Crude Distillation Systems

Course Description

This course covers the fundamentals of basic crude distillation, in particularly the atmospheric and vacuum distillation processes. Participants will learn about the functions and operation of the main equipment and systems used in atmospheric and vacuum distillation units. Participants interact with a live simulation of both process units during the training to allow them to understand the functions of individual and integrated systems.

Course Topics

Topics that are covered in the course are:

• Overview of oil refining processes
• Principles of atmospheric distillation
• Principles of vacuum distillation
• Crude oil pretreatment
• Crude Distillation Unit (CDU)
  • Major components
  • Feedstock
  • Products and destination
  • Major flows
  • Common hazards and safety precautions
• Vacuum Distillation Unit (VDU)
  • Major components
  • Feedstock
  • Products and destination
  • Major flows
  • Common hazards and safety precautions

Suitability

The course is suitable for entry level technicians and engineers who wish to gain a basic understanding of crude distillation processes.

Course Duration

5 days

Course Price

AED 7,900 per person

Crude Distillation Unit Simulation Operation and Troubleshooting

Course Description

This course provides participants with practical hands-on training in operating Crude Distillation Units (CDU). Participants learn the fundamentals of safe plant startup, normal operation, plant shutdown and how to deal with process disturbances and plant upsets. The training is conducted using advanced real-time simulators that simulate the plant processes in a realistic environment for the participants to understand, analyse and troubleshoot operation scenarios.

Course Topics

Topics that are covered in the course are:

• Crude distillation unit process overview
• Distributed Control System (DCS) functionality review
• CDU Cold Startup (with Simulator)
  • Start up Crude Preheat, Desalter and Heater
  • Start up Crude Distillation Bottoms
  • Start up LGO and HGO System
  • Start up Kerosene and Mid Pumparound System
  • Start up Heavy Naphtha and Top Pumparound System
  • Start up Overhead System
  • Start up Naphtha Splitter and Accumulator System
• CDU Shutdown
• Dealing with Process Disturbances / Plant Upsets

Suitability

This course is ideal for preparing field operators and technicians to take on new responsibilities as control room operators. The course is also suitable for engineers who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the operation of crude distillation units.

Course Duration

5 days

Course Price

AED 8,500 per person

Vacuum Distillation Unit Simulation Operation and Troubleshooting

Course Description

This course provides participants with practical hands-on training in operating Vacuum Distillation Units (VDU). Participants learn the fundamentals of safe plant startup, normal operation, plant shutdown and how to deal with process disturbances and plant upsets. The training is conducted using advanced real-time simulators that simulate the plant processes in a realistic environment for the participants to understand, analyze and troubleshoot operation scenarios.

Course Topics

Topics that are covered in the course are:

• Vacuum distillation unit process overview
• Distributed Control System (DCS) functionality review
• VDU Cold Startup (with Simulator)
  • Start up Crude Preheat
  • Start up Vacuum Heater
  • Start up Vacuum Tower Bottoms and Flash Zone
  • Start up Heavy Vacuum Gas Oil System
  • Start up Light Vacuum Gas Oil System
  • Start up Overhead System
• VDU Shutdown
• Dealing with Process Disturbances / Plant Upsets

Suitability

This course is ideal for preparing field operators and technicians to take on new responsibilities as control room operators. The course is also suitable for engineers who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the operation of vacuum distillation units.

Course Duration

5 days

Course Price

AED 8,500 per person