Crude oil blending is one of the most influential operational and economic decisions affecting refinery performance and profitability. This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of crude properties, blending techniques, and quality requirements, while applying optimisation methods that balance operational efficiency, environmental compliance, and economic value maximisation.
Duration: 5 Training Days
Level: Intermediate
Modern refineries face increasing challenges due to the diversity of crude oil sources, variations in physical and chemical properties, and stricter environmental and regulatory requirements. Crude blending has therefore become a strategic tool enabling refineries to adapt and maximise the value of available feedstocks.
This course delivers a practical framework for understanding crude oil blending from an integrated operational and economic perspective. It covers crude properties, blending system design, quality specifications, and optimisation techniques using planning and modelling tools, supporting blending decisions that enhance performance, reduce cost, and ensure consistent product quality..