Introduction
This GLOMACS Energy Optimisation of Oil Refineries online training seminar is uniquely designed as a tool-box that provides an insight into the variety of energy optimisation topics - offers the knowledge of the Best Practices in energy and prepares the refinery energy managers, process engineers and technical staff involved in energy and the top management’s energy sponsors for their important roles.
Refinery energy efficiency is a multidisciplinary subject. It involves process operations, the utility system, the equipment, power generation, housekeeping, process control, retrofit design, advanced thermodynamic concepts such as Pinch Technology, and effective management. A comprehensive energy saving program that pushes a refinery to the forefront of energy efficiency and profitability must incorporate all these disciplines.
This GLOMACS online training seminar will feature:
- Lectures, tutorials, and group work in all areas of refinery energy efficiency
- Real-life Case Studies that illustrate technical solutions and obtainable benefits
- Transfer of instructor’s extensive hands-on industrial experience
- Use of basic energy software tools that will be made available to participants
- Open discussion on actual problems in participant’s own refinery
Objectives
By the end of this GLOMACS Energy Optimisation of Oil Refineries online training seminar, the participants will be able to apply techniques which will enable them to conduct the following activities in their refineries:
- Assess energy efficiency of refinery and individual processes
- Calculate the potential for improvement
- Optimise refinery utility systems (steam and power)
- Apply energy saving techniques to develop energy saving projects
- Introduce effective Energy Management procedures
Training Methodology
This online training course will utilize a variety of proven online learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, retention of the information presented. The training course is conducted Online via an Advanced Virtual Learning Platform in the comfort of any location of your choice.
Who Should Attend?
Professionals working in the petroleum processing industry will benefit from this GLOMACS Energy Optimisation of Oil Refineries online training seminar, especially those with a responsibility for refinery energy management and efficiency. The material presented is relevant to all engineers working in industrial processes, including operations, design, and maintenance personnel.
Job titles / functions appropriate for this GLOMACS online training seminar include:
- Plant Energy Managers / Coordinators
- Thermal and Stationary Equipment Engineers
- Personnel responsible for Inspection, Maintenance and Reliability
- Process Engineers
- Plant Engineers
- Project Engineers
DAY 1
Introduction to Energy Efficiency - The Effect of Energy on the Bottom Line
- Energy and its Effect on Refinery Profitability
- Refinery Energy Balance
- Energy Benchmarking - Site Efficiency Assessment
- Potential for Improvement
- Approach to Energy Saving
- Fuel, Power and Steam Costing Methodology
DAY 2
Energy Features of Refinery Key Process Units and How to Improve their Energy Efficiency
- Distillation: Crude Unit, Vacuum Unit
- Binary Distillation Columns
- Hydrotreating, Distillate and Naphtha
- Catalytic Reforming
- Fluid Catalytic Cracking
- Hydrocracking
DAY 3
Refinery Utility System
- Steam Systems
- Power Generation
- Steam Turbines, Cycles, Efficiencies
- Gas Turbines
- Cogeneration and its Benefits
- Optimisation of Steam & Power System
DAY 4
Process Heat Integration
- How Heat Integration Works
- Introduction to Pinch Technology
- Heat Availability Curves and Energy Targeting
- Pinch Technology for Refinery Operators
- Retrofitting Heat Exchange Networks for Improved Performance
- Intuitive vs. Systematic Network Revamp
DAY 5
Equipment Efficiency - Effective Energy Management
- Fired Heaters
- Rotating Equipment
- Heat Exchangers
- Energy Focused Organisation
- The Energy Team
Developing Internal Competence in Energy