This course introduces participants to the basic principles of oil refining and related technologies. Different refinery types and their set-up and product slates are highlighted in this introduction course, providing sufficient knowledge to select them.
Course Level: Foundation Duration: 4 days Instructor: Chandrasekhar Ramakrishnan
Designed for you, if you are...
A manager / employee with commercial or non-specific technical background, working in the oil & gas industry
Involved in financing, the supply chain or operation of oil refineries, whether small or large
How we build your confidence
Strengthening basic oil chemistry as strong foundation for understanding of refinery processes
Interactive training based on case studies
Providing data and information about major operational refineries world-wide as case examples
The benefits from attending
By the end of the course you will feel more confident to:
Read and understand refinery process diagrams
Discuss suitable refinery types and main technologies
Perform preliminary license selections for common technologies
Assess basic CAPEX / OPEX requirements for given refinery types
Evaluate project viability for refinery constructions
Topics
Basic oil (and organic) chemistry
Chemical and physical properties of crude oil and refinery products
Common product qualities (e.g. Euro V, etc.)
Main refinery processes
Utilities and infrastructure systems
Oil and product transport requirements
Nelson complexity index
Solomon index for refinery operations
Layout and location requirements/restrictions
CAPEX and OPEX evaluations
Introduction into refinery conceptual design
Overview of existing and operational refineries worldwide