An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Production Planning & Scheduling in Petroleum Refineries
The Complex Nature of Planning & Scheduling of Processing Petroleum into Finished Products
Scheduled Dates
Classroom
02 - 06 Sep 2024 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
02 - 06 Dec 2024 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
06 - 10 Jan 2025 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
17 - 21 Mar 2025 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Online
02 - 06 Sep 2024 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
13 - 17 Jan 2025 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
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Why Choose this Training Course?
This Production Planning & Scheduling in Petroleum Refineries training course is specifically designed to identify and resolve issues of production planning and scheduling in petroleum refineries that are most commonly encountered by refinery personnel working in this area. Issues of operations scheduling for petroleum refining are discussed in depth. The course will be enhanced with practical planning and scheduling examples using both excel and proprietary planning and scheduling linear programming software.
In addition Production Planning & Scheduling in Petroleum Refineries course will provide relevant background information of the subject and will update refinery personnel on new technologies used in the field.
- Learn how improved planning and scheduling operations result in improved profitability
- Act as a primer into the industry of Petroleum Refining to maximize process fluid yields
- Familiarize industry professionals with all processes associated with the processing of petroleum into finished products
- Equip new engineers into the industry, with the basic tools for understanding the complex nature of Refining and its operations
What are the Goals?
- Gain an appreciation of the planning and scheduling tools that will be useful for planning of crude and product deliveries
- Differentiate and appreciate the similarities and differences between planning and scheduling
- Understand the principles of scheduling optimization
- Learn the skills to crude selection and optimization that result in improved profitability
- Develop the skills necessary to apply blending techniques using excel and linear programming software
Who is this Training Course for?
This PetroKnowledge training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- All professionals involved in Production, Planning and Scheduling and anyone that wants to update themselves on the methods used in this important field and learn how to implement error free methods for the benefit of their organizations
- Process engineers and technologists engaged in planning and scheduling activities and who are required to understand and discuss issues related to their industry
- Operations personnel including shift supervisors
- Marketers and refinery planners
- Blending professionals
- Refining Technologists
- Other engineers who would like a further understanding of the complex refining processes and their impact on refinery planning and scheduling
- Accountants, marketers and other professions who would like understand the complexities and terminology of Production Planning & Scheduling in Petroleum Refineries
How will this Training Course be Presented?
The training course will be conducted with formal lectures, active participation and instructor led discussions. Short videos along with computer software and simulations, used by production planning and scheduling personnel, will ensure a thorough understanding of the topics introduced. Case studies will be provided to illustrate the application of planning and scheduling and will be re-enforced with practical exercises and ample opportunities for deliberation and sharing of experiences.
Daily Agenda
Day One: Application of Planning and Scheduling
- Overview of planning and scheduling in oil refineries
- Refinery Complexity
- Refinery Configuration
- Integrated Refineries
- Choice of Crude
- Crude oil scheduling
- Capacity utilization of Crudes & Operational Efficiency
- Workshop - Cut-point Optimization
Day Two: Improving Product Movements and Releasing Tankages
- Crude Assay
- Intermediate Feed Characteristics
- Yields and Properties
- Different Process Units
- Storage Tanks
- Custody Transfer/Measurements
- Class Exercises: Using Excel - Yield Optimization
Day Three: Product Blending Rules
- Product Specifications
- New Trends in fuel production
- Environmental Issues
- Crude oil pricing regimes
- Product Netback
- Class Workshop: Blending exercises
Day Four: Refinery Flow Sheets
- Refinery Flow-sheets
- Simplified Material Balance
- Product Inventory Control
- Product Quality Control
- Fixed Composition Blend
- Capacity Control/ Constraints
- Availability of Feedstock/ Control
- Case study: Gasoline Blending and Its Impact on Operations
Day Five: Refinery Planning and Scheduling
- Petroleum Product Movement and Product Exchange
- Marginal Depot Supply and movements
- Crude Selection Strategies
- Linear Programming and Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management for Refining
- Refinery Planning and Scheduling
- Discussion and Summary
Certificate
- On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
In Association With
Our collaboration with GLOMACS aims to provide the best training services and benefits for our valued clients
Our collaboration with The Energy Training Centre aims to provide the best training services and benefits for our valued clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
- To register online through our website, please click “Enroll Now” on the course page, complete and submit the form. A confirmation e-mail and instructions will be sent to the participant’s e-mail.
- You may also get in touch with our Registration Team on
+971 50 981 7386 | +971 2 557 7389 or send an email to [email protected]
- Payments can be made in USD or UAE local currency AED (Arab Emirates Dirhams) either by Bank Transfer or by Credit Card. Our Bank Account details will be provided on the invoice.
- Course fees are payable upon booking unless a valid, authorized Purchase Order is provided and accepted.
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- The course fee shall be settled prior to course start date. Corporate payments with existing payment policy shall be relayed to us in advance.
Upon successful registration online, enrolment on the respective training course will be confirmed by Registration Team by e-mail along with the invoice and joining instruction.
For corporate fees and group registration, please send your query to [email protected].