About the Catalyst Selection & Production Optimisation Course

Time Training Center's 5-day/30-hour Catalyst Selection & Production Optimisation course provides an advanced, application-focused overview of catalyst technologies. The course also covers their integration into modern chemical production systems. Through theoretical foundations and real-world industrial case studies, you will acquire critical knowledge in catalyst selection, evaluation, and process optimisation.

​The course emphasises the strategic role of optimal catalyst selection within the reactor section to enhance conversion rates, improve selectivity, reduce byproduct formation, and maximise economic efficiency.​ You will explore a wide array of catalytic processes, from alkylation and hydrocracking to Ziegler-Natta polymerisation and single-site catalysis, with hands-on exercises and workshops.

Integrating advances in reactor engineering, catalyst development, and mechanistic insights, our course supports sustainable, high-performance chemical processing. Participants will learn to evaluate and select appropriate catalysts, apply modern characterisation techniques, design and optimise catalytic systems, and troubleshoot industrial scenarios to improve production profitability.

Catalyst Selection & Production Optimisation Course Objectives

​By the end of this Catalyst Selection & Production Optimisation training course, participants will be able to:​

• Demonstrate foundational and advanced understanding of industrial catalytic processes, including their roles in refining, petrochemical, and polymerisation applications.
• Evaluate and select appropriate catalysts for various industrial reactions, including alkylation, hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, isomerisation, hydrocracking, and catalytic reforming. Decisions are guided by process chemistry, operating conditions, and desired product specifications.
• Apply modern catalyst characterisation and evaluation techniques, including activity profiling, selectivity analysis, regeneration protocols, and catalyst life-cycle optimisation.
• Design and optimise catalytic systems within reactor environments, considering key factors such as feedstock variability, process integration, and reaction kinetics.
• Implement and troubleshoot Ziegler-Natta polymerisation processes, focusing on stereochemistry control, active site behaviour, and catalyst morphology in both heterogeneous and homogeneous systems.
• Deploy metallocene and post-metallocene single-site catalysts with precision for advanced polyolefin production, addressing polymer structure-property relationships and co-catalyst interactions.
• Analyse catalyst reaction mechanisms, including initiation, propagation, chain transfer, and deactivation, with insights into structure-reactivity correlations and kinetic modelling.
• Interpret the influence of ligands, counterions, co-catalysts, and electronic effects in designing high-performance catalysts for polymerisation and refining applications.
• Examine current innovations and competitive advances in catalyst technology, such as constrained geometry catalysts, late-transition-metal systems, and new-generation polyethene catalysts (e.g., NovaCat T).
• Anticipate future industry needs and R&D directions, including functionalised polymer synthesis, polar monomer incorporation, catalyst sustainability, and digital tools for catalyst simulation and optimisation.

Training Methodology

We employ a comprehensive and applied learning strategy, integrating theory with real-world implementation:

• 30% Conceptual Learning: Expert-led sessions on catalytic theory and engineering principles
• 20% Interactive Workshops: Group exercises, presentations, and technical discussion forums
• 30% Case-Based Learning: Industry-specific examples and troubleshooting scenarios
• 20% Technology Integration: Digital tools, simulations, and catalyst modeling applications

Note: Instructors may adjust the training approach to fit technical requirements or participant engagement levels.

Course Instructor:

Our courses are delivered by highly qualified instructors with extensive experience in both industry and academia. With decades of hands-on expertise across a wide range of technical disciplines, our instructors are dedicated to providing high-quality, impactful training that equips participants with practical knowledge and skills they can immediately apply. Full instructor profiles are available upon request.

Course Fees

The course fee includes the following:

• Course Materials: Comprehensive participant materials, including lecture notes, slides, and case study documents. (Tablet or IPAD)
• Coffee/Tea: Provided on arrival and during morning and afternoon breaks to keep participants refreshed.
• Buffet Lunch: Served daily to ensure participants have an opportunity to network and recharge during lunch breaks.

Who Should Attend Our Catalyst Selection & Production Optimisation Course?

This training course is highly beneficial for professionals involved in catalyst application, selection, operation, and optimisation, including:

• Chemical Engineers and Process Engineers
• Senior Operators and Plant Technicians
• Technical Managers and Superintendents
• R&D Engineers, Scientists, and Laboratory Chemists
• Professionals engaged in troubleshooting, production enhancement, or catalyst procurement.

Course Outline

Module 1: Catalysis and Process Chemistry Overview

• Pre-Test assessment of existing knowledge
• Introduction to Industrial Chemistry and Refinery Operations
• Role of Catalysis in Process Design and Optimisation
• Process Plant Configuration: Reactor vs. Separation Section
• Catalyst Classification and Performance Metrics

Module 2: Core Industrial Catalytic Processes

• Alkylation: Process chemistry, feedstock, catalyst mechanisms, operational variables
• Hydrogenation: Catalyst types, reaction conditions, evaluation techniques
• Dehydrogenation: Mechanisms, catalyst ageing, optimisation techniques
• Isomerisation: Catalyst structure-activity relationships, selectivity improvement
• Hydrocracking & De-alkylation: Reaction pathways, catalyst systems, performance analysis
• Fluidised Catalytic Cracking (FCC): Reactor design, catalyst regeneration, yield optimisation
• Hydrodesulfurization (HDS): Sulfur removal technologies, catalyst life-cycle
• Catalytic Reforming: Aromatisation processes, catalyst performance criteria

Module 3: Polymerisation Catalysis – Ziegler-Natta Systems

• Overview of Ziegler-Natta Catalyst Technologies
• Heterogeneous vs. Homogeneous Catalysts
• Mechanisms of Polymerisation and Stereochemical Control
• Process Conditions for Polyolefin Production

Module 4: Metallocene and Post-Metallocene Catalysts

• Historical Development and Industrial Role
• Titanocene, Zirconocene, and Lanthanide Catalyst Families
• Catalyst Activation, Chain Propagation, Transfer & Deactivation
• Role of Co-catalysts, Ligands, and Counterions
• Mechanistic and Structural Comparison: Single-site vs. Multi-site Catalysts

Module 5: Advanced Single-Site Catalysis and Functional Polymer Design

• Constrained Geometry and Late Metal Catalysts
• Amide-Based Ti/Zr Catalysts, Di-imine Ni/Pd Catalysts
• Pyridine Bis-Imine Fe/Co Catalysts and SHOP Systems
• Functionalized Polyolefins and Polar Monomer Copolymerization
• Future Trends in Single-Site Catalysis

Module 6: Competitive Technology and Innovation in Catalysis

• Ziegler-Natta vs. Metallocene: Comparative Process Analysis
• NovaCat T and Next-Generation Polyethene Catalysts
• Multiple Process Technology Integration
• Industry Strategies for Catalyst Innovation

Module 7: Capstone and Assessment

• Review of Core Topics and Key Learnings
• Final Group Discussion and Q&A
• Post-Test Evaluation
• Certificate Presentation

Real-world Scenarios:

Participants will work through a curated set of real-life industrial scenarios, including:

• Catalyst deactivation troubleshooting in hydrogenation units
• Selection of metallocene vs. traditional catalysts for polyethene production
• FCC catalyst regeneration strategies
• Mechanistic modelling in polymerisation catalyst design
• Integration of new catalysts in refinery alkylation units

Course Completion Certificate

Upon completing your course at Time Training Center, you will be awarded an official Course Completion Certificate, recognising your achievement and the skills you've gained. This certificate validates your expertise and reflects the high standards of training you've undergone.