Brief Description:
The “Petroleum Refining Technologies” course is a specialized program aimed at providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the processes involved in petroleum refining, including modern techniques and effective practices in the industry. The course focuses on the various stages of the refining process, the chemical and technological operations involved, and the latest innovations in petroleum refining.
Course Objectives:
- Understand Basic Operations: Introduce participants to the different stages of petroleum refining processes.
- Explore Modern Technologies: Examine innovative technologies used in petroleum refining.
- Analyze Final Products: Study the products generated from refining processes, including their classification and applications.
- Enhance Efficiency and Safety: Learn strategies for improving efficiency and reducing risks associated with refining operations.
- Environmental Applications: Understand the environmental impacts of refining processes and methods to mitigate them.
Training Content:
- Introduction to Petroleum Refining:
- Definition of refining and its significance in the energy industry.
- Historical development of refining technologies.
- Types of Refining Operations:
- Distillation: Types and stages.
- Conversion processes: Thermal and chemical conversion.
- Treatments: Removing impurities and enhancing product quality.
- Modern Technologies in Refining:
- Advanced technologies such as hydrocracking.
- Use of catalysts in refining processes.
- Safety and Environmental Management:
- Safety standards and best practices in the refining process.
- Environmental strategies and emission reduction.
- Product Analysis and Applications:
- Study of final products and their market applications.
- Quality assessment and industry standards.
Target Audience:
- Engineers and technicians working in petroleum refining.
- Students and recent graduates in chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, and process engineering.
- Operations managers looking to improve performance in refining facilities.
- Professionals aiming to expand their knowledge of petroleum refining technologies.
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