Course Objectives:

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

1. Fundamentals of Oil Treatment, Stabilization, and Sweetening

• Understand the importance of crude oil treatment before transportation and refining.
• Define the purpose of stabilization and sweetening in oil processing.
• Identify the key impurities in crude oil, including hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), mercaptans, and other sulfur compounds.
• Explain the impact of crude oil quality on downstream processing and marketability.

2. Crude Oil Stabilization Process and Design

• Explain the need for crude oil stabilization to meet Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) specifications.
• Design and optimize stabilization systems, including:
• Stage-wise Flashing and Distillation-based Stabilization
• Separator and Flash Drum Design
• Temperature and Pressure Control for optimal volatility reduction
• Explore methods for light hydrocarbon recovery and minimizing vapor losses.
• Analyze process integration for energy efficiency and product quality improvement.

3. Oil Sweetening Process and Technology Selection

• Define sweetening and its role in removing sulfur contaminants.
• Compare different sweetening methods, including:
• Non-Regenerative Processes (Caustic Wash, Triazine Treatment, Liquid Redox)
• Regenerative Processes (Amine Sweetening, Claus Process, Molecular Sieve Adsorption)
• Catalytic Sweetening Techniques (MEROX Process, Hydro-Sweetening)
• Design and optimize sweetening units based on crude oil composition and plant requirements.

4. Process Optimization and Performance Enhancement

• Identify key process parameters affecting stabilization and sweetening efficiency.
• Implement best practices for minimizing product losses and improving energy efficiency.
• Explore automation and process control strategies for real-time monitoring.

5. Environmental, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance

• Identify key environmental concerns related to oil stabilization and sweetening, including H₂S emissions and sour water generation.
• Apply best practices for hazardous chemical handling, including caustic soda and amine solutions.
• Understand regulatory requirements for crude oil sulfur limits and flaring restrictions.
• Explore waste management strategies for spent caustic solutions and acid gas treatment.

6. Troubleshooting and Case Studies

• Study real-world oil treatment system failures and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Develop systematic problem-solving approaches for process upsets, equipment failures, and off-spec products.
• Apply reliability and maintenance strategies to ensure continuous and efficient operations.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals involved in crude oil production, refining, and gas processing, including:

1. Engineers & Technical Personnel

• Process Engineers
• Chemical Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Instrumentation & Control Engineers

2. Operations & Maintenance Teams

• Stabilization Unit Operators
• Sweetening System Operators
• Maintenance Engineers