Automated Oil Product Calculations Management System for Refineries: Enhancing Efficiency and Accuracy in Gasoline Preparation

Abstract

The process of gasoline production in refineries often involves manual calculations to determine the correct mixing ratios of various oil products and to calculate the octane number of the final gasoline product. This manual process is not only labor-intensive but also prone to errors. To address these issues, we propose an Automated Oil Product Calculations Management System designed to enhance efficiency and accuracy in gasoline preparation. This system automates the calculation of oil product mixing ratios and octane numbers, ensuring precise and error-free results. The system, developed using Visual Basic 2019, features several key interfaces, including the main interface, data entry interface, results interface, previous data interface, settings interface, and information interface. Users input data into the system based on specific equations and specialized tables related to the storage tanks used in the gasoline preparation process. The system then accurately calculates the quantities and levels of oil products required, generates daily and monthly reports, and maintains reliable production records. This automated approach not only streamlines the gasoline production process but also improves the overall accuracy and reliability of the results.