705-17 - Finishing Processes and Hydrotreating

Before the different hydrocarbon streams from the various refinery units can be distributed as final commercial products, they must undergo treatment. Treatment, or the finishing process, is the third and final step of petroleum refining after separation and conversion. The finishing process may be comprised of several different steps to stabilize the product, remove harmful chemicals such as sulfur and nitrogen, remove heavy metals, and ensure the products meet the numerous government and consumer specifications Once the finishing process is complete, the refinery products we depend on for daily use are ready for distribution and consumption. The Finishing Processes and Hydrotreating training course defines the purpose of the finishing processes, Discusses each finishing process, and Identifies the petroleum products related to each finishing process. This online course is part of the Refinery Operations training series.