This session will review a collaboration between UOP and Marathon to optimize operation of the FCC bottoms section. After detecting fouling in the main column slurry pumparound packing, an innovative internals modification was implemented to minimize this in the future. This presentation will review the observed benefits of the new internals and provide an overview of key variables to monitor in the bottoms circuit.
Moderator:
Michael Allegro, BASF Corporation
Speakers:
Ryan Brown, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Nick Turner, Honeywell UOP
This panel is intended to attract Turnaround and Operational leaders who would like to gain insight on good practices that industry peers are using to prepare and execute SD/ Decommissioning and SU/Commissioning of units for maintenance events. This discussion will also include safe work practices insights for lock out tag out, energy control, blinding or walk the line/job practices that help improve safe outcomes of an event. The panel will also share their perspectives on future opportunities related to transformative technologies and practices for turnaround operations.
Moderator:
Andrew Jakubowski, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Speakers:
Kevin Honaker, Phillips 66
Lou Hooks, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
Andy Munsen, Flint Hills Resources, LLC