Maintenance Practices Specific to HF Alkylation Units
Alkylation, FCC
Moderator:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66
Speaker:
Sheila Bottjen, Valero Corporation
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The Octane Boost: How FCC Chemistry and Ingenuity Come Together
FCC
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.
Moderator:
CJ Farley, G. W. Aru, LLC
Speakers:
Brandy Burton, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Alexis Shackleford, BASF
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Air/Hydrocarbon: DON'T LET THEM MIX!
FCC
During this prsentaion we will define good practices for
the prevention of explosive mixture formation that could result from various causes in the FCC.
Moderator:
Joe Famolaro, ExxonMobil Corporation
Richard Grove, AFPM
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Ask SME Anything Q&A Session
FCC
Review and answer submitted questions with a select panel of experts questions regarding FCC's!
Moderator:
Steve Jewell, KBR
Panelists:
CJ Farley, G. W. Aru, LLC
Ziad Jawad, Phillips 66
Andrew Mezera, Valero Energy Corporation
Patrick McSorley, Ketjen Corporation
Raj Singh, Technip Energies
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FCC Optimization 101: The Path From Process Knowledge to Real Time Optimization via Basic Process Control and APC
Optimization, FCC
Facilitator:
Atique Malik, AIControl LLC
Speakers:
Darin Foote, CHS Inc.
Chuck Johnston, Marathon Petroleum Corporation LP
Vidyashankar Kuppuraj, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Johnny Serafin, Phillips 66
Nic Tognetti, CHS Inc.
Advanced process control (APC) has been employed in FCC applications for 40 years. Despite the similarities of FCC Technology and APC platforms the success of these applications varies widely. In this session we will discuss common threads that lead to poor outcomes and how to build a successful APC program on a modern FCC.
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Vegetable Oil Processing in an FCCU and U.S. HEFA Co-Processing
Sustainability, FCC
Facilitators:
Cliff Avery, Ketjen Corpotation
CJ Farley, TPM Solutions
1. Commercial Results of 100% Vegetable Oil Processing in an FCCU
Speaker: Andrea de Rezende Pinho, Petróleo Brasileiro S/A - PETROBRAS
In 2023, Petrobras and the Riograndense Refinery (RPR) successfully processed 100% vegetable oil in a Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit. Petrobras' technology is based on three pillars: i) triglycerides, such as soybean oil used in the commercial test, ii) ReNewFCC line catalyst and iii) unique operating conditions compared to conventional FCCUs. Biogenic products such as renewable aromatic hydrocarbons (BTX - benzene, toluene and xylene), renewable LPG, and renewable propylene were produced during the commercial trial. Commercial yields, quality of the products, operational challenges and technical adaptations for the trial will be presented.
2. U.S. HEFA Co-processing – Past, Present, and Future Projects
Speaker: Eamon Cullinane, Turner, Mason & Company
HEFA co-processing at U.S. oil refineries has historically not seen the same success as standalone RD/SAF refinery conversions. So why has co-processing in the U.S. been limited in the past and why might we see more of it in the future? We will explore historical production levels of co-processing, economics vs standalone RD/SAF facilities, the regulatory landscape and credit incentives (RINs, BTC, CFPC/45Z, CA LCFS, etc.) driving these economics, and future prospects of co-processing in the U.S.
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Breakthrough Research Leads to Major FCC Catalyst Iron Tolerance Advancements
FCC
This session will focus on the increasing challenges posed by iron contamination of FCC catalysts and the latest industry efforts to better understand and mitigate iron contamination mechanisms. More specifically, this session will focus on recent advancements in laboratory testing and FCC catalysts and additives to help overcome iron contamination. Attendees will come away with a fundamental understanding of the key principles and latest solutions available to handle the widespread presence of iron in FCC feedstocks.
Moderator:
Andrew Mezera, Valero Energy Corporation
Presenters:
Jeremy Mayol, Johnson Matthey
Shankhamala Kundu, W.R. Grace & Co.
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Cracking the Code: FCC Turnaround Best Practices for Process Engineers
FCC
Successful turnarounds are crucial for the long term reliability and profitability of FCCs. This presentation offers process engineering best practices for FCC turnarounds including preparation, execution, and post start-up actions. Multiple topics will be discussed including scope determination, inspection protocols, equipment cleaning, project execution, documentation, and identifying future unit improvements.
Moderator:
Todd Hochheiser, Johnson Matthey
Speakers:
Nate Hager, Cenovus Energy Inc.
Herb Telidetzki, Becht
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Shaking the Shake Test with a UOP Mercaptide Sensor
FCC
Canadian Refiner replaced the Shake Test with on-line UOP Mercaptide Sensors to monitor the extent of Merox caustic regeneration. Mercaptide Sensor use resulted in continuously trended data, reduced caustic exposure, and proactive process variable optimization, while vastly reducing off specification incidences and unnecessary bulk caustic replacements.
Moderator:
Nik Larsen, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Speaker:
Jessy Trucko, Honeywell UOP
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