Refinery Process Overview: Introduction
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
In this course, you will learn about refining operations and the products manufactured in a refining facility. You will also be introduced to crude distillation, and gain a basic understanding of the systems within these facilities.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Identify the products manufactured in a refining facility.
- Explain the purpose, function, and equipment involved in crude distillation.
- Understand how light ends are processed, including through vapor recovery and gas processing.
- Describe the combination process, including alkylation.
- Explain how hydrotreating removes contaminants from liquid petroleum fractions.
- Identify the purpose, function, and equipment involved in hydrocarbon conversion.
- Identify the need for comprehensive operating practices and preventative maintenance programs.
- Name the factors that affect furnace and boiler efficiency.
- Explain how fuel is wasted through relief line leaks.
- Describe the impact of fluctuating costs within refinery operations.
