NACT #288 - Petroleum Refining - TOXC231 (5/15/2014 - 5/16/2014)

Information
Description
Petroleum Refineries are a complex maze of vessels, pipes, heaters and processes whose purpose is to transform
crude oil into usable products. Though no two refineries are identical, all refineries utilize the same steps to achieve this goal – separation, treatment, conversion and blending. Petroleum refineries emit significant quantities of various regulated air pollutants and are subject to a myriad of air quality regulatory requirements. The purpose of this course is to provide inspectors the basic knowledge necessary to conduct comprehensive inspections of Petroleum Refineries and to effectively communicate with Petroleum Refinery personnel. This course will include a field trip. Participants must bring their hard hats, safety shoes, hearing protection and eye protection. Participants need to check with their training coordinator to determine whether nomex protective clothing will be required for the facility tour. SITE VISIT RECOMMENDED.
Who Should Attend
This course is intended permit engineers, compliance engineers, and inspectors. The course is designed to provide an overview of Petroleum Refining.
Leaning Objectives
The initial section of this course will introduce participants to the terminology, basic chemistry, and process related
emissions common to Petroleum Refineries. Participants will also be introduced to the many New Source
Performance Standards (NSPS), National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) and other
air quality regulatory program requirements potentially applicable to a Petroleum Refinery. This discussion will
include the air pollutants of concern and common control techniques.
The remainder of the course will focus on the four steps in the refining process – separation, treatment, conversion
and blending. Each step will be addressed separately, including a discussion of the purpose of each step, common
processes used to accomplish each step, air pollutant emissions associated with each process and associated
inspection points. In addition, emissions and the control of air pollutants associated with supporting activities (such
as waste water collection and treatment, tank farms, and safety flares) will be discussed.
Pre-Requisites
NACT 101 – Uniform Air Quality Training Program (UAQTP), or equivalent courses/work
experience.
Dates
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Agenda
NACT288 Agenda.pdf (97.91 KB)
Instructor1
Lance Ericksen
Instructor2
Ted Guth
Location Address

915 SW HarrisonBasement Auditorium
66612 KS
United States

Map Address
Notes
Petroleum Refineries are a complex maze of vessels, pipes, heaters and processes whose purpose is to transform crude oil into usable products. Though no two refineries are identical, all refineries utilize the same steps to achieve this goal – separation, treatment, conversion and blending. Petroleum refineries emit significant quantities of various regulated air pollutants and are subject to a myriad of air quality regulatory requirements. The purpose of this course is to provide inspectors the basic knowledge necessary to conduct comprehensive inspections of Petroleum Refineries and to effectively communicate with Petroleum Refinery personnel. This course will include a field trip. Participants must bring their hard hats, safety shoes, hearing protection and eye protection. Participants need to check with their training coordinator to determine whether nomex protective clothing will be required for the facility tour.
Classroom Hours
12
Class Capacity
30