Tips and Lessons Learned for Kinetic Modeling of FCCUs
FCC, Turnaround
Over the past 12 years, Ketjen FCC modeling engineers have simulated over 145 FCC units globally, identifying common challenges that prevent refiners from fully leveraging kinetic FCC models to maximize profitability. These challenges often stem from structural issues in model setup, poor-quality process measurements, or a lack of detailed knowledge about the models. This presentation will highlight 4 to 6 real-world examples, offering insights on how to: 1) avoid common modeling predicaments, 2) quickly identify if problems exist, and 3) implement actionable solutions.
Moderator:
Steve Shimoda, Technip Energies
Speaker:
Alan Kramer, Ketjen Corporation
Bridget Cadigan, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
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101 Series: Crude-Coking — Coker Monitoring and KPI
101 Series, Crude, Coking
This presentation will focus on the key performance indicators (KPIs) essential for optimizing delayed coker unit operations. It will examine the influence of feed properties on coke quality and heater fouling, while highlighting strategies to improve heater performance and maximize coke drum capacity utilization. Particular emphasis will be placed on minimizing coke drum outages and optimizing cycle time management to enhance unit throughput and reliability. The discussion will also address fractionator and gas plant performance, with a focus on maximizing liquid recovery, as well as evaluating blowdown system. Collectively, these KPIs provide a comprehensive framework for driving operational excellence and improving overall coker profitability.
Moderator:
Sam Lordo, Becht
Speaker:
Gary Gianzon, Becht
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FCC Emissions Fundamentals and Challenges
FCC, Environmental
Fluid Catalytic Cracking technology provides an elegant and flexible solution to meet refining and petrochemical demands but concurrently carries notable challenges. Among these challenges are contaminants produced in the process, notably particulate matter, SOx, NOx, and CO, which have potential to result in air quality emissions from the flue gas stack. This session will describe the formation mechanisms and summarize available control technology to manage emission of these species.
Moderator:
Joe Famolaro, ExxonMobil Corporation
Speakers:
Heather Blair, Johnson Matthey
Jessica Boyce, HF Sinclair Corporation
Disha Sharma, W.R. Grace & Co.
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Maintenance Practices Specific to HF Alkylation Units
Alkylation, FCC
Moderator:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66
Speaker:
Sheila Bottjen, Valero Corporation
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