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Pinch Technology &
Process Integration

A three-day course from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur — on finding the true energy minimum of a plant, and designing the heat exchanger network that actually reaches it.

Course Dates: 14–16 October 2026

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Onsite ₹65,000 ₹50,000 · Online ₹45,000 ₹30,000

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Onsite & Online IIT Kanpur Certificate 30 onsite seats only

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10 °C

Hot utility

1.7 MW

Cold utility

1.0 MW

Recovery

4.0 MW

Course at a Glance

Duration & Format

3 Days · ~20 Hours

09:00–17:00, workshop style

Investment

₹50,000 onsite

₹30,000 online · incl. 18% GST · early bird

Mode

Onsite or Online

Live in both, same content

Certification

IIT Kanpur

Dept. of Chemical Engineering

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The numbers behind the method

Pinch analysis is not theory looking for an application — these are the returns documented across industry.

10–40%
Typical energy savings identified by a study
6 mo–3 yr
Typical payback on resulting projects
>10%
Share of production cost that energy can reach
5,000+
Documented industrial pinch projects worldwide

Programme Overview

Find the true energy minimum — then design to reach it.

Most plants chase energy savings one exchanger at a time. Process integration inverts that: it treats the plant as a single thermal system, establishes the minimum energy it could possibly need, and only then designs the network to get there.

The course follows the composite-curve and pinch-design methods of Kemp's Pinch Analysis and Process Integration — from data extraction and energy targeting, through heat exchanger network design and retrofit, to the extensions into water and hydrogen systems.

Every day pairs teaching with worked industrial case studies and a hands-on practice session. Close to a third of the programme is applied work, closing with a group discussion and quiz on the final day.

You leave with a method, not a lecture. Stream data extraction, targeting, network design and the economics to defend it — applied to plants like your own.

Why this course

Targets before design

Establish the thermodynamic minimum first, so you never design toward a target you cannot justify.

Retrofit, not just greenfield

Most engineers work on existing plants. Retrofit and energy relaxation are taught alongside new design.

The economics to defend it

Capital-cost targeting, area and unit targets, and the optimum ΔTmin trade-off that management will ask about.

Beyond heat

The same targeting logic applied to water and hydrogen networks — increasingly where the savings now sit.

Worked from real plants

Case studies from refineries, pulp and paper, textiles and food processing, with the actual numbers.

Taught, then practised

Each day includes a hands-on session so the method is in your hands before you leave, not just in your notes.

Ideal Participants

Who should attend

The course assumes a working knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals, and is aimed at people who can act on the result.

Process Engineers

Practising chemical and process engineers responsible for plant performance.

Design + Operations

Energy Managers

Energy managers and certified auditors who need a defensible target, not a guess.

Audit + Targeting

Plant & Technical Services

Operations, design and technical services teams working on existing assets.

Retrofit

Faculty & Researchers

Academic staff, research scholars, consultants and EPC design engineers.

Academia

Sectors that benefit most

Refineries & oil and gas Petrochemicals Heavy chemicals Oleochemicals Pulp & paper Sugar & distilleries Textiles Food processing Steel & metallurgy

Academic Architecture

Curriculum

Nine modules, in the order they build — each one depends on the targets established by the module before it.

  1. 01

    Fundamentals of process integration

    A systems view of energy and resource use across the whole plant.

  2. 02

    Basic concepts of pinch analysis

    Composite and grand composite curves, problem table, heat cascade, ΔTmin.

  3. 03

    Pinch design for exchanger networks

    New network design, energy relaxation and retrofit of existing plants.

  4. 04

    Heat and power systems

    Correct placement of steam and gas turbines, heat pumps, refrigeration.

  5. 05

    Separation systems

    Distillation columns, evaporator systems and process simulation.

  6. 06

    Site-wide pinch analysis

    Total-site targeting across units and the shared utility system.

  7. 07

    Water & hydrogen pinch

    Extending targeting beyond heat to other constrained resources.

  8. 08

    Electrical power conservation

    Where power savings sit alongside thermal integration in process plants.

  9. 09

    Industrial case studies

    Refineries, petrochemicals, heavy chemicals, oleochemicals, pulp & paper, textiles, sugar and food processing.

Day by Day

Three-day schedule

Sessions run 09:00–17:00 with two tea breaks and lunch. Select a day to see the full plan.

  • 09:00–11:00Introduction & concept of process integrationComposite curves · energy targeting · heat cascade diagram
  • 11:00–11:20Tea break
  • 11:20–12:30Basic rules for pinch design
  • 12:30–13:00Targeting of capital costArea and unit targets · optimum ΔTmin
  • 13:00–14:30Lunch break
  • 14:30–15:30Pinch design method for new heat exchanger networksEnergy relaxation · retrofitting existing plants
  • 15:30–15:45Tea break
  • 15:45–17:00Case studies & practice sessionHands-on

Course Coordinator

Dr. Alok Saboo

Dr. Alok Saboo

Distinguished Visiting Professor

Department of Chemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

alokks@iitk.ac.in

The face of the course, Dr Alok K Saboo, is a distinguished chemical engineer, energy consultant and one of the early pioneers in the application of pinch technology and resilient process design. He is currently a distinguished visiting professor in Chemical Engineering at IIT Kanpur. During his long illustrious career, he has worked with Professor Bodo Linnhoff, who developed the pinch analysis method, has developed pinch analysis software packages, and carried out revamp studies for more than 500 process plants across the world.

A Gold Medallist from IIT Kanpur, Dr Saboo earned his PhD from the University of Wisconsin–Madison under Professor Manfred Morari, a process design and control stalwart. He worked as an independent consultant to leading refineries and petrochemical companies for more than four decades and subsequently founded Energy Consultants Pvt Ltd, where he serves as Managing Director.

His consulting career has taken him from refineries and petrochemical complexes to a wide range of process industries, including breweries, oleochemicals, steel, alumina, and power plants. He has undertaken major assignments for Reliance Industries, Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, HPCL, ESSAR Oil UK, and many other leading national and international companies.

His work has delivered annual savings ranging from millions to hundreds of millions of US Dollars across major industrial sites. With experience of more than 500 large-scale projects under his belt, he has also trained engineers and industry professionals in pinch technology and energy conservation, and has actively contributed to research in pinch analysis. He stands tall in the field of Process Integration, has been recognized worldwide for his contributions, and is considered India's foremost authority in industrial applications of pinch technology.

Course design

The programme follows the targeting-first structure of Kemp's standard text, taught with worked industrial cases throughout.

Certification

An official Certificate of Participation is awarded and distributed at the close of Day 3.

Fees & Seats

Two ways to attend

Both modes cover the full three-day programme, the course material and the certificate.

Onsite

IIT Kanpur campus

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₹50,000 ₹65,000 Inclusive of 18% GST

EARLY BIRD Save ₹15,000 · until 11 September 2026

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In-person participation is limited to 30 seats so the practice sessions stay workable. Seats are confirmed in order of payment.

  • ✓All three days in person at IIT Kanpur
  • ✓Hands-on practice sessions in the room
  • ✓Printed course material & worked examples
  • ✓Accommodation & hospitality on campus
  • ✓Airport / station pickup & drop
  • ✓Saturday excursion to Lucknow / Agra
  • ✓Lunch & refreshments on all three days
  • ✓Certificate of participation

Campus accommodation can be requested at registration, subject to availability.

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Online

Live sessions

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₹30,000 ₹45,000 Inclusive of 18% GST

EARLY BIRD Save ₹15,000 · until 11 September 2026

Availability No cap

Online attendance is not capped — register any time before the course begins.

  • ✓Live attendance for all three days
  • ✓Digital course material & worked examples
  • ✓Practice sessions run alongside the room
  • ✓Q&A with the coordinator in every session
  • ✓Digital certificate of participation

Group nominations from one organisation may be eligible for a concession — write to us before paying.

Register for online

Registration

Pay on SBI Collect, then register

Payment comes first. You will get a reference number and an e-receipt — both are needed to complete the form.

  1. STEP 01

    Pay on SBI Collect

    Educational Institutions → Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur → Payment Categories → Outreach Activities (OOA), then fill in the course details below.

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  2. STEP 02

    Save the payment slip

    Download the e-receipt as a PDF or take a clear screenshot. Note the DU / reference number printed on it.

  3. STEP 03

    Fill this form

    Enter your details, the reference number, and upload the slip. A confirmation email is sent immediately.

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Course Code
IITK/OOA/2026-27/051
Course Title
Pinch Technology and Process Integration
Course Duration
14.10.2026 – 16.10.2026
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Explore Nearby

Make a trip of it

The onsite course fee includes a full-day Saturday excursion to Lucknow / Agra — a chance to carry the majestic fragrance of Uttar Pradesh back home.

Lucknow

City of Nawabs

Explore the grand Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza, stroll through the old city, sample some of Lucknow's celebrated cuisine, and shop for exquisite Chikankaari embroidered attire.

Distance
~90 km
Travel
~2 hrs
Best by
Road

Agra

City of Taj

Home to the iconic Taj Mahal and the magnificent Agra Fort, Agra offers a memorable glimpse into India's Mughal heritage.

Distance
~285 km
Travel
~4 hrs
Best by
Road

Closer to campus

JK Temple

Kanpur city · ~15 km · 30 min

Kanpur Memorial Church

Cantonment · ~18 km · 35 min

Allen Forest Zoo

Nawabganj · ~10 km · 25 min

Bithoor

Ganga ghats · ~27 km · 45 min

Travel times are road estimates from the IIT Kanpur campus and vary with traffic. Illustrations are original artwork.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We have answers.

Do I need prior experience with pinch analysis?

No. Day 1 starts from first principles and builds up. A working knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals — heat transfer, mass and energy balances — is assumed.

What is the difference between onsite and online?

The teaching is identical. Onsite participants do practice sessions in the room with direct access to the coordinator, and receive printed material and campus lunches. Online participants join the same live sessions and work the same exercises digitally.

How many onsite seats are there?

In-person participation is capped at 30 seats so the hands-on sessions remain workable. Seats are confirmed in order of payment. Online participation is not capped.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. An official Certificate of Participation is awarded and distributed at the close of Day 3. Online participants receive a digital certificate by email.

How do I pay, and what do I upload?

Pay through SBI Collect first, then download the e-receipt. Enter the DU / reference number in the form and upload the receipt as a PDF, JPG or PNG up to 5 MB. It is stored securely in the institute database.

Will I get a confirmation?

Yes — a confirmation email with your registration reference is sent as soon as you submit the form. A second email follows once the payment has been verified.

What if I need a GST invoice?

Enter your organisation's GSTIN in the registration form. It cannot be added after the invoice is generated.

Is accommodation available on campus?

A limited number of guest house rooms may be available for onsite participants, charged separately. Request it in the registration form and we will confirm subject to availability.

Find the energy you are already paying for.

Three days at IIT Kanpur, and a method you can take straight back to the plant. Onsite is limited to 30 seats.

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