Course RPS600  

Overview This program provides an intensive 3-day practical study of the delayed coking process. This process is employed to upgrade the highest boiling fraction of crude oil called vacuum tower bottoms or resid.  Participants will have the opportunity to obtain an in-depth working knowledge of the delayed coking process from a noted industry expert and to learn about operation and optimization of a commercial delayed coker.  It is for refinery engineers/operations staff/supplier personnel providing technical support to refineries. 

Topics

•   Coking Process Fundamentals; Coker Feed Systems; Feed Preheat Furnace; Coke Drum Operations; Coker Process Variable Effects; Petroleum Coke Quality; Decoking Operations; Coker Fractionator and Gas Plant; Unit Monitoring and Troubleshooting; Trends in Delayed Coking