Facilitator:
Andrew Mezera, Valero Energy Corporation
Panelists:
Ann Benoit, W. R. Grace & Co.
Richard Grove, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Nik Larsen, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Steve Shimoda, Technip Energies
Bill Wilson, FCC Process Consultant
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
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) supports President Trump’s Executive Orders that will create clear pathways for the permitting process and support energy infrastructure development.
U.S. refiners and petrochemical manufacturers were encouraged on April 10 when President Trump signed an executive order that will better clarify the roles of federal and state agencies in permitting decisions for energy infrastructure, including oil and natural gas pipelines.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Richard Moskowitz, General Counsel of American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, made the following statement on North Dakota and Montana’s petition for a preemption determination regarding Washington state’s new law on allowable vapor pressure limits for crude-by-rail transport.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rob Benedict, AFPM Vice President of Petrochemicals and Midstream, issued the following statement welcoming the U.S. Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) long-awaited reciprocal switching final rulemaking.
The FCC is a flexible machine which is adapting to fulfill the premium gasoline incentive across the USA. This session will discuss how Marathon is enhancing their FCC operations through operational adjustments and advances in catalysis to achieve optimal downstream Alkylation performance. It will also provide an overview of how maximizing alkylate feed, reducing LPG saturates, and optimizing the C4=/C3= ratio from FCC boost the alkylate octane contribution to the refinery gasoline pool.
