Intensive course
Product Development Leadership
Gasoline – Technology, Specifications, Blending, Economics, Testing
| Code | Date | Venue | Fee (€) | Early bird (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDL-5 | 27-29 November 2024 | Online | 1.390 | 1.190 |
| PDL-5 | – | – | – | – |
ABOUT THE COURSE
The intensive core skill course presents the comprehensive and detailed overview of gasoline blending process, covering refining processing and technology aspects, crude quality impact, specifications, quality giveaway, additive selection, bio blending, blending economics and testing. It is designed for refinery technical personnel, optimisation specialist, traders, marketing specialist, laboratory personnel as well as non-technical personnel interested in the subject.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Understanding the principles, aspects, and importance of motor gasoline from the blending process to 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
- Operative planning and scheduling specialists
- 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 the processing background and how motor gasoline is produced and blended
- Understanding of fundamentals of engine operation and emissions and the importance of fuels in maintaining a good operation
- Understanding the importance of specifications, their limitations and how to ensure that the product is fit for purpose
- Understanding how additives are selected and used to meet the specification for different products and different markets
- The interpretation of the laboratory results
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 interaction and discussion will be encouraged.
- The course is designed for a maximum of 15 participants, minimum is not set
- Prerequisite knowledge – basic to intermediate
- The course language is English.
MATERIALS AND BONUSES OFFERED IN THE COURSE
The course materials include:
- 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
Day1
- Introduction – energy outlook and demand
- Energy sources
- Classification of fuels
- Basic fuel chemistry
- Alternative fuels
- Key elements of engine design and how fuels affect its performance and emissions
- Introduction to fuel specifications
- Primary and secondary importance properties
- Specification differences (EU, USA, Middle East, Asia…)
- Impact of crude oil quality on the quality of finished products
- Introduction to fuel blending
- Blending technology – tank blending, in-line ratio control blending, in-line property blending
- Cost of blend correction –edge blending
Day 2
- Motor gasoline – introduction
- Gasoline’s specifications – general an specific
- Specifications – key quality elements (volatility, octane number, aromatics, oxygen content)
- Blending components – production and characteristics
- Blending principles
- Concept of linear and nonlinear blending model
- Oxygenates
- Bio-component blending
- Building recipes
- Case study – blending recipes, quality giveaway, linear and non-linear property calculation, bonuses, blending economics
Day3
- Fuel additives – introduction
- Fuel additives – classification
- Fuel additives – general chemistry and impact on fuel properties
- Fuel additives – selection process
- Introduction to good housekeeping practice
- Storage, distribution and handling of finished products
- Impact of bio-components on product quality and its storage and handling
- Stability of finished products
- Case study and group discussion – specifications and laboratory data – precision and dispute solving
- Course summary and discussion
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