Chemical Decontamination of Oil Refineries and Petrochemical Plants
When refineries and petrochemical plants plan a major outage, the planning process must consider the condition of process systems and the potential hazards of opening vessels for mechanical contractor access. Chemical decontamination at the start of an outage removes hazardous materials before vessels are opened, ensures crew safety, reduces preparation time, saves money, and enhances environmental compliance.
Chemical Decontamination of Oil Refineries and Petrochemical Plants is an instructor-led StratEnergy training course in the Industrial Maintenance & Asset Integrity track. The next published session runs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 7–8 September 2027 as a face-to-face classroom course. It is intended for Chemical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Process Engineers, Plant Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Reliability Engineers, Corrosion Engineers, Inspection Engineers, Asset Integrity Engineers. Teams can also request in-house delivery.
Upcoming Sessions
- 7–8 September 2027 — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Face-to-face (classroom) · 2 days
Register at register@stratenergy.com.ph or contact alitaperez@stratenergy.com.ph. Enquire about this course.
Course Outline
01 — Process Unit Background
• History of operation
• Past shutdown issues
• Potential hazards
02 — Establishing Type of Decontamination
• Cascade washing
• Fully flooded
• Internal rotating nozzles
• Vapor phase (with steam)
• Water or hydrocarbon based
• Proven chemistry options available
03 — Defining the Decontamination Circuit
• Distillation columns / towers
• Drums & separator vessels
• Desalters • Reactors
• Heat exchange (in-situ)
• Flare systems
04 — Engineering the Decontamination Circuit
• Ensuring required contact with contaminants
• Avoiding "dead legs"
• Understanding the client's process
• Working in areas with other contractors
• Decontamination circuit layout & laydown area
05 — Waste Management
• Collecting wastewater from aqueous circuits
• Temporary storage requirements
• Mobile treatment options
• Water and hydrocarbon recovery and reuse
06 — Procedure Monitoring
07 — Measuring Success
08 — Typical Project Equipment
• Mobile pumps, piping & adaptors
• Temporary heat exchangers
• Temporary filters
09 — Selecting the Contractor
• Developing the scope
• Writing a bid specification
• Assessing submitted bids
• Supervising the decontamination
10 — What Can Go Wrong
• Examples of past incidents
11 — Successful Decontamination
Who Should Attend
Chemical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Process Engineers, Plant Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Reliability Engineers, Corrosion Engineers, Inspection Engineers, Asset Integrity Engineers
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the next Chemical Decontamination of Oil Refineries and Petrochemical Plants session?
The next published session runs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 7–8 September 2027 as a face-to-face classroom course.
Who should attend?
Chemical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Process Engineers, Plant Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Reliability Engineers, Corrosion Engineers, Inspection Engineers, Asset Integrity Engineers
Can I nominate a substitute?
Yes. A registered participant may be replaced by a colleague at no additional cost — just email the substitute's details to register@stratenergy.com.ph before the course starts.
Is in-house delivery available?
Yes. In-house delivery at your plant or office can be requested for teams in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Contact StratEnergy to discuss scope, tailoring and availability.
How do I register?
Email register@stratenergy.com.ph with the course title, session dates and participant names, or contact alitaperez@stratenergy.com.ph. You can also use the contact form on our website.