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The hydrocarbon cracking process is a vital operation in petroleum refining and is crucial for optimising the commercial properties of refinery products. This course provides participants with comprehensive knowledge and skills in hydrocarbon technologies, offering an in-depth understanding of thermal and catalytic cracking processes. The course covers various methodologies and technological advancements used to enhance the efficiency and quality of refinery output.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the chemistry of hydrocarbon cracking and its importance in refining processes.
- Differentiate between thermal and catalytic cracking processes and their applications.
- Gain insights into steam cracking, catalytic cracking, and various fluidised and moving bed methodologies.
- Explore key concepts in hydrocracking, including catalyst deactivation and regeneration.
- Interpret process flowsheets and understand reactor design fundamentals.
- Evaluate the thermodynamics and kinetics involved in cracking processes.
- Understand feedstock and product characterisation, key performance indicators, and best available technologies.
- Gain practical knowledge in process control, instrumentation, and cracking furnishing maintenance.
- Address health, safety, and environmental considerations in hydrocarbon cracking operations.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Engineers working in the petroleum refining and hydrocarbon industries
- Technicians involved in the operation and maintenance of cracking units
- Supervisors overseeing hydrocarbon cracking processes
- Operations and maintenance personnel seeking to deepen their technical knowledge in cracking technologies
Course Outline
- Chemistry of Hydrocarbons Cracking
- Comparison between Thermal and Catalytic Processes
- Steam Cracking vs. Catalytic Cracking
- Overview of Fluidised Bed and Moving Bed Methodologies
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