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Gasoline, Diesel and Bunker Blending for Refiners and Traders
 

Program Duration	:	5 Days
Program Date	:	15-19 April, 2012
Program Location	:	Cairo, Egypt
Program Fees	:	US$ 3200/Per Person

 

 

PROGRAM INTRODUCTION:

This program provides a comprehensive overview and discussion of gasoline, diesel and bunker blending techniques, technology and cost/benefits. It addresses contemporary issues such as the latest specifications, ultra low sulfur fuels, impact of bio-fuels, Ethanol and bio-Diesel blending, and environmental impact of various fuel specifications. Case studies are used to illustrate the relative importance of each aspect of the gasoline, diesel and bunker blending operation, together with specific exercises.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is designed for traders, blending engineers, senior operators, product coordinators, refinery planners, refinery lab personnel, and fuels marketers.

 

PROGRAM OUTLINES:

• Introduction

• Gasoline, Diesel and Bunker Product Specifications, Current and Future

• Components and Additives

• Blending Equipment and Software

• Blending Control and Profit Optimization Techniques

• Blending Non-linear Property Correlation Equations

• Quality Assurance, ASTM and ISO Test Methods, On-line Analyzers and On-line Certification Settling Test Results Disputes

• Environmental Issues and EPA Complex Model Compliance Tool

• Calculating Costs/Benefits of Blend Automation

• Blend Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• References and Other Material