An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Fluid Catalytic Cracking in Petroleum Refineries

Efficient and Reliable Operations

Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) in Petroleum Refineries

Scheduled Dates

02 - 06 Nov 2026
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
24 - 28 May 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
24 - 28 May 2027
Online
$4,950
06 - 10 Sep 2027
Abu Dhabi - UAE
$5,950
01 - 05 Nov 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950

Why Choose this Training Course?

Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) is one of the principal conversion processes used in modern petroleum refineries to convert heavier hydrocarbon streams into higher-value products. The FCC unit (FCCU) uses circulating catalyst, controlled reaction conditions and catalyst regeneration to convert suitable feedstocks into products such as gasoline-range hydrocarbons, LPG and light olefins.

This Fluid Catalytic Cracking training course provides a practical understanding of FCCU operation, reactor and regenerator systems, feedstock and catalyst characteristics, FCC reaction chemistry, process control, performance optimisation and troubleshooting. Participants will examine the operating variables that influence conversion, product yields, catalyst performance, unit reliability and refinery profitability. The course is designed for refinery professionals who need to understand, operate, optimise or troubleshoot fluid catalytic cracking units safely and effectively.

This Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) training course will highlight:

  • FCC process in petroleum refinery
  • Process control and feed characterization
  • Reactions chemistry and FCC performance
  • Cracking technology and maximize FFCU
  • Troubleshooting

What are the Goals?

At the end of this Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) in Petroleum Refineries training course, you will learn to: 

  • Understanding the FCC process and incorporate chemical engineering fundamentals in petroleum refinery.
  • Explain for process control operation and feed physical properties
  • Describe the chemistry of reactions and FCC performance to optimizing feed rate and product qualities
  • Understanding of cracking technology the latest development and maximize FFCU
  • Understanding of troubleshooting with effective and timely

Who is this Training Course for?

This Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) in Petroleum Refineries training course is designed for management level and operations staff that want to gain insight and knowledge of FCC operations and maximize FFCU. This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Refinery process engineers
  • Process design engineers
  • Production engineers
  • Refinery operations engineers
  • Plant managers
  • Operations managers and supervisors
  • Process technologists
  • Technical services professionals
  • Refinery optimisation professionals
  • Petrochemical professionals involved in refinery conversion processes
    Engineers and technical personnel responsible for FCCU operation, performance or troubleshooting

How will this Training Course be Presented?

Participants in this PetroKnowledge's Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) raining course will receive thorough training on the subjects covered by the seminar outline with the Tutor utilizing various proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Seminar methodology includes classroom-style with highly interactive, exercise, and case studies. The training course will be run using a PowerPoint slide and video.

Organisational Impact

The organisational impact will be demonstrated by the employees participating in this Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) training course:

  • Understanding the process incorporates most phases of chemical engineering fundamentals in petroleum refinery.
  • Better understanding to control operation unit safely, optimizing feed rate, product qualities, and environmental controls.
  • A clear understanding of feed physical properties is essential to successful work in troubleshooting, catalyst selection, unit optimization, and any planned revamp.
  • Gain new insight and up-to-date of different FCC catalyst technologies on the market today.
  • Enhance the knowledge of selective modifications of the unit's components to increase reliability, flexibility, and product selectivity and reduce emissions.
  • Useful and timely troubleshooting relate to the feedstock quality, catalyst properties, operating conditions, reactor yields, pressure balance, and equipment performance parameters.

Personal Impact

Upon completion of this Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) in Petroleum Refineries training course, participants will gain the ability to:

  • Explain FCC process fundamentals with greater confidence.
  • Interpret key FCC operating variables.
  • Understand reactor and regenerator performance.
  • Evaluate catalyst and feedstock characteristics.
  • Recognise common FCC operating problems.
  • Apply structured troubleshooting techniques.
  • Understand the relationship between operating conditions and product yields.
  • Identify opportunities for FCC performance optimisation.

Daily Agenda

Day 1: FCC Process
  • Refining processes
  • Refineries configuration
  • Fluidization and FCCU
  • The reactor regenerator
  • Partial versus complete combustion
  • The FCC gas plant
  • Product treating
  • LPG
  • Ultra-low sulfur gasoline (ULSG)
Day 2: Process Control and Feed Characterization
  • FCCU process control
  • Basic process control
  • Advanced process control
  • Hydrocarbon classification
  • Feedstock properties
  • Feedstock impurities
  • Metals
Day 3: Reactions Chemistry and FCC Performance
  • Thermal cracking reactions
  • Catalytic reactions
  • Material balance
  • Heat balance
  • Pressure balance
  • Case study
Day 4: Cracking Technology and Maximize FFCU
  • Reaction technologies
  • Stripping technology
  • Regeneration technology
  • Resid catalytic cracking
  • Maximize FFCU performance
Day 5: Troubleshooting
  • Effective troubleshooting
  • Catalyst losses
  • Coking/fouling
  • Hot gas expanders
  • Increase in afterburn

Certificate

  • Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded an official PetroKnowledge Certificate of Completion, signed by the course facilitator. The certificate confirms successful participation and records the total learning hours completed.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.

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