Maintenance Practices Specific to HF Alkylation Units
Alkylation, FCC
Moderator:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66
Speaker:
Sheila Bottjen, Valero Corporation
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Renewables Process Safety: An Operators Perspective Part 1
Sustainability
The presentation aims to delve into the critical aspects of process safety in renewable diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) manufacturing, addressing the challenges and opportunities inherent to the transition towards sustainable energy solutions. As renewable technologies, particularly renewable diesel and SAF, continue to evolve, ensuring robust process safety mechanisms is paramount to mitigate risks and enhance operational reliability.
We'll explore various incidents and lessons learned shared by leading operating companies in the renewable sector. These real-world examples will illustrate the complexities and potential hazards associated with renewable diesel and SAF operations, emphasizing the importance of stringent safety protocols, proactive risk management strategies and rapid integration of lessons learned.
Moderator:
Eric Legare, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Speakers:
Paul J. Dofton, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Stephanie Hadden, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Kamyar Keyvanloo, Phillips66
Maggie McDaniel, Calumet Speciality Products Partners, L.P.
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What to Know About Water Intensity and How to Measure It
Sustainability
Water is an essential commodity in the refining process, and in many plants as much water can be used as BBL of oil. Increasing water cost and scarcity creates operating expense savings opportunity in an area that may have historically not been given much attention. Some of the historical challenges when addressing water intensity in a refinery are a lack of ownership within the facility, sparse metering, value at system level not often apparent at equipment level, and a mindset that utilities work never outranks other work.
This session will discuss some of the historical challenges in reducing or controlling water intensity in a complex refinery system. We will identify some no cost and low-cost means to help address issues that can reduce water costs and waste. A detailed drill down will be presented into ways to understand and measure a plants water intensity. This discussion will identify techniques around optimization of specific operating components that make up the primary water users, and how to work toward water reduction and resource conservation in a refinery.
Moderator:
Dan Harbs, Veolia
Speakers:
Johnny Dorminey, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Dan Harbs, Veolia
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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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Future Energy - Small Module Reactor Technology
Sustainability
The potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) lies in their ability to revolutionize the energy sector with their modular and scalable design. Unlike traditional reactors, SMRs can be constructed in factories, ensuring uniform quality and reducing construction times. While their compact size allows for easier transportation and installation, with the promise of enhanced safety features, lower initial investment, and flexibility to meet varying energy demands. SMR technologies currently under development will be discussed with how they will provide new options specifically for the needs of the refining and petrochemical industries.
Participants will:
- Gain a fundamental understanding of current SMR technologies
- Learn about potential Use Cases for SMR’s in refining and petrochemical manufacturing
- Learn timeframes for SMR availability
Moderator:
Bruce Taylor, FurtherTec
Speaker:
Pavel Tsvetkov, Texas A&M University
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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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