Production Planning & Scheduling in Petroleum Refineries
Production Planning & Scheduling in Petroleum Refineries
Course Code:
OG11
Course Objective
Gain an appreciation of modern planning and scheduling tools that will be useful for planning of crude and product deliveries in their facilities
Assist in improved operations, optimization, upgrading and modification of existing facilities
Will result in improved profitability and help in continuous modernization of facilities
Develop the skills necessary to apply risk assessment techniques
Target Audience
Process engineers and technologists engaged in planning and scheduling activities who have a minimum of experience and who are required to understand and discuss issues related to their industry.
Course Outline
DAY1: Application of Planning and Scheduling
Overview of planning and scheduling in oil refineries
Refinery Configuration
Hydro skimming Refinery
Refineries with Secondary Conversion Process
Integrated Refineries
Existing & New Refineries
Choice of Crude
Crude oil scheduling
Choice of Processes
Capacity utilization of Crudes
Severity of Process Operations
Cut-points Optimization
Facing Upset Situations
Tankage Requirement
DAY2: Improving Product Movements and Releasing Tankages