SYDEC Delayed Coking Process Operations
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
In this program, you will learn about the process flow through the fractionator, heater, and code drums. You will also learn about operating procedures and gas plant operations.
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:
- Describe fractionator feed sources and process conditions.
- Identify the components and flow of products recovered in the fractionator, including HCGO, LCGO, and naphtha.
- Describe the coker recycle ratio and other fractionator variables.
- Describe the purpose and function of the fractionator bottom flow and its relationship to heater charge.
- Identify the impact of fractionator variables on coker production.
- Identify the variables associated with coker heater operation.
- Identify the variables associated with coke drum operation.
- Identify the variables associated with the coke condensate operation.
- Describe the feed and steam rate required.
- Identify the proper heater tube temperature and how to respond to excessive skin temperature.
- Identify the impact of coil outlet temperature on coker heater operations.
- Identify methods for mechanical decoking.
- Describe the coker blowdown system and the variables that impact it.
- Identify the coker drum cycle, and the purpose for each step.
- Describe the steps in the cutting hydraulics process, including the safety hazards.
- Describe the tools and systems for decoking.
- Locate, read, and apply all startup procedures for all equipment.
- Locate, read, and apply all shutdown procedures for all equipment.
- Locate emergency procedures and apply the proper procedure for each emergency.
- Identify the process flow through the absorber tower.
- Identify the process flow through the debutanizer tower.
- Identify the process flow through the sponge absorber.
- Identify the process flow through the amine contactor.
- Identify the process flow through the C3/C4 splitter.
