Process
Basic Process of Oil & Gas
Purpose of this Training Course:
Base oil (mineral and synthetic) is approximately 95 percent of the current lubricant market share. The lubricants business is a uniquely high value segment of the downstream.
Almost every lubricant used in plants today started off as just a base oil and used for many other purposes. Lubricating base oils are derived from crude oil through refinery process.
This SHALE training course will cover base oil refinery process, safety, health and environment as well as the global market to enhance knowledge of fundamental of the base oil and gas.
This SHALE training course will highlight:
- Base oil introduction
- Upstream process
- Midstream process
- Oil / Gas Separation
- Refinery process / Gas processing
- LNG process
Objective:
The objectives of this SHALE training course are to enhance knowledge of Fundamental of the Base Oil and Gas. This SHALE training course has five key objectives:
- Explain the base oil classification, quality, stock and properties
- Learning the refining process of the base oils
- Understanding the formulation of base oils
- Applying safety, health and environment in refining
- Understanding the trend of base oils, supply and demand in the market
By the end of this SHALE training course, participants will learn to:
- Get an overview of the base oil classification, quality, stock and properties
- Describe the refining process of the base oils
- Explain the formulation of base oils
- Understand and apply the safety, health and environment in refining
- Explain the trend of base oils, supply and demand in the market
Who is this Training Course for?
Fundamental of the Base Oil and Gas training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Process operators
- Process Engineer
- Maintenance Technician
- Engineers
- Supervisors
How will this Training Course be Presented?
Participants to this SHALE training course will receive a thorough training on the subjects covered by the seminar outline with the Tutor utilising a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Seminar methodology includes classroom-style with highly interactive, exercise and case studies the training course will be run using PowerPoint slide and video.
Organisational Impact
The organisational impact will be demonstrated by the employees participating in this training course:
- Enhanced understanding of the classification, quality, stock and properties in base oils
- Improved knowledge and skill in the refining process
- Professional development in downstream operations
- Understand the formulation base oils to be in line with quality control
- Enhanced awareness of workplace safely
- Understand the trend of base oils, supply and demand in the market to support strategy and decision making
Personal Impact
- Better understanding of the classification, quality, stock and properties in base oils
- Enhanced knowledge and skills in refining process
- Individual professional development
- Improved knowledge for formulation base oils in line with quality control
- Increased awareness about workplace safely
- Ability to determine economic issues and markets hence supporting strategy and decision making
Day One: Base Oils Introduction
- Base oils overview
- Base oils properties
- Base oils classification
- Base oils quality
Day Two: Upstream / Midstream / process
- Well head
- Offshore facilities
- Onshore wells
- Chemical Injection
Day Three: Downstream / Refinery process
- Oil & Gas Separation
- Crude Distillation
- Raw materials’ storage and handling
- Blending operations
Day Four: Gas / LNG Process
- Gas purification
- Gas Export
- NGL fractionation
- LNG process
- Sulphur Recovery
- Condensate Stabilisation
Day Five: Health, Safety and Environment
- Overview of risks in base oils refining
- Chemical exposure
- Physical hazard
- Environmental impact
Day Six : Utility facilities
- Water treatment
- Steam / Nitrogen /Instrument Air
- Waste water treatment
Certificate Course in Gas Conditioning & Processing
Purpose of this Training Course:
This SHALE Gas Conditioning & Processing training course covers the basic concepts and techniques necessary to design, specify and manage gas field production facilities. It includes complete and up-to-date overview of gas conditioning and processing technology and provides a clear understanding of the equipment and processes used in common separation and gas treating systems.
The training course will also cover gas dehydration, sweetening and gas processing operations and the integration between the individual processing operations will be clarified. The gathering, separation and final treatment systems for natural gas will be discussed, as well as the concepts of export quality natural gas, field and fiscal measurements error. The products (Natural Gas, Condensate, Commercial Propane and Commercial Butane, etc.) specifications and the processes available to condition the gas in order to meet these requirements will also be covered.
Hydrocarbon reconciliation and allocation of produced fluids to the contributing reservoirs are explained and supported by exercises to cement the learning of the various topics treated. This SHALE training course will enable the participants to develop a “feel” for the important parameters of designing and operating a production facility. The participants will understand the uncertainties and assumptions inherent in designing and using the equipment in these systems and the limitations, advantages and disadvantages associated with their use.
This training course will feature:
- Gas conditioning and processing principles and systems
- Gas liquid separation systems
- Mercury removal units
- Type of dehydration processes: absorption and alternative operating conditions
- TEG equipment: gas scrubbers, glycol contactors, flash tank, filters, glycol cooler, regenerator and stripping gas
- Gas sweetening technologies
- Operation of conditioning systems
- Troubleshooting of equipment used in gas conditioning
- Basics on dew point depression units
Objective:
By the end of this training course, participants will learn to:
- Understand the inflow and outflow performance as well as the system analysis in subsurface production operations
- Understand gas treatment process.
- Understand gas dehydration and processing, absorption, refrigeration and fractionation, cryogenics and LNG production.
- Understanding the normal operating conditions of the plant
- Have a good background of oil and gas processing and be able to understand the scope of LNG (NGL) gas processing
- Become familiar with the transfer operations in the gas field and be able to carry-out the measurement techniques
- Understand the conversion factors and be able to learn data analysis
- Acquire in-depth understanding of gas compression, natural gas, slug catcher and NGL recovery
- Define abnormal conditions such as high liquid level, heat loss, tanks getting dry, foams, plugged outlets
- Learn about instrumentation, measurement and control of natural gas and gas liquids in addition to gas facility maintenance
- Handle abnormal conditions such as loss of power, loss of control, loss of air, shortage of man power, foam and hydrate formation, Troubleshoot the problems
- Emphasize the importance of water content in the gas field operations and be able to review & improve gas treatment
- Know the procedure of condensate stabilization
- Apply troubleshooting and safety considerations
Who is this Training Course for?
This SHALE training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Process engineers along with the petroleum and production engineers
- Field operators and technicians
- Other company staff involved in gas treatment and processing
- Process engineers who are new to the profession
- Managers and government officials and others involved with supervising gas processing operations
- Managers involved in the planning and development of new gas processing facilities or modifying existing facilities
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The course is designed as a blended environment of presentation; workshops; group work; practical exercises; field application / analysis and several industry videos showing all processes; and general discussions
Organisational Impact
The outcomes of the training course will improve the performance of the participants and allow them to successfully perform their job in their workplaces. They will:
- Be familiar with the theories behind the technologies of the gas processing and conditioning. That will allow the participants to successfully operate and improve the performance of the plant
- Be aware with the design conditions of the equipment. That will allow the participants to avoid any failure in the operation. They will ensure that the gas processing facilities are operated within the design conditions
- Apply the calculations to the current operating conditions of their gas plants
- Improve the problem-solving skills which allow the participant to deal with the troubleshooting of the equipment
- Understand the criticality of the impurities such as mercury in the natural gas. That will allow the participants to perform the required sampling and testing to safely operate the plant
- Identify the bottle-necking inside the gas processing facilities
Personal Impact
The training course will improve the knowledge and skills of the participants. By the end of this training course, participants will:
- Understand the gas treatment processes: Understand gas dehydration and processing, absorption, refrigeration and fractionation
- Understanding the normal operating conditions of the plant and define abnormal conditions such as high liquid level in the separators, heat loss, foams, plugged outlets, hydrate formations. In addition, they can handle the abnormal conditions
- Have a good background of oil and gas processing and be able to understand the scope of the gas processing
- Become familiar with the transfer operations in the gas field and be able to carry-out the measurement techniques
- Acquire in-depth understanding of gas compression, natural gas, slug catcher and NGL recovery
- Apply troubleshooting and safety considerations and emphasize the importance of water content in the gas field operations and be able to review & improve gas treatment
Day One: Introduction to Natural Gas Processing
- Introduction to natural gas processing
- Fundamentals and of natural gas engineering
- Physical properties of natural gas
- Natural gas production
- Impurities in the gas
- Contract terms
- Heating value/ BTU (British Thermal Unit) importance
- Plant normal and abnormal conditions
- Startup and initial operation
- Natural Gas Liquid (NGL), Gas-to-Liquid (GTL), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Day Two: Gas-Liquid Separation Systems
- Gas-liquid separation system
- Separators (types of separators - separator sizing)
- Common variables such as pressure, temp., flow and level
- Instrumentation, control, and measurement of natural gas and gas liquids
- Control valves & actuators
- Pressure, temperature, and level controls
- Field application of instruments
- Structured approach to the process operation
- Contaminants removal
- Process plant machinery specific plant issues
- Management, planning and control
- Startup and shutdown planning & control
Day Three: Mercury Removal Systems / Hydrate Problems / Dehydration of Natural Gas
- Mercury problem in natural gas
- Process description of the mercury removal units
- Hydrate formation conditions
- Hydrate prevention and mitigation methods
- Water content estimation
- Water dew point control
- Dehydration systems and methods
Day Four: Dehydration of Natural Gas / NGL Recovery and Removal of Heavy Hydrocarbon
- Glycol dehydration unit
- Process description of the TEG (Triethylene Glycol) dehydration unit
- The factors affect the TEG dehydration unit performance
- Trouble shooting of the TEG dehydration unit
- The nature of process problems affecting performance
- Removal of heavy hydrocarbons (LTS & turbo expanders systems)
- Condensate stabilization - refrigeration system - cryogenics applications – turbo-expanders
Day Five: Sweetening Systems
- Removal of acid gases (H2S, CO2)
- Sweetening systems: membrane system
- Troubleshooting & problem solving
- Risk management
- Introduction to the theory of inventive problem solving
- Effect of maintenance on operation
- Managing, environment, safety and quality concern
- Case studies
Gas Sweetening & Sulphur Recovery
Purpose of this Training Course:
Natural Gas is considered to contribute less greenhouse gas emissions than other fossil fuels. It has therefore been touted to be the fuel of choice by nations and is considered to serve as a transition until renewable sources mature to the point that they can replace fossil fuels. The abundance of this fossil fuel and the diversity of its composition, requires that in many cases it has to be treated to meet a variety of specifications.
This Amine Gas Sweetening & Sulphur Recovery training course aims to equip the attending delegates with the knowledge of all the current processes used for the removal of acidic and other contaminants (primarily H2S and CO2 but also water vapor, mercury Nitrogen, Argon) from hydrocarbon streams.
This training course will concentrate on Sulphur Recovery Processes including a thorough understanding of the chemical limitations of the Claus Unit and the modifications that have followed, including the Super Claus and Euroclaus. The course will conclude with an examination of the various tail gas treatment processes including Shell’s SCOT and Thiopaq
This SHALE training course will feature:
- Understanding of Amine Gas Processing Units operating and maintenance techniques
- Familiarization of Sulphur Recovery process operating and design considerations
- Understand common operational problems and their troubleshooting
- Ability to put in place measures to maximize efficient operation
- Improve process optimization techniques
- Interface with other gas processing units
Objective:
At the end of this SHALE Amine Gas Sweetening & Sulphur Recovery training course, you will be able to:
- Gain a thorough Understanding of Amine Sweetening and Sulphur Recovery Technologies
- Grasp an Explanation of the Key Features of Gas Treating
- Understand the Limitations Imposed by Gas Processing Thermodynamics
- Distinguish the Main Criteria in Process Design
- Evaluate, Monitor, and Troubleshoot Gas Treating and Sulphur Recovery Operations
Who is this Training Course for?
This Amine Gas Sweetening & Sulphur Recovery training suitable is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Technologists
- Mechanical engineers
- Inspection engineers
- Maintenance or project engineers
- Operations personnel
It is designed for both technical and non-technical personnel as well as operational staff at professional level employed in refineries, petrochemical, and oil and gas process industries.
It will serve as an introduction to acid gas removal and sulphur recovery technology for those who are unfamiliar with the subject and will also assist those who need the ability to progress to a detailed knowledge of the gas processing technologies
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This SHALE training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. Amine Gas Sweetening and Sulphur Recovery is a hands-on, stimulating learning experience. The programme will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas. Participation is encouraged in a supportive environment.
To ensure the concepts introduced during the programme are understood, they will be reinforced through a mix of learning methods, including lecture style presentation, open discussion, case studies and group work.
Day One: Introduction to Natural Gas
- Hydrocarbon Properties
- Associated/ Non-Associated/ Unconventional Gas
- LNG / NGL Production and Processing
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
- Environmental and Safety Considerations
- Gas Specifications
Day Two: Objectives of Gas Treatment
- Gas Contaminants & Objectives of Gas Treating
- Gas Dehydration
- Glycols vs. Solid Desiccants
- Mercury Removal, Nitrogen Rejection Unit
- Chemistry of Amine Gas Sweetening
- Guide to Selection of Gas Sweetening Processes
- Amine Filtration Systems
Day Three: Alkanolamine Processes
- Process Flow and Process Description
- Design Criteria Guidelines for Amine Systems:
- General Considerations for Amine Processes
- Materials Selection and Construction
- General Operating Problems and Troubleshooting
- Solution Degradation & Amine Losses
- Foaming
- Heat Stable Salts
- Corrosion
Day Four: Sulphur Recovery I
- “Claus” Sulphur Recovery Chemistry and Thermodynamics – A question of Equilibrium
- Claus Process - Considerations and Modifications
- The EUROCLAUS Concept
- Process/ Mechanical Considerations
- Thiopaq Process
- Troubleshooting: What Can Go Wrong
- Claus Process Calculations and Exercises
Day Five: Sulphur Recovery II
- Tail Gas Handling
- SCOT Tail Gas Treating
- Particulate Removal
- Mercury/Toxics Emissions
- Incineration
- Sulfur Product Specifications, Storage and Handling
- Safety and Environmental Considerations
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Purpose of this Training Course:
The Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industry is very much a growth industry with both demand and supply likely to continue to increase in the short to medium term. Much shore-based activity depends on the expedient and safe operation of the LNG tanker. Office-based staff have little opportunity to engage with sea staff and even less to be given a comprehensive understanding of ship-board operations.
This SHALE training course incorporates the activities and concerns of the LNG tanker within the context of a dry dock to dry dock cargo cycle. Beyond this, each aspect of design and safe operation, including the operation of relevant machinery and equipment and the physics of LNG re-liquefaction will also be covered and included.
This training course will highlight
- The properties and hazards of handling LNG
- How design can enhance safe operation of LNG tankers
- The stages of a cargo cycle
- Preparation for dry dock and the first cargo after dry dock
- Measures to protect the commercial interests of an LNG tanker owner
Objective:
By the end of the training course, participants will learn to:
- Identify the hazards of LNG
- Understand safe design and safe operations
- Recognise the stages of a cargo cycle
- Protect the commercial interests of the tanker owner
- Understand the specialist techniques for fighting an LNG fire
Who is this Training Course for?
This SHALE training course will be suitable for a wide range of professionals but in particular:
- Energy company oil and gas process managers and operators
- Energy company oil and gas plant managers and operators
- Sales and marketing managers
- Financial directors
- Project managers
- Investment analysts
- Asset managers
- Asset engineers
- Ship and voyage managers
- Ship superintendents
- Cargo surveyors and expediters
- Ships’ staff
How will this Training Course be Presented?
Participants on this training course will receive a thorough grounding in the subjects listed in the seminar outline utilising a variety of presentational techniques in order to facilitate learning in the most expedient manner. Lectures will be punctuated with filmed footage, practical, theoretical and group exercises and classroom discussion. Case studies chosen specifically to demonstrate the application of theoretical principles will be provided. Question and answer sessions will conclude each formal lecture.
Day One: The Application of Regulation and Mitigation of Hazard
- Regulations
- Properties and hazards of LPG
- Design for safety
- Hazardous and non-hazardous areas
- Sources of ignition
Day Two: Atmosphere Control and the Physics of LNG during a Re-liquefaction Cycle
- Physics and chemistry
- Inert gas generators
- Nitrogen generators
- Behaviour of gases
- LNG Re-liquefaction and cargo conditioning
Day Three: Types of LNG Tanker and Cargo Tank
- Types of LNG carrier
- IMO ship types
- IGC Code damage assumptions
- Tank types and construction
- Cargo pumps
- Level measurement
Day Four: Safe Working Practices and the Preparation for the Cargo Cycle
- Dangerous space entry
- Gas detection instrumentation
- Cargo operational cycle for LNG tankers
- Preparation for first cargo after dry dock
- Gassing up and cooling down
Day Five: The Cargo Cycle and Personal Protection
- Loading cargo
- Loaded voyage
- Discharge cargo
- Prepare for dry dock
- Personnel protection
- Fire-fighting LNG
Certificate
- On successful completion of this training course, a SHALE Certificate will be awarded to the candidates
Refinery Process
Purpose of this Training Course:
This Refinery Process Yield Optimisation training course will present a detailed overview of refining process yields, from the crude oil feed to the finished products. It is targeted at personnel directly involved in refining utilization and optimization, including but not limited to refining technologists and operations personnel as well as non-technical personnel interested in these processes or involved in refinery planning.
All the major refining processes are explored and examined with a view of understanding and appreciating how each unit relates to each other whilst at the same time, how these relationships can enhance refinery operations.
Major refining processes are presented and discussed, including feedstock, feedstock preparation, operating conditions, catalysts, product properties and refinery yields. Refining economics will be included as means to optimizing refining operations and profitability.
The Refining & Petrochemicals training course is oriented toward the practical aspects of refinery operations and yield optimization and includes the terminology used in the industry.
Objective:
- To familiarize and understand the various refinery types and appreciate how refining complexity impacts refining optimization and refining margins.
- Comprehend the importance quality giveaways and learn how use blending calculations to reduce these.
- Use hands on software that allow professionals in the industry to choose different types of crude diets and thus optimize refinery utilization and efficiency.
- Act as a primer into the industry of Petroleum Refining to maximize process fluid yields
- Familiarize industry professionals with all processes associated with the processing of petroleum into finished products
- Equip new engineers into the industry, with the basic tools for understanding the complex nature of Refining and its operations
Who is this Training Course for?
This SHALE course is intended for refining professionals working in the industry either as refining technologists or in refining operations and engineers. It is designed to allow a further understanding of the various processes available and how these can be optimized to improve yields and refining margins.
- Refining engineers
- Operations personnel including shift supervisors
- Marketers and refinery planners
- Blending professionals
- Other engineers who would like a further understanding of the complex refining processes
- Accountants, marketers and other professions who would like to comprehend the advantages and limitations of the various refining processes at their site
How will this Training Course be Presented?
Process Yields is a hands on, stimulating learning experience with access to professional software used by refining technologists and experts for optimizing refining operations. The training course will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas. Participation is encouraged in a supportive environment.
To ensure the concepts introduced during the course are understood, they will be reinforced through a mix of learning methods, including lecture style presentation, open discussion, case studies, software simulations and group work.
Attendees will have the opportunity to develop personal competencies and build up expert knowledge of crude oil yield processes in a range of equipment.
Day One: Crude Oil Yields Refinery Technology
- Introduction to Crude Oil Origins & Characteristics
- Crude oil Assay and properties
- Crude oil products & Product specifications
- LPG
- Gasoline
- Kerosene/ Jet Fuel
- AGO / Diesel Fuel Oil
- Petrochemical Feedstocks
- Overall refinery flow: Interrelationship of processes
Day Two: Petroleum Refinery Processes
- Crude Processing
- Desalting
- Atmospheric distillation
- Vacuum distillation
- Heavy Oils Processing / Bottom of the barrel upgrading
- Cocking and Thermal Processes
- Delayed Coking
- Fluid Coking
- Flexicoking
- Visbreaking
- Case study – example
Day Three: Process for Motor Fuel Production
- Fluid catalytic cracking
- Hydrocracking
- Cat Cracking
- Isomerization
- Alkylation
- Hydrotreating
- Catalytic Reforming
- Case study – example
Day Four: Supporting Operations
- Blending for Product Specifications
- Hydrogen production
- Refinery Gas Plants
- Acid Gas Treating
- Sulfur Recovery Plants
- Utilities
- Case study – example
Day Five: Refinery Economics
- Residue Reduction
- Asphalt and Residual Fuel
- Refinery Complexity and Netback
- Economic Evaluation
- Cost Estimation
- Case Studies
- Group Discussions
- Program Evaluation & Summary
Certificate
- On successful completion of this training course, a SHALE Certificate will be awarded to the candidates
Oil Refinery & Petrochemical Industry Wastewater Treatment
Purpose of this Training Course:
Petroleum refining and petrochemical industries unavoidably generate large volumes of wastewater. As environmental regulations for wastewater disposal are getting stricter, and fresh water resources are becoming increasingly limited, the industry requires more efficient management and reuse of this wastewater. Therefore, wastewater treatment must be explored and resolved by every oil refinery and petrochemical company.
This 5-Day SHALE Oil & Gas Technology training course on Oil Refinery & Petrochemical Industry Wastewater Treatment will identify how to get to the core of this issue using thorough analysis of the development status of wastewater treatment methods including flotation, coagulation, biological treatment, membrane separation technology, combined technology and advanced oxidation process that ultimately results in maximization of petroleum refining and petrochemical industries profitability and meeting with the strict environmental regulations.
Participants will learn several configurations and techniques for Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) in oil refining and petrochemical industries. Understanding of these techniques will be reinforced by exercises and case studies.
This SHALE Oil & Gas Technology training course provides both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills on:
- Typical sources and contaminants of wastewater produced from oil refining and petrochemical industries
- Refinery and petrochemical Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) impacts and benefits
- Conventional refinery and petrochemical wastewater treatment plants
- Current development status of wastewater treatment technologies
- Latest on wastewater recycle / reuse for oil refining and petrochemical industries (ZLD)
Objective:
By the end of this SHALE training course participants will be able to:
- Learn the purpose, principles of operation and limitations of the different wastewater treatment technologies in oil refining and petrochemical industries
- Understand how to establish high recovery of wastewater for reuse onsite, reducing fresh water intake and meeting strict regulatory requirements
- Understand the advanced cost-effective technologies for reduction of waste volume and obtain Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
- Learn how to reduce the energy consumption and operational costs of the wastewater treatment facilities and optimize treatment conditions
- Learn industry standard targets for wastewater prior to discharge or reuse
- Identify the impact of pollution on the environment
- Modify treatment facilities operating conditions according to the properties of incoming polluted wastewater
- Improve the operability and reliability of equipment
Who is this Training Course for?
This intensive Oil & Gas Technology training course is intended for anyone who takes part in the wastewater treatment facilities in oil refining and petrochemical industries or who helps decide wastewater treatment investments. No prior knowledge of wastewater treatment facilities is required.
This Oil Refinery & Petrochemical Industry Wastewater Treatment training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit to:
- Refinery and Petrochemical Plant Managers
- Process Engineers and Technologists involved in wastewater treatment facilities
- Maintenance Engineers
- Plant Engineers
- Operations Personnel including Shift Supervisors
- All Professionals involved in wastewater treatment facilities
- Other Engineers who would like to have a further understanding of the wastewater treatment technology
- Anyone who wishes to update himself on the methods used in this important field
How will this Training Course be Presented?
A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions as well as case studies will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information, knowledge and experience transfer.
This SHALE Oil & Gas Technology training course on Oil Refinery & Petrochemical Industry Wastewater Treatment will be intensive but practical and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions, and motivate everybody finding the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their own questions and to share developing the right answers using their own analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance learning. Course material through power point equipped with necessary animation, learning videos and general discussions will be provided.
Organisational Impact
- Provide technical staff with skills required to realize wastewater treatment design, operation, analysis, and selection
- Ensure that the right wastewater treatment technology is selected
- Improve awareness when communicating with WWTP vendors and consultants
- Enhance competence in new and revamped wastewater process projects
Personal Impact
- Understand principals, processes and management of wastewater treatment in refineries and petrochemical plants, elements of pollutants that must be removed, their measurement and the overall treatment methodology
- Promote creativity in the selection and specifying of new wastewater treatment plant
- Enhance the ability to troubleshoot and improve existing wastewater plants
- Be familiarized with the latest developments in wastewater treatment technologies
Day One: Refinery and Petrochemical Plant Overview
Section 1 Refinery and Petrochemical Plant Overview
- Raw Materials
- Product and Processes
- Refinery Configuration
- Refinery Water Overview
- Overall Refinery Water Balance
- Sources of Water
- Water Leaving the Refinery
- Raw Water Treatment
- Process Water
Section 2 Water and Wastewater Management
Best Practices for Managing Refinery and Petrochemical Plant WWTP
Day Two: Primary & Secondary Oil / Water Separation
- Aquatic Biology
- Six Important Elements
- Biochemical Oxygen Demand
- Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
- COD and BOD5 Equivalence for Hydrocarbons
- Hydrocarbons (HC) in Water
- Unit Processes in Wastewater Treatment
- Process Wastewater Pretreatment
- Desalter Effluent Treatment
- Desalter Oil / Water Separation
- Desalter Effluent VOC Control
- Particle Settling
- Ideal Sedimentation
- First Stage: Separation (Oil / Water Separators, API Separators, CPI)
- Oil Skimming Device
Section 3 The Composition of Wastewater
Section 4 Analytical Methods Used in the Laboratory and Through On-line Analyzers
Section 5 Effluent Treatment
Section 6 Primary Treatment
Day Three: Biological Treatment
Section 7
- Coagulation / Flocculation
- Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF)
- Induced Air Flotation (IAF)
- Equalization System
- Secondary Treatment / Biological Treatment
- Activated Sludge
- Sludge Volume Index
- Activated Sludge Troubles and Remedial Actions
- Aerators
- Biological Treatment Options
- Activated Sludge Treatment with Powdered Activated Carbon
Section 8
Day Four: Tertiary Treatment
Section 9 Biological Treatment Options
- Oxidation Ditch
- Aerated Lagoons
- Powdered Activated Carbon Treatment
- Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR)
- Membrane Bioreactor Technology
- Attached Growth Processes
- Biological Clarification Gravity Clarifiers
- Sand Filtration
- Activated Carbon
- Chemical Oxidation
- Sewage Sludge Quantity and Characteristics
- Sludge Pumping Systems
- Thickening / Dewatering of Sludge
- Dimensioning of a Static Thickener
- Dewatering
- Treatment of Sludge's
- API Separator — Bottom Sludge
- Bioremediation
- DGF/IGF Float and Sludge
- Waste Biological Sludge
- Sludge Stabilization
- Simultaneous Aerobic Sabilization
- Mesophilic Anaerobic Digestion
- Aerobic Digestion
- Sludge Disposal and Agricultural Utilization
Section 10 Tertiary Treatment
Section 11 Sludge Treatment
Day Five: Recycle and Reuse Issues
- Recycle and Reuse Issues
- Re-use of Non-contaminated Stormwater
- Fire Water
- Cooling Tower Makeup Water
- Utility Water
- Boiler Feedwater Makeup
- Technologies for Upgrade of Refinery Wastewater
- Basic Media / Sand Filtration
- Microfiltration or Ultrafiltration
- Microfiltration or Ultrafiltration, with Reverse Osmosis
- Microfiltration or Ultrafiltration, with Nanofiltration
- Ion Exchange
- Technology Summary — Refinery Wastewater Reuse
- Reuse of Municipal Wastewater
- Media Filtration
- Microfiltration or Ultrafiltration
- Microfiltration or Ultrafiltration, plus Reverse Osmosis
- Zero Liquid Discharge
Section 12