Course Details

Objective

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the importance of key process variables in refinery operations.
• Learn how to measure, monitor, and control process variables in refinery plants.
• Gain knowledge of the equipment used for measuring temperature, pressure, flow, level, and composition.
• Understand the interdependence of process variables and their impact on refinery efficiency and safety.
• Develop the skills to optimize and troubleshoot process variables for improved refinery performance.

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Process Variables in Refinery Plants

• Overview of refinery processes and key operations
• Importance of process variables in refining operations
• Types of process variables: temperature, pressure, flow, level, and composition
• How process variables influence product quality, energy efficiency, and safety
• Key instruments and technologies used to measure and control process variables

Day 2: Temperature and Pressure Control

• Principles of temperature and pressure in refinery systems
• Temperature measurement techniques: thermocouples, RTDs, and infrared sensors
• Pressure measurement: manometers, pressure transducers, and differential pressure transmitters
• Control strategies for maintaining optimal temperature and pressure in refinery processes
• Troubleshooting temperature and pressure control issues

Day 3: Flow and Level Measurement and Control

• Flow measurement principles: types of flow meters (e.g., turbine, ultrasonic, magnetic)
• Techniques for flow control and managing flow rates in refinery processes
• Level measurement technologies: float-based, radar, and ultrasonic level sensors
• Importance of accurate flow and level measurement in refining processes
• Common challenges in flow and level measurement and their solutions

Day 4: Composition and Quality Control in Refinery Operations

• Measuring and controlling composition in refinery processes (e.g., hydrocarbons, sulfur content)
• Analyzers used in refineries: gas chromatographs, spectrometers, and process analyzers
• The role of composition in product quality and process optimization
• Ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations through composition monitoring
• Techniques for sampling and analyzing refinery products

Day 5: Integration of Process Variables and Optimization Techniques

• Understanding the interrelationship between process variables in refining systems
• Control loops and systems integration in refinery plants
• Process optimization and minimizing energy consumption
• Predictive maintenance and the role of process variables in plant reliability

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 own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis 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