AspenTech and Becht are excited to offer a brand-new training that combines refining domain practice with application of AspenTech solutions. Jointly delivered by refining domain experts from Becht and modeling experts from AspenTech, students will learn refinery operations, gain additional insights into the energy industry and get hands-on experience using AspenTech tools to solved real world problems.
Becht is a US based engineering services company with several hundred senior specialists serving energy, chemicals, power and alternative energy industries for close to 60 years.
INTRODUCTION TO PETROLEUM REFINING PROCESSING (+ optional ASPEN HYSYS) |
This training combines the Introduction to Petroleum Refining Technology with Introduction to Aspen HYSYS. Please select if you will register to the Introduction to Petroleum Refining Processing only (2 days) or with the Introduction to Aspen HYSYS add on (3 days).
Schedule | Date | Time | PDH | Venue/Platform | Cost | Register |
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Fall 2023 | October 2 – 4, 2023 Without Aspen HYSYS |
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Europe Time (UTC +2) |
24 hrs. | The Hague (TBD) Accepts in-person attendees only |
EU€4,000 | |
Fall 2023 | November 15 – 16, 2023 Without Aspen HYSYS |
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time (UTC -6) |
16 hrs. (2 days) |
Aspen Technology, 2500 CityWest Blvd #1600, Houston, TX 77042 Accepts in-person and virtual attendees |
US$2,050 | |
November 15 – 17, 2023 With Aspen HYSYS |
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time (UTC -6) |
24 hrs. (3 days) |
Aspen Technology, 2500 CityWest Blvd #1600, Houston, TX 77042 Accepts in-person and virtual attendees |
US$3,050 | ||
Spring 2024 | April 23 – 24, 2024 Without Aspen HYSYS |
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time (UTC -6) |
16 hrs. (2 days) |
Aspen Technology, 2500 CityWest Blvd #1600, Houston, TX 77042 Accepts in-person and virtual attendees |
US$2,300 | |
April 23 – 25, 2024 With Aspen HYSYS |
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time (UTC -6) |
24 hrs. (3 days) |
Aspen Technology, 2500 CityWest Blvd #1600, Houston, TX 77042 Accepts in-person and virtual attendees |
US$3,300 |
Description:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to use fundamental knowledge on refining processing and the use of process simulations. They will:
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Who Should Attend:
The program has been designed for personnel recently assigned to positions in the petroleum refining industry. It is assumed that those in attendance have backgrounds in engineering and chemistry or have actual refinery operating experience. Interested parties who do not have technical or refinery backgrounds should consider attending our alternate program, “Basics of Petroleum Refining for Non-Technical Personnel”.
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Michael (Mike) Bober Mr. Bober holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He served as a Process Engineer, Project Developer, Economist, and Manager at Exxon’s Bayway Refinery for twelve years. He then joined Mobil Research and Development as an FCC Specialist. He managed technical training for Engineering, worldwide, until Exxon and Mobil merged in 2000. At this point, he managed worldwide technical training for ExxonMobil Research and Engineering and then retired from managing the Technical Portfolio for ExxonMobil’s Global Manufacturing Training initiative – with a combined service of 37 years to the two companies.
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Pratik Krishnan, Ph.D. , a Principal Technical Consultant at Aspen Technology, has over three years’ experience in process simulation modeling software. Dr. Krishnan is a subject matter expert providing technical training and consultation in several specialized areas like Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, Aspen EDR and other AspenTech Engineering products. Dr. Krishnan also works on key AspenTech initiatives such as hybrid modeling, digital twins, and sustainability.
Dr. Krishnan has received his Ph.D. and Master’s in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University. Dr. Krishnan did his dissertation on the stability of high expansion foam used for LNG vapor risk mitigation. |
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Discounts:
Becht offers the following discounts on Public Training:
The highest applicable discount will be applied; discounts are not additive.
- Early Registration – A 10% discount is to be provided when you register 30 days before the start date of the training.
- Group Rate – A group discount is applied when you send three or more people from your organization to the same course and provide a single payment.
- Yearly Commitment Discount – A 25% discount when you prepay for a minimum of 10 participants from your organization to any of the courses in the same year.
No. of Registrants | Discount/Person | ||
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3 | 10% | ||
4 – 6 | 20% | ||
7 and up | 25% |
Virtual Training Platform:
GoToTraining is Becht’s interactive online training solution with the most reliable features to help you before, during, and after your sessions. GoToTraining is a robust training platform that engages participants/attendees virtually.
Cancellation Policy:
A full refund is available for cancellations more than 30 days before course start date. Within 30 days of course start date, course credit can be transferred to another attendee within the same company, or can be kept on file to be applied to a future Becht training course.
For information regarding the training course, contact the Training Coordinator at Training@becht.com.