Advanced FCC (Fluid Catalytic Cracking) Operations

Course Introduction

Seattle International Institute for Training offers a specialized training course in Advanced FCC (Fluid Catalytic Cracking) Operations. 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