Fundamentals of Petroleum Refinery (Processing & Operations)

Objectives:

In this course you will learn about:

Crude Oil, types, properties and peculiarities, Refining different crude oil types.The refining pro-cesses, materials, pressures and temperatures, Linking all aspects of production.Product range including dealing with waste materials.Health & Safety in refinery.Energy saving and Environ-mental issues.

Course Outline

Day 1

Crude Oil
• Generic composition
• Variations from around the world
• Practical limitations
• Practical considerations
• Its introduction and initial testing at the refinery

Day 2

Introduction to the basic refining processes of crude oil.
• Review of Day One
• The basic refining processes - a study in process technology
• Materials, pressures and temperatures
• Health and Safety aspects of the operation

Day 3

Variations in crude oil
• Transporting and storage of crude oil at the refinery
• A detailed look at refining processes specific to particular crude oil types Products, By- products and added value processes
• Refined LPG Technology
• NGL Processes and handling techniques

Day 4

Tying it all together
• Purpose and limitations of linking processes
• Energy saving through linked processes
• Maintenance with respect to Health and Safety

• Product testing and quality

Day 5

Health & Safety in Refinery
• How to manage waste
• Hazards in oil refinery