Catalytic Cracking in Petroleum and Petrochemical Refinery Training Course

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Course Overview

Catalytic Cracking is one of the most crucial conversion processes in a petroleum refinery and plays a vital role in an integrated refinery. The FCC process will likely be used for biofuels and possibly for reducing CO2 emissions. The catalytic cracking unit is a critical asset in refineries, requiring optimized processes in the context of engineering design to process a wide variety of feeds. The operation of the cat cracker must also be adjusted and maintained at optimum conditions for maximum profitability.

This training course will cover the Catalytic Cracking process. The catalytic Cracking unit converts feedstocks into valuable products, Catalytic Cracking feedstock quality and cracking, cracking technology and maximizing Catalytic Cracking, and troubleshooting deals with identifying and solving problems.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this Catalytic Cracking training course, delegates will be able to:

Understanding the Catalytic Cracking process and incorporating chemical engineering fundamentals in petroleum refineries.
Explain process control operation and feed physical properties
Describe the chemistry of reactions and Catalytic Cracking performance to optimize feed rate and product qualities
Understanding of cracking technology, the latest development, and maximize FFCU
Understanding of troubleshooting with effective and timely

Target Audience

This training course is designed for management level and operations staff that want to gain insight and knowledge of Catalytic Cracking operations and maximize FFCU.

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

Plant managers
Supervisors
Team leaders
Operations staff
Engineers
The personnel who wish to gain overview and insight of Catalytic Cracking

Training Methodology

This training seminar will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. The course is designed as a blended environment of presentations; workshops; group work; practical exercises; field application/ case studies, analysis, and several industry videos showing all processes; and general discussions.

Pre & Post course assessments will be used to measure the effectiveness of this training.

Course Contents

Module 1 – Catalytic Cracking Process

Key Topics

Refining processes
Refineries configuration
Fluidization and FCCU
The reactor regenerator
Partial versus complete combustion
The FCC gas plant
Product treating
LPG
Ultra-low sulfur gasoline (ULSG)

Module 2 - Process Control and Feed Characterization

Key Topics

Catalytic Cracking process control
Basic process control
Advanced process control
Hydrocarbon classification
Feedstock properties
Feedstock impurities
Metals

Module 3 – Reactions Chemistry and Catalytic Cracking unit Performance

Key Topics

Thermal cracking reactions
Catalytic reactions
Material balance
Heat balance
Pressure balance
Case study

Module 4 –Cracking Technology and Maximize FFCU

Key Topics

Reaction Technologies
Stripping technology
Regeneration technology
Reside catalytic cracking
Maximize FFCU performanc

Module 5 – Troubleshooting

Key Topics

Effective troubleshooting
Catalyst losses
Coking/fouling
Hot gas expanders
Increase in afterburn
Safety and hazards in Catalytic Cracking units

Classroom Session

Nairobi

19 - 23 Oct 2026

$5,600

Dubai

07 - 11 Dec 2026

$5,600

Dubai

25 - 29 Jan 2027

$5,600

London

01 - 05 Mar 2027

$5,950

Dubai

03 - 07 May 2027

$5,600

Abuja

16 - 20 Aug 2027

$5,600

Amsterdam

27 Sep - 01 Oct 2027

$5,950

Nairobi

25 - 29 Oct 2027

$5,600

Zurich

01 - 05 Nov 2027

$5,950

Dubai

13 - 17 Dec 2027

$5,600

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Online Session

Duration: 2 Hrs X 8 Days

Starting Date

23-Nov-2026

$3,000

Starting Date

20-Apr-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

26-Jul-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

27-Sep-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

16-Nov-2027

$3,500

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Certificate

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive a PROMISE Certificate of Completion.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive a PROMISE Certificate of Completion.

This Program has been approved for 25.00 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR , aPHRi , PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi and SPHRi recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®)

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