Course Objectives:

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

1. Understand the Basics of Petroleum Refining
• Gain a solid understanding of the refining processes, products, and the economic factors that influence refining decisions.
2. Create and Manage Production Schedules
• Develop effective production schedules that optimize refinery capacity while meeting market demands and product specifications.
3. Optimize Refining Processes
• Apply techniques to enhance the efficiency of refinery units and optimize the production of refined products.
4. Understand Blending and Product Specifications
• Manage the blending of various products and streams to ensure product quality and cost-effectiveness.
5. Incorporate Advanced Planning Techniques
• Utilize integrated planning, real-time monitoring, and flexible production strategies to improve overall refinery performance.
6. Address Environmental and Safety Challenges
• Incorporate safety and environmental considerations into production planning and operations to ensure compliance and reduce risks.

Who Should Attend:

This course is ideal for:

1. Refinery Engineers: Engineers involved in refining operations and looking to optimize production and scheduling processes.
2. Production Planners: Professionals responsible for planning and scheduling production in a refinery who need to understand the complexities of refinery operations.
3. Operations Managers: Managers overseeing refinery operations and production who need to integrate production planning with refinery processes.
4. Supply Chain and Logistics Managers: Managers responsible for coordinating raw materials and finished product flows who want to understand refinery planning needs.
5. Petroleum Engineers: Engineers working on upstream or downstream operations who want to learn about refining and its impact on overall production.