- Overview
- Schedule
This live session will be hosted once and is set to GMT (UTC +0). We welcome participants from around the world! Be sure to check what time this corresponds to in your region. Use the chart below as a quick guide, or reach out to us anytime at training@becht.com if you’re unsure.
| City / Region | Local Time (Feb 2026) | Time Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern U.S. (New York, Houston) | 07:00 – 13:00 | EST (UTC−5) |
| London, UK | 12:00 – 18:00 | GMT (UTC±0) |
| Amsterdam, Netherlands | 13:00 – 19:00 | CET (UTC+1) |
| Berlin, Germany | 13:00 – 19:00 | CET (UTC+1) |
| São Paulo, Brazil | 09:00 – 15:00 | BRT (UTC−3) |
| Johannesburg, South Africa | 14:00 – 20:00 | SAST (UTC+2) |
| Dubai, UAE | 16:00 – 22:00 | GST (UTC+4) |
| Singapore | 20:00 – 02:00 (+1 day) | SGT (UTC+8) |
Crude distillation is the first process in the refining sequence and is vital to the profitability of refinery operations. This importance has grown with the advent of cleaner fuels. This program has been developed to provide an in-depth yet practical review of the art and science of crude distillation. Consistently maintaining smooth operation, capacity and product quality are critically important goals that can be difficult to achieve. Many complex process, equipment, and reliability issues have to be balanced to optimize run-length, capacity, and quality. With the many variables involved, constant adjustments are required.
The program’s content is both comprehensive and wide-ranging. Sessions begin with a discussion of fundamentals, including process objectives, crude oil characterization, products, process flow sequences, heat integration, desalting, and major equipment design. Attendees will gain an understanding of how process requirements, equipment operation, and economic objectives interact. Once the fundamentals are established, the session moves into the topics of operation, control, troubleshooting, and revamps. The program speaker is Mr. Andrew Sloley, a Principal Engineer at CH2M Hill in Bellingham, Washington.