Course Description
Design and Optimization of Sulfur Recovery Units (SRUs) Training Course provides a comprehensive understanding of sulfur recovery processes used in refining and gas processing facilities. Sulfur Recovery Units play a critical role in removing hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) from acid gas streams and converting it into elemental sulfur, ensuring environmental compliance and protecting downstream equipment from corrosion. This SRU Training Course focuses on improving design, operation, and optimization of sulfur recovery systems.
Participants explore key technologies such as the Claus process, thermal and catalytic conversion stages, and tail gas treatment systems. The course also emphasizes system integration, emissions control, and performance improvement strategies in line with strict environmental regulations.
Through practical insights and real industry applications, this training course equips professionals with the knowledge to evaluate, operate, and optimize sulfur recovery units effectively, ensuring higher efficiency, safety, and compliance in refinery and gas processing operations.
What you will achieve
Sulfur Recovery Units Training Course objectives are designed to strengthen technical understanding of SRU systems, from design principles to operational optimization. The course focuses on improving efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance.
By the end of this Design and Optimization of Sulfur Recovery Units (SRUs) Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Claus process and fundamental sulfur recovery chemistry
- Evaluate and design key components of sulfur recovery units
- Operate and monitor SRUs to ensure efficiency and compliance
- Analyze tail gas treatment systems and emission reduction technologies
- Identify and troubleshoot common operational issues in SRU systems
How the course is delivered
Sulfur Recovery Units Training Course uses an interactive and practice-oriented learning approach to ensure strong technical understanding and real-world application. The course combines expert-led lectures with group discussions and practical analysis.
Participants engage in case studies, scenario-based exercises, and problem-solving activities focused on SRU design, operation, and troubleshooting. Real plant examples are used to illustrate issues such as sulfur plugging, catalyst deactivation, and emissions control challenges.
This blended approach ensures participants develop both theoretical knowledge and operational insight. By the end of the training course, learners will be able to apply optimization strategies to improve SRU performance, enhance safety, and ensure environmental compliance in refinery and gas processing facilities.
Designed for
SRU Training Course is designed for professionals involved in refining, gas processing, and sulfur recovery operations. It is ideal for individuals responsible for designing, operating, or optimizing sulfur recovery systems in industrial environments.
This Design and Optimization of Sulfur Recovery Units (SRUs) Training Course is suitable for:
- Process and operations engineers
- Refinery and gas plant engineers
- Environmental compliance and HSE professionals
- Plant supervisors and control room operators
- Chemical engineers involved in sulfur plant design or operations
- Maintenance and reliability engineers
Daily programme
- Overview of sulfur compounds in natural gas and refinery gas
- Role of SRUs in gas processing and refining
- Basics of the Claus process: thermal and catalytic stages
- Stoichiometry and reaction chemistry
- Acid gas composition and feed preparation
- Thermal reactor design and reaction furnace operation
- Waste heat boiler, sulfur condensers, and reheaters
- Catalytic reactors and sulfur recovery stages
- Tail gas treatment units (TGTU): SCOT process and alternatives
- Hydrogenation reactors and amine absorbers
- SO₂ emission control and recovery efficiency
- Environmental regulations and compliance requirements
- Process monitoring and control systems
- Sulfur plant start-up and shutdown procedures
- Operational challenges: pressure, temperature, feed variations
- Common issues: sulfur plugging, catalyst deactivation, corrosion
- Improving SRU recovery efficiency
- Energy optimization in sulfur plants
- Safety considerations in H₂S-rich environments
- Case studies: operational improvement, emission reduction, and incident analysis
Certification & accreditation
BII Certificate of Completion
BII Certificate of Completion Upon successful completion, participants receive a BII Development Institute Certificate of Completion with a unique reference code that is independently verifiable. Our certificates are recognised internationally and reflect successful completion of your chosen programme.
