Advanced Process Safety & Risk Assessment in Refineries

Course Introduction

Seattle International Institute for Training offers a specialized training course in Advanced Process Safety & Risk Assessment in Refineries. This course is tailored for experienced professionals in the downstream oil and gas industry. It aims to enhance technical knowledge, operational excellence, and strategic problem-solving across complex refining and petrochemical systems.

Course Objectives

- Explore advanced methodologies in refining and petrochemical processes.

- Analyze and troubleshoot technical issues with precision.

- Improve operational performance through applied case studies.

- Foster integrated solutions between processing units.

- Apply innovation and reliability in decision-making.

Target Audience

- Senior and Junior Process Engineers

- Operations and Production Supervisors

- Maintenance, Reliability, and Asset Integrity Engineers

- Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Professionals

- Process Control and Instrumentation Staff

- Chemical, Petroleum, and Mechanical Engineers

- Technical Advisors, Consultants, and Project Managers

- All professionals involved in downstream oil & gas operations with prior experience

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals and Overview

·         Overview of modern refinery configurations and integration

·         Principles of process optimization in refining systems

·         Key performance indicators (KPIs) for downstream operations

·         Introduction to advanced control strategies in refining

·         Energy efficiency and loss minimization fundamentals

·         Case studies of common refinery performance challenges

Day 2: Process Simulation and Troubleshooting

·         Simulation tools used in process optimization

·         Data analysis techniques for identifying process deviations

·         Heat exchanger network analysis and improvement

·         Troubleshooting distillation column inefficiencies

·         Catalytic reforming and hydrocracking unit challenges

·         Real-time monitoring and diagnostics

Day 3: Unit Operations and Reliability

·         Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) optimization techniques

·         Hydrotreating unit performance analysis

·         Pump and compressor troubleshooting essentials

·         Process safety integration in troubleshooting

·         Mechanical integrity and reliability engineering

·         Case reviews of unit shutdowns and root cause analysis

Day 4: Advanced Optimization Strategies

·         Process integration and pinch analysis

·         Debottlenecking refinery processes for capacity gains

·         Optimization of hydrogen and utility networks

·         Steam system performance enhancement

·         Advanced alarm and event management

·         Digital twin applications in refining

Day 5: Practical Applications and Case Studies

·         Integrated optimization of refinery-petrochemical complexes

·         Benchmarking and performance gap analysis

·         Environmental compliance and process optimization

·         Economic evaluation of optimization projects

·         Leadership in technical troubleshooting teams

·         Final group exercise and technical presentation