About the Webinar

Refineries store liquid assets worth billions of dollars in their tank farms—every hour of product stagnation equates to lost revenue and missed opportunity. This webinar, Strategic and Profitable Management of Refinery’s Liquid Assets, explores how optimizing tank farm operations can minimize losses, unlock profitability, and support strategic decision-making. By connecting tank farm performance to refinery-wide economic models, we reveal how you can transform this often-overlooked area into a powerful profit center.

What Will You Learn

• The economic significance of tank farms and liquid inventories in refineries
• Key operations that directly impact profitability, from planning to execution
• How automation and LP models can enhance decision-making and reduce opportunity losses
• The importance of training personnel for strategic and efficient asset management
• Real-world examples showcasing measurable improvements from tank farm optimization

Target Audience:

This webinar is tailored for refinery managers, planning engineers, LP analysts, operations teams, and corporate strategists looking to unlock value from tank farm operations through advanced planning and management tools.

Why You Should Attend

• Enhance Operational Efficiency: Understand how tank farm design, automation, and data integration improve workflows and reduce downtime.
• Minimize Economic Losses: Discover how poor tank farm practices lead to revenue loss—and how to stop it.
• Boost Strategic Decision-Making: Learn how tank farm visibility supports infrastructure investment, planning cycles, and optimization across the refinery.
• Improve Responsiveness: See how accurate inventory tracking and better coordination enhance your ability to meet market demand swiftly and reliably.

About OMS eLearning Academy

• Provides a portal for the continuing education of refinery and related business professionals
• Professionals can make their curriculum from 200+ topics or enroll in 200+ structured courses
• Progressive eLearning mode—courses can be taken anytime, anywhere, and on any device
• Issues course completion certificate and transcript with Continuing Education (CE) credits
• Offers flexible plans and subscriptions for both individuals and enterprises

About the webinar

A refinery's offsite operations have four aspects called MCOR. They are managed, controlled, optimized, and reconciled. Profitability and efficiency increase from management to reconciliation, whereas effectiveness increases from reconciliation to management. The webinar discusses this strategy developed by OMS.

What will you Learn

• Four facets (MCOR) of refinery offsite operations, namely, manage, control, optimize, and reconcile
• How are effectiveness, efficiency, and profitability affected in the MCOR strategy?
• Implementation of “Divide and Conquer” MCOR Strategy 
• How automation of MCOR strategy can achieve tangible benefits for a refinery
• How adequate staff training can make a difference in managing MCOR steps

Target Audience:

This webinar is tailored for refinery managers, planning engineers, LP analysts, operations teams, and corporate strategists looking to unlock value from tank farm operations through advanced planning and management tools.

Why You Should Attend

• Enhance Operational Efficiency: Understand how tank farm design, automation, and data integration improve workflows and reduce downtime.
• Minimize Economic Losses: Discover how poor tank farm practices lead to revenue loss and how to prevent it.
• Boost Strategic Decision-Making: Learn how tank farm visibility supports infrastructure investment, planning cycles, and optimization across the refinery.
• Improve Responsiveness: See how accurate inventory tracking and better coordination enhance your ability to meet market demand swiftly and reliably.

About OMS eLearning Academy

• Provides a portal for the continuing education of refinery and related business professionals
• Professionals can make their curriculum from 200+ topics or enroll in 200+ structured courses.
• Progressive eLearning mode courses can be taken anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
• Issues course completion certificate and transcript with Continuing Education (CE) credits
• Offers Flexible plans and subscriptions for both individuals and enterprises

About the Webinar

The gasoline production is about 45-50% of its crude throughput. RVP or Reid vapor pressure is critical for the fuel volatility in the car engine, and its specs change seasonally and regionally. Butane is used to boost the RVP of gasoline to supplement components' RVP values. This webinar presents an economic choice between two routes.

What will you Learn

• Concept of butane blending
• Gasoline Properties and Seasonal RVP specs
• Butane Blending Economics
• Source and Destination of Butane
• Blend Models
• Benefit Calculator
• Commercial Butane Blender

About OMS eLearning Academy

• Provides a portal for the continuing education of refinery and related business professionals
• Professionals can make their curriculum from 200+ topics or enroll in 200+ structured courses
• Progressive eLearning mode course can be taken anytime, anywhere, and on any device
• Issues course completion certificate and transcript with Continuing Education (CE) credits
• Offers Flexible plans and subscriptions for both individual and enterprises

About the Webinar:

A refinery typically produces 45-65% fuel products (gasoline, diesel, LPG, fuel oil) of its crude throughput by blending 10-12 refinery products that vary in quality and monetary value. These fuel products have rigorous specifications to meet, and refineries use automated fuel blending control systems to optimize and control their properties.

This webinar discusses a methodology to benchmark the state of the fuels blending system in a refinery to compare with other refineries using two indices, Automation Effectiveness, and Operational Efficiency. These two indices also gauge the budgetary investment required to convert the manual to an automated system or upgrade the automated system to a state-of-the-art blending control system.

What will you Learn

• Overview of crude oil products and fuels blending economics
• Review a typical fuels blender, its issues, and ways to handle them
• Explain the fuels blending benchmarking methodology
• Introduce blending performance Indices
• Discuss details to calculate performance indices
• Compare the benefits and features of  methodologies used in the industry

Target Audience:

• Blending  engineers
• Process Control engineers
• Operations Managers
• Refinery Planners

About OMS eLearning Academy

• Provides a portal for the continuing education of refinery and related business professionals
• Professionals can make their curriculum from 200+ topics or enroll in 200+ structured courses
• Progressive eLearning mode course can be taken anytime, anywhere, and on any device
• Issues course completion certificate and transcript with Continuing Education (CE) credits
• Offers Flexible plans and subscriptions for both individual and enterprises

About the Webinar

Crude blending is an economically feasible option to feed the crude units with uniform feed quality as crude sources and quality have changed over the years, and no one source can supply the same crude quality.

 Part-I of these two webinars on crude blending discusses the concept and economics of blending different types of crude by using a crude blending optimizer.

Part-II of the webinars series on crude blending will discuss the control system, crude quality analyzers and system implementation.

What will you Learn

• Types of crude classifications
• Crude Supply resources and reserves qualities for blending
• Crude price benchmarks
• Various modes of crude Blending
• Crude Blending Optimizer

Target Audience

• Blending  engineers
• Process Control engineers
• Operations Managers
• Refinery Planners

About OMS eLearning Academy

• Provides a portal for the continuing education of refinery and related business professionals
• Professionals can make their curriculum from 200+ topics or enroll in 200+ structured courses
• Progressive eLearning mode course can be taken anytime, anywhere, and on any device
• Issues course completion certificate and transcript with Continuing Education (CE) credits
• Offers Flexible plans and subscriptions for both individual and enterprises

About the Webinar:

Crude blending is an economically feasible option to feed the crude units with uniform feed quality as crude sources and quality have changed over the years. No one source can supply the same crude quality.

Part-I of this two parts webinar discussed crude blending discusses the concept and economics of blending different types of crude using a crude blending optimizer.

Part II of the webinar series on crude blending will discuss the control system, crude quality analyzers, and system implementation. This Webinar discusses the second part of crude blending to discuss analyzers and controls implemented in the industry. In addition, we will discuss different analyzers' modeling techniques, such as spectrum-based neural network analysis, and how the control system is integrated with a robust crude blending system.

What will you Learn

• Crude qualities relevant to blending, transportation, and processing
• Mult-crude blending system
• Analysis technologies and analyzers for crude qualities
• Installation and interfaces of analyzers
• Installation of crude blending control system

Target Audience

• Blending  engineers
• Process Control engineers
• Operations Managers
• Refinery Planners

About OMS eLearning Academy

• Provides a portal for the continuing education of refinery and related business professionals
• Professionals can make their curriculum from 200+ topics or enroll in 200+ structured courses
• Progressive eLearning mode course can be taken anytime, anywhere, and on any device
• Issues course completion certificate and transcript with Continuing Education (CE) credits
• Offers Flexible plans and subscriptions for both individual and enterprises

About the Webinar

A refinery can realize tangible benefits of a fully automated and integrated advanced blend control optimization system ranging from 24 to 30 million dollars annually. Refineries cannot afford to ignore this contributing factor to their bottom line. The Webinar discusses all aspects of an advanced blend control and optimization system.

What will you Learn?

• Concept and Modes of Fuel Blending
• Blending Models and modes of implementation
• Benchmarking the existing blending system in the refinery
• Blending Control System architecture and current technologies
• Customization of Blending Systems
• Economics of Blending and its effect on blending profitability

Who should attend this Webinar?

• Blending engineers
• Process Control engineers
• Operations Managers
• Refinery Planners

About OMS eLearning Academy

• It provides a portal for the continuing education of refinery and related business professionals
• Professionals can make their curriculum from 200+ topics or enroll in 200+ structured courses
• Progressive eLearning mode course can be taken anytime, anywhere, and on any device
• Issues course completion certificate and transcript with Continuing Education (CE) credits
• Offers Flexible plans and subscriptions for both individual and enterprises

About the Webinar

The measurement of tank qualities in near real-time is crucial in a refinery for feedforward and feedback to process units from blending control systems for all fuel products. This Webinar discusses model-based updating of tank qualities in real-time compared to 6 to 8 hours of lab analysis.

What will you Learn?

• Different methods for the analysis of  tank qualities
• Methodology to measure lab analysis load and cost
• Modeling of tank qualities
• Feedforward and feedback of tank qualities between process units and tanks
• Real-time availability of tank qualities for planning and execution of fuel blends
• Tangible benefits of reduction of lab analysis and cost

Who should attend this Webinar?

• Blending engineers
• Process Control engineers
• Operations Managers
• Refinery Planners

About OMS eLearning Academy

• It provides a portal for the continuing education of refinery and related business professionals
• Professionals can make their curriculum from 200+ topics or enroll in 200+ structured courses
• Progressive eLearning mode course can be taken anytime, anywhere, and on any device
• Issues course completion certificate and transcript with Continuing Education (CE) credits
• Offers Flexible plans and subscriptions for both individual and enterprises

About the Webinar

Analyzers are the heart of process units and refinery offsite operations. Therefore, they must be carefully selected based on quality, response time, sampling, modeling, and integration criteria. This online seminar discusses selecting appropriate analyzers, modeling, installing, and guidelines for refinery offsite operations.

What will you Learn?

• Overview of required and analyzed qualities for crude oil and fuel products
• Methods of analysis of those qualities like lab or analyzers or both
• Discrete vs integrated analyzers and multiplexed sampling system in-situ versus remote points
• Review of all analysis technology
• Analyzers offered by MODCON for various qualities
• AI modeling techniques for spectrum-based analyzers
• Installation and commissioning of analyzers with a typical timeline
• Maintenance of analyzers

Who should attend this Webinar?

• Blending engineers
• Process Control engineers
• Operations Managers
• Refinery Planners

About OMS eLearning Academy

• It provides a portal for the continuing education of refinery and related business professionals.
• Professionals can make their curriculum from 200+ topics or enroll in 200+ structured courses.
• Progressive eLearning mode course can be taken anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
• Issues course completion certificate and transcript with Continuing Education (CE) credits
• Offers Flexible plans and subscriptions for both individual and enterprises

About the Webinar

One of the primary operations in a refinery is to move products between 300+ tanks. It involves a workforce and careful execution to avoid contamination in a manual oil transfer system. This webinar discusses the economy and technology of an automated oil movement and storage system and when such a system should be implemented.

What will you Learn?

• Define What is Oil Movement & Storage (OM&S)
• Extent of OM&S activities in refineries
• Review of history and current status of OM&S automation
• Discuss typical roles and responsibilities with respect to information Flow
• Discuss dynamic versus fixed movement paths methodology
• Walk thru an example to execute a movement and monitor tasks

Who should attend this Webinar?

• Blending engineers
• Process Control engineers
• Operations Managers
• Refinery Planners

About OMS eLearning Academy

• It provides a portal for the continuing education of refinery and related business professionals.
• Professionals can make their curriculum from 200+ topics or enroll in 200+ structured courses.
• Progressive eLearning mode course can be taken anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
• Issues course completion certificate and transcript with Continuing Education (CE) credits
• Offers Flexible plans and subscriptions for both individual and enterprises

About the Webinar

Fuel blending is a vital process in the downstream refining industry, as 80-85% of end-user refinery products are made by blending processes in offsite operations. Refineries lose 25 to 40 Million dollars annually due to inefficient and non-optimized blend recipes and poor blend quality control.

Refineries employ planning and real-time control systems to improve the marginality of the blending process. These systems are supposed to keep the blend qualities on spec while minimizing the quality giveaways and utilizing the available components to produce the desired quantity of the end product at the lowest cost. Both planning and control systems rely on the blend models.

These models predict the blend's properties based on the blended components' properties and their ratios in the blend. Two methods are adopted to model the blend.

The first predominant method uses the first principles of mathematical equations to model the blending process. This method requires initial customization of model parameters and continuously updating biases to correct the quality predictions online or offline by an experienced blend control engineer and must use historical data. Invariably, if not exercised diligently, this method results in a loss of tangible benefits for the refinery and blend quality error control.

What will you Learn?

• Discuss the process of blending technology using the first principles of Blend Models (FPBM)
• Enlist the uncertain source of errors in the blend quality prediction after the first principles
• Discuss the Role of AI in improving upon the FPMB by machine learning to minimize errors due to uncertain sources of errors
• Integration of hybrid model FPBM and AI to improve the blend quality prediction

Who should attend this Webinar?

• Blending engineers
• Process Control engineers
• Operations Managers
• Refinery Planners

About OMS eLearning Academy

• It provides a portal for the continuing education of refinery and related business professionals.
• Professionals can make their curriculum from 200+ topics or enroll in 200+ structured courses.
• Progressive eLearning mode course can be taken anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
• Issues course completion certificate and transcript with Continuing Education (CE) credits
• Offers Flexible plans and subscriptions for both individual and enterprises

About the Webinar

Expanding on the topic, the webinar aims to delve into the comprehensive overview of hydrocarbon management within a refinery setting, addressing the pivotal issue of oil loss which typically ranges between 0.5-1%. This percentage, albeit seemingly minor, can translate into significant financial implications given the vast quantities of oil processed daily in refineries. The process of quantifying this loss falls under the domain of hydrocarbon management or mass reconciliation—a critical facet of refinery operations that ensures efficiency and sustainability.

Hydrocarbon management encompasses a series of procedures aimed at tracking, analyzing, and optimizing the flow of hydrocarbons from the point of entry to the final product stages. Given the complexity and the sheer volume of transactions, both manual and automated methods are employed to achieve accurate reconciliation. Manual methods, while traditional, are increasingly being supplemented or replaced by sophisticated automated systems due to their ability to process large datasets with greater accuracy and efficiency.

What will you Learn?

•  Grasp the fundamentals of hydrocarbon flow and its impact on cost and sustainability
• Learn techniques to quantify oil loss during processing, storage, and transport
• Compare manual vs. automated methods for hydrocarbon management
• Explore advanced technologies like sensors and software for real-time monitoring
• Review case studies of automation success in minimizing oil loss
• Understand best practices and industry standards for efficient hydrocarbon management
• Discover future trends and innovations in hydrocarbon loss reduction and sustainability

Target Audience

This comprehensive webinar is tailored for refinery operators, engineers, managers, and environmental compliance officers, providing them with actionable insights and proven strategies to enhance their hydrocarbon management systems. It emphasizes the importance of automation in reducing manual inefficiencies and highlights how data-driven approaches can significantly minimize oil loss.

About OMS eLearning Academy

• It provides a portal for the continuing education of refinery and related business professionals.
• Professionals can make their curriculum from 200+ topics or enroll in 200+ structured courses.
• Progressive eLearning mode course can be taken anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
• Issues course completion certificate and transcript with Continuing Education (CE) credits
• Offers Flexible plans and subscriptions for both individual and enterprises

About the Webinar

Join us for an engaging webinar on refinery optimization, tailored for energy sector professionals keen to enhance their operational efficiency and make informed strategic decisions.

This detailed session will explore the critical role of precise input analysis in setting the stage for effective optimization strategies, demonstrate the practical application of linear programming (LP) models for improving refinery operations, and discuss strategic approaches to adapting product configurations in response to fluctuating market demands and environmental regulations.

Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of integrating advanced optimization techniques into their operations to boost economic performance while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

What will you Learn?

• Learn how accurate input analysis forms the foundation of refinery optimization
• Understand techniques to improve data quality for better refining decisions
• Explore the use of LP models to boost refinery efficiency and profitability
• Review case studies showcasing successful LP model applications
• Discover how to adjust product configurations based on market dynamics
• Understand the economic effects of adding new units like cokers to refineries

Target Audience: This webinar is designed for refinery managers, process engineers, and strategic planners keen on harnessing advanced optimization techniques to improve refinery performance and adapt to evolving market conditions.

Why You Should Attend:

Enhance Operational Efficiency: Gain insights into leveraging LP models for more intelligent, efficient operations.

Navigate Market Volatility: Equip yourself with the knowledge to adapt product outputs in response to market and regulatory changes.

Strategic Planning: Learn how to make informed decisions about infrastructure investments and modifications.

About OMS eLearning Academy

• It provides a portal for the continuing education of refinery and related business professionals.
• Professionals can make their curriculum from 200+ topics or enroll in 200+ structured courses.
• Progressive eLearning mode course can be taken anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
• Issues course completion certificate and transcript with Continuing Education (CE) credits
• Offers Flexible plans and subscriptions for both individual and enterprises

Webinar-15 – Octane Blending - Concept, Models, Measurement, and Prediction

 About the Webinar

This webinar delves into the multifaceted world of octane blending, a crucial aspect of modern fuel production that ensures the efficiency and performance of gasoline. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the foundational concepts, advanced models, precise measurement techniques, and predictive methodologies involved in octane blending. The session is designed to cater to chemical, oil, and gas professionals, including process engineers, refinery operators, quality control specialists, and researchers.

Concepts of Octane Blending:

Octane blending is the process of combining different hydrocarbon streams to achieve a desired octane rating in gasoline. The octane rating measures a fuel's ability to resist knocking during combustion, which is critical for engine performance and longevity. This section will cover:

• Historical Background: An overview of octane rating development and its significance in the automotive and fuel industries.
• Chemical Basis: Understanding the chemistry behind octane numbers, including the role of iso-octane and n-heptane as reference fuels.
• Types of Octane Ratings: Exploration of Research Octane Number (RON), Motor Octane Number (MON), and Anti-Knock Index (AKI) and their respective testing methods.

Models for Octane Blending:

Developing accurate models is essential for optimizing the octane blending process. This section will discuss various modeling approaches and their practical applications in the industry:

• Linear Programming (LP) Models: Introduction to LP models for blend optimization, focusing on how refineries use these models to minimize costs while meeting octane requirements.
• Non-Linear Programming (NLP) Models: Examining the complexities of NLP models and their advantages in handling non-linear relationships in blending components.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Models: Cutting-edge AI/ML techniques that enhance prediction accuracy and adaptability in octane blending processes.
• Case Studies: Real-world examples of successful implementation of these models in refineries, showcasing efficiency and product quality improvements.

Measurement Techniques:

Accurate measurement of octane ratings is paramount for quality control and regulatory compliance. This section will cover:

• Laboratory Methods: Detailed overview of standard laboratory methods such as the CFR engine test for determining RON and MON.
• In-Process Measurement: Modern techniques for real-time octane measurement, including NIR (Near-Infrared) spectroscopy and online analyzers.
• Challenges in Measurement: Common issues and challenges faced during octane measurement and strategies to overcome them to ensure reliability and precision.

Predictive Methodologies:

Predicting the octane number of blended fuels is crucial for planning and operational efficiency. This section will explore:

• Empirical Methods: Traditional empirical formulas and their application in prediction, including the blending octane number concept.
• Simulation Tools: Utilization of advanced simulation tools and software that integrate various data points to predict octane levels accurately.
• AI/ML-Based Predictions: Leveraging AI/ML algorithms for predictive analytics, enhancing the ability to forecast octane ratings based on historical and real-time data.
• Integration with Process Control Systems: How predictive models can be integrated with existing process control systems to automate and optimize the blending process.

Conclusion:

The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session, allowing participants to engage with experts and address specific queries related to octane blending. Attendees will leave with a thorough understanding of the entire octane blending process, from foundational concepts to advanced predictive methodologies, equipping them with the knowledge to implement and optimize these processes in their respective fields.

Who Should Attend:

• Process Engineers
• Refinery Operators
• Quality Control Specialists
• Researchers and Academicians
• Industry Professionals involved in Fuel Production and Distribution

Key Takeaways:

• Comprehensive understanding of octane blending concepts and their significance.
• Insight into various modeling techniques and their practical applications in the industry.
• Knowledge of accurate and reliable octane measurement methods.
• Exposure to advanced predictive methodologies and their integration with process control systems.
• Real-world case studies demonstrating successful implementation and optimization of octane blending processes.

Speaker

The first webinar speaker, Dr. Suresh S.  Agrawal, is the founder and CEO of Offsite Management Systems LLC (OMS) and the academy director of OMS eLearning Academy. 

He graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India, with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering.  He then obtained a Master's and PH.D. Degrees in Chemical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA.

Dr. Agrawal has 40+ years of experience in senior technical / management positions with international companies and has successfully managed many advanced refinery process control projects in numerous countries.  Dr. Agrawal is a registered professional engineer in Illinois, USA, and a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and Instrumentation Society of America.  He has published and presented 30+ papers in international publications and conferences in advanced process control.  He has consulted several refining and process industries worldwide and delivered training seminars in his expertise.

The second webinar speaker, Dr. Ariel Kigel, is the R&D Manager at UK-based mod-con-systems, Inc. He holds a Ph.D. in physical chemistry and an MBA in business administration.

Dr. Kingel Leads market-oriented development and day-to-day operations of online process analytical systems for conventional industries.

He leads the definition and development of new applications into new industries, overseeing multi-national teams.

Registration Details:

• Date: August 21, 2024
• Time: 11 AM CDT
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Platform: Zoom
• Registration Link: [Insert Link]

This webinar is an excellent opportunity for industry professionals to enhance their understanding of octane blending, stay updated with the latest advancements, and implement best practices in their operations. Don't miss out on this chance to learn from experts and network with peers in the field. Register now to secure your spot!

About OMS eLearning Academy

• Provides a portal for the continuing education of refinery and related business professionals
• Professionals can make their curriculum from 200+ topics or enroll in 200+ structured courses.
• Progressive eLearning mode course can be taken anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
• Issues course completion certificate and transcript with Continuing Education (CE) credits
• Offers Flexible plans and subscriptions for both individual and enterprises

Click to see the academy catalog of topics  https://bit.ly/3cJ1YnM

Hashtags

“octane-blending #knowengine #fuelblending #AI-ML hybrid models

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Webinar-16 – Lost Tangible Benefits In Refinery Operations- Ignorance or Indifference?

 About the Webinar

In the ever-evolving world of refinery operations, the pursuit of efficiency and cost-effectiveness is paramount. However, despite the availability of advanced technologies and robust management systems, many refineries continue to experience significant, yet often unnoticed, losses in tangible benefits. These losses can stem from ignorance of best practices and a pervasive indifference to operational optimization.

This webinar delves into the critical factors contributing to these lost benefits, exploring the roles of ignorance and indifference in refinery operations. Participants will gain insights into common pitfalls, such as overlooked energy inefficiencies, suboptimal product yields, and inadequate maintenance practices. We will illustrate these issues' financial and operational impacts through real-world case studies, providing a compelling case for proactive management and continuous improvement.

Lost Tangible Benefits

The concept of "Lost Tangible Benefits" refers to the measurable advantages or gains an organization fails to achieve due to inefficiencies, lack of awareness, or missed opportunities in their operations. In the context of refinery operations, these lost benefits can be due to various factors such as:

What will you learn from this webinar

Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of:

• The tangible benefits are commonly overlooked in refinery operations.
• The root causes of ignorance and indifference that lead to these losses.
• Practical strategies for mitigating these issues, including training, technology adoption, and cultural transformation.
• The financial implications of addressing or neglecting these operational challenges.

Join us to learn how to transform potential losses into gains and drive your refinery toward greater efficiency and profitability.

Key Takeaways:

• Identifying and quantifying lost tangible benefits in refinery operations.
• It is understanding the impact of ignorance and indifference on operational performance.
• Strategies for overcoming organizational resistance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Real-world examples of successful interventions and their outcomes.

Target Audience:

• Refinery Managers and Supervisors
• Process Engineers and Technicians
• Operations and Maintenance Teams
• Environmental and Safety Compliance Officers
• Industry Consultants and Analysts

Speaker

The webinar speaker, Dr. Suresh S.  Agrawal, is the founder and CEO of Offsite Management Systems LLC (OMS) and the academy director of OMS eLearning Academy. 

He graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India, with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering.  He then obtained a Master's and PH.D. Degrees in Chemical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA.

Dr. Agrawal has 40+ years of experience in senior technical / management positions with international companies and has successfully managed many advanced refinery process control projects in numerous countries.  Dr. Agrawal is a registered professional engineer in Illinois, USA, and a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and Instrumentation Society of America.  He has published and presented 30+ papers in international publications and conferences in advanced process control.  He has consulted several refining and process industries worldwide and delivered training seminars in his expertise.

Registration Details:

• Date: November 20, 2024
• Time: 11 AM CDT
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Platform: Zoom
• Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4eHu1yX

This webinar is an excellent opportunity for industry professionals to enhance their understanding of octane blending, stay updated with the latest advancements, and implement best practices in their operations. Don't miss out on this chance to learn from experts and network with peers in the field. Register now to secure your spot!

About OMS eLearning Academy

• Provides a portal for the continuing education of refinery and related business professionals
• Professionals can make their curriculum from 200+ topics or enroll in 200+ structured courses.
• Progressive eLearning mode course can be taken anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
• Issues course completion certificate and transcript with Continuing Education (CE) credits
• Offers Flexible plans and subscriptions for both individual and enterprises

Click to see the academy catalog of topics: https://bit.ly/3cJ1YnM.

Hashtags

“RefineryOperations #tangiblebenefits #refineryoffsiteoperations #IgnoredBenefits #indefferentManagementActions

Event Link

https://bit.ly/3zTDIun

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About the Webinar

In today’s competitive and rapidly evolving process industries, efficiency and adaptability are critical. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are now at the forefront of this transformation, particularly in Advanced Process Control (APC) and Real-Time Optimization (RTO).

This webinar explores how AI/ML, empowered by oPRO.ai’s Deep Learning Optimization (DLO) platform, is revolutionizing APC solutions and enabling more intelligent, data-driven operations. Learn how these technologies are reshaping process optimization and delivering measurable value across the refining and oil & gas sectors.

What Will You Learn

• The fundamentals and real-world impact of AI/ML in APC and RTO
• How oPRO.ai’s Deep Learning Optimization platform enables smarter control strategies
• Case studies demonstrating yield improvement, energy reduction, and minimized product giveaway
• How AI/ML empowers operators and planners with enhanced decision support
• Practical pathways to adopting AI/ML in your existing APC and RTO systems

Target Audience:

This webinar is designed for control engineers, process engineers, operations managers, digital transformation leads, and executives seeking to leverage the power of AI/ML in process industries.

Why You Should Attend

• Discover Innovation in Action: Learn how leading refiners are using AI/ML to solve persistent challenges in APC and RTO.
• Achieve Measurable Gains: Understand the tangible ROI from real implementations—higher throughput, lower costs, improved margins.
• Bridge the Gap Between Data and Action: See how intelligent platforms turn raw process data into meaningful control decisions.
• Future-Proof Your Operations: Explore how AI/ML can integrate with your current systems and elevate your operational capabilities.

About OMS eLearning Academy

• Provides a portal for the continuing education of refinery and related business professionals
• Professionals can make their curriculum from 200+ topics or enroll in 200+ structured courses
• Progressive eLearning mode—courses can be taken anytime, anywhere, and on any device
• Issues course completion certificate and transcript with Continuing Education (CE) credits
• Offers flexible plans and subscriptions for both individuals and enterprises