Refinery Process Yield Optimisation

By the end of this Refinery Process Yield Optimisation training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand refinery classifications and how complexity influences economics and process integration
• Evaluate and select optimal crude slates using industry-standard tools
• Apply yield optimization strategies to improve product recovery and profitability
• Identify opportunities for reducing hydrocarbon losses and enhancing product quality
• Gain a working knowledge of blending techniques and their impact on refinery margins
• Navigate the complexities of crude assay and product specifications for better planning

Process Yields is a hands-on, stimulating learning experience with access to professional software used by refining technologists and experts for optimizing refining operations. The Refinery Process Yield Optimisation 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 training course are understood, they will be reinforced through a mix of learning methods, including lecture style presentation, open discussion, case studies, software simulations and group work.

Attendees will have the opportunity to develop personal competencies and build up expert knowledge of crude oil yield processes in a range of equipment.

Upon completion, organizations will benefit from:

• Improved refinery profitability through enhanced yield optimization
• Stronger decision-making for crude selection and blending strategies
• Broader understanding of industry trends and best practices in refining economics
• Reduced product losses and improved operational efficiency
• Staff equipped with the latest technical skills and software tools for refinery analysis

Participants will gain:

• Practical knowledge of refining economics, operations, and optimization techniques
• Familiarity with modern tools used in yield forecasting and crude selection
• Increased competence in refining process integration and loss minimization
• Enhanced ability to contribute to strategic planning and refinery performance improvement
• A strong foundation in refining processes, suitable for both early-career and experienced professionals

This KC Academy Refinery Process Yield Optimisation training course is intended for refining professionals working in the industry either as refining technologists or in refining operations and engineers. It is designed to allow a further understanding of the various processes available and how these can be optimized to improve yields and refining margins.

• Refining Engineers
• Operations Personnel including Shift Supervisors
• Marketers and Refinery Planners
• Blending Professionals
• Other Engineers who would like a further understanding of the complex refining processes.
• Accountants, Marketers and other Professions who would like to comprehend the advantages and limitations of the various refining processes at their site.