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Advanced Refinery Process Yields Optimization

Optimize Refinery Yields with Advanced Process Control & Digital Technologies

Advanced Refinery Process Yields Optimization
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

27-31 Jul 2026
Dubai
$5,950
07-11 Jun 2027
Dubai
$5,950
26-30 Jul 2027
Dubai
$5,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course

Training Overview

Training Overview

The Advanced Refinery Process Yields Optimization Training Course is designed to equip refinery professionals with the latest strategies and technologies for maximizing operational efficiency and product yields. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of advanced process control, modeling techniques, and energy efficiency strategies that drive profitability while minimizing environmental impact.

This course emphasizes practical applications of cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning, AI, and digital twins to optimize refinery performance. Participants will also explore yield analysis methods, process bottleneck identification, and techniques to improve key operations like distillation, cracking, and hydroprocessing. By combining theory with real-world case studies, this training course ensures attendees develop actionable skills for achieving operational excellence and sustainable refinery performance.

Key Focus Areas of This Course:

  • Advanced strategies for refining process yield optimization
  • Application of process control systems (DCS, MPC) for improved efficiency
  • Process modeling, simulation, and performance analysis using Aspen and HYSYS
  • Energy efficiency strategies, including heat integration and waste heat recovery
  • Digitalization technologies: AI, machine learning, and digital twins in refinery operations
  • Identifying bottlenecks, troubleshooting, and implementing optimization solutions

What are the goals?

Upon completion of this Advanced Refinery Process Yields Optimization Training Course, participants will have the knowledge and skills to optimize refinery operations effectively, reduce energy consumption, and leverage digital tools for improved performance.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to: 

  • Understanding the factors influencing refinery process yields and operational efficiency
  • Applying advanced process control and simulation techniques to improve performance
  • Utilizing KPIs and performance metrics to monitor and enhance refinery operations
  • Implementing energy-saving practices and minimizing emissions across refining units
  • Leveraging AI, machine learning, and digital twins to support predictive and real-time optimization
  • Identifying process bottlenecks and deploying targeted interventions for yield improvement
  • Gaining practical insights from case studies of successful refinery optimization initiatives

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is designed for professionals seeking to improve refinery performance, increase operational efficiency, and optimize product yields. It is ideal for engineers and managers responsible for refining operations, process improvement, and energy management.

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit: 

  • Refinery Engineers and Process Engineers
  • Process Optimization Specialists
  • Production and Operations Managers
  • Energy Efficiency Consultants working in refining operations
  • Control Systems Engineers involved in process monitoring and optimization
  • Technical staff responsible for implementing digital technologies and AI solutions in refinery units

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Advanced Refinery Process Yields Optimization Training Course employs interactive adult-learning techniques to maximize knowledge retention and practical application. Participants will engage in lecture-led sessions, group discussions, and hands-on exercises that reinforce theory with real-world scenarios.

The course also integrates case studies, process simulations, and exercises in process modeling, enabling participants to apply optimization strategies directly to refinery units. Emphasis is placed on energy efficiency, digitalization, and the use of AI and machine learning, ensuring attendees leave with practical skills to enhance performance, reduce costs, and drive sustainable refinery operations.

The Course Content

Day One: Introduction to Refining Process Yields and Key Influencing Factors
  • Overview of refinery processes and yield optimization concepts
  • Key factors influencing yields: crude quality, equipment design, and operational conditions
  • Techniques for analyzing yield performance and identifying bottlenecks
Day Two: Process Control Systems and Their Role in Yield Optimization
  • Role of advanced control systems (DCS, MPC) in refinery operations
  • Model Predictive Control (MPC) for real-time optimization of key processes
  • Case studies of how control systems have improved yield outcomes
Day Three: Energy Efficiency in Refining Operations
  • Best practices for reducing energy consumption in refining units
  • Optimization of distillation columns, hydroprocessing, and cracking units for energy efficiency
  • Heat integration techniques and waste heat recovery applications
Day Four: Process Simulation and Advanced Modeling Techniques
  • Introduction to simulation tools (Aspen, HYSYS) for process optimization
  • Using process models to simulate different operational scenarios and predict outcomes
  • Hands-on exercises in process modeling for optimizing key refinery units
Day Five: Future Trends in Refinery Optimization: Digitalization and Innovation
  • Exploring the role of AI and machine learning in refinery optimization
  • Digital twins and their application for process monitoring and yield improvement
  • Case studies of innovation-driven yield enhancements and future trends in the refining industry

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Anderson
Aztech Training
Aztech Training