The Petroleum Coke Manufacturing & Delayed Coker Training Course offered by Imperial Corporate Training Institute delivers a comprehensive understanding of the operational, technical, and economic aspects of delayed coking and petroleum coke production. Designed for corporate professionals in the downstream oil and gas sector, this advanced programme highlights the industrial dynamics of coker units, feedstock characteristics, process optimisation, and coke quality management to enhance production performance and refinery profitability.
Participants will explore the practicalities of coke formation, refinery integration, and the commercial value of petroleum coke in various industries. The course integrates process engineering knowledge with business strategy, equipping executives and technical managers to improve decision-making and operational reliability. Through this focused corporate training, professionals gain the competence to manage delayed coking units efficiently while ensuring alignment with production goals, energy efficiency, and environmental compliance.
Objectives
The Petroleum Coke Manufacturing & Delayed Coker Training Course aims to:
- Develop a clear understanding of delayed coker unit design, operation, and performance optimization.
- Analyse feedstock properties and their impact on coke yield and quality.
- Examine operational challenges, including thermal cracking control and drum switching.
- Introduce strategies for managing energy consumption and improving refinery economics.
- Evaluate process parameters that influence product characteristics and environmental compliance.
- Enhance technical decision-making in refinery planning and coke production scheduling.
- Identify opportunities to increase profitability through process improvements and technological innovation.
- Understand maintenance and safety standards specific to delayed coking operations.
- Strengthen communication between operations, maintenance, and management teams for effective unit performance.
- Build corporate capabilities for efficient management of petroleum coke marketing and utilisation.
Target Audience
This corporate-level training course is ideal for professionals involved in refinery operations, production optimisation, and petrochemical project management. Target participants include:
- Process Engineers and Chemical Engineers working in refineries.
- Operations Managers overseeing delayed coker and thermal cracking units.
- Refinery Economists and Planners analysing production profitability.
- Maintenance Supervisors responsible for reliability of coker operations.
- Energy Efficiency Consultants and Process Control Specialists.
- Project Engineers managing refinery expansion or upgrade initiatives.
- Corporate Executives and Business Analysts in downstream oil and gas.
- Technical Sales and Marketing Professionals dealing with petroleum coke products.
- Quality Assurance and HSE Managers ensuring compliance in refinery processes.
- New refinery professionals seeking to strengthen their technical and strategic insights.