Tools - Modelling Systems

SERUM: Static ESC Refinery Utility Model

Techno-economical model of the petroleum refineries in the Netherlands

SERUM calculates the effects of various changes in the refineries environment. For example with regard to different crude types, feedstocks, and available technology, as well as more economically and policy driven changes such as product specifications, product demand, energy use and emission standards.

The SERUM model is one of several models used for the Dutch National Energy Outlook Modelling System.

Historically, SERUM was developed to address policy issues related to the introduction of lead-free gasoline in the early 1980s. The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs was interested in an independent source of quantitative information on energy related issues concerning refining technology and operation. In 1986 lead-free gasoline was introduced in the Netherlands ahead of EU-policy.

References
SERUM
Een model van de Nederlandse raffinage-industrie

Raffinagemodel SERUM in hoofdlijnen
Toets en illustratie van de werking

Documentation of the Dutch refinery model SERUM

For more information please contact Pieter Kroon.