Petroleum Refining

By the end of this Petroleum Refining training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals and tools of production planning and scheduling in refinery operations
• Distinguish between planning and scheduling and their interdependent roles
• Apply scheduling optimization techniques to promote operational efficiency and profitability
• Master crude selection strategies and blending techniques using Excel-based tools
• Analyze different refinery configurations and their impact on complexity, product yields, and refining margins
• Minimize quality giveaways and apply practical blending calculations
• Utilize simulation software to assess crude diets and optimize refinery throughput
• Gain foundational knowledge of petroleum refining processes from crude input to finished products
• Build key competencies for early-career engineers or professionals transitioning into refinery operations
• Enhance cross-functional understanding for professionals in marketing, finance, and supply chain roles related to refining

This Petroleum Refining training course is a hands-on, stimulating learning experience. This training course will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas. Participation is encouraged in a supportive environment.

To ensure the concepts introduced during the seminar are understood, they will be reinforced through a mix of learning methods, including lecture style presentations, open discussions, case studies, and short videos. Hands on computer software and simulations will be provided to illustrate the application of planning and scheduling. The case studies provided for group work will be re-enforced with practical exercises and ample opportunities for deliberation and sharing of experiences.

Attendees will have the opportunity to develop personal competencies and build up expert knowledge of crude oil production planning, scheduling and yield optimization in a range of equipment.

This KC Academy Petroleum Refining training course is intended for :

• Refining Professionals working in the industry either as refining technologists or in refining operations and engineers
• All Professionals involved in Production, Planning and Scheduling
• Process Engineers and Technologists engaged in planning and scheduling activities and who are required to understand and discuss issues related to their industry
• Operations Personnel including Shift Supervisors
• Marketers and Refinery Planners
• Blending Professionals
• Refining Technologists
• Other Engineers who would like a further understanding of the complex refining processes
• Accountants, Marketers and other Professions who would like understand the complexities and terminology of Production Planning & Scheduling in Petroleum Refineries
• Anyone who wishes to update themselves on the methods used in this important field and learn how to implement error free methods for the benefit of their organizations