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Chemical Process and Refining Technology

Developing Expertise in Refining Processes, Advanced Technologies and Integrated Operations

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Why Choose This Course

The Chemical Process and Refining Technology training course provides practical knowledge of the chemical engineering principles underpinning modern refinery operations. It explains how crude oil is converted into valuable products, including diesel, petrol and jet fuel. Participants explore distillation, cracking, reforming and hydroprocessing, alongside the scientific reactions and technological pathways involved. They also examine the operational requirements affecting efficiency, product quality and compliance as energy markets develop and refining margins narrow.

The course considers how advanced processing technologies maximise yield, meet environmental expectations and support energy-efficient refinery operations. It addresses process optimisation, catalyst utilisation and the refinery-petrochemical interface, demonstrating how refinery systems are interconnected. Participants also examine environmental and safety challenges, including emissions reduction, improved hydrogen management, lower carbon intensity and sustainable operating practices. Combining theoretical knowledge with practical insight develops the competencies required to contribute effectively within high-performance refining environments.

This Chemical Process and Refining Technology training course will highlight:

Applying chemical engineering principles to modern refinery operations
Understanding the conversion of crude oil into market-ready fuels
Examining distillation, cracking, reforming and hydroprocessing
Integrating advanced technologies to improve yield and energy efficiency
Optimising processes, catalyst utilisation and refinery-petrochemical integration
Addressing emissions, hydrogen management, carbon intensity and operational safety

Why Choose Chemical Process and Refining Technology

Course Goals

What are the Goals?

This course in chemical process and refining technology aims to provide delegates with a practical command of refinery operations, covering core process principles, integration, by-product management, and environmental compliance.

On completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

Explain fundamental refinery operations — Outline major refinery units, process flow diagrams, and the chemical reactions that support cracking, reforming, and coking.
Use distillation and separation methods — Work with atmospheric and vacuum distillation, fractionation, strippers, and developing separation technologies.
Understand catalytic processes — Use the principles of catalysis, hydrotreating, hydrocracking, and catalytic reforming to improve refinery processes.
Manage refinery-petrochemical integration — Recognise opportunities for integration and address by-product handling in sulfur recovery, hydrogen production, and LPG separation.
Apply process safety management — Carry out risk assessments and hazard identification in accordance with refinery safety frameworks.
Address environmental compliance — Use knowledge of key regulations and sustainable practices, including carbon capture and waste minimisation.

Who is this Training Course for?

This Chemical Process and Refining Technology training course is designed for:

Process Engineers
Chemical Engineers
Refinery Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Production Engineers
Operations Engineers
Process Design Engineers
Process Control Engineers
Refinery Operations Personnel
Plant Supervisors
Technical Managers
Process Safety Engineers

Learning Approach

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This chemical process and refining technology course combines structured technical teaching with applied material, providing delegates with the conceptual foundation and operational perspective required to address refinery process challenges confidently.

Delivery approaches include:

Instructor-Led Technical Sessions — Specialist instruction presents refinery fundamentals, distillation, catalytic processes, and integration through a structured and progressive sequence.
Process Flow Analysis — Delegates review refinery process flow diagrams to learn how essential units are linked and interact throughout the complete operation.
Technology Deep-Dives — Targeted sessions explore specific technologies, including molecular distillation, membrane separation, hydrocracking, and catalytic reforming, in operational detail.
By-Product and Integration Workshops — Structured Day 4 content examines the economic, logistical, and technical aspects of refinery-petrochemical integration and by-product handling.
Environmental and Safety Application — On Day 5, regulatory frameworks and process safety management tools are applied to actual refinery compliance and sustainability challenges.

The Course Summary & Outline

Day 1

Fundamentals of Refining and Chemical Processes
Day 2

Advanced Distillation and Separation Technologies
Day 3

Catalytic Processes and Hydroprocessing Technologies
Day 4

Refinery-Petrochemical Integration and By-Product Management
Day 5

Environmental, Health, and Safety Challenges in Refining

The Chemical Process and Refining Technology training course begins with the fundamentals of chemical processing, covering process terminology, material and energy balances, fluid flow, heat transfer and the principal separation operations used in industrial plants. It then introduces crude oil composition, properties and evaluation, before examining refinery configuration and the roles of major processing units. The agenda progresses into crude preparation and primary separation through desalting, atmospheric distillation and vacuum distillation, linking core process principles with the initial stages of petroleum refining.

The course subsequently addresses the main conversion routes used to transform heavier fractions, including thermal processes, catalytic cracking and hydrocracking, followed by product-upgrading operations such as catalytic reforming, isomerisation, alkylation and hydrotreating. Supporting refinery processes are also considered, including hydrogen production, gas treatment and sulphur recovery, together with product blending and refinery utilities. The concluding coverage brings these topics together through process control, operational considerations, safety and environmental aspects, reflecting how separation, conversion, treatment and support systems interact across an integrated refinery.

Recognition

Certificate

Delegates who successfully complete the Chemical Process and Refining Technology training course are awarded the Wallstreet Academy Certificate of Completion, recognising their achievement and commitment to professional development. Participants receive 25–30 credits, with the final allocation based on their verified attendance throughout the course.

Each Guided Learning Hour represents 60 minutes of attendance. Attendance is documented in line with the quality management principles of ISO 9001:2015, supporting accurate and consistent record-keeping.

Frequently Asked Questions

You will learn about chemical processing and refining technology, with an emphasis on refining processes, advanced technologies, and integrated operations. The course connects these three areas to provide a structured understanding of modern refining. It focuses on how technologies and operations relate within a refining environment.

The course explains refining from an integrated operations perspective. It examines refining processes and advanced technologies as connected parts of a broader operational system rather than as isolated topics. This approach supports an understanding of how refinery activities relate to one another.

The course is relevant to people seeking a broader understanding of chemical processing, refining processes, advanced technologies, and integrated operations. It may suit professionals whose work involves or connects with refining technology. Specific job roles or entry requirements are not provided in the course information.

The course places chemical process concepts within the context of refining technology and operations. It links an understanding of refining processes with advanced technologies and integrated operational practices. This provides a unified view of the course’s main subject areas.

The training covers refining processes, advanced technologies, and integrated operations. It considers both the technologies used in refining and the way different operational elements work together. The course content is centred on chemical process and refining technology.

Yes, advanced technologies are a stated focus of the course. They are considered in the context of refining processes and integrated operations. This helps participants understand their place within chemical processing and refinery operations.

The course builds knowledge of refining processes, advanced technologies, and the integration of refinery operations. It supports the ability to view chemical processing activities as interconnected components of an operating system. The emphasis is on understanding technology and operational relationships.

The main focus is understanding refining processes, advanced technologies, and integrated operations. The course brings these themes together under the broader subject of chemical process and refining technology. It is designed around the relationship between process knowledge, technology, and operational integration.