Ara has 50+ years of experience in gasoline, diesel, and bunker blending. He started with Exxon Research & Engineering, then started his own company with number of Exxon colleagues, designing and implementing numerous blending projects, and finally being acquired by ABB. Currently, he is the founder of RAI, a fuel oil blending consulting company.
RAI Courses
Crude Blending during COVID-19
Learn from world famous blending experts how to become a confident fuels blending expert yourself
The courses teach you how to make the most profitable blends meeting all the specs and environmental regulations
Course Contents
Location and Calendar of Courses
2025 Blending Courses
Virtual Courses
| Course | Location | Duration | Date | Time | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline & Diesel | US | 5 Days | April 9 – 15 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT | Register |
| Bunker | US | 5 Days | May 19-23 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT | Register |
| Gasoline & Diesel | Europe | 5 Days | April 23 – 29 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST | Inquire |
| Bunker | Europe | 5 Days | May 7 – 13 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM SGT | Inquire |
| Gasoline & Diesel | Middle East | 5 Days | July 2 – 9 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST | Inquire |
| Bunker | Middle East | 5 Days | July 16 – 22 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM SGT | Inquire |
* Virtual courses are to be held via Microsoft Teams meeting.
In-Person Courses
| Course | Location | Duration | Date | Time | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline & Diesel | Houston | 3 Days | TBD | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT | Register |
| Bunker | Houston | 2 Days | TBD | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT | Register |
| Gasoline & Diesel | Singapore | 3 Days | TBD | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM SGT | Inquire |
| Bunker | Singapore | 2 Days | TBD | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM SGT | Inquire |
| Course | Location | Duration | Date | Time | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline & Diesel | Houston | 3 Days | TBD | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT | Register |
| Bunker | Houston | 2 Days | TBD | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT | Register |
| Gasoline & Diesel | Singapore | 3 Days | TBD | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM SGT | Inquire |
| Bunker | Singapore | 2 Days | TBD | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM SGT | Inquire |
* In-person course comes with half hour break at 12:00 noon and two coffee breaks
Online Courses
| Course | Location | Duration | Date | Time | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline & Diesel | Online | 2 Weeks | All year | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Inquire |
| Bunker | Online | 2 Weeks | All year | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Inquire |
About the Instructor
Ara Barsamian
- BS, MS: Engineering, City University of New York
- Fellow AIChE, ASTM, ISA, ILTA, IBIA
- Exxon Research & Engineering: Group Head responsible for R&D and implementing computerized blending and OM&S world-wide
- 3X Corporation: President, blending projects
- ABB Simcon: Vice President, Refinery Automation, blending projects
- RAI: President/CEO, blending projects
- ASTM: Initiator of Working Group Using FTIR/NIR to certify octanes
- IBIA Member Working Group: Future Fuels
The materials in these modules have been provided by Ara Barsamian and are based on personal knowledge and experience. Some data and materials have been contributed over the years by other experts of Refinery Automation Institute. All modules have been peer-reviewed by working members of US and foreign refineries, gasoline traders, oil terminal operators, pipeline company staff, and Laboratory personnel. The author acknowledges the contributions of all RAI staff and consultants, past and present. All information contained is given in good faith and is intended to improve the understanding of the topics by all sectors of the industry.
RAI CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
After the course is finished, the participants that have successfully completed the RAI Online Gasoline Training Course module(s) will receive the RAI Certificate of Attendance.
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