Unlock The Power Of Petroleum Refining

Course overview

What does a petroleum refinery’s hydro treating procedure entail?

The process of refining crude oil fundamentally entails steps of separation that result in useful products. Consequently, managing the complex feed and product streams is the fundamental difficulty in refining crude oil. So, learning about the characterization of these multi-component feeds, intermediates, and product streams is the first step in comprehending these processes.

What does hydro treating accomplish?

Light/heavy naphtha, kerosene, light gas oil, heavy gas oil, and residue are typically found in refined crude oil, which is also known as heavy crude oil. A useful product stream, such as fuel gas, liquefied petroleum gas, gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene, car diesel, lubricants, etc., is finally created by separating and dissecting this complex mixture. The main goal of all refining techniques is to precisely adjust the feed qualities through the use of both chemical and physical modifications. Typically, the bulk of crudes have a high sulfur concentration.

As a result, the sulfur content of the product streams from vacuum and crude distillation units is high. Desulfurization, which involves turning sulfur into hydrogen sulfide with the use of hydrogen, is a widely used technique for removing sulfur. Because of this, techniques based on hydrogen are used to carry out the desulphurization process. Hydro treating and hydrocracking are the two primary procedures.

Participants will receive thorough instruction in the Hydro treating & Hydrocracking Process Technology in this Training Bee training course. The course is designed to address both fundamental information and more complex ideas related to hydro treating and hydrocracking.

The course will also cover the most recent research on the subject, energy balancing, and hydro processor design. The research fellows and design engineers who work with hydro processing in the refining of crude oil would greatly benefit from adding this training course to their resumes. The training is also intended to attract professionals who do not work in the refinery but are nevertheless interested in learning more about the hydro treating and hydrocracking processes.

Introduction

In order to create the variety of valuable products that power our contemporary society, from gasoline and diesel fuel to petrochemicals and lubricants, the petroleum refining business is essential. Refining procedures like hydro treating and hydrocracking, which are crucial for improving the quality and output of refined products, are at the heart of this complex and dynamic industry.

Participants in this course on hydro treating and hydrocracking in petroleum refining should leave with a thorough understanding of these procedures. It provides people with the information and abilities necessary to succeed in the sector by exploring the principles, technologies, catalysts, safety considerations, and environmental aspects. The course will equip learners to handle the difficulties and seize the opportunities given by the dynamic and constantly changing world of petroleum refining through a combination of theoretical insights and practical applications.

In the courses that follow, we’ll delve deeply into the procedures, catalysts, tools, and importance of hydro treating and hydrocracking in order to produce cleaner, more valuable petroleum products.

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Learning Objectives

Upon completing Hydro treating and Hydrocracking Petroleum Refining Process, participants will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of hydro treatment procedures
Gain a thorough grasp of the energy, hydrogen, and mass balances in refining operations.
Learn in-depth about hydro processing’s state-of-the-art material and energy integration.
Analyze various hydro treating and hydrocracking flow schemes
To improve hydrogen conversion, change operational and design characteristics.
Improve understanding of the chemistry, reaction kinetics, catalysis, green production, and ecological difficulties associated with hydro processes
Analyze hydro treatment units’ operation and optimization

Our Unique Training Methodology

This interactive course comprises the following training methods:

Journaling – This consists of setting a timer and letting your thoughts flow, unedited and unscripted recording events, ideas, and thoughts over a while, related to the topic.
Social learning – Information and expertise exchanged amongst peers via computer-based technologies and interactive conversations including Blogging, instant messaging, and forums for debate in groups.
Project-based learning
Mind mapping and brainstorming – A session will be carried out between participants to uncover unique ideas, thoughts, and opinions having a quality discussion.
Interactive sessions – The course will use informative lectures to introduce key concepts and theories related to the topic.
Presentations – Participants will be presented with multimedia tools such as videos and graphics to enhance learning. These will be delivered engagingly and interactively.

Training Medium

This Hydro treating and Hydrocracking Petroleum Refining Process training is designed in a way that it can be delivered face-to-face and virtually.

Course Duration

This training is versatile in its delivery. The training can be delivered as a full-fledged 40-hour training program or a 15- hours crash course covering 5 hours of content each day over 3 days

Pre-course Assessment

Before you enroll in this course all we wanted to know is your exact mindset and your way of thinking.
For that, we have designed this questionnaire attached below.

What is the primary distinction between the petroleum refining procedures of hydro treating and hydrocracking?
Give a brief explanation of the main goals and significance of the hydro treating and hydrocracking processes in the petroleum refining business.
What kinds of raw materials or feedstock are commonly treated in hydro treating and hydrocracking units?
What part do catalysts play in the hydro treating and hydrocracking processes? Which catalysts are frequently employed in these processes?
List a few of the main items produced by hydro treating and hydrocracking and explain how they are used in the petroleum industry.

Course Modules

This Hydro treating and Hydrocracking Petroleum Refining Process covers the following topics for understanding the essentials of the Agile Workplace:

Module 1 – Introduction

Contaminants in petroleum products and cuts
Health, environmental, and other effects of petroleum contaminants on other refining procedures
Current laws and upcoming trends
Standards for acceptable impurities in the product stream after refinement

Module 2 – What Is Basic

Processes for refining materials, interacting energies, and balancing hydrogen
Contemporary Material and Energy Integration Fundamentals of Crude Refining Techniques
Product characteristics and specifications
Design/Optimization of Processes and Heat Integration Plans
Economic and Environmental Problems

Module 3 – Principles and Fundamentals of Hydro treatment

Basics of hydrogen production and hydro conversion processes Process Flow Diagrams Process Chemistry and Kinetics
Catalysis
Considerations for Design, Operating Conditions, and Principles

Module 4 – Advanced Processing: Hydro treatment

Creating Reactors
Desulphurization of atmospheric residue
Benzene Saturation in Gasoline
Potential process improvement to reduce costs in terms of raw material and energy use

Module 5 – Principles and Fundamentals of Hydrocracking

Products and Feedstock’s
Deactivation and re-generation of catalysts, process chemistry, and kinetics
Product stream and conversion quality
Catalysis, process parameters, and process design
Technology for Hydrocracking Reactors
Hydrocracking Process Technology in One Stage

Module 6 – Advanced Processing – Hydrocracking

Features of the Two-Stage Hydrocracking Process Technology
Balance and Consumption of Hydrogen and the Potential for Process Integration Improvements
Balance, Integration, and Management of Hydrogen
Reforming of steam and ethane

Module 7 – Commercial Factors Affecting Hydro processing

Defining categories and traits
Catalyst preparation
Deactivation and reactivation of the catalyst
Characteristics of process design and mechanical design

Module 8 – Business hydrocracking

Stock hydrocracking for
Concerns prior to therapy
Review of the temperatures of reaction and hydrocracking reactions
Process setups for hydrogenation
Process factors and catalysts in reactor design

Module 9 – Mechanical Aspects of Hydro processing and Troubleshooting

Design guidelines
Typical trouble spots
Safety concerns

Post-course Assessment

Participants need to complete an assessment post-course completion so our mentors will get to know their understanding of the course. A mentor will also have interrogative conversations with participants and provide valuable feedback.

Describe the main variations between the petroleum refining procedures of hydrocracking and hydro treating.
In the petroleum refining sector, explain the significance and importance of the hydro treating and hydrocracking operations.
What kinds of raw materials are frequently processed in hydro treating and hydrocracking units, and how are these raw materials changed by the processes?
Give examples of typical catalysts used in hydro treating and hydrocracking and further explain the role of catalysts in these processes.
Name a few important byproducts of hydro treating and hydrocracking and describe their uses in the petroleum industry.
Describe the main components and steps in the conventional hydro treating and hydrocracking process flow.
Discuss the industry’s strategy for minimizing these concerns as you consider the environmental problems and issues raised by these procedures.

Lessons Learned

Selective upgrading and refinement of crude oil and other feedstock’s need the use of hydro treating and hydrocracking procedures. The importance of these procedures for adhering to rules and requirements for items while optimizing the yield of valued products has been made clear to participants.

Influence of the catalyst: In both processes, catalysts are essential. Participants now have a thorough understanding of how catalyst management, optimization, and choice can greatly affect the productivity and caliber of processes.

Environmental responsibility: Environmental issues like nitrogen and sulfur emissions have highlighted the necessity for ethical and sustainable refining methods. The significance of minimizing hydro treating and hydrocracking operations’ environmental impact has been underlined throughout the course.

Safety Culture: It has been emphasized how crucial safety is. Participants now recognize how important it is for the industry to have a strong safety culture in order to minimize accidents, safeguard staff, and safeguard the environment.