The presentation aims to delve into the critical aspects of process safety in renewable diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) manufacturing, addressing the challenges and opportunities inherent to the transition towards sustainable energy solutions. As renewable technologies, particularly renewable diesel and SAF, continue to evolve, ensuring robust process safety mechanisms is paramount to mitigate risks and enhance operational reliability.
We'll explore various incidents and lessons learned shared by leading operating companies in the renewable sector. These real-world examples will illustrate the complexities and potential hazards associated with renewable diesel and SAF operations, emphasizing the importance of stringent safety protocols, proactive risk management strategies and rapid integration of lessons learned.
Moderator:
Eric Legare, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Speakers:
Paul J. Dofton, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Stephanie Hadden, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Kamyar Keyvanloo, Phillips66
Maggie McDaniel, Calumet Speciality Products Partners, L.P.
This panel session will explore how operating companies leverage industry good practices and advanced computing technology to swiftly process predictive analytics. It will also cover the use of high-performance HMI graphics and effective alarm management to enhance situational awareness.
Participants will:
· Learn how analytics (predictive, process conditions nearing an operating limit, reliability focused machine learning, corrosion prediction tied to IOWs, etc.) can assist with identifying pre-abnormal conditions and take appropriate actions to avoid an abnormal situation (prevention).
· Learn how high-performance HMI graphics can improve situational awareness to detect abnormal situations before alarms occur and perform required action(s) faster to avoid consequences.
· Understand the aspect of dealing with abnormal situations is alarm management. It is essential to maximize the time available for operators to respond while keeping the number of alarms triggered at a minimum. Preventing abnormal situations before the alarms activate keeps the console operators focused on the operation without having to manage an abnormal event.
See related presentations on the AFPM Safety Portal at https://safetyportal.afpm.org/
Moderator:
Tim Olsen, Emerson Automation Solutions
Speakers:
Carlos Acosta, Phillips 66
Vance Flosenzier, INVISTA
David Lee, User Centered Design Services, Inc.
Marsha Wisely, Athion
Water is an essential commodity in the refining process, and in many plants as much water can be used as BBL of oil. Increasing water cost and scarcity creates operating expense savings opportunity in an area that may have historically not been given much attention. Some of the historical challenges when addressing water intensity in a refinery are a lack of ownership within the facility, sparse metering, value at system level not often apparent at equipment level, and a mindset that utilities work never outranks other work.
This session will discuss some of the historical challenges in reducing or controlling water intensity in a complex refinery system. We will identify some no cost and low-cost means to help address issues that can reduce water costs and waste. A detailed drill down will be presented into ways to understand and measure a plants water intensity. This discussion will identify techniques around optimization of specific operating components that make up the primary water users, and how to work toward water reduction and resource conservation in a refinery.
Moderator:
Dan Harbs, Veolia
Speakers:
Johnny Dorminey, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Dan Harbs, Veolia
