Course Description
Chemical Process and Refining Technology Training Course focuses on the core principles and advanced technologies involved in modern refinery operations and chemical process engineering. Refineries play a critical role in converting crude oil into high-value products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and petrochemical feedstocks through complex chemical and physical processes.
This training course provides a structured understanding of refining operations including distillation, cracking, reforming, and hydroprocessing technologies. Participants will explore how different process units interact to optimize yield, improve product quality, and ensure operational efficiency.
With a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability, the course also highlights environmental compliance, emissions reduction, and refinery-petrochemical integration. It equips professionals with the knowledge required to enhance process performance while maintaining safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility in modern refining operations.
What you will achieve
Chemical Process and Refining Technology Training Course objectives are designed to strengthen understanding of refinery processes and enhance technical capabilities in chemical process engineering. This course supports professionals in optimizing refinery performance and improving operational outcomes.
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Develop a strong understanding of chemical processes involved in modern refining operations
- Explore key refining technologies such as distillation, cracking, reforming, and hydroprocessing
- Understand how refining processes contribute to product quality and yield optimization
- Address environmental, safety, and operational challenges in refinery systems
- Learn how refinery and petrochemical integration improves overall production efficiency
How the course is delivered
Chemical Process and Refining Technology Training Course learning methods are designed to ensure strong conceptual understanding and practical application of refining technologies. The course combines theoretical instruction with interactive and applied learning techniques.
Participants will engage in instructor-led sessions covering refinery operations, chemical reactions, and process flow systems. Group discussions will support deeper understanding of operational challenges and technology integration in refining environments.
Case studies will be used to demonstrate real refinery scenarios involving distillation units, catalytic processes, hydroprocessing, and by-product management. Participants will analyze how process improvements impact efficiency, yield, and environmental performance.
Interactive learning activities will also focus on process safety, emissions control, and refinery-petrochemical integration strategies. This structured approach ensures participants gain practical knowledge to optimize refinery operations while meeting safety and environmental standards.
Designed for
Chemical Process and Refining Technology Training Course is designed for professionals involved in refinery operations, process engineering, and petrochemical production. It supports individuals seeking to enhance technical expertise in refining technologies and process optimization.
This training course is suitable for:
- Chemical engineers working in refining and process industries
- Process engineers involved in refinery design and operations
- Refinery operators and technicians responsible for plant performance
- Environmental engineers focused on emissions and compliance in refineries
- Energy consultants involved in refining and petrochemical projects
- Petrochemical technologists working on integrated production systems
Daily programme
- Introduction to refinery operations: key units and process flow diagrams
- Core chemical reactions: cracking, hydroprocessing, reforming, and coking
- Fundamental refining technologies: thermal cracking, catalytic cracking, and distillation processes
- Atmospheric and vacuum distillation: design and operation
- Detailed exploration of separation processes: fractionation, strippers, and absorption
- Introduction to new separation technologies: molecular distillation and membrane separation
- Principles of catalysis and catalyst behavior in refining
- Hydroprocessing fundamentals: hydrotreating and hydrocracking processes
- Catalytic reforming and its effect on enhancing octane number and yield
- Integration between refinery and petrochemical units for maximized productivity
- Handling refinery by-products: sulfur recovery, hydrogen production, and LPG separation
- Economic, logistical, and technological challenges in integrated operations
- Key environmental regulations and their impact on refining operations
- Process safety management: risk assessment, hazard identification, and incident prevention
- Sustainable refining practices: carbon capture, emission reduction, and waste minimization strategies
Certification & accreditation
BII Certificate of Completion
BII Certificate of Completion Upon successful completion, participants receive a BII Development Institute Certificate of Completion with a unique reference code that is independently verifiable. Our certificates are recognised internationally and reflect successful completion of your chosen programme.
