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Refineries store liquid assets worth billions of dollars in their tank farms—every hour of product stagnation equates to lost revenue and missed opportunity. This webinar, Strategic and Profitable Management of Refinery’s Liquid Assets, explores how optimizing tank farm operations can minimize losses, unlock profitability, and support strategic decision-making. By connecting tank farm performance to refinery-wide economic models, we reveal how you can transform this often-overlooked area into a powerful profit center.
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This webinar is tailored for refinery managers, planning engineers, LP analysts, operations teams, and corporate strategists looking to unlock value from tank farm operations through advanced planning and management tools.
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A refinery's offsite operations have four aspects called MCOR. They are managed, controlled, optimized, and reconciled. Profitability and efficiency increase from management to reconciliation, whereas effectiveness increases from reconciliation to management. The webinar discusses this strategy developed by OMS.
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This webinar is tailored for refinery managers, planning engineers, LP analysts, operations teams, and corporate strategists looking to unlock value from tank farm operations through advanced planning and management tools.
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Gasoline production accounts for about 45-50% of crude throughput. RVP, or Reid vapor pressure, is critical for fuel volatility in the car engine, and its specs change seasonally and regionally. Butane boosts gasoline's RVP to supplement the components' RVP values. This webinar presents an economic choice between two routes.
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This webinar is tailored for refinery managers, planning engineers, LP analysts, operations teams, and corporate strategists looking to unlock value from tank farm operations through advanced planning and management tools.
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A refinery typically produces 45-65% fuel products (gasoline, diesel, LPG, fuel oil) of its crude throughput by blending 10-12 refinery products that vary in quality and monetary value. These fuel products have rigorous specifications to meet, and refineries use automated fuel blending control systems to optimize and control their properties.
This webinar discusses a methodology to benchmark the state of the fuels blending system in a refinery to compare with other refineries using two indices, Automation Effectiveness, and Operational Efficiency. These two indices also gauge the budgetary investment required to convert the manual to an automated system or upgrade the automated system to a state-of-the-art blending control system.
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Crude blending is an economically feasible option to feed the crude units with uniform feed quality as crude sources and quality have changed over the years, and no one source can supply the same crude quality.
Part-I of these two webinars on crude blending discusses the concept and economics of blending different types of crude by using a crude blending optimizer.
Part-II of the webinars series on crude blending will discuss the control system, crude quality analyzers and system implementation.
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Crude blending is an economically feasible option to feed the crude units with uniform feed quality as crude sources and quality have changed over the years. No one source can supply the same crude quality.
Part-I of this two parts webinar discussed crude blending discusses the concept and economics of blending different types of crude using a crude blending optimizer.
Part II of the webinar series on crude blending will discuss the control system, crude quality analyzers, and system implementation. This Webinar discusses the second part of crude blending to discuss analyzers and controls implemented in the industry. In addition, we will discuss different analyzers' modeling techniques, such as spectrum-based neural network analysis, and how the control system is integrated with a robust crude blending system.
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A refinery can realize tangible benefits of a fully automated and integrated advanced blend control optimization system ranging from 24 to 30 million dollars annually. Refineries cannot afford to ignore this contributing factor to their bottom line. The Webinar discusses all aspects of an advanced blend control and optimization system.
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The measurement of tank qualities in near real-time is crucial in a refinery for feedforward and feedback to process units from blending control systems for all fuel products. This Webinar discusses model-based updating of tank qualities in real-time compared to 6 to 8 hours of lab analysis.
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Analyzers are the heart of process units and refinery offsite operations. Therefore, they must be carefully selected based on quality, response time, sampling, modeling, and integration criteria. This online seminar discusses selecting appropriate analyzers, modeling, installing, and guidelines for refinery offsite operations.
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One of the primary operations in a refinery is to move products between 300+ tanks. It involves a workforce and careful execution to avoid contamination in a manual oil transfer system. This webinar discusses the economy and technology of an automated oil movement and storage system and when such a system should be implemented.
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Fuel blending is a vital process in the downstream refining industry, as 80-85% of end-user refinery products are made by blending processes in offsite operations. Refineries lose 25 to 40 Million dollars annually due to inefficient and non-optimized blend recipes and poor blend quality control.
Refineries employ planning and real-time control systems to improve the marginality of the blending process. These systems are supposed to keep the blend qualities on spec while minimizing the quality giveaways and utilizing the available components to produce the desired quantity of the end product at the lowest cost. Both planning and control systems rely on the blend models.
These models predict the blend's properties based on the blended components' properties and their ratios in the blend. Two methods are adopted to model the blend.
The first predominant method uses the first principles of mathematical equations to model the blending process. This method requires initial customization of model parameters and continuously updating biases to correct the quality predictions online or offline by an experienced blend control engineer and must use historical data. Invariably, if not exercised diligently, this method results in a loss of tangible benefits for the refinery and blend quality error control.
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Expanding on the topic, the webinar aims to delve into the comprehensive overview of hydrocarbon management within a refinery setting, addressing the pivotal issue of oil loss which typically ranges between 0.5-1%. This percentage, albeit seemingly minor, can translate into significant financial implications given the vast quantities of oil processed daily in refineries. The process of quantifying this loss falls under the domain of hydrocarbon management or mass reconciliation—a critical facet of refinery operations that ensures efficiency and sustainability.
Hydrocarbon management encompasses a series of procedures aimed at tracking, analyzing, and optimizing the flow of hydrocarbons from the point of entry to the final product stages. Given the complexity and the sheer volume of transactions, both manual and automated methods are employed to achieve accurate reconciliation. Manual methods, while traditional, are increasingly being supplemented or replaced by sophisticated automated systems due to their ability to process large datasets with greater accuracy and efficiency.
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This comprehensive webinar is tailored for refinery operators, engineers, managers, and environmental compliance officers, providing them with actionable insights and proven strategies to enhance their hydrocarbon management systems. It emphasizes the importance of automation in reducing manual inefficiencies and highlights how data-driven approaches can significantly minimize oil loss.
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Join us for an engaging webinar on refinery optimization, tailored for energy sector professionals keen to enhance their operational efficiency and make informed strategic decisions.
This detailed session will explore the critical role of precise input analysis in setting the stage for effective optimization strategies, demonstrate the practical application of linear programming (LP) models for improving refinery operations, and discuss strategic approaches to adapting product configurations in response to fluctuating market demands and environmental regulations.
Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of integrating advanced optimization techniques into their operations to boost economic performance while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
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This webinar is designed for refinery managers, process engineers, and strategic planners keen on harnessing advanced optimization techniques to improve refinery performance and adapt to evolving market conditions.
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Join us for an insightful webinar on "AI / ML System Architecture for Analyzer-Less Fuel Blending"!
Discover how advanced AI and ML technologies are revolutionizing fuel blending, eliminating the need for traditional analyzers. Learn from industry experts about cutting-edge system architectures that enhance fuel production efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the energy sector!
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AI/ML System Architecture for Analyzer-Less Fuel Blending
In today's fast-evolving energy sector, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) transforms traditional processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
One such revolutionary application is fuel blending. Traditional fuel blending relies heavily on physical analyzers to ensure the correct proportions of various components. However, AI and ML have paved the way for analyzer-less fuel-blending systems, offering a more streamlined, accurate, and cost-effective approach.
The Need for Innovation in Fuel Blending
Fuel blending is a critical process in the petroleum industry, where various hydrocarbon streams are mixed to produce fuels that meet specific standards and regulations. Conventional methods involve using analyzers to constantly monitor the blend's properties, ensuring the final product meets quality specifications. While effective, this approach is expensive and time-consuming due to the need for continuous calibration and maintenance of the analyzers.
AI and ML: The Game Changers
AI and ML bring a transformative potential to fuel blending by replacing physical analyzers with sophisticated algorithms capable of predicting and optimizing blend properties. Here's how these technologies are reshaping the landscape:
System Architecture for Analyzer-Less Fuel Blending
Designing a robust AI/ML system architecture for analyzer-less fuel blending involves several key components:
Challenges and Future Directions
While the benefits of AI/ML in fuel blending are evident, several challenges need to be addressed:
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This webinar is designed for refinery managers, process engineers, and strategic planners keen on harnessing advanced optimization techniques to improve refinery performance and adapt to evolving market conditions.
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Webinar-15 – Octane Blending - Concept, Models, Measurement, and Prediction
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This webinar delves into the multifaceted world of octane blending, a crucial aspect of modern fuel production that ensures the efficiency and performance of gasoline. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the foundational concepts, advanced models, precise measurement techniques, and predictive methodologies involved in octane blending.
The session is designed to cater to chemical, oil, and gas professionals, including process engineers, refinery operators, quality control specialists, and researchers.
Concepts of Octane Blending:
Octane blending is the process of combining different hydrocarbon streams to achieve a desired octane rating in gasoline. The octane rating measures a fuel's ability to resist knocking during combustion, which is critical for engine performance and longevity. This section will cover:
Models for Octane Blending:
Developing accurate models is essential for optimizing the octane blending process. This section will discuss various modeling approaches and their practical applications in the industry:
Measurement Techniques:
Accurate measurement of octane ratings is paramount for quality control and regulatory compliance. This section will cover:
Predictive Methodologies:
Predicting the octane number of blended fuels is crucial for planning and operational efficiency. This section will explore:
Conclusion:
The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session, allowing participants to engage with experts and address specific queries related to octane blending. Attendees will leave with a thorough understanding of the entire octane blending process, from foundational concepts to advanced predictive methodologies, equipping them with the knowledge to implement and optimize these processes in their respective fields.
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The first webinar speaker, Dr. Suresh S. Agrawal, is the founder and CEO of Offsite Management Systems LLC (OMS) and the academy director of OMS eLearning Academy.
He graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India, with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering. He then obtained a Master's and PH.D. Degrees in Chemical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA.
Dr. Agrawal has 40+ years of experience in senior technical / management positions with international companies and has successfully managed many advanced refinery process control projects in numerous countries. Dr. Agrawal is a registered professional engineer in Illinois, USA, and a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and Instrumentation Society of America. He has published and presented 30+ papers in international publications and conferences in advanced process control. He has consulted several refining and process industries worldwide and delivered training seminars in his expertise.
The second webinar speaker, Dr. Ariel Kigel, is the R&D Manager at UK-based mod-con-systems, Inc. He holds a Ph.D. in physical chemistry and an MBA in business administration.
Dr. Kingel Leads market-oriented development and day-to-day operations of online process analytical systems for conventional industries.
He leads the definition and development of new applications into new industries, overseeing multi-national teams.
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This webinar is an excellent opportunity for industry professionals to enhance their understanding of octane blending, stay updated with the latest advancements, and implement best practices in their operations. Don't miss out on this chance to learn from experts and network with peers in the field. Register now to secure your spot!
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In the ever-evolving world of refinery operations, the pursuit of efficiency and cost-effectiveness is paramount. However, despite the availability of advanced technologies and robust management systems, many refineries continue to experience significant, yet often unnoticed, losses in tangible benefits. These losses can stem from ignorance of best practices and a pervasive indifference to operational optimization.
This webinar delves into the critical factors contributing to these lost benefits, exploring the roles of ignorance and indifference in refinery operations. Participants will gain insights into common pitfalls, such as overlooked energy inefficiencies, suboptimal product yields, and inadequate maintenance practices. We will illustrate these issues' financial and operational impacts through real-world case studies, providing a compelling case for proactive management and continuous improvement.
Lost Tangible Benefits
The concept of "Lost Tangible Benefits" refers to the measurable advantages or gains an organization fails to achieve due to inefficiencies, lack of awareness, or missed opportunities in their operations. In the context of refinery operations, these lost benefits can be due to various factors such as:
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Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of:
Join us to learn how to transform potential losses into gains and drive your refinery toward greater efficiency and profitability.
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Efficiency and adaptability are critical in today’s competitive and rapidly evolving process industries. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are now at the forefront of this transformation, particularly in Advanced Process Control (APC) and Real-Time Optimization (RTO).
This webinar explores how AI/ML, empowered by oPRO.ai’s Deep Learning Optimization (DLO) platform, is revolutionizing APC solutions and enabling more intelligent, data-driven operations. Learn how these technologies reshape process optimization and deliver measurable value across the refining and oil & gas sectors.
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This webinar is designed for control engineers, process engineers, operations managers, digital transformation leads, and executives seeking to leverage the power of AI/ML in process industries.
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These are free courses offered in the academy to familiarize you with the quality of content, audio-video, subtitles, and process flow to be a part of the academy. We encourage you to take any free courses before enrolling in a regular paid course or module. You will also receive a certificate but must complete all steps in progression. The price shown will be discounted 100% at the check-out time rendering no cost to you for these free courses. You can also view overview video of the academy here before watching any of the free courses.
This video describes the free course to give a preview of the MCOR academy curriculum for the management of the infrastructure. This video describes the free course to give a preview of the MCOR academy curriculum for the control of the manufacturing. This video describes the free course to give a preview of the MCOR academy curriculum for the optimization of the production. This video describes the free course to give a preview of the MCOR academy curriculum for the reconciliation of the hydrocarbons. This free course consists of four topics related to each aspect of the MCOR strategy for refinery offsite operations. This free course consists of four topics related to each aspect of the MCOR strategy for refinery offsite operations. The academy offers free quiz with 20 questions every month to test your knowledge level on different operational aspects of the downstream refining. These quizzes are free and can be taken only once with no passing grade. We will send an email with summary of your responses and assessment of your skill level based on the number of your correct answers. Your skill level and answers will also be summarized statistically with other quiz takers. The quizzes are free for fun. Only one quiz will be scheduled to be visible and activated for each month.
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