An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Oil Refinery & Petrochemical Industry Wastewater Treatment
Process Description, Design Parameters and Operation
Course Overview
Petroleum refining and petrochemical industries unavoidably generate large volumes of wastewater. As environmental regulations for wastewater disposal are getting stricter, and fresh water resources are becoming increasingly limited, the industry requires more efficient management and reuse of this wastewater. Therefore, wastewater treatment must be explored and resolved by every oil refinery and petrochemical company.
This 5-Day GLOMACS Oil Refinery & Petrochemical Industry Wastewater Treatment training course under the Oil & Gas Technology will identify how to get to the core of this issue using thorough analysis of the development status of wastewater treatment methods including flotation, coagulation, biological treatment, membrane separation technology, combined technology and advanced oxidation process that ultimately results in maximization of petroleum refining and petrochemical industries profitability and meeting with the strict environmental regulations.
Participants will learn several configurations and techniques for Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) in oil refining and petrochemical industries. Understanding of these techniques will be reinforced by exercises and case studies.
This GLOMACS Oil Refinery & Petrochemical Industry Wastewater Treatment training course provides both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills on:
- Typical sources and contaminants of wastewater produced from oil refining and petrochemical industries
- Refinery and petrochemical Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) impacts and benefits
- Conventional refinery and petrochemical wastewater treatment plants
- Current development status of wastewater treatment technologies
- Latest on wastewater recycle / reuse for oil refining and petrochemical industries (ZLD)
Training Objectives
By the end of this GLOMACS training course participants will be able to:
- Learn the purpose, principles of operation and limitations of the different wastewater treatment technologies in oil refining and petrochemical industries
- Understand how to establish high recovery of wastewater for reuse onsite, reducing fresh water intake and meeting strict regulatory requirements
- Understand the advanced cost-effective technologies for reduction of waste volume and obtain Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
- Learn how to reduce the energy consumption and operational costs of the wastewater treatment facilities and optimize treatment conditions
- Learn industry standard targets for wastewater prior to discharge or reuse
- Identify the impact of pollution on the environment
- Modify treatment facilities operating conditions according to the properties of incoming polluted wastewater
- Improve the operability and reliability of equipment
Who should Attend?
This intensive GLOMACS Oil Refinery & Petrochemical Industry Wastewater Treatment training course is intended for anyone who takes part in the wastewater treatment facilities in oil refining and petrochemical industries or who helps decide wastewater treatment investments. No prior knowledge of wastewater treatment facilities is required.
This GLOMACS training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit to:
- Refinery and Petrochemical Plant Managers
- Process Engineers and Technologists involved in wastewater treatment facilities
- Maintenance Engineers
- Plant Engineers
- Operations Personnel including Shift Supervisors
- All Professionals involved in wastewater treatment facilities
- Other Engineers who would like to have a further understanding of the wastewater treatment technology
- Anyone who wishes to update himself on the methods used in this important field
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: Refinery and Petrochemical Plant Overview
Section 1 Refinery and Petrochemical Plant Overview
- Raw Materials
- Product and Processes
- Refinery Configuration
Section 2 Water and Wastewater Management
- Refinery Water Overview
- Overall Refinery Water Balance
- Sources of Water
- Water Leaving the Refinery
- Raw Water Treatment
- Process Water
Best Practices for Managing Refinery and Petrochemical Plant WWTP
DAY 2: Primary & Secondary Oil / Water Separation
Section 3 The Composition of Wastewater
- Aquatic Biology
- Six Important Elements
Section 4 Analytical Methods Used in the Laboratory and Through On-line Analyzers
- Biochemical Oxygen Demand
- Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
- COD and BOD5 Equivalence for Hydrocarbons
- Hydrocarbons (HC) in Water
Section 5 Effluent Treatment
- Unit Processes in Wastewater Treatment
- Process Wastewater Pretreatment
- Desalter Effluent Treatment
- Desalter Oil / Water Separation
- Desalter Effluent VOC Control
Section 6 Primary Treatment
- Particle Settling
- Ideal Sedimentation
- First Stage: Separation (Oil / Water Separators, API Separators, CPI)
- Oil Skimming Device
DAY 3: Biological Treatment
Section 7
- Coagulation / Flocculation
- Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF)
- Induced Air Flotation (IAF)
- Equalization System
Section 8
- Secondary Treatment / Biological Treatment
- Activated Sludge
- Sludge Volume Index
- Activated Sludge Troubles and Remedial Actions
- Aerators
- Biological Treatment Options
- Activated Sludge Treatment with Powdered Activated Carbon
DAY 4: Tertiary Treatment
Section 9 Biological Treatment Options
- Oxidation Ditch
- Aerated Lagoons
- Powdered Activated Carbon Treatment
- Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR)
- Membrane Bioreactor Technology
- Attached Growth Processes
- Biological Clarification Gravity Clarifiers
Section 10 Tertiary Treatment
- Sand Filtration
- Activated Carbon
- Chemical Oxidation
Section 11 Sludge Treatment
- Sewage Sludge Quantity and Characteristics
- Sludge Pumping Systems
- Thickening / Dewatering of Sludge
- Dimensioning of a Static Thickener
- Dewatering
- Treatment of Sludge's
- API Separator — Bottom Sludge
- Bioremediation
- DGF/IGF Float and Sludge
- Waste Biological Sludge
- Sludge Stabilization
- Simultaneous Aerobic Sabilization
- Mesophilic Anaerobic Digestion
- Aerobic Digestion
- Sludge Disposal and Agricultural Utilization
DAY 5: Recycle and Reuse Issues
Section 12
- Recycle and Reuse Issues
- Re-use of Non-contaminated Stormwater
- Fire Water
- Cooling Tower Makeup Water
- Utility Water
- Boiler Feedwater Makeup
- Technologies for Upgrade of Refinery Wastewater
- Basic Media / Sand Filtration
- Microfiltration or Ultrafiltration
- Microfiltration or Ultrafiltration, with Reverse Osmosis
- Microfiltration or Ultrafiltration, with Nanofiltration
- Ion Exchange
- Technology Summary — Refinery Wastewater Reuse
- Reuse of Municipal Wastewater
- Media Filtration
- Microfiltration or Ultrafiltration
- Microfiltration or Ultrafiltration, plus Reverse Osmosis
- Zero Liquid Discharge
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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