INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
In today’s competitive energy market, maximizing refining yields and operational efficiency is critical to improving profitability and maintaining a competitive edge. The Refinery Process Yield Optimisation training course offers a comprehensive and practical overview of refinery process yields—from crude oil feedstock selection to the production of finished petroleum products.
Designed for both technical and non-technical personnel, this training course focuses on refining utilization, process integration, and optimization techniques that drive superior yield performance. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of how major refining units interact, how refining complexity affects economics, and how to use advanced tools to enhance refinery output and efficiency.
Through real-world examples, case studies, and software simulations, attendees will explore strategies to optimize crude diets, reduce quality giveaways through blending, and improve hydrocarbon loss management, equipping them with the expertise to directly contribute to operational excellence.
This Refinery Process Yield Optimisation training course will highlight:
- An overview of refining process types and how complexity affects performance and profitability
- Key unit operations and their interdependence in yield optimization
- The importance of minimizing product giveaways using accurate blending calculations
- The use of simulation tools and software to model and optimize crude selection and yields
- The economic impact of refining decisions and strategies for maximizing refining margins
COURSE DETAILS
Objectives
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
Training Methodology
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.
Organisational Impact
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
Personal Impact
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
Who should Attend?
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.
DAILY AGENDA
Day 1: Crude Oil Yields Refinery Technology
- Introduction to Crude Oil Origins & Characteristics
- Crude Oil Assay and Properties
- Crude Oil Products
- LPG
- Gasoline
- Kerosene / Jet Fuel
- AGO / Diesel Fuel Oil
- Petrochemical Feedstocks
- Overall Refinery Flow: Interrelationship of Processes
Day 2: Petroleum Refinery Processes
- Crude Processing
- Desalting
- Atmospheric Distillation
- Vacuum Distillation
- Heavy Oils Processing / Bottom of the Barrel Upgrading
- Coking and Thermal Processes
- Delayed Coking
- Fluid Coking
- Flexicoking
- Visbreaking
- Intermediate Feed Characteristics
Day 3: Process for Motor Fuel Production
- Fluid Catalytic Cracking
- Hydrocracking
- Cat Cracking
- Isomerization
- Alkylation
- Hydrotreating
- Catalytic Reforming
- Product Specifications
Day 4: Supporting Operations
- Blending for Product Specifications
- Hydrogen Production
- Storage Tanks
- Refinery Gas Plants
- Acid Gas Treating
- Sulfur Recovery Plants
Day 5: Refinery Economics
- Residue Reduction
- Asphalt and Residual Fuel
- Refinery Complexity and Netback
- Economic Evaluation
- Cost Estimation
- Group Discussions
- Program Evaluation & Summary
Certificate
- On successful completion of this training course, KC Academy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.