Criterion University

General Hydroprocessing Course - USA:

Distillate Hydrotreating Technology Course

Hydrocracking Process Technology Course

FCC Pretreat Fundamentals of Operation:

General Hydroprocessing Seminar - Canada

General Hydroprocessing Seminar- China:

May 11-15, 2009
Hotel Valencia - San Antonio, Texas USA

This seminar is geared toward new engineers, and experienced engineers new to hydroprocessing. Instruction provided on a broad range of hydroprocessing applications. Each participant will have opportunity to ask hydroprocessing questions of our technical experts and will have a binder of course materials to take at the conclusion of the course for reference.

Topics will include:

• Hydroprocessing fundamentals (Basic chemistry, kinetics)
• Catalysts – features, benefits, options
• Loading/Unloading
• Unit Operations – process variables, troubleshooting, monitoring
• Hydroprocessing Applications – Distillates, FCC Pretreat, Hydrocracking, Tailgas Treating, etc.

June 8-11, 2009
Graylyn International Conference Ctr. - Winston-Salem, North Carolina USA

An in-depth look at the distillate unit
An intensive three-day interactive workshop focusing on the distillate unit and its synergies within your refinery. This course will provide process engineers and operators with a cutting-edge understanding of this critical unit and its role in distillate hydroprocessing for the production of clean fuels.

Engage your skills
Attendees can count on a highly interactive format, with a combination of hands-on exercises and in-depth presentations from industry experts to hone problem-solving skills.
This focused workshop will cover critical issues
The course focuses on diverse practical process engineering skills such as unit troubleshooting, reactor loading, and the effects of feed quality and contaminants.

Course Highlights

  

Clean Fuels Requirements – Global Outlook	Process Variables
Overview of Hydroprocessing	Unit Monitoring
Chemistry and Catalysts	Unit Optimization
Kinetics	Deactivation Mechanisms
Catalyst Selection	Troubleshooting
Grading/Pressure-Drop Control	Spent Catalyst Options & Evaluation
Catalyst Utilization – Reactor Internals/Distribution	Key Learnings from European and North American ULSD Operations - Case Studies
Catalyst Loading	Solutions/Strategies for Future Fuel Requirements
Catalyst Activation – Process Unit Startup/Shutdown	Q&A Session

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June 15-19, 2009
Amsterdam, NL

The main objective of this course is to provide the participants with in-depth knowledge on the technology, operations and economics of the Hydrocracking Process. The course is designed for anyone within the industry dealing with short and long term decisions on operational, technological or catalyst management aspects. Included are practical working sessions that cover multiple aspects of the Hydrocracking process from troubleshooting, modeling, and operability to catalyst management. Attached is an overview of the course content. Content updated from previous offerings.

Course Highlights

Introduction to Hydrocracking	Catalyst Management
Chemistry and Kinetics	Process Operational Parameters
Catalyst Basics	Operational Procedures
Feedstocks and Products	Process Modeling
Hydrocrackers Contribution to Clean Fuels	Advanced Process Control
Performance Monitoring	Process Safeguarding and Operational Intervention
Process Modeling Applications & Exercises	Reactor Internals/Catalyst Bed Fouling
Troubleshooting	Hydrocracking Economics
Corrosion Monitoring	Q&A Session

Q&A Session Panel: course instructors and several third party Hydrocracking experts from the refining industry.

June 15-19, 2009

Amsterdam, NL

The course’s main objective is to provide the process engineer with a practical and detailed understanding of FCC Pretreat Unit operation with a focus both within the unit and downstream at the FCC Unit. On request of previous attendees, we have added a specific FCC Pretreat unit corrosion session to the course program this year. This course is geared towards process engineering personnel concerned with the daily operation and monitoring of FCC Pretreat units.

We have designed the course to encourage a free and open exchange of information between the participants. To this end, we incorporate group exercises and utilize process simulation exercises to aid in the learning process. We believe this format allows our customers to maximize the value they receive from this course. Fundamental concepts will be taught objectively without reference to specific Criterion products.

All lesson topics will tie the FCC Pretreat unit and its impact upon the FCC unit.

1. FCC Pretreat Unit Design and Performance Benchmarking
2. Basics of FCC Operation and Response from Changing Feed Quality*
3. FCC Pretreat Unit Reaction Chemistry, Process Variables, and Catalyst Deactivation*
4. FCC Pretreat Unit Feed Poisons*
5. FCC Pretreat Unit Pressure Drop
6. FCC Pretreat Unit Corrosion
7. Unit Monitoring and Data Normalization
8. Making Performance Predictions from Changing Process Variables
9. Loading Multibed FCC Pretreat Unit Reactors
10. FCC Product Sulfur Distribution as a Result of Changing FCC feed quality.

* Interactive unit simulation used to teach concepts.

September 21 - 25 , 2009
Fairmont Banff Springs, AB Canada

This seminar is geared toward new engineers, and experienced engineers new to hydroprocessing.  This new course offering will focuson the processing challenges and scenarios faced by Canadian refiners. Instruction provided on a broad range of hydroprocessing applications. Each participant will have opportunity to ask hydroprocessing questions of our technical experts and will have a binder of course materials to take at the conclusion of the course for reference.

See above for topic specifics

November 2009

Hong Kong, China (location to be determined)

See course details in first entry at the top of the page.