What knowledge should one acquire by working at an oil refining company?

First, master \"Petroleum Refining Engineering\" (compiled by Lin Shixiong). Then, depending on the plant in question, start by learning the principles, and then look at the flow diagrams; flow diagrams are very important. Also, seek advice from experienced masters more often

Basic knowledge of petrochemicals, basic knowledge of refining equipment, as well as knowledge of various refining processes such as atmospheric and vacuum distillation, catalytic cracking, catalytic reforming, and hydrogenation.

Petroleum refining technology + basic equipment knowledge + operating procedures + emergency plans. . . :lol

With a basic understanding of chemistry, learning other related topics becomes less difficult. I believe it’s necessary to first master the basics of petrochemical engineering and the fundamentals of oil refining equipment. In the factory, one should learn about the process flows and principles related to specific units. Manufacturers that are in full operation have internal documents such as operating procedures, which should be studied carefully. The foundation of chemical production is equipment, and the equipment serves the process. It is believed that a thorough understanding of the structure and working principles of chemical equipment helps in comprehending the entire process.

I have just graduated from school, so I think the first thing is to learn how to integrate into the group and adapt to it. After that, it’s time to acquire knowledge in the field of chemical engineering – first by learning the principles and processes involved, and then, with the guidance of experienced professionals, getting familiar with the actual working environment by doing as much practical work as possible and seeking advice from others. Remember: everyone has something worth learning from

The most fundamental thing is to master \"Petroleum Refining Engineering.\" Next, depending on the unit you are working in, you need to learn the relevant principles and understand the processes thoroughly; this requires careful consideration on your part as well as seeking advice from experienced workers. Come to the forum more often to learn*.

I work in oil refining. If you are in this field, I think you should read the book {Petroleum Refining Engineering}, as well as the series of books on technical questions and answers related to various units. Additionally, it’s important to consult the operating procedures and instruction cards for specific units

As a graduate student, the most important thing is to be able to identify problems in actual production, and try to analyze and explain those problems using theory – just as you would do with research projects at school. You should write more papers, humbly learn from the experience of experienced workers, and actively participate in the process management of manufacturing facilities. You need to position yourself as someone working in process management in order to learn, rather than acting as an ordinary worker. Under these circumstances, there is so much to learn: not only production processes, but also mechanics, electronics, instrumentation, and equipment – you need to understand all of these areas. Therefore, you must cherish the time you have to learn at the grassroots level, because once you leave that environment, you will no longer have access to many of these things. Write more papers.

Go to the workshop first; it’s better to do catalysis (since your starting point is high), and focus on training for another year. Combine the knowledge learned with practice.

We’re in the same field! ! I think \"Petroleum Refining Engineering\" is an excellent professional book! If you go to the workshop, it’s important to have the right mindset, gradually integrate into the team, seek advice from experienced workers, gain practical experience, and lay a foundation for future development by combining theory with practice. I see you study chemical engineering; your research area must be catalysts! ! ! In the chemical industry, it may take some time to achieve success; one needs to avoid being arrogant or impatient, and progress will surely come quickly! ! You have a solid foundation; you will definitely be able to achieve success! ! ! :handshake

Principles => Production process => Operating procedures. Knowledge of equipment and safety is also essential. In addition, there are numerous management and assessment systems

As a master’s graduate, your brain isn’t stupid – learn how to drink and socialize. As for the issues in the refining industry… It’s simple; just a master’s degree. It would be really embarrassing if one couldn’t even do that. Be more social, and master’s students can advance in two or three years.

I think that in addition to basic process knowledge, it is most important to familiarize oneself in advance with the equipment used in oil refining, such as various types of valves, pumps, compressors, and related knowledge.

It’s best to first master the knowledge related to the position you’re in, and then gradually study the basic principles of petrochemicals as well as the basics of refining equipment

It’s best to go to the catalytic unit; once that unit is understood, knowing the other units in the refinery is almost straightforward. There are many differences between what is taught in school and actual production! The content in books is quite rigid! It’s useless to just read books. So first, you need to go to the workshop and work shifts with the masters, understand the principles first and then proceed with the procedures. Spend more time working alongside them, observe how they do their jobs and how they keep track of time. It’s also important to maintain a good relationship with the masters, so that they are willing to teach you. Each master has his own unique techniques, and it would be extremely beneficial to be able to learn those! At first, you might not understand certain things and feel a bit confused, but within half a year you will make significant progress; it would be even better if you could go through a major overhaul! The above are my personal experiences and summaries; I hope they will be helpful to you!

Catalytic hydrogenation are both tasks that require a high level of technical expertise

The guys ahead have all said great things! I’d like to add that don’t forget to study accident handling properly – it’s very useful and important.