This session will cover KPIs and operating scenarios for partial burn FCC units, including the challenges and consequences of maloperation. Additionally, this session will focus on considerations taken to ensure safe operation of the CO Boiler. Attendees will come away with a fundamental understanding of the key principles and potential hazards associated with partial-burn operation.
Moderator:
Joe Colmone, Honeywell UOP
Speakers:
Luis Bougrat, W.R. Grace & Co.
Zach Word, Phillips 66
Crude, Vacuum and Coker heaters can be considered the hearts of their respective process units. Monitoring the accumulation of internal tube fouling is important and challenging. This discussion will cover good practices applied to monitor fouling prone heaters with the intent to safely and reliably maximize equipment value generation and efficiency. Topics will include tube skin thermocouples, infrared thermography, Goldcup contact pyrometry and how these measurement tools can be utilized for pulse checks of the system. Key turnaround checklist items for heaters will also be discussed.
Speaker:
Jonathan Guidry, Turner Industries Group, LLC
Imagine a world where experience gaps vanish and every frontline worker performs like a seasoned pro - it's closer than you think. A seismic shift is reshaping the workforce in our industry, and it's forcing unique solutions to stay ahead of the curve. Learn how this transformation, with the help of technology, is building a resilient workforce capable of consistently high-quality performance, regardless of individual experience.