This course provides a comprehensive understanding of crude oil refining and process technology, focusing on refinery operations, process control, emerging technologies, and management aspects. Students will gain knowledge of the fundamentals of crude oil refining, including the different refining processes and their interdependencies. The course covers topics such as process control systems, instrumentation, safety protocols, environmental considerations, and the latest emerging technologies in the refining industry. Students will also learn about refinery management strategies, planning, and optimization for efficient and sustainable operations.
Online
3 Months 4 sessions/week 2 live sessions/month Each recorded session will be 25 minutes and uploaded to the server and participants can get access.
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation
Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of IIT Madras
and
Zemblance
Graduation in Engineering - Petroleum/Chemical/Mechanical/Civil/Mining/
Electrical/Electronics and Masters in Geophysics/Geology/Applied
Geology from recognized university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government).
For International Participants - Students / Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized University or Institution in their respective country.
Fundamental knowledge of science, engineering, energy sector
Dr. R K Malhotra, Former Chairman and Director (R&D), IOCL; Professor of Practice, IIT Delhi
Dr. SSV Ramakumar, Director (R&D), IOCL
Shri. MV Ravi Someswarudu, Former Executive Director (O&M-CO), GAIL (India) Limited
Shri. T.N.K Bapiraju, CGM - Technical Services, Crude Refining, CPCL
Overview of the petroleum industry and the importance of crude oil refining, Crude oil properties and characterization
Distillation processes: Atmospheric and vacuum distillation, Conversion processes: Catalytic cracking, hydrocracking, and reforming, Treatment processes: Desulfurization, denitrification, and demetalization
Control loops and feedback mechanisms in refinery operations, Distributed control systems (DCS) and advanced control strategies
Safety protocols, risk assessment, and hazard identification in refining operations, Environmental regulations and sustainability practices in the refining industry
Advanced refining technologies: Resid upgrading, carbon capture, and utilization, Digitalization, artificial intelligence, and machine learning in refining operations
Refinery planning, scheduling, and optimization for efficient operations, Economic analysis, energy management, and asset utilization in refinery management
"Refinery Process Modeling" by Gerald L. Kaes
"Handbook of Petroleum Refining Processes" by Robert A. Meyers
"Refinery Engineering: Integrated Process Modeling and Optimization" by Ai-Fu Chang