Course Details

Objective

Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:-

• Understand the fundamentals of oil desalting, including system components and operational principles.
• Perform safe and efficient startup and shutdown of oil desalting systems.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of desalting systems during normal operations.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve common operational challenges and troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Apply best practices to ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of desalting systems.

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Oil Desalting Systems

• • Overview of the oil desalting process and its role in upstream and downstream operations.
  • Key principles of desalting: removing salts, water, and contaminants from crude oil.
  • Types of desalting systems: single-stage and multi-stage desalting.
  • Components of an oil desalting system: electrostatic grids, separators, and wash water systems.
  • Common challenges in crude oil desalting: emulsion stability, salt removal efficiency, and fouling.
  • Impact of improper desalting on downstream equipment and processes.
  • Introduction to operational phases: startup, shutdown, and normal operations.

Day 2: System Startup Procedures

• • Pre-startup checks: equipment inspection, utility readiness, and safety protocols.
  • Step-by-step startup procedure for oil desalting systems.
  • Setting operational parameters: temperature, pressure, wash water rate, and chemical dosing.
  • Commissioning of desalting systems: initial filling, grid activation, and fluid circulation.
  • Monitoring key variables during startup to ensure proper operation.
  • Troubleshooting common startup issues: power failures, emulsion carryover, and poor separation.

Day 3: Normal Operations and Optimization

• • Understanding steady-state operations in oil desalting systems.
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for desalting efficiency: salt content, water content, and oil quality.
  • Monitoring and controlling operational parameters for optimal performance.
  • Chemical additives: demulsifiers and wash water conditioning agents.
  • Process optimization techniques: adjusting flow rates, improving mixing, and maintaining grid performance.
  • analyzing desalting efficiency data and making adjustments.

Day 4: Shutdown and Maintenance Procedures

• • Types of shutdowns: planned, unplanned, and emergency shutdowns.
  • Safe shutdown procedure for oil desalting systems: depressurization, draining, and cleaning.
  • Best practices for equipment maintenance: grid inspection, electrode cleaning, and separator maintenance.
  • Troubleshooting during shutdown: handling residual fluids, grid failures, and fouling issues.
  • Long-term preservation of desalting systems during extended shutdowns.

Day 5: Troubleshooting and Advanced Topics

• • Systematic troubleshooting of desalting systems during startup, shutdown, and normal operations.
  • Addressing common issues: emulsion carryover, water carry-under, and fouling of grids.
  • Advanced troubleshooting techniques: root cause analysis and predictive maintenance.
  • Emerging technologies in oil desalting: automation, AI, and digital monitoring systems.
  • Sustainability in desalting operations: reducing water and chemical usage.
  • Course review, Q&A, and certification distribution.

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

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Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your analysis and experiences.  Tests of the multiple-choice type will be made available daily to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
• 20% Videos& General Discussions