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Training Course on Refinery Revamp and Debottlenecking Studies
Introduction
Refinery revamp and debottlenecking studies are essential in ensuring the continuous improvement of refinery performance, sustainability, and profitability. As global energy demand shifts, refineries are under increasing pressure to optimize existing assets, reduce emissions, and improve energy efficiency without large-scale capital investments. Training Course on Refinery Revamp & Debottlenecking Studies to equip engineers, managers, and technical professionals with cutting-edge tools and methodologies to identify constraints, improve throughput, and ensure regulatory compliance through successful refinery revamp and debottlenecking strategies.
This comprehensive course blends practical case studies, simulation techniques, and real-time operational data analysis to empower professionals in making data-driven decisions. With the increasing importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards, digitization, and smart refinery concepts, this course integrates trending technologies and sustainable approaches. Participants will gain insights into project planning, feasibility analysis, risk management, and economic evaluation, all tailored to refining operations.
Programme Curriculum
Training Course on Refinery Revamp & Debottlenecking Studies
Introduction
Refinery revamp and debottlenecking studies are essential in ensuring the continuous improvement of refinery performance, sustainability, and profitability. As global energy demand shifts, refineries are under increasing pressure to optimize existing assets, reduce emissions, and improve energy efficiency without large-scale capital investments. Training Course on Refinery Revamp & Debottlenecking Studies to equip engineers, managers, and technical professionals with cutting-edge tools and methodologies to identify constraints, improve throughput, and ensure regulatory compliance through successful refinery revamp and debottlenecking strategies.
This comprehensive course blends practical case studies, simulation techniques, and real-time operational data analysis to empower professionals in making data-driven decisions. With the increasing importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards, digitization, and smart refinery concepts, this course integrates trending technologies and sustainable approaches. Participants will gain insights into project planning, feasibility analysis, risk management, and economic evaluation, all tailored to refining operations.
Course Objectives
Understand refinery revamp fundamentals and lifecycle management.
Identify bottlenecks using real-time process simulation and data analytics.
Apply energy integration techniques for enhanced energy efficiency.
Learn advanced catalyst selection and optimization strategies.
Enhance operational reliability using predictive maintenance tools.
Assess environmental impact and carbon footprint reduction methods.
Apply digital transformation and Industry 4.0 solutions in refinery upgrades.
Conduct techno-economic feasibility analysis for revamp projects.
Develop modular design strategies for scalable revamp implementation.
Integrate sustainability practices into revamp planning.
Master project risk assessment and regulatory compliance.
Improve product yield and throughput without major CAPEX.
Study global best practices and benchmarking in refinery modernization.
Target Audience
Process Engineers
Project Managers
Refinery Operation Supervisors
Maintenance Engineers
Environmental Engineers
Capital Project Planners
Control & Instrumentation Engineers
Energy Managers
Course Duration: 5 days
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Refinery Revamp Strategies
Understanding the drivers for refinery revamp
Revamp vs. greenfield project: cost-benefit analysis
Strategic planning and stakeholder alignment
Timeline and turnaround considerations
Industry success stories and lessons learned
Case Study: Revamp of an FCC Unit in a Middle East Refinery
Module 2: Debottlenecking Techniques and Tools
Identification of process constraints
Flow modeling and hydraulic analysis
Advanced process simulation tools
Data collection and bottleneck analysis
Integration with plant operations
Case Study: Debottlenecking a CDU/VDU Train for Increased Throughput
Module 3: Process Simulation and Optimization
Aspen HYSYS and UniSim applications
Dynamic vs. steady-state modeling
Reactor optimization strategies
Heat exchanger network optimization
Utility and energy balance modeling
Case Study: Simulation-Based Optimization in a Hydrocracker Unit
Module 4: Energy Integration & Efficiency Improvement
Pinch analysis and energy mapping
Waste heat recovery technologies
Heat exchanger retrofit design
Improving steam and power balance
KPIs for monitoring energy improvements
Case Study: Steam Integration in a Complex Refinery System
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.
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Key Notes
a. The participant must be conversant with English.
b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate
c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.
d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.
e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to FINESKILL TRAINING CENTER account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.