What are the key points of study in a chemical plant?
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Recently, I have been working at the chemical plant for four months now, and I am already quite familiar with the working environment there. Now that I’m at the site, I don’t know what to learn* – what’s the key thing? Please give me some advice!
I don’t know what major you’re studying, or what field you plan to focus on in your future work. Please rate and reply quickly; I’ll answer your questions online!
In my opinion, one should first become familiar with the entire production process, and then, based on their own interests and expertise, delve deeper into the function and working principles of specific devices or equipment. It is also important to keep a record of the problems encountered and to seek advice from workers or engineers as often as possible. For reference only
In fact, just watching others do something won’t help you learn anything; you need to do it yourself to gain knowledge. Some things may seem simple on the surface, but they actually involve a great deal of complexity. In ordinary companies, the principles behind certain processes are quite straightforward, yet the knowledge involved is quite profound.
Simply put, it’s about applying theory to practice!
It mainly provides a visual understanding of equipment, pipelines, instruments, etc.! ! !
Draw a flowchart! ! ! Draw the flowchart in its entirety, thinking about the principles and functions of each component as you draw it. It’s best to understand why each element is included there and what its role is during operation; if you’re unsure, ask questions or look up information
Convert from the flowchart to the actual site, and then there is the specific practical operation. By observing instruments to learn things that cannot be learned from textbooks, collecting data on-site, and using theoretical design calculations to see whether they match the actual operating conditions on site, one can best assess the extent to which theory and practice are combined.
I have some extra advice for you: pay attention to every aspect of your workplace, and especially build good relationships with the supervisors in your department. True Kung Fu seems difficult to learn at first glance. I know a friend who said this: when playing cards with experienced players, he would lose his monthly salary in just one day, and that’s how he explained it to his father. Can I pay someone with this amount of money? Although this example is rather special, it’s worth pondering! ~!
Thank you for your guidance! My major is Chemical Engineering and Technology. It is currently being implemented in the purification process.
In my opinion, the most important thing is to become familiar with the processes and workflows; one must work under the guidance of a mentor, and not be afraid of hard work, as these are all necessary steps in the process
Think for yourself: if it were you who designed it, how would you approach it? Then observe how it’s arranged in reality, and consider why others made those choices. Ask the workers on site more often about any other issues that might exist, so you can make improvements in the future
Wait until there’s a maintenance issue or an accident; but be careful, okay?
You can’t see anything just by looking; you must put it into practice – only through practice will you know what needs to be learned
First, one needs to become familiar with the process; initially, one can start with the PFD diagram, gradually adding in some of the more important valves, thus moving slowly toward the PID diagram. Throughout this process, it is important to understand the internal structure and working principle of each device, as well as why that device was designed in that way. Additionally, one should be diligent and spend more time on-site with the experienced workers, observing how they carry out their tasks and asking why they do things in a certain way. Under appropriate circumstances, the experienced workers may allow you to assist them with some of the tasks.