This presentation will present in two parts starting with USA DeBusk. ZymeFlow will follow with their general decon process and an overview of our chemistries. We will also be detailing best practices for a full FCC decontamination project.
Facilitator: Steve Shimoda, Technip Energies
Speakers:
Lance Packard, USA DeBusk
Steve Matza, ZymeFlow
Reliability of critical FCC equipment often drives turnaround planning and cycle length. Cyclones, slide valves, refractory and major rotating equipment repair planning can make or break a FCC cycle. This session will review critical components of reliable FCC operation and what a turnaround inspection and repair plan should encompass to improve long term FCC reliability.
Reliability of critical FCC equipment often drives turnaround planning and cycle length. Cyclones, slide valves, refractory and major rotating equipment repair planning can make or break a FCC cycle. This session will review critical components of reliable FCC operation and what a turnaround inspection and repair plan should encompass to improve long term FCC reliability.
The FCCU continues to be challenged to process varying feeds in the refinery now and for the foreseeable future. This 101 series session will cover the FCC heat balance with an emphasis on feed properties and their effect on regenerator temperatures. Recommended optimization paths for regenerator temperature being too high or too low will be discussed.
Facilitator:
CJ Farley, Astron International, Inc.
Speakers:
Todd Miller, HF Sinclair Corporation
Kent Turner, W. R. Grace & Co.
FCC equipment advances will feature 2 presentations, one focused on the regenerator and one focused on the reactor. The first will discuss a next generation catalyst cooler technology used to debottleneck regenerator constraints and stabilize regenerator operation. The second will cover optimization of the FCC reactor riser hydrodynamic profile to minimize dry gas & coke, increase conversion, and improve reliability.
Facilitator: Todd Hochheiser, Johnson Matthey
1. Advanced Catalyst Cooler Features to Enhance FCC Operational Flexibility
Speakers:
Yongcan Gao, Technip
2. From Vision to Reality - FCC Reactor Riser Improvement
Speakers:
Javier Rios, Honeywell UOP
Nik Larsen, Marathon
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
In this session, we will discuss in detail the definition of Normalization of Deviance and how it has contributed to major accidents, including both Space Shuttle disasters. Examples will be provided of Normalization of Deviance in operating and maintaining process plants, as well as in our daily lives.
Participants will:
Gain an understanding of how to stop Normalization of Deviance
Learn how to identify and correct this behavior
Take this concept home to apply with their families
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
After more than 50 years of root cause analysis (RCA), you might expect problem solving to be a clear and straightforward process. It’s not. You can find yourself caught in unproductive debates. “Is that a contributing factor, or a causal factor?” “That’s a primary cause, but it’s not the main cause.” The result is frustration, inefficiency, and solutions that allow a repeat of the same problems.
A better approach to RCA is one built on evidence-based cause-and-effect relationships. The steps are simple: define the problem, explain why it happened, and identify solutions to reduce risk. Its focus is on having more reliable work processes, learning, and improving, which helps engage the frontline and minimize blame.
This session will explain the pitfalls of drifting from scientific problem solving and features a case study demonstrating how first-principles RCA leads to tangible improvements in reliability and human performance.
Participants will learn:
Four common errors that arise when explaining why an incident occurred
The biggest misconception about RCA
Why effective RCA does not require any proprietary techniques, terminology, or software
How RCA can be scaled for low-risk incidents and expanded as needed for higher-impact events.
How to reduce “human error” by involving those who perform the work
Moderator:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66
Speakers:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66
Mark Galley, ThinkReliability