Connected Worker: Maximizing Worker Awareness, Engagement, and Contribution
Digital Transformation
Facilitator:
Bruce Taylor, FurtherTec
Panel:
Aishwariy Baheti, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Leandro Martins, Petrobras
Christian McDermott, Voovio Technologies
Wade Smith, Emerson Automation Solutions
A set of case studies are presented by operating companies that discuss Connected Worker initiatives as a vital component of the factory of the future, enabling their organizations to address the challenges of modern manufacturing while reaping the benefits of improved productivity, safety, and efficiency. The Connected Worker, also known as the augmented worker, is seamlessly immersed in their surroundings in an operating facility by the use of a suite of highly advanced digital tool to assist in performing their daily tasks more effectively. Panelists will present their approaches to enabling the Connected Worker in their environment along with what was learned, and benefits achieved.
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Refinery Wastewater Upset Lessons Learned: Maintaining Production and Avoiding Negative Environmental Impacts
Environmental, Sustainability
The oil refining process generates a significant volume of wastewater that contains a suite of challenging contaminants, from hydrocarbons to heavy metals and organic compounds. Oil production at a refinery relies on efficient and reliable wastewater treatment as it is impossible for the facility to operate without treating its effluent. Issues with the wastewater treatment systems can result in production limitations, as well as significant environmental impacts and violations. These systems can be complex, and they are sensitive to upset conditions due to poor feed quality, unexpected contaminants, or equipment breakdown.
This presentation will discuss a significant upset condition that impacted both the primary and secondary wastewater treatment system at a large West Coast refinery. We will present the processes that allowed for detection of the upset, and the steps taken by the operations group, technical team, and vendor support that helped maintain target production rates and avoid any environmental violations or impacts. The mitigation steps allowed for storage and post-upset treatment of the problematic effluent streams. The technical team evaluated options for treatment and environmental compliance, and the water treatment vendor supplied specialty biological treatment technology to get the system back online as quickly as possible. All of this contributed to a successful upset response and the implementation of best practices that can help all refineries facing a wastewater oil contamination.
Moderator:
Dan Harbs, Veolia
Speakers:
Angela Wharton, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Kai Zhang, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
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Unlocking the Future of Refining: The Transformative Power of Perchloroethylene (PCE or PERC) – Regulations, Safety, and Sustainability
Gasoline Processes, Environmental
The intersection of refining and petrochemical manufacturing has never been more significant as industries navigate the dual challenges of efficiency and sustainability. This session will explore the critical role of Perchloroethylene (PERC) in modern refining processes while also highlighting its applications in petrochemical production.
PERC is recognized as one of the safest catalyst activators during normal operations, as well as a regenerator for spent catalysts. Utilizing less efficient materials can necessitate larger quantities of hazardous substances being kept onsite, thus increasing exposure risks. Other chlorinating agents are either restricted by the EPA or are inherently more hazardous, making PERC a preferable option.
Attendees will gain insights into how PERC enhances refining technologies through processes such as isomerization and catalytic reforming, which help ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Industry experts will discuss the extensive benefits of utilizing PERC, emphasizing innovations that contribute to both safety and operational efficiency.
Moreover, we will review advancements in safety protocols that facilitate the effective handling of PERC, ensuring minimal exposure and adherence to rigorous regulatory standards. By fostering dialogue among leaders in refining and petrochemical manufacturing, this session aims to identify collective strategies for driving innovation and achieving sustainability goals within the industry.
Moderator:
Alex Kniuksta, Honeywell UOP
Speaker:
Scott Wozniak, Honeywell UOP
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Digital Transformation of Crude Supply, Planning, and Scheduling
Digital Transformation
Facilitator:
Bruce Taylor, FurtherTec
Speaker:
Moiz Sultan, Parkland Refining (B.C.) Ltd.
A case study of Parkland Refining’s transformation of their crude supply, scheduling and refinery demands across their supply system involving Edmonton tanks, transmountain pipeline, transmountain outlets and the refinery. This digitalization initiative allowed Parkland to have improved visibility on the full supply chain with different teams contributing to each aspect where Traders manage supply, schedulers manage pipeline movements, and the Refinery owns the demands.
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Connected Worker: Maximizing Worker Awareness, Engagement, and Contribution
Digital Transformation
Facilitator:
Bruce Taylor, FurtherTec
Panel:
Aishwariy Baheti, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Leandro Martins, Petrobras
Christian McDermott, Voovio Technologies
Wade Smith, Emerson Automation Solutions
A set of case studies are presented by operating companies that discuss Connected Worker initiatives as a vital component of the factory of the future, enabling their organizations to address the challenges of modern manufacturing while reaping the benefits of improved productivity, safety, and efficiency. The Connected Worker, also known as the augmented worker, is seamlessly immersed in their surroundings in an operating facility by the use of a suite of highly advanced digital tool to assist in performing their daily tasks more effectively. Panelists will present their approaches to enabling the Connected Worker in their environment along with what was learned, and benefits achieved.
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