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Yield Optimization

Why Attend

The Refinery Process Yields Optimisation training program is a comprehensive 5-day course meticulously designed by Commonwealth Training and Consulting Africa to provide in-depth knowledge and practical insights into the intricacies of refinery operations. This program is tailored to enhance participants' understanding of crude oil characteristics, refinery processes, product specifications, and the economic factors influencing refinery operations. Over the span of five days, participants will delve into various aspects of refining technology, with a strong emphasis on optimizing yields and improving process efficiency. Through expert-led sessions, case studies, and group discussions, attendees will gain valuable skills to contribute effectively to their organizations.

Overview

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

Course Methodology

Instructor-led training that uses interactive learning methods, including class discussion, small group activities, and role-playing

Course Objectives

Understand the origins, characteristics, and properties of crude oil and its impact on refining processes.; Identify and analyze the key products derived from crude oil, including gasoline, kerosene, diesel, and petrochemical feedstocks.; Gain a comprehensive understanding of refinery complexity and the interrelationship of various refining processes.; Explore advanced petroleum refinery processes such as atmospheric and vacuum distillation, coking, and thermal processes.; Master the processes involved in motor fuel production, including catalytic cracking, hydrocracking, and isomerization.; Understand the supporting operations crucial to refining, such as blending, hydrogen production, and sulfur recovery.; Evaluate the economic aspects of refinery operations, including cost estimation and residue reduction strategies.; Apply knowledge through case studies and group discussions to real-world refinery scenarios.

Target Audience

This training program is designed for: Refinery Engineers and Technologists: Seeking to deepen their knowledge of refinery processes and optimize yields.; Process Engineers: Involved in the design, operation, and optimization of refinery processes.; Operations Managers and Supervisors: Responsible for overseeing refinery operations and ensuring process efficiency.; Petroleum and Chemical Engineers: Looking to enhance their understanding of refining technologies and economic aspects.; Technical Professionals: Working in the oil and gas industry who want to broaden their expertise in refining processes.; New Graduates in Engineering Disciplines: Who are entering the field of petroleum refining and seek foundational and advanced knowledge.

Target Competencies

n/a

DAY 1

Crude Oil Yields Refinery Technology

  • Introduction

  • Crude Oil Origins & Characteristics

  • Crude oil Assay and properties

  • Crude oil products

  • Product specifications

  • Gasoline

  • Kerosene/ Jet Fuel

  • Fuel Oil/ Diesel Fuels

  • Petrochemical Feedstocks

  • Refineries Complexity

  • Overall refinery flow: Interrelationship of processes

DAY 2

Petroleum Refinery Processes

  • Crude Processing

  • Desalting

  • Atmospheric distillation

  • Vacuum distillation

  • Heavy Oils Processing – Cocking and Thermal Processes

  • Delayed Coking

  • Fluid Coking

  • Flexicoking

  • Visbreaking

  • Case study – for example

DAY 3

Process for Motor Fuel Production

  • Fluid catalytic cracking

  • Hydrocracking

  • Cat Cracking

  • Isomerization

  • Alkylation

  • Hydrotreating

  • Catalytic Reforming

  • Case study – for example

DAY 4

Supporting Operations

  • Blending for Product Specifications

  • Hydrogen production

  • Refinery Gas Plants

  • Acid Gas Treating

  • Sulfur Recovery Plants

  • Case study – for example

DAY 5

Refinery Economics

  • Residue Reduction

  • Asphalt and Residual Fuel

  • Cost Estimation

  • Economic Evaluation

  • Case Studies

  • Group Discussions

  • Program Evaluation & Summary

$3875

Cairo

Country: Egypt

Duration: One week

Date: 18–22 Aug 2025

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$3875

Singapore

Country: Singapore

Duration: One week

Date: 18–22 May 2026

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