As crude oils get heavier, refiners are looking for ways to increase the yield from the bottom of the barrel. They are turning to delayed coking and upgrading. This training covers process fundamentals and mechanical systems used in the operation of a delayed coker.

This course is for those who are new to the design, process engineering, operations and maintenance of a delayed coker unit and for experienced workers who want to broaden their understanding of the unit.

What You Will LearnUnit OverviewWhat is a delayed cokerHistory of delayed cokingWhy is it important (simple economics)Where are they typically found and whyHow does it fit into the overall refinery scheme

Process DescriptionProcess flowSemi-Continuous Batch OperationChemistryInputs and outputsCoke morphologyAlternatives to Delayed Coking

Common Process and Mechanical Reliability IssuesUnit Feed SystemsHeat Exchange (Preheat)Feed Surge or Combo Tower BottomFurnace OperationsSwitch Deck Valves Un-heading DevicesCutting SystemCoke DrumFractionationBlowdown OperationsGas Plant

Major Equipment ReviewUnit Feed SystemsHeat Exchange (Preheat)Feed Surge or Combination TowerFurnace OperationsSwitch ValvesManifold ValvesOverhead ValvesCoke DrumsCoke Drum Connections to the ProcessFractionationBlowdown Operations Quenching/CoolingDrainingDeheadingDecoking Water CirculationCutting EquipmentCoke Movement Equipment

Coker Safety Ownership of Safety and PSMProcess Safety Management (PSM)Ownership of SafetyEquipment

Gary Pitman started in the delayed coker as an operator, then moved on to maintenance and turnaround planning at ARCO/BP refineries. In 1998 he co-founded Coking.com with Paul Orlowski to promote Safety and Reliability in the coker.

Gary commissioned the Hovensa Coker in the Virgin Islands doing training then supervising their maintenance staff of 185. He has done Coker Site Safety Audits in Asia, Europe, South America and North America and currently is the subject matter expert for new product development for major manufacturers of delayed coking equipment.With his vast experience working with coker people close to the iron, Mr. Coking.com is in high demand for consulting on unheading, drilling, operations, design, training and commissioning with his start-up team.

TRAINING AT NEW DELHI, INDIA

Delayed Coker Operations & Reliability TrainingSafety, Process, & Operations, and Its Impact on the Delayed Coker

Your Instructor

PrerequisitesAn understanding of refining processes and petroleum refinery terminology, and previous experience with the delayed coking unit is recommended, but is not required for this. In general, attendees should come prepared to share what they want to learn prior to returning to their workplace.

Course Information30 September – 1 October 2013. Class starts at 9:00 and finishes at 18:00 both days. The program includes lunch and coffee/tea breaks. Attendees also receive a class manual that can serve as a valuable office reference. Dress code is casual.

30 SEPTEMBER – 1 OCTOBER 2013

Early Registration Ends 20 August 2013Course Fees

Special Rates for India-based Indian Nationals Standard Rates

RefinersEarly INR 50,000 ($890)

Regular INR 55,000 ($990)

Vendors Early INR 61,000 ($1090)

Regular INR 66,000 ($1190)

RefinersEarly $995

Regular $1095

Vendors Early $1090

Regular $1190

($ currency is US Dollars)

Payment: Due prior to the start of the training by Visa, Master Card, American Express, wire transfer or corporate check. Training fees will be charged to your credit card at the time of registration unless other arrangements have been made. Make checks payable to “Coking.com Inc.”

Refund Policy: Fees are fully refundable until 3 September 2013 (three weeks before the event), after which a $200 fee will be charged for cancellations. Registering for this course prior to 3 September 2013 will help maximize the probability that the course will proceed as planned. Cancellations after 23 September 2013 (1 week before class until 24 hours before class) are charged a 50% fee. All other cancellations and no-shows are non-refundable. Substitutions are allowed. All cancellations and transfers need to be submitted in writing, by email or by fax.

Please contact us for more information on Refining Community policies.

Hotel InformationCoking & CatCracking Conference delegates qualify for a special rate of INR 7000 per night, about $132 USD plus tax.

Hilton Janakpuri, New DelhiJanakpuri District Centre ComplexNew Delhi, 110058, India Telephone: 91-11-4123-4123Website: hilton.com

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