A Holistic Approach: Tackling Fluctuating dP Contributors In A Cat Feed Unit
Hydroprocessing, Safety
Facilitators:
Oscar Brown, Valero Energy Corporation
Sravan Pappu, Crystaphase
Speakers:
Mo Abueida, Valero Energy Corporation
Austin Schneider, Crystaphase
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Crude Unit Corrosion Mechanisms & Impacts of Triazine
Crude, Mechanical Integrity
Corrosion types, mechanisms, and areas impacted will be examined. Additionally, corrosion related to triazines in the crude oil and potential mitigation practices will be discussed.
Facilitator: Harold Eggert, Haliburton
Speakers:
John Acord, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Amit Patel, Phillips 66
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API RP 751 Section 6
HF Alkylation, Mechanical Integrity
Join this session to hear the latest on API's 5th edition of Recommended Practice (RP) 751, Safe Operation of Hydrofluoric Acid Alkylation Unit. In this session, we're discussing maintenance from the operator perspective, integrity management and other safety programs for hydrofluoric (HF) acid alkylation units.
Facilitator: Herb Haught, CVR Energy
Speaker: Monica Plowman, Ethos Mechanical Integrity
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Catalyst Changeout Timeline
Hydroprocessing, Turnaround
Speakers:
Ben Mossman, CHS
Richard Hanson, Petroval
Jacob Young, Petroval
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Lessons Learned from Ergon's Mechanical Integrity Failure
Mechanical Integrity
In this session we will show the results of a failure in a Mechanical Integrity Program. This track will also discuss event investigation results, along with, lessons learned and path forward, in hopes to enlighten all in the industry.
Facilitator: Dean Roberts, Ergon-West Virginia Refining Inc.
Speaker: Cory Bird, Ergon, Inc.
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Hydrogen - Lowering Carbon Intensity in your Current Hydrogen Plant
Hydroprocessing, Safety
Various options existing to lower carbon intensity of existing SMR-based H2 plants. This session will explore how this can be achieved through plant operation, focusing on the reformer and PSA.
Facilitators:
James Esteban, UNICAT Catalyst Technologies, LLC
Speakers:
Diane Dierking, Johnson Matthey
Amit Gupta, Heurtey Petrochem Solutions
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Hydroprocessing 101: Unit Monitoring
Hydroprocessing
This session will feature a discussion of current hydroprocessing issues by experienced industry panelists. Topics include:
- Co-processing of renewable and crude-based stocks in conventional units
- Feed contaminants effects and solutions
- Catalyst cycle length extension
- Reactor pressure drop causes and mitigations
- Discussion of reactor entry concerns related to pyrophoric catalyst
Facilitator:
Jeff Johns, Becht
Megan Skrodolis, Unicat
Panelists:
Goutam Biswas, Chevron Lummus Global LLC
Oscar Brown, Valero Energy Corporation
Kyle Dunaway, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Andrea Battiston, Ketjen Corporation
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Hydroprocessing 101: Unit Monitoring
Hydroprocessing
This session will feature a discussion of current hydroprocessing issues by experienced industry panelists. Topics include:
- Co-processing of renewable and crude-based stocks in conventional units
- Feed contaminants effects and solutions
- Catalyst cycle length extension
- Reactor pressure drop causes and mitigations
- Discussion of reactor entry concerns related to pyrophoric catalyst
Facilitator:
Jeff Johns, Becht
Megan Skrodolis, Unicat
Panelists:
Goutam Biswas, Chevron Lummus Global LLC
Oscar Brown, Valero Energy Corporation
Kyle Dunaway, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Andrea Battiston, Ketjen Corporation
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Hydroprocessing 101
Hydroprocessing
Speakers:
Steve Mayo Eurecat U.S. Incorporated
Adrian Azpilicueta, Nalco Water
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