Objectives
- Gain an appreciation of the planning and scheduling tools that will be useful for planning of crude and product deliveries
- Differentiate and appreciate the similarities and differences between planning and scheduling
- Understand the principles of scheduling optimization
- Learn the skills to crude selection and optimization that result in improved profitability
- Develop the skills necessary to apply blending techniques using excel and linear programming software
Who should Attend?
All professionals involved in Production, Planning and Scheduling and anyone that wants to update themselves on the methods used in this important field and learn how to implement error free methods for the benefit of their organizations. Process Engineers and Technologists engaged in planning and scheduling activities and who are required to understand and discuss issues related to their industry.
- Operations Personnel including Shift Supervisors
- Marketers and Refinery Planners
- Blending Professionals
- Refining Technologists
- Other Engineers who would like a further understanding of the complex refining processes and their impact on refinery planning and scheduling
- Accountants, Marketers and other professions who would like understand the complexities and terminology of Production Planning & Scheduling in Petroleum Refineries