNone

Teaching Staff Dr. Omer Refa Koseoglu

DurationBasic course is 4 ½ days but it can be tailored for any need

Max # of Attendees20

ManualHard or Soft Copy

LocationAt any desired location

CostRequest a quotation