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    3. Introduction to Mid-Conversion and Deep-Conversion Units Modeling for Refineries using the Symmetry Process Simulation Platform - Remote Instructor Led Series (RILS)

    Introduction to Mid-Conversion and Deep-Conversion Units Modeling for Refineries using the Symmetry Process Simulation Platform - Remote Instructor Led Series (RILS)

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    • 5 Days
    • Remote Instructor Led SeriesRemote Instructor Led Series
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    This training course starts by looking into whole crude characterization using a molecular structure approach and different characterization methodologies based on the available experimental data. Characterizing multiple crudes on to a single component slate will lead to blend analysis based on final crude properties and downstream and economic constraints. The materials will explore modeling options for Atmospheric distillation processes including rigorous and simplified methods.


    Additional sessions will look at building an integrated model consisting of a hydrotreating and hydrocracking complex for a Heavy Vacuum Gas Oil, by introducing dedicated rigorous unit operations for each reactor including multiple bed configurations, catalyst impact, and H2 consumption. Molecular structure driven kinetic engine and reactive pathway tuning with a focus on process variables profiles and product distribution and properties will be reviewed. Several tuning strategies are presented along with automated tuning enabled by the regression tool within Symmetry.


    There are 2 specialized sessions looking in detail at modeling:

    • a Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) and, 
    • Delayed Coker (DC) plant. 

    These sessions look at: the characterization of heavy hydrocarbon feeds using molecular structures, representation of the mechanical configuration of the reactive units in the software, tuning of the kinetic engine, product separation sections and use of productivity tools such as the Case Study and Regression.  Other flowsheet considerations such as recycle point set up, selection and ordering are introduced to the user exploring the impact on model solution time and robustness. Finally, Molecular Reduced Order Model (ROM) technology is introduced for faster solution based on variable training methodologies. 

    • Process Engineers,
    • Chemical Process Engineers,
    • Refinery Engineers, or
    • Anyone who desires an increased understanding of modeling refinery conversion units for heavy Hydrocarbon fractions

    (TBC)

    • A working knowledge of Symmetry Process Simulation platform.
    • Understanding of refinery process is desired

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