• Understand the fundamental structure and composition of refractory materials, including their chemical and physical properties.
• Identify and evaluate appropriate refractory materials for various industrial applications based on service conditions and performance requirements.
• Interpret and apply results from key refractory tests, understanding their relevance and limitations in real-world scenarios.
• Assess refractory performance under operational conditions, including thermal, mechanical, and chemical stresses.
• Diagnose common refractory failures, moving beyond basic inspection methods to advanced techniques for identifying root causes.
• Apply principles of refractory system design, considering thermal efficiency, structural integrity, and economic factors.
• Plan and manage high-quality refractory installations, including pre-installation preparation, material and equipment qualification, and quality control procedures during and after installation.
• Communicate effectively with production, maintenance, and installation teams to ensure alignment on refractory-related decisions and actions.
• Critically evaluate refractory specifications and data sheets for informed material selection and procurement.
• Understand global trends and challenges in the refractory market and how they impact material availability, cost, and innovation.

• Problem solving
• Material selection skills
• Analytical and diagnostic skills
• Troubleshooting
• Quality control
• Inspection techniques
• Knowledge of refractory properties and applications
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for refractories

This course is ideal for engineers, material scientists, plant operators, maintenance personnel and technical professionals involved in the selection, design, testing, installation and performance of refractory materials. Whether you work in ceramics, material science, industrial engineering, operations or maintenance, you’ll gain essential knowledge and practical tools to optimise refractory performance, prevent failures and enhance the quality and efficiency of high-temperature industrial processes.

• 2 days of in-person training, held at Lucideon's Headquarters and the AMRICC Centre in Staffordshire.
• This course includes a tour of Lucideon’s testing facilities and the AMRICC Centre, a unique open-access facility that translates materials, processes and technologies into real-world products and solutions through the commercialisation of innovative ideas.
• Practical demonstrations of lab testing for refractories also form part of the course. Please ensure you attend wearing closed toe shoes, any further required PPE will be provided for you.
• Refreshments and lunch will be provided for both days of training.

The next available dates for this course are: 

Wednesday 25th - Thursday 26th March 2026 at Lucideon Headquarters/AMRICC Centre, Stone, Staffordshire. ST15 0SH.

Contact us if you would like to be the first to know when the new dates are released!