Refinery Feedstock Evaluation & Crude Selection Economics
Optimize Crude Slate Selection, Feedstock Compatibility & Refining Margins
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Training Course Overview
Crude Selection Economics and Refinery Feedstock Evaluation Training Course principles dictate the commercial viability and operational performance of downstream refining assets. Variances in crude density, sulphur content, total acid number, boiling range distribution, and impurity levels directly influence processing overheads, throughput capacity, product yield structure, and overall gross refining margins.
Evaluating discount-priced opportunity crudes demands balancing raw material cost advantages against operational constraints like corrosion, equipment fouling, hydrogen consumption, accelerated catalyst deactivation, and excess low-value residue generation. Effective crude slate selection requires aligning crude assay analytics with unit configurations, environmental limits, product specification demands, and supply chain logistics.
This interactive Refinery Feedstock Evaluation Training Course delivers end-to-end knowledge on crude oil characterisation, feedstock compatibility, and refinery economics. Participants gain actionable insights to accurately interpret crude assays, model unit performance, mitigate operational exposure, and determine the net economic value of varied crude slates and custom blends.
Training Course Objectives
This Refinery Feedstock Evaluation Training Course equips technical and commercial professionals with essential skills in crude assay interpretation and feedstock yield modelling. Participants master evaluating feedstock characteristics, unit integration constraints, and economic trade-offs to maximize refining profitability.
- Interpret detailed crude oil assays, quality specifications, and fraction properties.
- Evaluate distinct refinery feedstocks and predict their performance across major process units.
- Assess crude compatibility, stability limits, and non-linear blending behaviors.
- Estimate product yields, utility demands, and hydrogen consumption requirements.
- Identify operational risks and corrosion mitigation strategies for opportunity crudes.
- Calculate gross product worth, freight costs, netbacks, and refinery marginal value.
- Develop integrated crude selection, purchasing, and feedstock optimization strategies.
Designed for
This Refinery Feedstock Evaluation Training Course delivers vital technical and commercial insights for cross-functional downstream professionals. It benefits teams responsible for crude procurement, process optimization, scheduling, operational economics, and trading.
- Refinery planning, scheduling, economics, and commercial optimization specialists.
- Crude oil traders, supply chain coordinators, and feedstock procurement analysts.
- Refinery process engineers, operations engineers, and technical services specialists.
- Production planning managers, yield specialists, and refinery schedulers.
- Laboratory managers, crude assay chemists, and quality control analysts.
- Financial analysts and commercial risk professionals supporting downstream operations.
Learning Methods
The Refinery Feedstock Evaluation Training Course utilizes an interactive blend of instructor-led technical lectures, real-world case studies, hands-on crude assay interpretation, and practical yield calculation workshops. Industry experts guide delegates through step-by-step methodologies for assessing crude compatibility, solving non-linear blending challenges, and quantifying processing costs.
Delegates engage in practical exercises comparing competing crude slates under varying market pricing structures and refinery processing constraints. Working with actual refinery configuration models and market benchmarks, participants practice calculating gross product worth, netback values, and processing margins to drive data-backed feedstock purchasing decisions.
Course Content
Crude Oil Properties and Feedstock Characterisation
- Crude oil origins, composition and classification
- API gravity, density, viscosity and pour point
- Sulphur, total acid number, nitrogen and salt content
- Metals, carbon residue, asphaltenes and other contaminants
- Crude oil distillation curves and boiling-range distribution
- Laboratory testing, crude assays and data-quality assessment
Crude Assay Evaluation and Product-Yield Prediction
- Types and levels of crude assay information
- True boiling point and simulated distillation data
- Properties and yields of individual crude fractions
- Light-end, naphtha, distillate, gas oil and residue evaluation
- Crude yield estimation and product-quality prediction
- Comparing crude oils using assay and yield data
Refinery Compatibility and Processing Implications
- Matching crude characteristics with refinery configuration
- Effects of crude quality on atmospheric and vacuum distillation
- Implications for conversion and hydroprocessing units
- Hydrogen demand, catalyst consumption and utility requirements
- Corrosion, fouling, desalting and wastewater considerations
- Refinery constraints and crude-processing capacity limitations
Crude Blending and Opportunity Crude Evaluation
- Objectives and principles of crude oil blending
- Blend-property estimation and nonlinear blending behaviour
- Crude compatibility, stability and asphaltene precipitation
- Evaluation of heavy, sour and high-acid opportunity crudes
- Storage, segregation, transportation and scheduling requirements
- Managing operational risks associated with changing crude slates
Crude Selection Economics and Margin Optimisation
- Crude pricing, differentials and market benchmarks
- Freight, insurance, storage and logistics costs
- Gross product worth and netback calculations
- Variable processing costs and refinery marginal value
- Comparing crude alternatives using refinery margin analysis
- Developing an optimised crude selection and purchasing strategy
The Certificate
- Anderson Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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The course is suitable for mechanical maintenance engineers, reliability engineers, maintenance technicians, field service engineers, plant operators, production supervisors, condition monitoring specialists, and technical personnel responsible for industrial hydraulic machinery and fluid power equipment.
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the Refinery Feedstock Evaluation & Crude Selection Economics training course will receive a Anderson Certificate of Completion, demonstrating their commitment to professional development and continuous learning. This certificate provides formal recognition of the knowledge and skills gained during the course and can support professional growth and career progression.
Yes. The Refinery Feedstock Evaluation & Crude Selection Economics training course can be customised and delivered exclusively for organisations seeking a tailored learning solution. Course content can be adapted to address specific business objectives, operational challenges, industry requirements, and organisational priorities. Customised training allows teams to focus on the topics most relevant to their roles while supporting wider organisational development goals.
Participants attending the Refinery Feedstock Evaluation & Crude Selection Economics training course gain access to valuable industry insights, practical techniques, and internationally recognised best practices. The course helps professionals improve performance, strengthen confidence, broaden their perspective, and develop skills that contribute to both personal and organisational success. It also provides an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with professionals from diverse sectors and backgrounds.
No. The Refinery Feedstock Evaluation & Crude Selection Economics training course is open to professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels. The course content is structured to provide value to both those who are new to the subject and experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their expertise. While some prior knowledge may enhance understanding of certain concepts, it is not a requirement for participation
The Refinery Feedstock Evaluation & Crude Selection Economics training course combines practical knowledge, current industry practices, and expert guidance to create a highly relevant learning experience. Rather than focusing solely on theory, the course emphasises practical application, enabling participants to develop skills and approaches that can be implemented directly within their organisations. This balance of knowledge and practical relevance helps participants achieve meaningful and lasting professional impact.
The Refinery Feedstock Evaluation & Crude Selection Economics training course uses a variety of learning approaches to maximise participant engagement and knowledge retention. These may include expert-led presentations, practical exercises, case studies, group discussions, scenario-based activities, and collaborative learning opportunities. This approach encourages active participation and helps participants translate learning into practical workplace results.
Yes. Industrial hydraulic systems are widely used across manufacturing plants, process facilities, heavy machinery, marine operations, utilities, and other industrial environments. The principles covered are relevant to professionals responsible for operating, maintaining, inspecting, or troubleshooting hydraulic equipment across a broad range of applications.
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