By the end of this programme, participants will:
- Understand the origins, characteristics, and properties of crude oil.
- Explore the different types of crude oil products and their uses in the petroleum industry.
- Gain insight into the various petroleum refinery processes, from crude processing to product output.
- Learn the technologies involved in upgrading heavy oils and maximizing refinery efficiency.
- Examine the operations and techniques used in motor fuel production and their impact on product specifications.
- Understand the economic evaluation, cost estimation, and financial factors affecting refinery operations.
Day 1
Crude Oil Yield and Refining Technology
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- Introduction to Crude Oil Origins, Types, and Key Characteristics
- Analysis of Crude Oil Assays and Their Significance
- Overview of Crude Oil Products and Their Applications
- LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
- Gasoline
- Kerosene / Jet Fuel
- Diesel (AGO) and Fuel Oil
- Petrochemical Feedstocks
- Understanding the Interconnected Processes in Refinery Operations
Day 2
Refining Processes and Technologies
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- Fundamentals of Crude Oil Processing
- Desalting Techniques
- Atmospheric and Vacuum Distillation
- Upgrading Heavy Oils and Bottom-of-the-Barrel Processing
- Thermal Processing Techniques:
- Coking, Delayed Coking, Fluid Coking, and Flexicoking
- Visbreaking and Its Applications
- Characteristics of Intermediate Feeds and Their Role in Refining
Day 3
Fuel Production Processes
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- Key Processes for Motor Fuel Production:
- Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC)
- Hydrocracking and Catalytic Cracking
- Isomerization and Alkylation Processes
- Hydrotreating and Catalytic Reforming
- Meeting Product Specifications through Refining Technologies
Day 4
Supporting Refinery Operations
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- Blending and Formulation for Specific Product Specifications
- Hydrogen Production for Refining Processes
- Design and Management of Storage Tanks
- Refinery Gas Processing and Acid Gas Treatment
- Sulfur Recovery and Its Environmental Impact
Day 5
Refinery Economics and Performance Optimization
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- Approaches for Reducing Residue and Maximizing Product Yield
- The Role of Asphalt and Residual Fuels in Refinery Economics
- Assessing Refinery Complexity and Netback
- Economic Evaluation Methods for Refinery Projects
- Estimating Costs and Enhancing Refinery Profitability
- Group Discussions, Case Studies, and Course Summary
