Intensive course
Product Development Leadership
Additives and Additive Selection Course
| Code | Date | Venue | Fee (€) | Early bird (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDL-7 | 13-15 November 2024 | Online | 1.390 | 1.190 |
| PDL-7 | – | – | – | – |
ABOUT THE COURSE
The intensive course is focused on the additive selection process for all major refinery products. It covers additive fundamentals and their impact on products’ quality, importance of the selection process, compatibility of additives, testing and interpretation of the results. It is designed for refinery technical personnel, traders and sales personnel, auto industry professional, laboratory representatives as well as non-technical personnel interested in the subject.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Understanding the principles, aspects, and importance of the fuel additives and its selection processes, their impact on the product’ quality, from the technology, economy and quality point of view.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Personnel from the oil, fuel, biofuel, additive and auto industries
- Refinery technical personnel
- Trading and blending personnel
- Laboratory supervisors and technical personnel
- Sales, marketing and product trading personnel
OUTCOME OF THE COURSE (RETURN OF INVESTMENT)
Upon completion of the course you will improve the efficiency of your organisation by:
- Having a deep overview of fuel additives background and the selection process
- Understanding of fundamentals of engine operation and emissions and importance additives in engine operation
- Understanding the importance of specifications, their limitations and how additives fit in tailoring the product for its purpose
- Understanding how additives are selected and used to meet the specification for different products and different markets
- Understanding the importance of additives compatibility
COURSE FORMAT
- The morning session (09:00-12:15) will consist of theory, basic principals and background.
- The afternoon session (13:00-16:30) will cover case studies. The participants will be encouraged for interaction and discussion.
- The course is designed for a maximum of 15 participants, minimum is not set
- Prerequisit knowledge–basic to intermediate
- The course language is English.
MATERIALS AND BONUSES OFFERED IN THE COURSE
- Presentation with case studies and references
- Certificate
- Free consulting service in the scope of the course for all participants for six months after finishing the course
VENUE
Online course
FEES AND DISCOUNTS
1.390 € for the 3-day course per participant
- The fee covers trainer fees, training materials and completion certificate.
Group Discount
- We offer a discount of 20% for three or more participants from the same company.
Early-bird fee
1.190 € for the 3-day course per participant
- The discount is available for registration 20 days before starting date of the course
DAILY AGENDA
Day 1
• Introduction
• Fuel additives market outlook
• The purpose of fuel additives
• Classification of fuels
• Basic fuel chemistry
• Key elements of engine design and how fuels effect on its performance and emissions
• Fuel specifications
• Primary and secondary importance properties
• Fuel blending
• Classification of fuel additives
• Fuel additives categories
• Chemistry of fuel additives
• Industry and market requirement
Day 2
• Fuel blending
• Blending principles
• Chemistry of white products additives – octane and cetane improvers, deposit control additives, corrosion inhibitors, detergents, lubricity additives, antioxidants, dispersants, flow improvers, biocides, multifunctional additives
• Chemistry of black product additives – stability additives, pour point depressants, viscosity improvers, antioxidants
Day3
• Fuel additives – selectionprocess
• Compatibility of additives
• Principles of additive treatment
• Fuel additives and the importance of fuel characterisation
• Standard and specific laboratory test methods
• Multi-functional additives and fuel branding
• Bio-component blending
• Case study and group discussion – compatibility of additives and specific tests