Summary:  

Asphalt/Bitumen is a crucial component in the construction and infrastructure industry, primarily used for road pavement, roofing, emulsions, sealants, adhesives, waterproofing and various other industrial applications. Analyzing the asphalt markets involves considering factors such as demand drivers, supply dynamics, pricing trends, regulatory influences, and technological advancements. In this course we will cover various aspects related to the production process, safety protocols, equipment operation, quality control and feedstock selection.

Outline:

1. Asphalt Market Drivers & Value Chain

• Key factors & stakeholders
• World markets
• Distribution channels

2. Introduction to Asphalt & Refinery Operations

• Refinery role in asphalt production
• Importance in petroleum refining

3. Asphalt Feedstock & Raw Materials

• Suitable crude types
• Feedstock properties & quality control

4. Refinery Processes & Equipment

• Distillation & asphalt cuts
• Deasphalting, air blowing & residue upgrading
• Modification

5. Asphalt Grades & Specifications

• Paving, roofing, emulsions & other products

6. Asphalt Blending

• Operations & importance
• Unit inline blending & calculations

7. Quality Control & Testing

• Sampling procedures
• Lab testing (penetration, softening point, rheology)
• Statistical process control

8. Environmental, PSM & Safety

• Environmental impact
• Safety protocols & emergency response
• Overpressure & underpressure considerations

9. Asphalt Storage & Transportation

• Storage tank design & maintenance
• Transportation methods & quality preservation
• Tank gauging & measurements

10. Asphalt Loading & Shipping

• Loading/unloading procedures & safety
• Distribution logistics

11. Troubleshooting & Maintenance

• Common issues & troubleshooting techniques
• Routine equipment maintenance

12. Regulatory Compliance

• Industry standards & environmental regulations

Who Should Attend:

The program is designed to introduce participants to a broad range of asphalt/bitumen value chain segments to gain insight into all aspects – from manufacturing to commercial – which impact the bitumen/asphalt market. The program is ideal for a wide variety of stakeholders from personnel involved in refinery operations, process engineering, plant operations, and technical services to personnel involved in oil movements, supply chain & value chain optimization, trading and marketing, research & development and academia.

Instructor:  

Keith Aldous has over 40 years of experience in lubes manufacturing and asphalt production. Keith recently retired from ExxonMobil Research and Engineering where he was the Global Deasphalting and Asphalt Operations Process Engineer. Keith has extensive experience with Group I Lubes Manufacturing and has provided technical insight and support regarding deasphalting, lubes solvent extraction, and dewaxing for ExxonMobil’s Worldwide lubes and asphalt operations including opportunity crude selection and operation for lubes and asphalt production.

Venue & Logistics: 

Hotel Booking Link: Coming Soon!

*Please note this link expires two weeks before the start of the course. Please notify training@becht.com for any issues with the booking link.

Location:  15700 John F Kennedy Blvd, Houston, TX 77032

• Phone:  +12814425100
• Hotel Website
• Parking available on-site - free for all training attendees

For more information on training logistics, see the linked Attendee Info Sheet.