Introduction to Petroleum Refinery Processing
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Who Should Attend
This course has been designed for personnel who require a
complete overview of refinery processing and performance
benchmarks. The course will provide valuable information for
those with limited to moderate petroleum refining experience
or those who are involved in supporting operations.
Additionally, operating personnel and engineering staff will
benefit from this overview of the entire refinery.
Job Titles/Functions Appropriate for the Course Include:
• Process, Project, and Plant Engineers
• Environmental Engineers
• Commercial Development and Planning Engineers
• Fuel Buyers and Oil Traders
• Computer/System Analysts and Refinery Modeling
Engineers
• Operations Economic Evaluators
• Insurers and Insurance Evaluators
• Catalyst Manufacturers and Refinery Chemists
• Product, Equipment, Chemicals, Supplies or Services
Sales Personnel
Description
This course will present an overview of a modern, integrated
petroleum refinery, including the feedstock properties, product
slate and the processes used to convert crude oil and
intermediate streams into desirable products. Basic
hydrocarbon chemistry, crude oil properties and fuel product
quality will be discussed, including changes to products
resulting from worldwide environmental legislation. Material
and energy balances of the various processes will be
discussed along with their impact on the overall operability and
economic performance of the refinery. Each refining process
will be presented, covering equipment, operating conditions,
feedstock, catalyst, yields, and the relationship between
process parameters, unit performance and product output and
properties. Additionally, future operations, including anticipated
changes in crude oil and product slates will be discussed.