Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Netbacks
Flexibility
Capacity
Learning Reminder
Complexity
Simple
Topping configuration = atmospheric distillation unit
Hydroskimming configuration = Topping units + catalytic reformer + hydrotreater
Nelson index 2 5
Complex
Configuration = Hydroskimming units + catalytic cracker + alkylation
Nelson index 8 12
Very complex
Configuration = Complex units + hydrocracker + coker
Nelson index 13 15
GLOSSARY
GPW
Heavy crude
Middle distillates
MTBE
Light crude
LP model
Octane rating
GLOSSARY
Primary distillation
Secondary distillation
Sweet crude
Sour crude
Yields
engine cycle
The separation units within a refinery typically the
atmospheric and vacuum distillation units
The conversion or upgrade units within a refinery
A crude oil that contains low levels of sulfur, typically less
than 0.5% by weight
A crude oil that contains high levels of sulfur
The amount of products produced from refining a
particular type of crude oil