COURSE OVERVIEW

This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops.

The introduction of new types of green gasolines and diesels such as ethanol blends (E5, E10, CBOB, RBOB), ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD), first and second-generation biodiesels (B2-20), and possibly cleaner bunkers to the worldwide fuels markets has turned blending into a highly technical process. Furthermore, because of the 30 plus specifications that must be met simultaneously, the difficulty of formulating gasoline and diesel blends has been expanded by several orders of magnitude.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview and discussion of gasoline and diesel blending techniques, technology and cost/benefits. It addresses contemporary issues such as the latest specifications, ultra-low sulfur fuels, impact of Ethanol and Bio-Diesel blending, and environmental impact of various gasoline and diesel specifications. Case studies are used to illustrate the relative importance of each aspect of the fuels blending operation, together with specific exercises. The course allows participants to interact closely with both the instructor and others in attendance to exchange ideas on blending techniques.

This very comprehensive complete training course is designed for traders, blending engineers, senior operators, product coordinators, refinery planners, refinery lab personnel, as well as fuels marketers, and provides a complete overview and discussion of gasoline and diesel blending techniques, technology and cost/benefits. It addresses contemporary issues such as the latest specifications, ultra-low sulfur fuels, impact of bio-fuels, Ethanol and bio-diesel blending, and environmental impact of various fuel specifications. Case studies are used to illustrate the relative importance of each aspect of the gasoline and diesel blending operation, together with specific exercises.