Course description
Growing global competitiveness in the refining products’ market requires an in-depth knowledge of fuel technology processes, global quality standards, and quality monitoring procedures. As a global market turns to clean fuels and more stringent specifications, the environment in which refiners operate is increasingly more challenging.
This training provides a comprehensive understanding of refinery blending operations, focusing on how to optimize product quality, maximize margins, and ensure compliance with increasingly stringent fuel specifications.
The course covers the full blending value chain – from crude and intermediate stream characterization to final product blending, including gasoline, diesel, and other refinery products. Participants will gain insight into blend component properties, nonlinear blending behaviour, and the impact of blending decisions on refinery economics and product quality.
A strong emphasis is placed on practical refinery challenges, including specification management, blending constraints, and real-time optimization. The programme also explores the role of blending models, linear programming (LP), and digital tools in supporting operational and planning decisions.
Through real case studies and practical examples, participants will learn how to improve blending efficiency, reduce giveaway, manage variability, and respond effectively to changing market and regulatory requirements.
