Learning from Major Hydroprocessing Incidents
Lessons Learned, Hydroprocessing
This Lessons Learned session will focus on telling the stories of fatal incidents in Hydroprocessing units to facilitate an awareness and understanding of the different root causes contributing to them. Sharing the lessons learned will help prevent similar incidents from happening again. The presenters will cover a broad spectrum of incidents and their causes with a Q&A discussion at the end.
Moderator:
Thad Sauvain, Becht
Speakers:
Jeff Johns, Becht
Greg Mullek, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
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Tips & Tricks for Mitigating Threats to Hydroprocessing Exchanger Health Pt. 2
Hydroprocessing
Operational case studies of DHT, GOHT, and NHT feed /effluent exchanger threats are presented with monitoring, reliability, and chemical addition strategies. Mitigating threats of feed side and effluent side fouling and corrosion over time also requires sustaining institutional knowledge through constant change of stream composition, temperatures, AND people. This presentation includes tips and tricks of templated calculations, use of Decision Support Tools, industry knowledge, vendor relationships and support, and cross-site sharing of findings.
Moderators:
Delbert Grotewold, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Wendy Wildenberg, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Speakers:
Justin Irick, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Robert Rountree, Monroe Energy, LLC
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Hydrocracking 101: Controls & Optimization
Hydroprocessing
Join our session to learn about hydrocracker basics. We will discuss how different catalytic solutions can be utilized to generate the most desired products. We will then discuss how APC can further improve hydrocracker economics by utilizing assumed product values while pushing unit parameters to increase profitability.
Moderator:
Michael Mitzner, Axens North America
Speakers:
Vidyashankar Kuppuraj, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Chad Perrott, Axens North America
Rajan Rathinasabapathy, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
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Hydroprocessing Q&A Panel: Next-Gen Influencers
Hydroprocessing
Join our Q&A session on hydroprocessing technology, where questions will be addressed by Next-Gen Influencers. These emerging experts will provide insights and solutions, leveraging their fresh perspectives and innovative approaches. Engage with the future leaders of hydroprocessing and gain valuable knowledge from their expertise.
Moderator:
Sergio Robledo, Unicat Catalyst Technologies
Panelists:
Nels Erickson, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Megan Macciomei, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Franz Petzold, Clariant Corporation
Matt Stephens, Valero Energy Corporation
Lan Truong, Axens North America
Sponsor: Topsoe, Inc.
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