Refining and Petrochemistry Course
Gain essential knowledge in oil refining and petrochemistry. Explore crude characteristics, product specifications, mass balances, core processing units, and improvement strategies. Develop skills to create reliable models, maximise yields, and drive better decision-making in refinery settings. Ideal for those entering the oil and gas sector seeking practical insights.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a hands-on introduction to crude oil properties, essential refinery processes, and product quality management. Participants will learn to apply real-world data for yield predictions, perform mass balances, assess upgrade strategies, and clearly document key assumptions to aid informed technical and economic choices in refining operations.
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Develop skills
- Develop refinery mass balance skills using industry data for rapid yield estimates.
- Analyse crude assays connecting API gravity, sulphur content, and impurities to process selection.
- Optimise fuel quality by adjusting units and blends to meet petrol and diesel standards.
- Assess upgrade projects comparing FCC, hydrocracking, and hydrotreating technologies.
- Apply real-world refinery resources including online databases, calculators, and ASTM standards.
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