Gain an appreciation of planning and scheduling tools that will be useful for planning of crude and product deliveries
Differentiate and appreciate the similarities and differences between planning and scheduling
Understand the principles of scheduling optimization
Learn the skills to crude selection and optimization that result in improved profitability
Develop the skills necessary to apply blending techniques using excel
Target Audience
All professionals involved in Production, Planning and Scheduling
Process engineers and technologists engaged in planning and scheduling activities and who are required to understand and discuss issues related to their industry
Operations personnel including shift supervisors
Marketers and refinery planners
Blending professionals
Refining Technologists
Other engineers who would like a further understanding of the complex refining processes
Accountants, marketers and other professions who would like understand the complexities and terminology of Production Planning & Scheduling in Petroleum Refineries
Anyone who wishes to update themselves on the methods used in this important field and learn how to implement error free methods for the benefit of their organizations
Course Outline
Day One: Application of Planning and Scheduling
Overview of planning and scheduling in oil refineries
Refinery Complexity
Refinery Configuration
Integrated Refineries
Choice of Crude
Crude oil scheduling
Capacity utilization of Crudes & Operational Efficiency
Workshop – Cut-point Optimization
Day Two: Improving Product Movements and Releasing Tankages
Crude Assay
Intermediate Feed Characteristics
Yields and Properties
Different Process Units
Storage Tanks
Custody Transfer/Measurements
Class Exercises: Using Excel – Yield Optimization
Day Three: Product Blending Rules
Product Specifications
New Trends in fuel production
Environmental Issues
Crude oil pricing regimes
Product Netback
Class Workshop: Blending exercises
Day Four: Refinery Flow Sheets
Refinery Flow-sheets
Simplified Material Balance
Product Inventory Control
Product Quality Control
Fixed Composition Blend
Capacity Control/ Constraints
Availability of Feedstock/ Control
Case study: Gasoline Blending and Its Impact on Operations
Day Five: Refinery Planning and Scheduling
Petroleum Product Movement and Product Exchange
Marginal Depot Supply and movements
Crude Selection Strategies
Linear Programming and Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management for Refining