CPD 3 credits: Ref. No. SAIChE-436 Provider: E4A (SAIChE-SPV-004)

Registered name: Design of Process Systems.

Includes numerous Sub-Courses such as Multi-variables Analyses, Corrosion Design for Processes, Design of Liquid-based Processes, Design of Solids/Powder-based Processes, Design of Batches, Design Guides of Pumps, Pipes, Vessels, & Installations. We add a full study of Pipe and Pump optimum sizing for cost saving in projects.
There are 6 Design Toolboxes included that serve as powerful backup guidelines for total Process Designs. The E4A package on Eng. and Manufacturing Economics is provided for guidance to sound economic paybacks. The Pre, Mid and Post-Reading Files are also an outstanding bank of design and operational guidelines.

9-10 June 2025, 30 June-1 July 2025, 6-7 August 2025, 8-9 October 2025, 10-11 December 2025

This unique and information packed Course enables those involved in design, projects, and plant operations to analyse and design a wide range of process systems in thorough engineering detail.         
This enables more cost-efficient and effective engineering designs aligned with process requirements. Every year we update with new trends and improvements, and this Course now covers a range of process systems.

This new information rich course enables those involved in plant operations, general design, and projects to analyse, design and select equipment appropriate for a total systems approach and a range of liquid-liquid or solid-solid processes, or other blends.                  
This Course first provides special sub-courses covering important aspects of materials fundamentals affecting process systems design, including the importance of avoiding recycled materials, temperature and pressure inter-relationships, and corrosion factors to consider in all system designs.    
Also of importance is the training of the material grades and schedules for both metallic and non-metallic piping and the care to understand pressure downrating for temperature. There is also early in the Course a supporting sub-course on Economics in Process Design showing where leverage in savings and profits can be achieved. 

The second main section involves training attendees to apply the E4A design algorithm and analytical methods. We discuss in detail the variables stemming from these analyses and how these should be considered in all engineering process designs. We also ‘drill down’ on the critical variables.        
This course then shows how the best approach is treating process design as a total system of process equipment, pumps, pipes and storage or process vessels. These components (the equipment) are considered as sub-systems of the total system being analysed. Design of Liquid based Systems and then Solid and Powder based systems give a thorough guidance to the design steps and points of care and caution in these design processes is covered.

There are also some sub-courses such as vessel designs, motor drive systems design (including VSDs), and installation and platform design - to broaden the course and provide the full sub-systems design considerations. Interesting and unusual case studies are also presented.           
The final summary is a series of DESIGN STAGES OR STEPS in a master chart with control checklists, and the appropriate design standards; design limitations are also discussed. Unusual case studies are also presented.

MAIN OBJECTIVES  

The main objective is to develop skills of attendees to approach designs of processes as a total systems design including the main equipment in nearly all processes such as Vessels, Pumps, Pipes, and Mixers.
The importance of a total systems approach is evaluated and emphasized and there is also extended consideration given to the key and critical variables that are relevant to the design of total process systems.

Economic benefits are firstly achieved through the evaluation of different materials and assessing the most suitable and thus effective materials for the given process variables, service and functional needs, and potential hazards. Economic benefits are further achieved through optimisation of the design and a deeper understanding of how design approaches and parameters can be leveraged to greater savings and profits.

Attendee comments:
“Very good workshop and will definitely recommend to others”, Werner F.;
“This was my first CPD Course since graduating in Civil Eng., I thoroughly enjoyed it”, Mauro D’A.;
“A well-structured Course which makes the attendee aware of various technical concepts and very useful ”, Kasuren M.       

Presenter: John Broli. (MD E4A). For more information or to make your booking, contact John Broli at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Cost 2025:
Registered Persons Fees/Rates are R6650 (+VAT) for the 2 Live on-line days and 1 private day CPD Courses. 3 CPDs.
Quantity discounts are available for group attendances or multiple bookings paid in advance.

All courses include:
a. Interesting pre-reading material is sent to attendees normally 2 days prior to the start.
b. Full course materials are emailed ahead to you for the course and your personal library.
c. Videos links through ZOOM or Microsoft Teams still enable samples of products to be shown.
d. The Course framework/plan is sent to attendees as an Excel Document enabling easy tracking.
e. Workshops which include case studies and worked examples are interspersed with tea and lunch breaks and all materials are sent ahead to attendees for these exercises.
f. A Certificate of Attendance with CPD points reflected is provided at the end of the event.

CPD credits: 3 Provider: SHExcellence (Rod Prior) (SAIChE-SPV-005)

Also accredited by IChemE.

SAIChE-392: Valid from 2022/03/01 to 2025/03/01. 

Rod is a Chartered Chemical Engineer and Professional Process Safety Engineer with over 40 years' experience in the process industries, including production, commissioning and health and safety roles. Rod is recognized as an expert in this field, having led hundreds of HAZOP studies not only in South Africa but the rest of Africa as well as the Far and Middle East.

This course will cover:
The exploration of best practices in HAZOP leadership and management. You will learn about the application of techniques and how to both plan and manage study programs more effectively. Included is the leadership of study teams, to obtain the maximum effectiveness for successful project execution. Case studies will give you the opportunity to undertake a range of project team roles and guide a team through the HAZOP process.

This course covers leadership responsibilities; planning a HAZOP program, node identification and time estimation; preparation of the event; recording style, skills and development of recommendations; HAZOP meeting facilitation; team dynamics; leadership through the study and the development of the final report and action management.

You will gain the following understanding from attending this course:
• Preparation of a HAZOP study meeting and program – including defining the scope of the study and choosing the team
• Choosing nodes (parts of the drawing or operation for HAZOP study)
• Estimating the program requirements for the successful completion of a study
• Facilitation techniques to motivate the team and keep them on task
• Avoiding common problems encountered during study meetings, including challenging behaviors
• Formulation of a HAZOP study report
• Team leadership role in the implementation of recommendations and the management of the process.

Fees: A fee of R13 620.00 p.p. is payable for the course. This will cover course notes, lunch and morning/afternoon refreshments.

Member Discount: IChemE and SAIChE members will receive a R700.00 p.p. discount.

Early bird discount: A 5% discount if payment is received on or before the 18th of July 2025.

Team discount: A 10% discount if your organization sends three or more delegates and you pay before the 18th of July 2025. (booked at the same time) Otherwise full fee of R13 620.00 p.p. applies. (VAT is not 
applicable).

Accommodation is not included in the delegate fee but is available at the venue on request.

Where: Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre (Map available on request), Viewpoint Street, Bartlett, Boksburg (12km from OR Tambo International Airport). 
There is also the option to have this course run in-house. Please speak to Rod directly.

Time:  07h45 for 8h00 – 17h30

Notes:  A comprehensive course manual will be provided.

To Book and for further information and/or queries contact Rod Prior:
Contact Rod at SHExcellence cc. on Cell: 082 554 0010 or
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CPD 3 credits. CPD no.: SAIChE-433 Provider: E4A (SAIChE-SPV-004)

Alternate name used: Design of Vessels, Tanks and Piping.
Piping design is at an introductory level.
Includes numerous Sub-Courses such as 7 Tank Material Designs, Design with Corrosion Barrier Analyses, Temperature-Pressure Ratings in Designs, Design for Pressure and Vacuum Services, Major Cost Saving Design features, Unique Vessels including 3D Printed Vessels. A special overview of Roto-Moulded Tanks is provided.

There are very special studies of the US vs EU Standards and the Design Outcomes against different stress allowances. There is a full section on materials selections with vessels and consequent capital cost and lifetime savings. The Pre, Mid and Post-Reading Files are an outstanding bank of design, cost savings and operational guidelines.

The popular, unique and information packed course to enable those involved in design, projects and plant operations to analyse and design a range of process vessels, tanks and pipes in greater detail – thus achieving more cost-efficient and effective complete engineering designs aligned with each process requirement.

The vessel function and main design requirements are analysed through advanced needs, systems, scoping, information and risk analytical methods. Each of the main material types that can be applied in vessels designs are addressed in turn. Steels, Stainless Steels and Exotic Steels, Thermoplastics and Thermosets (Fibreglass), and Steel Plastic-lined Vessels are the main materials groupings evaluated (in total 12 materials types and combinations). Applicable standards are addressed for each material and the critical variables in total design are fully addressed. Pressure Vessels are also addressed in a special sub-section. Hazardous Processes are discussed, and attendees are introduced to the relevant design standards for hazards products.

Piping systems design introduces pipes as pressure vessels and the range of types evaluated matches the total 12 materials types and combinations discussed as vessels.

A section on installation and related topics is provided and there is guidance on vessel batch sizing, design for mixers and reactors, piping installation guidance and cautionaries with installations.
Much attention is paid to the importance of vessel design lifetimes with alternate materials.         
There is a supporting sub-course on Economics in Engineering Manufacture and Design with interesting examples of cost savings through understanding where leverage in design can be achieved.

The final summary of the Course that we present at the end of DAY 2 is prepared as a series of DESIGN STAGES OR STEPS in a master chart with control checklists, and the appropriate design standards and design limitations are discussed and finalized. Interesting and unusual case studies are also presented.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

The main objective is to develop skills of attendees to assess vessels, tanks and piping design as a total systems approach, and to evaluate a number of economically viable materials for each application. A range of competencies are enhanced including use of engineering design and contextual judgement, developing knowledge-based engineering problem-solving, and other key design practices.              

Economic benefits are firstly achieved through the evaluation of different materials and assessing the most suitable and thus effective materials given the critical variables such as pressure, temperature, corrosion, load bearing and other important system parameters.
Economic benefits are also achieved through optimisation of the design and a deeper understanding of how design approaches and parameters can be leveraged to greater savings and profits, while still within design standards and thus safe design parameters.

Attendee comments:
“Thanks for an excellent course”, Wikus P.
“Thanks for an interesting and excellent course”, Mark K.
“Great knowledge, very valuable”, Forrester de B;
“Course and information was very insightful, a very valuable course”, Channel D.  

Presenter: John Broli. (MD E4A) Tel: 082 786 8507.    

For more information or to make your booking, contact John Broli at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Cost 2025:
Registered Persons Fees/Rates are R6650 (+VAT) for the 2 Live on-line days and 1 private day CPD Courses. 3 CPDs.
Quantity discounts are available for group attendances or multiple bookings paid in advance.

All courses include:
a. Interesting pre-reading material is sent to attendees normally 2 days prior to the start.
b. Full course materials are emailed ahead to you for the course and your personal library.
c. Videos links through ZOOM or Microsoft Teams still enable samples of products to be shown.
d. The Course framework/plan is sent to attendees as an Excel Document enabling easy tracking.
e. Workshops which include case studies and worked examples are interspersed with tea and lunch breaks and all materials are sent ahead to attendees for these exercises.
f. A Certificate of Attendance with CPD points reflected is provided at the end of the event.

CPD 3 credits. CPD no.: SAIChE-438 Provider: E4A (SAIChE-SPV-004)
Registered name: Materials in Engineering Design, Important Trends, Innovations

Includes numerous Sub-Courses such as New Insights on many materials subjects, E4A’s Master Materials selection with Barriers, Corrosion, 3D Printing, Recycling, Innovative Materials.
The Course has many guidelines on choosing materials in all engineering fields and great cost saving designs.
The Pre, Mid and Post-Reading Files are packed with useful and unique articles and guidelines on materials.

This extensive Course covers an in-depth review of important materials in engineering design.

 Course Dates: 18-19 June 2025, 20-21 August 2025, 22-23 October 2025

Materials are central to virtually every engineering design and most engineering problems. This course is thus of interest to all engineers and covers a wide range of material types and applications in engineering. Every year we update with new trends and improvements with materials.         
We cover various high-performance grades of metals, non-metals such as plastics, concrete and glass. All courses of E4A are directed at practical application of the theories of each of the course main topics and thus the courses are introduced with a series of articles for pre-course reading/study, to provide an overview to the course and to broadly introduce the attendees to the subject matter.

This Course focusses firstly on the fundamentals of materials with important coverage of materials used in engineering design as well as many important material grades, special terminologies and understanding key topics such as extruded versus welded pipe materials. The need to understand the rating of metals and non-metals for pressure and temperature variables is dealt with in detail to ensure a wide understanding of materials.

The Course then addresses design requirements for equipment designs and engineering parts. The course covers selected applications in various processes, important materials properties and key details of manufacturing and assembly that should be carefully considered for successful long-term performance life in service. Much attention is paid to design lifetimes with alternate materials.              
E4A also focuses on key approaches to the designs, points of critical importance and prior recorded failures, and thus serves to make attendees aware of the wider but important design considerations. The use of industry standards and ratings of institutes (such as ASME for pipes) - both metal and plastic and the service conditions to which the nominal coding applies - are addressed.                
This course is thus to be considered as a broad-based and thorough overview of selection and design of materials for practical and reliable in-plant services.   

The third main section of the Course addresses special materials applications including composites (fibre-glass), material combinations such as barriers and structural elements, modifications of polymers including additives, modifications of metals including Duplex SS, sandwiches and foams, and a range of other amazing materials. There is also a short course on solar panel materials and 3D printing of a range of engineering materials.

The final summary of the Course that we present at the end of DAY 2 is prepared as a series of DESIGN STAGES OR STEPS in a master chart with control checklists, and the appropriate design standards and design limitations are discussed and finalized. Interesting and unusual case studies are also presented.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

The main objective is to develop skills of attendees to assess materials design as a total systems approach, and to evaluate a number of economically viable materials for each application considered.

Economic benefits are firstly achieved through the evaluation of different materials and assessing the most suitable and thus effective materials given the critical variables such as pressure, temperature, corrosion, load bearing and other important parameters. Benefits are also achieved through optimisation of the design and a deeper understanding of how design approaches and parameters can be leveraged to savings and profits.

Attendee comments:
“Thank you for presenting an excellent and very relevant course. I am looking forward to the next one”, Wikus P.;
“The training content was very good for laying the foundations”, Mbombi B.
“Workshop was very valuable, delivered a lot of new material”, Anusha S.

Presenter: John Broli. (MD E4A). For more information or to make your booking, contact John Broli at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Cost 2025:
Registered Persons Fees/Rates are R6650 (+VAT) for the 2 Live on-line days and 1 private day CPD Courses. 3 CPDs.
Quantity discounts are available for group attendances or multiple bookings paid in advance.

All courses include:
a. Interesting pre-reading material is sent to attendees normally 2 days prior to the start.
b. Full course materials are emailed ahead to you for the course and your personal library.
c. Videos links through ZOOM or Microsoft Teams still enable samples of products to be shown.
d. The Course framework/plan is sent to attendees as an Excel Document enabling easy tracking.
e. Workshops which include case studies and worked examples are interspersed with tea and lunch breaks and all materials are sent ahead to attendees for these exercises.
f. A Certificate of Attendance with CPD points reflected is provided at the end of the event.

CPD 3 credits. CPD Ref. no: SAIChE-437 Provider: E4A (SAIChE-SPV-004)

Includes special selection of sub-courses of Important Legal Terms in South African Engineering and relevance of Competencies and Negligence; Overview of Liabilities and Risk; Legal Frameworks for Engineering including Contracts, Terms and Conditions, Warrantees and Guarantees; Engineering Standards, Codes and Liabilities; OSH Act, Regulations, SANS 347, SANS 310 and Design Liabilities.
This extensive Course is a ‘must do’ for all engineers to truly have the right perspectives on engineering design for management of risk and legal liabilities. We will have our consultant attorney attending regularly.

30-31 July 2025, 27-28 Aug. 2025, 29-30 October 2025, 26-27 Novem. 2025

This important Course is on the management of risk and legal liabilities in engineering analyses risks and liabilities that affect all engineering products and projects and can of course lead to outcomes of litigation and substantial penalties and legal claims. Risks, liabilities, and failures are studied extensively and are linked to the essential role of designed lifetimes of engineered products.            

The liabilities for professional engineers and engineering companies are considered through the main legally relevant documents such as Terms and Conditions, Design Lifetimes, Guarantees and Warrantees, and SEP and GEP (Sound Engineering and Good Engineering Practices). 
Important factors and principles in design are then evaluated and discussed including negligence, competency, and the importance of the Engineering Standards in managing risk and legal liabilities. There is detailed attention to the subjects of compliance to the appropriate Engineering Standards, especially the responsibilities of Professional Engineers spelt out in the Standards.     

The Course also addresses the OSH Act and the Regulations therein and the impact on engineering design approaches as well as the links to Engineering Standards such as SANS 347 (Pressure Vessels) and SANS 310 (Storage of Hazardous Chemicals). The NEMA and SEMA Acts are also dealt with as areas of potentially high liabilities and penalties and are introduced under the environmental principles, decision making and penalties and liabilities topics, which are all core to the Act. The ISO 9001 sub-course also mentions and provides key points from ISO 9001 and especially the topic of non-conformances. Non-conformances have a high probability of being the cause of failure, which when significant, can lead on to failure consequences that can or may invite litigation.

There is an important sub-course included for the Design Algorithm that E4A provides to manage designs and thereby limitation and avoidance of risk and liabilities. This sub-course also shows the importance of the analysis of critical variables. There is also a linked toolbox sub-course provided on materials and corrosion as the lead factor in degradation and thus a high-risk area in design.

Finally, there are selected risk sub-courses analyzed and presented to the attendees as well as risk checklists for all the major equipment types. There are also many sub-courses and supporting literature for attendees to study in the private time planned sector.                      

The final summary is prepared as a series of DESIGN STAGES OR STEPS in the E4A master chart manner with control checklists and the appropriate design approaches. We include in the Course Interesting and unusual case studies and factual examples of risk management.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

The main objective is to provide engineers with the fundamentals of risk management and legal liabilities avoidance in design and practice and to thereby limit the risk of failure and avoid the excessive costs of failure and downtime resulting.              

Economic benefits are achieved with the risk avoidance and mitigation strategies as well as directions provided on ISO 9001 as a risk reduction strategy. The Life-time considerations in designs is a further main discussion point for economic benefits in design.         

Attendee comments:
"This was a well-presented course. The case studies provided good contextual reading and are well worth the self-study”, Sharleen G.;
“Great Course, thanks for great insights”, Ameerud-deen L.;
"Course was extremely valuable and interesting at the same time”, Geoffrey B.

Presenter: John Broli. (MD E4A) Tel: 082 786 8507. For more information or to make your booking, contact John Broli at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Cost 2025:
Registered Persons Fees/Rates are R6650 (+VAT) for the 2 Live on-line days and 1 private day CPD Courses. 3 CPDs.
Quantity discounts are available for group attendances or multiple bookings paid in advance.

All courses include:
a. Interesting pre-reading material is sent to attendees normally 2 days prior to the start.
b. Full course materials are emailed ahead to you for the course and your personal library.
c. Videos links through ZOOM or Microsoft Teams still enable samples of products to be shown.
d. The Course framework/plan is sent to attendees as an Excel Document enabling easy tracking.
e. Workshops which include case studies and worked examples are interspersed with tea and lunch breaks and all materials are sent ahead to attendees for these exercises.
f. A Certificate of Attendance with CPD points reflected is provided at the end of the event.