Petroleum Refining Processes and Optimization

Introduction to Petroleum Refining

• Overview of petroleum refining and its importance.
• Types of crude oil and their characteristics.
• Key refining processes: Distillation, conversion, and treatment.
• Refinery configuration and flow diagram.
• Refinery economics and market dynamics.

Refining Unit Operations

• Atmospheric and vacuum distillation.
• Cracking processes: Fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) and hydrocracking.
• Reforming processes: Catalytic reforming and hydroprocessing.
• Alkylation, isomerization, and polymerization.
• Treatment processes: Desulfurization, hydrotreating, and sweetening.

Optimization Techniques in Refining

• Process control and monitoring in refining.
• Energy optimization and heat integration.
• Catalysis and catalyst regeneration.
• Optimization of distillation and cracking units.
• Process simulation tools for refining optimization.

Environmental and Safety Considerations

• Emission control technologies in refining.
• Wastewater and waste management in refineries.
• Occupational safety and risk management in refining operations.
• Environmental regulations and compliance.

1ST BATCH: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 — Friday, February 20, 2026.

2ND BATCH: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 — Friday, June 12, 2026.

3RD BATCH: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 — Friday, October 9, 2026.

The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.