Description
The main scope of the course is to create strong basis and fundamentals regarding the processes in the Petroleum Refining. We take a look to the Oil & Gas Industry briefly and continue directly with the Refining Process. We then make a focus in each individual unit operation in the refinery. Learn about: Oil& Gas IndustryDifference between Petroleum Refining vs. Petrochemical IndustryOverview of the most important operations and productsMarket insight (supply/demand) as well as (production/consumption) Several Petroleum Refineries around the WorldUnit Operations & ProcessesRefining and FractionationAtmospheric Distillation ColumnVacuum Distillation Hydrotreating (Hydrogenation)BlendingReformingIsomerizationAlkylationSteam CrackingFluid Catalytic CrackingGas Sweetening (Hydrodesulfurization)CokingComponents: Fuel Gas / Natural GasLiquified Petroleum Gases (LPG)Propane, ButaneSulfur / Hydrogen SulfideGasoline / Automotive Gas OilNaphtha Cuts (Light/Heavy)KeroseneDieselGasoilLubricantsVacuum ResiduesAsphaltCokeNOTE: This course is focused for Process SimulationAt the end of the course you will feel confident in the Petroleum Refining Industry. You will know the most common Process & Unit Operations as well as their distribution, production and importance in daily life.
