Controlling the Parameters of Technological Processes Involved in Oil Refining

Abstract

Aim . The presented study aims to develop a reference model of a system of processes for controlling the parameters of technological processes of installations involved in the production of commercial petroleum products. Tasks . The authors use specially designed mathematical models to select optimally configured parameters of technological processes based on the criterion of minimizing production costs; consider the need to supply final petroleum products in quantities determined by a system of contracts with customers; formulate the process landscape of an oil refinery and identify the main business processes. Methods . The methodological basis of this study includes the process approach, process management, decision-making theory, and optimization theory. The study uses information about the business processes of an oil refinery and the results of research on the development of specialized mathematical models for the predictive analytics of petroleum production. Results . The result of the study is a model of the system of basic business processes of an oil refinery, with a focus on the subsequent automation of processes based on the developed models. Conclusions . By constructing the process landscape and identifying the main business processes of an oil refinery, it is possible to build a reference model for the system of processes for controlling the parameters of technological processes involved in oil refining. Further research will focus on optimizing and automating this system of business processes.