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PRODUCT CARBON FOOTPRINT

PRODUCT CARBON FOOTPRINT 2

product carbon footprint

Course is HRDC Claimable.
Register for next session - Physical
Register Through HRDC/LOU/PO
(No Payment Required)
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Next Training Date: 23 - 24 July 2025

Training Summary

Join our Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Training Program to gain a comprehensive understanding of the environmental impact of your products, and how to measure and reduce their carbon footprints over the life cycle stages. 

This training program focuses on imparting practical expertise in establishing product carbon footprint (PCF) for reporting and stakeholder communication with compliance to the ISO 14067:2018 standard, which is increasingly important among partners in a green value chain. The agenda spans two days and provides a comprehensive understanding on the environmental impact of your products towards climate change, including how to measure and reduce their carbon footprints throughout the life cycle stages, with a strong emphasis on practical application. By the end of the training, attendees will gain a thorough understanding and hands-on experience that will be useful for performing PCF assessments for their products 

Learning Outcomes

  • Gain awareness and drive to synergise energy and emissions management.  
  • Pave the way toward net-zero carbon emissions.  
  • Understand the concept and principles of PCF accounting and reporting, including the goal and scope, life cycle inventory, life cycle impact assessment, and reporting.  
  • Quantify life cycle GHG emissions and PCF  
  • Report the results based on ISO 14067:2018 standards. 

Trainer Profile

Ir Dr Lim Jeng Shiun has been extensively involved in 22 research projects, 11 industrial based projects for various companies and government agencies. The key clients include local industries and multinational companies such as BERNAS, FABER MEDISERVE, SHELL, OLEON in Malaysia and PERTAMINA in Indonesia. He has assisted those companies identify energy saving opportunities worth millions of dollar through the use of process integration and process systems engineering approach.

Prof Ir Ts Dr Zainuddin Abdul Manan is currently the chair of the EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act) Thermal Energy drafting committee under the Malaysian Ministry of Energy. He founded and spearheaded the UTM Sustainable Energy Management initiative that led UTM to achieve more than USD 6 million energy savings between 2011 and 2019, and to win the ASEAN Energy Award in 2012.

Prof Ir Dr Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi specialises in process systems engineering with emphasis on process integration and resource conservation. She is a certified ASEAN Energy Management Scheme (AEMAS) Energy Manager trainer and a Registered Electrical Energy Manager under Malaysia Energy Commission. She is currently the energy advisor for UTM Energy Management System.

Dr. Tan Yue Dian, a chemical process and energy engineer at Optimal Systems Engineering Sdn Bhd, specialises in sustainability management, GHG reporting, and carbon footprint assessment. Her PhD focused on sustainable planning in palm oil mills. Dr. Tan supports Malaysia’s Low Carbon Cities Masterplan and has received awards, including the YSN-ASM Chrysalis Award 2021.

Training Details

    • Time: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
    • Fee for Local Participants: RM3,200
    • Fee for International Participants [USD]: USD 714 [Online]
    • Alternative:
      • In-House Workshop (Contact us to arrange workshop dates
Past Participant Reviews
The trainer able to simplified the whole process and spot the related emission for our company
Intan Syarena
The trainer able to simplified the whole process and spot the related emission for our company
Adlan Ibrahim
The trainer is well knowledge in how to deliver the information
Suja Rajah
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Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist (TERT) Level 3: Professional (Certification)

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Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist (TERT) Level 3: Professional (Certification)

Course is HRDC Claimable.
Register for next session - Online
Register Through HRDC/LOU/PO
(No Payment Required)
Download brochure here

Next Training Date: 16 October 2025

Training Summary

For TERT Level 3 competency, participants are required to demonstrate they can apply the knowledge of Level 1 and 2 to an industrial case study.  They are required to complete an industrial case study assignment.  In addition, they also need to take an examination to test their knowledge.

Course Duration: 8 hours / 1 Full Day

1. Exam and Assignment briefing 
2. Exam and Assignment presentation 
3. Assignment submission

Course Objective

    1. Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist (TERT) is a professional training to develop more global experts in thermal energy recovery system based on Pinch Technology.  Participants from this course are awarded competency certification based on the level of completion.  Be among the pioneers and expert in thermal energy for processes, differentiating yourself from other energy auditors which focusses only on utility system audit.  Pinch Technology is known to save energy between 15 to 90%, in comparison to utility audit which only saves up to 30%.  The technology also commonly provides an attractive payback period of fewer than three years, as compared to the renewable energy system. 

Certification Level Overview

Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist (TERT) is a professional training to develop more global experts in thermal energy recovery system based on Pinch Technology.  Participants from this course are awarded competency certification based on the level of completion.  Be among the pioneers and expert in thermal energy for processes, differentiating yourself from other energy auditors which focusses only on utility system audit.  Pinch Technology is known to save energy between 15 to 90%, in comparison to utility audit which only saves up to 30%.  The technology also commonly provides an attractive payback period of fewer than three years, as compared to the renewable energy system. 

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Past Projects

The industrial sector accounts for about one-third of the global energy consumption, with up to 50% of energy ultimately lost in the form of waste heat in hot exhaust gases, in cooling water, and on heated surfaces and products [US Department of Energy]. Recovery of thermal energy from waste heat presents the biggest cost-saving opportunity for energy efficiency improvement in the industrial sector.

    1. USD 12.8 million/year on energy savings by Retrofit of Heat Recovery System (Refinery)
    2. USD 4.1 million/year on energy savings by Total Site Heat Integration Retrofit Study (Middle Distillate)
    3. USD 0.75 million/year on energy and water recovery savings (Oleochemical)

Reason to Join

If you are an energy manager, energy auditor, or energy service company.

    1. Equip yourself as a TERT to manage thermal energy. The anticipated enactment of the Malaysia Energy Efficiency & Conservation Act (EECA) shall unlock opportunities for energy managers with the competency to audit, manage, and optimize thermal energy systems apart from electrical energy.
    2. Gain competency to perform practical retrofit of existing facilities. Learn from certified experts and practitioners on how to perform optimal thermal energy recovery analysis to retrofit existing facilities practically, and gain the support of top management to achieve triple bottom-line benefits.
    3. Offer value-added energy audit services for the ASEAN community. If you are an energy auditor, you will be able to offer value-added energy audit services to your customer by incorporating thermal energy recovery of the process. You can also offer energy audit services under the newly announced Energy Audit Conditional Grant (EACG) which supports energy auditing of both electrical and thermal energy. Widespread and holistic implementation of Energy Management System cover­ing thermal and electrical energy in the region is expected to significantly increase the demand for thermal energy analysis experts in Malaysia and across ASEAN.

If thermal energy is the leading energy cost in your manufacturing site.

Huge potential reduction in energy bills from thermal heat recovery.

Over 7000 successful process integration applications worldwide, including our project experiences have resulted in thermal energy savings of between 10 to 50%, and a payback period of less than 3 years. Our recent petroleum refinery retrofit project for example amassed an annual savings of USD 12 Million.

“We already have heat recovery systems in place. How could we benefit more?’’

Our experience shows that plant renovation, plant expansion, the addition of new product lines, consideration of total site, and area-wide integration could lead to ample energy cost-saving potentials.

Trainer Profile

Prof Ir Ts Dr Zainuddin Abdul Manan is currently the chair of the EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act) Thermal Energy drafting committee under the Malaysian Ministry of Energy. He founded and spearheaded the UTM Sustainable Energy Management initiative that led UTM to achieve more than USD 6 million energy savings between 2011 and 2019, and to win the ASEAN Energy Award in 2012.

Prof Ir Dr Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi specialises in process systems engineering with emphasis on process integration and resource conservation. She is a certified ASEAN Energy Management Scheme (AEMAS) Energy Manager trainer and a Registered Electrical Energy Manager under Malaysia Energy Commission. She is currently the energy advisor for UTM Energy Management System.

Ir Dr Lim Jeng Shiun has been extensively involved in 22 research projects, 11 industrial based projects for various companies and government agencies. The key clients include local industries and multinational companies such as BERNAS, FABER MEDISERVE, SHELL, OLEON in Malaysia and PERTAMINA in Indonesia. He has assisted those companies identify energy saving opportunities worth millions of dollar through the use of process integration and process systems engineering approach.

Examination Fee (via Online)

Course Fee: RM1,600/pax 
Early bird Price: RM1,500/pax – Full payment 1 month before training date.

Group Course Fee: RM1,500/pax (Group of 3 and above)

Upon Completion & Passing of this examination, trainee will be given Certificate of Competency for Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist (TERT).

**Price excluding 8% sst charges

Register & Pay Now for Online Training

Other Registration Method

Download registration form (PDF)

For group registration, kindly download the registration form via the link above and send to [email protected].

Ratings & Reviews
It will enhance the engineers' career and entrepreneurship skills. It is a great idea for engineers that will improve the confidence level.
Lim Kek Sia
Building Commissioning Specialist
Very good, it promotes awareness of thermal energy saving.
Tee Wee Song
Director
It's a future-proof program and able to empower more freelancers in Malaysia. As an engineer, this help me to understand energy saving & ways to improve plant performance as an overall. Excellent training!
Anonymous
Research Officer
It gives extra skill to the working generation.
Chong Chan Yau
Project Manager
Good initiative from the government, and with the right policy and strategies, it would greatly benefit the participant.
Mohd Lutfi bin Mahali
Electrical Engineer
The training has been an eye opener for me on pinch analysis and the different methods that can be applied to the process plant I worked at.
Anonymous
Energy Manager & Sustainability Program Leader
The training further deepen and enhance my understanding of heat recovery and pinch analysis. This kind of training needs to be conducted more often to benefit more people.
Cheng Kai Cong
Energy Manager
Its a good programme to join and improve skill.
Sitti Aishah Binti Najamudin
Student
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Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist – Level 3: Professional

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Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist - Level 3 Professional

Register for next session
Register Through HRDC/LOU/PO
(No Payment Required)
Download brochure here

Next Training Date: 16 October 2025

Training Summary

For TERT Level 3 competency, participants are required to demonstrate they can apply the knowledge of Level 1 and 2 to an industrial case study.  They are required to complete an industrial case study assignment.  In addition, they also need to take an examination to test their knowledge.

Course Duration: 8 hours / 1 Full Day

1. Exam and Assignment briefing 
2. Exam and Assignment presentation 
3. Assignment submission 

Course Objective

    1. Apply knowledge of TERT Level 1 and 2 to solve industrial case study.
    2. Examine participants’ TERT knowledge via examination.

Certification Level Overview

Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist (TERT) is a professional training to develop more global experts in thermal energy recovery system based on Pinch Technology.  Participants from this course are awarded competency certification based on the level of completion.  Be among the pioneers and expert in thermal energy for processes, differentiating yourself from other energy auditors which focusses only on utility system audit.  Pinch Technology is known to save energy between 15 to 90%, in comparison to utility audit which only saves up to 30%.  The technology also commonly provides an attractive payback period of fewer than three years, as compared to the renewable energy system. 

Past Projects

The industrial sector accounts for about one-third of the global energy consumption, with up to 50% of energy ultimately lost in the form of waste heat in hot exhaust gases, in cooling water, and on heated surfaces and products [US Department of Energy]. Recovery of thermal energy from waste heat presents the biggest cost-saving opportunity for energy efficiency improvement in the industrial sector.

    1. USD 12.8 million/year on energy savings by Retrofit of Heat Recovery System (Refinery)
    2. USD 4.1 million/year on energy savings by Total Site Heat Integration Retrofit Study (Middle Distillate)
    3. USD 0.75 million/year on energy and water recovery savings (Oleochemical)

Reason to Join

If you are an energy manager, energy auditor, or energy service company.

    1. Equip yourself as a TERT to manage thermal energy. The anticipated enactment of the Malaysia Energy Efficiency & Conservation Act (EECA) shall unlock opportunities for energy managers with the competency to audit, manage, and optimize thermal energy systems apart from electrical energy.
    2. Gain competency to perform practical retrofit of existing facilities. Learn from certified experts and practitioners on how to perform optimal thermal energy recovery analysis to retrofit existing facilities practically, and gain the support of top management to achieve triple bottom-line benefits.
    3. Offer value-added energy audit services for the ASEAN community. If you are an energy auditor, you will be able to offer value-added energy audit services to your customer by incorporating thermal energy recovery of the process. You can also offer energy audit services under the newly announced Energy Audit Conditional Grant (EACG) which supports energy auditing of both electrical and thermal energy. Widespread and holistic implementation of Energy Management System cover­ing thermal and electrical energy in the region is expected to significantly increase the demand for thermal energy analysis experts in Malaysia and across ASEAN.

If thermal energy is the leading energy cost in your manufacturing site.

Huge potential reduction in energy bills from thermal heat recovery.

Over 7000 successful process integration applications worldwide, including our project experiences have resulted in thermal energy savings of between 10 to 50%, and a payback period of less than 3 years. Our recent petroleum refinery retrofit project for example amassed an annual savings of USD 12 Million.

“We already have heat recovery systems in place. How could we benefit more?’’

Our experience shows that plant renovation, plant expansion, the addition of new product lines, consideration of total site, and area-wide integration could lead to ample energy cost-saving potentials.

Examination Fee (via Online)

Course Fee: RM900/pax 
Early bird Price: RM850/pax – Full payment 1 month before training date.

Group Course Fee: RM850/pax (Group of 3 and above)

Upon Completion & Passing of this examination, trainee will be given Certificate of Competency for Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist (TERT).

**Price excluding 8% sst charges

Register & Pay Now

Other Registration Method

Download registration form (PDF)

For group registration, kindly download the registration form via the link above and send to [email protected].

Bundle Package (TERT level 1 - 3)

TERT Bundle A: RM5600/pax (RM6200/pax)
**Save RM600 when you register for Bundle A. This bundle contains Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist level 1-3 (Physical (TERT 1 & 2) & Online (TERT 3) training method with instructors).

TERT Bundle B: RM6200/pax (RM7300/pax)
**Save RM1100 when you register for Bundle B. This bundle contains Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist level 1-3 + (Physical (TERT 1 & 2) & Online (TERT 3) training method with instructors). + Optimal Heat Software (Licence for 1 computer).

TERT Bundle C: RM3100/pax (RM3450/pax)
**Save RM350 when you register for Bundle C. This bundle contains Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist level 1-2 (self-paced training method with no instructors) + TERT level 3 (Online).

TERT Bundle D: RM4200/pax (RM4900/pax)
**Save RM700 when you register for Bundle D. This bundle contains Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist level 1-2 (self-paced training method with no instructors) + TERT level 3 (Online) + Optimal Heat Software (Licence for 1 computer).

**Price excluding 8% sst charges

See more info on bundle for TERT
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OPTIMISE’s 2023 Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist (TERT) Workshop

OPTIMISE's 2023 Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist (TERT) Workshop
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February 20, 2023

OPTIMISE's 2023 Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist (TERT) Workshop

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The OPTIMISE Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist (TERT) workshop series for 2023 kicked off this week from 14 to 16 February 2023. The TERT trainees were from among future and experienced energy auditors, energy managers, consultants, industrial practitioners, technologists and researchers. 

There are four levels of the Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist (TERT) Certification program. TERT Level 1 is a three-day workshop session aimed at providing participants with the ‘Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist “User Level” competency upon successful completion of the module.  TERT Level 1 began on 14th February and ended on 16th February 2023. 

OPTIMISE's 2023 Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist (TERT) Workshop

Next, TERT Level 2 is aimed at upskilling participants on the advanced Process Integration based on Pinch Analysis techniques to maximize energy savings. Level 2 modules include integration of combined heat and power systems, implementing process changes, manufacturing site-wide analysis and retrofit of existing heat exchanger networks. Passing this module will qualify participants for the ‘Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist – Level 2: Advanced’ expertise. 

Participants who successfully complete the Advanced TERT module will have the chance to be a Certified TERT Expert by completing TERT Level 3.  Participants are required to complete a set of assignments and pass a qualifying exam in order to secure the ‘Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist – Level 3: Expert’ certification. 

Finally, participants will have the chance to promote themselves to the level of an industrial practitioner by completing a real-life industrial process integration project.  Upon successful completion of the project, participants are required to submit the project report to be verified by the company manager. Participants will finally undergo a competency-based interview to communicate their experiences as a proof the acquired competency.  Successful completion of this level will earn them ‘Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist – TERT Level 4: Industrial Practitioner’ Certification. 

This article is published on February 20, 2023 by Optimal System Engineering

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Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist – Level 3: Professional

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Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist - Level 3 Professional

Register for next session
Register Through HRDC/LOU/PO
(No Payment Required)
Download brochure here

Next Training Date: 18 December 2024

Training Summary

For TERT Level 3 competency, participants are required to demonstrate they can apply the knowledge of Level 1 and 2 to an industrial case study.  They are required to complete an industrial case study assignment.  In addition, they also need to take an examination to test their knowledge.

Course Duration: 8 hours / 1 Full Day

1. Exam and Assignment briefing 
2. Exam and Assignment presentation 
3. Assignment submission 

Course Objective

    1. Apply knowledge of TERT Level 1 and 2 to solve industrial case study.
    2. Examine participants’ TERT knowledge via examination.

Certification Level Overview

Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist (TERT) is a professional training to develop more global experts in thermal energy recovery system based on Pinch Technology.  Participants from this course are awarded competency certification based on the level of completion.  Be among the pioneers and expert in thermal energy for processes, differentiating yourself from other energy auditors which focusses only on utility system audit.  Pinch Technology is known to save energy between 15 to 90%, in comparison to utility audit which only saves up to 30%.  The technology also commonly provides an attractive payback period of fewer than three years, as compared to the renewable energy system. 

Past Projects

The industrial sector accounts for about one-third of the global energy consumption, with up to 50% of energy ultimately lost in the form of waste heat in hot exhaust gases, in cooling water, and on heated surfaces and products [US Department of Energy]. Recovery of thermal energy from waste heat presents the biggest cost-saving opportunity for energy efficiency improvement in the industrial sector.

    1. USD 12.8 million/year on energy savings by Retrofit of Heat Recovery System (Refinery)
    2. USD 4.1 million/year on energy savings by Total Site Heat Integration Retrofit Study (Middle Distillate)
    3. USD 0.75 million/year on energy and water recovery savings (Oleochemical)

Reason to Join

If you are an energy manager, energy auditor, or energy service company.

    1. Equip yourself as a TERT to manage thermal energy. The anticipated enactment of the Malaysia Energy Efficiency & Conservation Act (EECA) shall unlock opportunities for energy managers with the competency to audit, manage, and optimize thermal energy systems apart from electrical energy.
    2. Gain competency to perform practical retrofit of existing facilities. Learn from certified experts and practitioners on how to perform optimal thermal energy recovery analysis to retrofit existing facilities practically, and gain the support of top management to achieve triple bottom-line benefits.
    3. Offer value-added energy audit services for the ASEAN community. If you are an energy auditor, you will be able to offer value-added energy audit services to your customer by incorporating thermal energy recovery of the process. You can also offer energy audit services under the newly announced Energy Audit Conditional Grant (EACG) which supports energy auditing of both electrical and thermal energy. Widespread and holistic implementation of Energy Management System cover­ing thermal and electrical energy in the region is expected to significantly increase the demand for thermal energy analysis experts in Malaysia and across ASEAN.

If thermal energy is the leading energy cost in your manufacturing site.

Huge potential reduction in energy bills from thermal heat recovery.

Over 7000 successful process integration applications worldwide, including our project experiences have resulted in thermal energy savings of between 10 to 50%, and a payback period of less than 3 years. Our recent petroleum refinery retrofit project for example amassed an annual savings of USD 12 Million.

“We already have heat recovery systems in place. How could we benefit more?’’

Our experience shows that plant renovation, plant expansion, the addition of new product lines, consideration of total site, and area-wide integration could lead to ample energy cost-saving potentials.

Examination Fee (via Online)

Course Fee: RM1200/pax 
HRDC Fee: RM1300/pax
Early bird Price: RM1080/pax – Full payment 1 month before training date.

Group Course Fee: RM1080/pax (Group of 3 and above)
Group Early bird Price: RM972/pax – Full payment 1 month before training date.

Upon Completion & Passing of this examination, trainee will be given Certificate of Competency for Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist (TERT).

**Price excluding 8% sst charges
**Early bird price for HRDC claimable only valid within 2 months before training date

Register & Pay Now

Other Registration Method

Download registration form (PDF)

For group registration, kindly download the registration form via the link above and send to [email protected].

Bundle Package (TERT level 1 - 3)

TERT Bundle A: RM5600/pax (RM6200/pax)
**Save RM600 when you register for Bundle A. This bundle contains Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist level 1-3 (Physical (TERT 1 & 2) & Online (TERT 3) training method with instructors).

TERT Bundle B: RM6200/pax (RM7300/pax)
**Save RM1100 when you register for Bundle B. This bundle contains Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist level 1-3 + (Physical (TERT 1 & 2) & Online (TERT 3) training method with instructors). + Optimal Heat Software (Licence for 1 computer).

TERT Bundle C: RM3100/pax (RM3450/pax)
**Save RM350 when you register for Bundle C. This bundle contains Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist level 1-2 (self-paced training method with no instructors) + TERT level 3 (Online).

TERT Bundle D: RM4200/pax (RM4900/pax)
**Save RM700 when you register for Bundle D. This bundle contains Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist level 1-2 (self-paced training method with no instructors) + TERT level 3 (Online) + Optimal Heat Software (Licence for 1 computer).

**Price excluding 8% sst charges

See more info on bundle for TERT
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Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist – Level 2: Advanced

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Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist – Level 2: Heat Recovery Optimisation for Retrofit Design

Course is HRDC Claimable.
Register for next session - Online
Register Through HRDC/LOU/PO
(No Payment Required)
Download brochure here

Next Training Date: 27 - 28 August 2025

Training Summary

For TERT Level 2 competency, participants are exposed to more advanced Pinch Technology techniques to optimise capital and operating cost of the thermal energy recovery system, further recovery potential from process modification analysis, combined heat and power system integration and analysis, retrofit analysis and exploring multiple sites energy exchange potential. Participants need to submit the completed excel calculation as proof they have mastered the competency.

Course Duration: 16 hours (8 hours + 8 hours) / 2 Full Days

Course Objective

    1. Understand the importance of heat exchanger network retrofit.
    2. Apply the steps to perform heat exchanger network retrofit.
    3. Perform economic analysis and cost-benefit analysis for heat exchanger network design.
    4. Perform retrofit case study.
    5. Understand the basic concept of process modification.
    6. Understand the combined heat & power system.
    7. Understand the concept of total site heat integration.

Certification Level Overview

Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist (TERT) is a professional training to develop more global experts in thermal energy recovery system based on Pinch Technology.  Participants from this course are awarded competency certification based on the level of completion.  Be among the pioneers and expert in thermal energy for processes, differentiating yourself from other energy auditors which focusses only on utility system audit.  Pinch Technology is known to save energy between 15 to 90%, in comparison to utility audit which only saves up to 30%.  The technology also commonly provides an attractive payback period of fewer than three years, as compared to the renewable energy system. 

Past Projects

The industrial sector accounts for about one-third of the global energy consumption, with up to 50% of energy ultimately lost in the form of waste heat in hot exhaust gases, in cooling water, and on heated surfaces and products [US Department of Energy]. Recovery of thermal energy from waste heat presents the biggest cost-saving opportunity for energy efficiency improvement in the industrial sector.

    1. USD 12.8 million/year on energy savings by Retrofit of Heat Recovery System (Refinery)
    2. USD 4.1 million/year on energy savings by Total Site Heat Integration Retrofit Study (Middle Distillate)
    3. USD 0.75 million/year on energy and water recovery savings (Oleochemical)

Reason to Join

If you are an energy manager, energy auditor, or energy service company.

    1. Equip yourself as a TERT to manage thermal energy. The anticipated enactment of the Malaysia Energy Efficiency & Conservation Act (EECA) shall unlock opportunities for energy managers with the competency to audit, manage, and optimize thermal energy systems apart from electrical energy.
    2. Gain competency to perform practical retrofit of existing facilities. Learn from certified experts and practitioners on how to perform optimal thermal energy recovery analysis to retrofit existing facilities practically, and gain the support of top management to achieve triple bottom-line benefits.
    3. Offer value-added energy audit services for the ASEAN community. If you are an energy auditor, you will be able to offer value-added energy audit services to your customer by incorporating thermal energy recovery of the process. You can also offer energy audit services under the newly announced Energy Audit Conditional Grant (EACG) which supports energy auditing of both electrical and thermal energy. Widespread and holistic implementation of Energy Management System cover­ing thermal and electrical energy in the region is expected to significantly increase the demand for thermal energy analysis experts in Malaysia and across ASEAN.

If thermal energy is the leading energy cost in your manufacturing site.

Huge potential reduction in energy bills from thermal heat recovery.

Over 7000 successful process integration applications worldwide, including our project experiences have resulted in thermal energy savings of between 10 to 50%, and a payback period of less than 3 years. Our recent petroleum refinery retrofit project for example amassed an annual savings of USD 12 Million.

“We already have heat recovery systems in place. How could we benefit more?’’

Our experience shows that plant renovation, plant expansion, the addition of new product lines, consideration of total site, and area-wide integration could lead to ample energy cost-saving potentials.

Trainer Profile

Prof Ir Ts Dr Zainuddin Abdul Manan is currently the chair of the EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act) Thermal Energy drafting committee under the Malaysian Ministry of Energy. He founded and spearheaded the UTM Sustainable Energy Management initiative that led UTM to achieve more than USD 6 million energy savings between 2011 and 2019, and to win the ASEAN Energy Award in 2012.

Prof Ir Dr Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi specialises in process systems engineering with emphasis on process integration and resource conservation. She is a certified ASEAN Energy Management Scheme (AEMAS) Energy Manager trainer and a Registered Electrical Energy Manager under Malaysia Energy Commission. She is currently the energy advisor for UTM Energy Management System.

Ir Dr Lim Jeng Shiun has been extensively involved in 22 research projects, 11 industrial based projects for various companies and government agencies. The key clients include local industries and multinational companies such as BERNAS, FABER MEDISERVE, SHELL, OLEON in Malaysia and PERTAMINA in Indonesia. He has assisted those companies identify energy saving opportunities worth millions of dollar through the use of process integration and process systems engineering approach.

Training Course Fee

Course Fee: RM3,200/pax 
Early bird Price: RM3,100/pax – Full payment 1 month before training date.

Group Course Fee: RM3,100/pax (Group of 3 and above.

**Price excluding 8% sst charges

Register & Pay Now for Online Training

Training Course Fee (for Self-Paced Training)

Course Fee : RM1,600/pax


**Self-paced Training is where you can learn in your own time and schedule, all course materials and resources are available after registration and quizzes can be submitted at any time during it. You will be awarded Certificate of Completion upon finishing the entire course. CDP claimable upon completion, kindly refer to info above, T&Cs apply.

**Price excluding 8% sst charges

Register & Pay Now for Self-Paced Training

Other Registration Method

Download registration form (PDF)

For group registration, kindly download the registration form via the link above and send to [email protected].

TERT Bundle A: RM3900/pax (RM4700/pax)
**Save RM600 when you register for Bundle A. This bundle contains Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist level 1-3 (online training method with instructors).

TERT Bundle B: RM5100/pax (RM6200/pax)
**Save RM1100 when you register for Bundle B. This bundle contains Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist level 1-3 + (online training method with instructors) + Optimal Heat Software (Licence for 1 computer).

TERT Bundle C: RM2500/pax (RM2800/pax)
**Save RM300 when you register for Bundle C. This bundle contains Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist level 1-2 (self-paced training method with no instructors) + TERT level 3 (Online).

TERT Bundle D: RM3600/pax (RM4300/pax)
**Save RM700 when you register for Bundle D. This bundle contains Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist level 1-2 (self-paced training method with no instructors) + TERT level 3 (Online) + Optimal Heat Software (Licence for 1 computer).

**Price excluding 6% sst charges

Ratings & Reviews
It will enhance the engineers' career and entrepreneurship skills. It is a great idea for engineers that will improve the confidence level.
Lim Kek Sia
Building Commissioning Specialist
Very good, it promotes awareness of thermal energy saving.
Tee Wee Song
Director
It's a future-proof program and able to empower more freelancers in Malaysia. As an engineer, this help me to understand energy saving & ways to improve plant performance as an overall. Excellent training!
Anonymous
Research Officer
It gives extra skill to the working generation.
Chong Chan Yau
Project Manager
Good initiative from the government, and with the right policy and strategies, it would greatly benefit the participant.
Mohd Lutfi bin Mahali
Electrical Engineer
The training has been an eye opener for me on pinch analysis and the different methods that can be applied to the process plant I worked at.
Anonymous
Energy Manager & Sustainability Program Leader
The training further deepen and enhance my understanding of heat recovery and pinch analysis. This kind of training needs to be conducted more often to benefit more people.
Cheng Kai Cong
Energy Manager
Its a good programme to join and improve skill.
Sitti Aishah Binti Najamudin
Student
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Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist – Level 1: Basic OF Heat Recovery Optimisation

thermal energy

TERT

Course is HRDC Claimable.
Register for next session - Physical
Register Through HRDC/LOU/PO
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Next Training Date: 17 - 19 June 2025

Certification Overview

Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist (TERT) is a professional training to develop more global experts in thermal energy recovery system based on Pinch Technology. Participants from this course are awarded competency certification based on the level of completion. Be among the pioneers and expert in thermal energy for processes, differentiating yourself from other energy auditors which focusses only on utility system audit. Pinch Technology is known to save energy between 15 to 90%, in comparison to utility audit which only saves up to 30%. The technology also commonly provides an attractive payback period of fewer than three years, as compared to the renewable energy system. 

There are four levels of the Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist (TERT) Certification program. TERT Level 1 is a workshop session aimed at providing participants with the ‘Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist “User Level” recognition upon successful completion of the module.

Next, TERT Level 2 is aimed at upskilling participants on the advanced Process Integration based on Pinch Analysis techniques to maximise energy savings. Level 2 modules include integration of combined heat and power systems, implementing process changes, manufacturing site-wide analysis and retrofit of existing heat exchanger networks. Passing this module will qualify participants for the ‘Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist – Level 2: Advanced’ expertise.

Participants who completed the Advanced TERT module will have the chance to be a Certified TERT Expert by completing TERT Level 3. Participants shall need to complete a set of assignment and pass a qualifying exam for the ‘Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist – Level 3: Professional’ certification.

Finally, participants will have the chance to promote themselves to the level of an industrial practitioner by completing a real-life industrial process integration project. Upon successful completion of the project, participants are required to submit the project report to be verified by the company manager. Participants will finally undergo a competency-based interview to communicate their experiences as a proof the acquired competency. Successful completion of this level will earn them ‘Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist – TERT Level 4: Expert Certification.

This bundle course consist TERT Level 1 to 3. Once the participant completed the two self-paced modules (TERT Level 1 and 2), the participant will be contacted for TERT Level 3 (assignment and exam) details.

This TERT course consists of 4 levels, participants are required to attend all levels and pass the examination to receive the Certification for Thermal Energy Recovery. For more info on each course level, kindly click on the respective link below.

    1. Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist – Level 1: User (Next Training Date: 17 – 19 June 2025)
    2. Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist – Level 2: Advanced (Next Training Date: 27 – 28 August 2025)
    3. Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist – Level 3: Professional (Next Training Date: 16 October 2025)
    4. Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist – Level 4: Expert

*Prospective participants who have taken and passed the ‘Process Integration’ or ‘Energy Integration and Resource Conservation’ courses at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, may apply for conversion to TERT 3. Other equivalent courses may also be considered for full exemption (subject to approval by the vetting committee).

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Training Summary for TERT 1

For TERT Level 1 competency, participants will be equipped with the basics of heat recovery, analysing thermal energy losses from the processes, energy-saving potentials, and the tools to target and design the maximum energy recovery system based on Pinch Technology. Participants will be trained by using excel tools for calculations and is also introduced to Optimal Heat software. Participants need to submit the completed excel calculation as proof they have mastered the competency.

Course Duration: 24 hours (8 hours + 8 hours + 8 hours) / 3 Full Days

Course Objective

    1. Understand the benefits and application of heat integration.
    2. Understand the basic concept on heat integration and Pinch Analysis.
    3. Target maximum energy recovery by using Composite Curves and Problem Table Algorithm.
    4. Extract correct stream data for heat integration analysis.
    5. Design heat exchanger network that achieves the maximum energy recovery target.
    6. Design heat exchanger network that achieves the maximum energy recovery target with stream splitting.
    7. Determine the minimum number of units.
    8. Design heat exchanger network that achieves the minimum number of units.
    9. Make the correct placement for multiple utilities.
    10. Familiarise with Optimal Heat software for heat integration. 

Past Projects

The industrial sector accounts for about one-third of the global energy consumption, with up to 50% of energy ultimately lost in the form of waste heat in hot exhaust gases, in cooling water, and on heated surfaces and products [US Department of Energy]. Recovery of thermal energy from waste heat presents the biggest cost-saving opportunity for energy efficiency improvement in the industrial sector.

    1. USD 12.8 million/year on energy savings by Retrofit of Heat Recovery System (Refinery)
    2. USD 4.1 million/year on energy savings by Total Site Heat Integration Retrofit Study (Middle Distillate)
    3. USD 0.75 million/year on energy and water recovery savings (Oleochemical)

Certification Level Overview

Thermal Energy Recovery Technologist (TERT) is a professional training to develop more global experts in thermal energy recovery system based on Pinch Technology.  Participants from this course are awarded competency certification based on the level of completion.  Be among the pioneers and expert in thermal energy for processes, differentiating yourself from other energy auditors which focusses only on utility system audit.  Pinch Technology is known to save energy between 15 to 90%, in comparison to utility audit which only saves up to 30%.  The technology also commonly provides an attractive payback period of fewer than three years, as compared to the renewable energy system. 

Reason to Join

If you are an energy manager, energy auditor, or energy service company.

    1. Equip yourself as a TERT to manage thermal energy. The anticipated enactment of the Malaysia Energy Efficiency & Conservation Act (EECA) shall unlock opportunities for energy managers with the competency to audit, manage, and optimize thermal energy systems apart from electrical energy.
    2. Gain competency to perform practical retrofit of existing facilities. Learn from certified experts and practitioners on how to perform optimal thermal energy recovery analysis to retrofit existing facilities practically, and gain the support of top management to achieve triple bottom-line benefits.
    3. Offer value-added energy audit services for the ASEAN community. If you are an energy auditor, you will be able to offer value-added energy audit services to your customer by incorporating thermal energy recovery of the process. You can also offer energy audit services under the newly announced Energy Audit Conditional Grant (EACG) which supports energy auditing of both electrical and thermal energy. Widespread and holistic implementation of Energy Management System cover­ing thermal and electrical energy in the region is expected to significantly increase the demand for thermal energy analysis experts in Malaysia and across ASEAN.

If thermal energy is the leading energy cost in your manufacturing site.

Huge potential reduction in energy bills from thermal heat recovery.

Over 7000 successful process integration applications worldwide, including our project experiences have resulted in thermal energy savings of between 10 to 50%, and a payback period of less than 3 years. Our recent petroleum refinery retrofit project for example amassed an annual savings of USD 12 Million.

“We already have heat recovery systems in place. How could we benefit more?’’

Our experience shows that plant renovation, plant expansion, the addition of new product lines, consideration of total site, and area-wide integration could lead to ample energy cost-saving potentials.

Trainer Profile

Prof Ir Ts Dr Zainuddin Abdul Manan is currently the chair of the EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act) Thermal Energy drafting committee under the Malaysian Ministry of Energy. He founded and spearheaded the UTM Sustainable Energy Management initiative that led UTM to achieve more than USD 6 million energy savings between 2011 and 2019, and to win the ASEAN Energy Award in 2012.

Prof Ir Dr Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi specialises in process systems engineering with emphasis on process integration and resource conservation. She is a certified ASEAN Energy Management Scheme (AEMAS) Energy Manager trainer and a Registered Electrical Energy Manager under Malaysia Energy Commission. She is currently the energy advisor for UTM Energy Management System.

Ir Dr Lim Jeng Shiun has been extensively involved in 22 research projects, 11 industrial based projects for various companies and government agencies. The key clients include local industries and multinational companies such as BERNAS, FABER MEDISERVE, SHELL, OLEON in Malaysia and PERTAMINA in Indonesia. He has assisted those companies identify energy saving opportunities worth millions of dollar through the use of process integration and process systems engineering approach.

Past Participant Reviews
TERT 1 provides insights and practicality tools for industrial practitioners to discover thermal energy saving, by maximizing potential heat recovery while minimizing external cooling and heating duty requirement through pinch analysis.
Mohamad Firdaus Bin Azizan
SE (Technology & Process Optimization)
The structure of the course is clear and easy to be understood. It provides knowledge of how to apply Pinch Analysis to recover thermal energy and allocate multiple utilities, as well as how to extract the correct stream data for further analysis, which are closely relevant to the application in the actual industrial study.
Er Hong An
Graduate Research Assistant
This is an opportunity to learn from and to build network with established pinch practitioners in Malaysia. With the increasing energy prices, it is wise for companies to further improve and optimize their processes to stay competitive and profitable.
Md Sairol Nizam Bin Md Saidi
Senior Manager (Technology & Process Optimization)
It's really helping to align with the objective and allocation target for professionals. Great effort to bring all multidisciplinary professionals to expose for being an expert that can give Malaysia Recovery during Pandemic Season, Collaboration link with industries, Educational Institutional and Business Consultancy, Archive Sustainability by TERT.
Ahmad Sawal
Manager
It is easy to follow although it is a online courses. It is a great course for me to refresh and gain some new understandings about the heat recovery via pinch analysis. The quality of the online working sessions also exceeds my expectation.
Calvin Kong
Student
This training really benefits me as I can enhance my understanding of pinch analysis for the future thermal heat recovery project. And really interested to know more and go further for the next level.
Siti Aishah
Student
Practically, valuable and knowledgeable in terms of industry expertise.
Mohd Zaid
Senior Process Technician
It really contributes to personal skills growth and helps participant qualities to be equipped with current industry needs. It delivers what it offers and gives some eye-opening theory and understanding on how energy conservation should be analyzed and done rather than just to commit to renewable energy or conventionally resources to newer or better equipment by relooking into plant design.
Nur Hidayat
Executive - Operation (Cogeneration)
It brings a great opportunity for many people to explore more on TERT.
Raidah
Energy Manager
TERT Level 1 training has provided me with a very good understanding and overall view about thermal heat recovery process, the essence of the Pinch Analysis, various analytical tools of Pinch Analysis and others. Having the thermal experts trainers guiding the trainees is another plus of this TERT Level 1 training by Optimize while being coached by experience facilitators during the working session. Looking forward for TERT Level 2 soon!
Ganesh Rao
Senior Civil Structural Engineer
The trainers are expert in their field and I truly learned a lot from their best knowledge. Not to forget the helpful facilitators who made this online training a great learning experience. Thank you!
Tommy Chang
Director

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