The Chemical Safety Board will present its findings and recommendations from its April 2018 FCC Unit Explosion and Asphalt Fire at Husky Superior Refinery investigation, published in December 2022. Two FCC experts will then discuss industry's response and the integration of lessons learned into FCC training.
Speakers:
Ziad Jawad, Phillips 66
Richard Grove, Chevron USA
Melike Yersiz, US Chemical Safety Board
Drones are a more technologically efficient way to do certain kinds of inspections (electrical, tanks, piperacks, etc.). It is also safer because the technology is increasingly better able to keep people from being exposed to inspection related dangers. This session will highlight:
What it takes to start a drone program at your facility: the people, process and technology
The Energy Transition to a lower carbon future will play a significant role in the Refining Industry. How our industry – in the US and around the world - will adapt to changing market conditions going forward is evolving. However, the US will be well positioned to take advantage of opportunities. This session will highlight challenges and concerns that will impact our Refining outlook.
Facilitator: Susan Grissom, AFPM
Speakers:
John Auers, RBN energy
Alan Gelder, Wood Mackenzie
Debnil Chowdhury, S&P Global
In 2021, hydrofluoric acid vapors were detected by the safety instrumented subsystem (SIS) line of sight laser detection system, which activated both the rapid acid dump system and the fire suppression/unit deluge system. The source of the leak was determined to be the bypass line around the isobutane recycle cooler. Topics discussed: Residual Elements, CMLs for high RE, PMI for high RE, low flow and process deadleg identification.
Several new technologies have been developed to produce renewable fuels and petrochemical products. However, monetization of these new renewable streams is important to justify commercialization and utilization. This session will highlight IRA and ISCC+ incentives for monetization.
Facilitator: Jeff Sexton, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Speakers:
Bill Kessom, GreenStar BCS
Soheil Razjouyan, GreenStar BCS