An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Energy Optimisation of Oil Refineries
Refinery Energy Efficiency and Management Procedures
Course Overview
This GLOMACS Energy Optimisation of Oil Refineries training seminar is uniquely designed as a tool-box that provides an insight into the variety of energy optimisation topics - offers the knowledge of the Best Practices in energy and prepares the refinery energy managers, process engineers and technical staff involved in energy and the top management’s energy sponsors for their important roles.
Refinery energy efficiency is a multidisciplinary subject. It involves process operations, the utility system, the equipment, power generation, housekeeping, process control, retrofit design, advanced thermodynamic concepts such as Pinch Technology, and effective management. A comprehensive energy saving program that pushes a refinery to the forefront of energy efficiency and profitability must incorporate all these disciplines.
This GLOMACS training seminar will feature:
- Lectures, tutorials and group work in all areas of refinery energy efficiency
- Real-life Case Studies that illustrate technical solutions and obtainable benefits
- Transfer of instructor’s extensive hands-on industrial experience
- Use of basic energy software tools that will be made available to participants
- Open discussion on actual problems in participant’s own refinery
Training Objectives
By the end of this GLOMACS Energy Optimisation of Oil Refineries training seminar, the participants will be able to apply techniques which will enable them to conduct the following activities in their refineries:
- Assess energy efficiency of refinery and individual processes
- Calculate the potential for improvement
- Optimise refinery utility systems (steam and power)
- Apply energy saving techniques to develop energy saving projects
- Introduce effective Energy Management procedures
Who should Attend?
Professionals working in the petroleum processing industry will benefit from this GLOMACS Energy Optimisation of Oil Refineries training seminar, especially those with a responsibility for refinery energy management and efficiency. The material presented is relevant to all engineers working in industrial processes, including operations, design and maintenance personnel.
Job titles / functions appropriate for this GLOMACS training seminar include:
- Plant Energy Managers / Coordinators
- Thermal and Stationary Equipment Engineers
- Personnel responsible for Inspection, Maintenance and Reliability
- Process Engineers
- Plant Engineers
- Project Engineers
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Introduction to Energy Efficiency - The Effect of Energy on the Bottom Line
- Energy and its Effect on Refinery Profitability
- Refinery Energy Balance
- Energy Benchmarking - Site Efficiency Assessment
- Potential for Improvement
- Approach to Energy Saving
- Fuel, Power and Steam Costing Methodology
DAY 2: Energy Features of Refinery Key Process Units and How to Improve their Energy Efficiency
- Distillation: Crude Unit, Vacuum Unit
- Binary Distillation Columns
- Hydrotreating, Distillate and Naphtha
- Catalytic Reforming
- Fluid Catalytic Cracking
- Hydrocracking
DAY 3: Refinery Utility System
- Steam Systems
- Power Generation
- Steam Turbines, Cycles, Efficiencies
- Gas Turbines
- Cogeneration and its Benefits
- Optimisation of Steam & Power System
DAY 4: Process Heat Integration
- How Heat Integration Works
- Introduction to Pinch Technology
- Heat Availability Curves and Energy Targeting
- Pinch Technology for Refinery Operators
- Retrofitting Heat Exchange Networks for Improved Performance
- Intuitive vs. Systematic Network Revamp
DAY 5: Equipment Efficiency - Effective Energy Management
- Fired Heaters
- Rotating Equipment
- Heat Exchangers
- Energy Focused Organisation
- The Energy Team
- Developing Internal Competence in Energy
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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