Crude Oil Treatment

Introduction:

The treatment of crude oil is a fundamental process in the petroleum industry, ensuring that raw crude is transformed into a quality product that meets market and refinery specifications. Managing this complex process requires a deep understanding of physical, chemical, and mechanical separation methods in support of developing technical expertise, Seattle International Institute for Training offers this comprehensive training course, designed to provide participants with practical knowledge and essential skills in crude oil treatment operations.

The course combines theoretical insights with real-world applications, helping participants effectively manage separation, dehydration, and desalting processes in oil treatment facilities.

Objectives:  

Participants in this course will learn to:

Ø  Understand the properties and composition of crude oil.

Ø  Master the principles and techniques of crude oil separation and treatment.

Ø  Learn about key equipment and technologies used in oil treatment facilities.

Ø  Identify operational challenges and solutions in crude oil processing.

Ø  Enhance troubleshooting and optimization skills for oil treatment operations.

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for:

Ø  Process engineers and production engineers.

Ø  Refinery operations staff and supervisors.

Ø  Oilfield production operators.

Ø  Technical specialists in oil treatment and separation units.

Ø  Professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of crude oil processing.

Course Outline:

Day 1: Introduction to Crude Oil Properties and Characteristics 

Ø  Overview of crude oil formation and classification

Ø  Physical and chemical properties of crude oil

Ø  Impurities typically found in crude oil (water, salts, solids).

Ø  Importance of crude oil treatment

Ø  Basic flow diagrams of treatment processes.

Day 2: Fundamentals of Separation and Dehydration

Ø  Physical principles of separation (gravity settling, coalescence).

Ø  Types of separators and dehydrators.

Ø  Design and operation of two-phase and three-phase separators.

Ø  Factors affecting separation efficiency.

Ø  Basic troubleshooting of separation systems.

Day 3: Desalting and Dehydration Techniques

Ø  Introduction to crude oil desalting.

Ø  Electrical desalting processes and equipment.

Ø  Factors influencing desalting performance.

Ø  Water quality control and emulsions management.

Ø  Maintenance practices for desalting units.

Day 4: Advanced Treatment Technologies and Operational Challenges

Ø  Heat treatment and chemical injection methods.

Ø  Use of demulsifiers and their selection criteria.

Ø  Managing foaming, scaling, and corrosion in treatment facilities.

Ø  Case studies on operational issues and solutions.

Ø  Environmental considerations in oil treatment operations.

Day 5: Optimization, Troubleshooting, and Safety

Ø  Process optimization techniques for oil treatment units.

Ø  Troubleshooting separation, dehydration, and desalting problems.

Ø  Safety practices and risk management in oil treatment facilities.

Ø  Performance monitoring and improvement strategies.

Ø  Review session and final participant assessment.