Dive into practical strategies for tackling troubleshooting and emergencies in hydroprocessing units at this engaging workshop.

When a hydroprocessing unit does not perform as expected, the impact on overall refinery operations can be significant. Operators and engineers must be able to identify root causes quickly, take corrective actions, and handle emergency situations with confidence.

Led by our renowned troubleshooting experts Behzad Yasini and Venkat Ram Naidu Pandranki, this workshop brings industry-proven experience directly to you.

During the workshop, you will engage with the Topsoe experts, work through real-life case studies, and strengthen your decision-making strategies for both reliability and safety.

Key topics:
• Troubleshooting in hydroprocessing units
• Safeguards in hydroprocessing units
• Emergency cases & shutdowns
• Unit monitoring & optimization
• Assignments & team exercises

Who should attend?
This workshop is designed for professionals with experience in hydroprocessing. It is not an introduction to the field, but a deep dive into troubleshooting and emergency handling.
• Refinery operators and engineers
• Process safety and troubleshooting specialists
• Technical managers seeking to improve unit safety and reliability

What you will gain?
• A systematic approach for troubleshooting hydroprocessing units
• Safeguards in hydroprocessing units
• Emergency cases & shutdowns
• Unit monitoring & optimization
• Assignments & team exercises

Q&A session - participants will have the chance to raise plant-specific challenges, such as:
• How to respond to a sudden temperature runaway?
• What safeguards are most critical in preventing reactor failures?
• How to quickly diagnose the causes of rising pressure drop?
• Best practices to avoid corrosion and salt deposition in effluent air coolers?

Practical information
• Date: March 26, 2026
• Location: Topsoe Headquarters, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
• Format: 1 full day, in-person
• Fee: Complimentary – Please note your registration is subject to availability

Questions?
Please contact:
Ilker Sener – Service Excellence Specialist, mmsr@topsoe.com
Astrid Lilleås – Event Project Lead, asli@topsoe.com