We are seeking presenters, discussion leaders, and workgroup subject matter experts.
Presentation topics for RefComm® Rotterdam 2019 are categorized in 2 tracks: Delayed Coking and CatCracking. This is an excellent opportunity for Operators and Solution Providers to share Lessons Learned, Best Practices and new technologies to optimize productivity and safety.
Presentation Guidelines
Delayed Coking
Delayed Coking
Approved for the Program
- Non-operator Tower of the Coker – Interlock and Automization
– Guenter Breuer & Dr. Asli Nau – BP Gelsenkirchen - Delayed Coker Feed Configuration and Technology Review
– CIRCOR | DeltaValve & Repsol - Bottom of the Barrel Conversions: What Does the Future Hold?
– Nicola Knight – KBC (a Yokogawa Company) - Radiometric levels on Delayed Cokers – Lessons learned from recent startup
– David Williams – Berthold Technologies - Eliminating Shutdown Water Flushing on Large Process Units
– Daryl Crandall – Refined Technologies EU B.V. - Lift and turn metal seated plug valve reliability issues and resolution
– Dr. Ing. Matthias Ihlow – MIAM - Panaflow HT. Measure at extreme temperatures and reduce your expenses on shut downs, maintenance, and calibration
– Theodorus Bertels – Baker Hughes, a GE Company - Optimising crude desalters to ensure optimum FCCU and DCU performance
– Andrew Shaw – Tracerco Ltd. - Actuation and Control Systems for Petrochemical Process Valves: Best Practice and New Trends
– Alberto Pedrini – IMI Remosa - IMO 2020: Price Directions for Refining Products
– Esa Ramasamy – S&P Global Platts - Closed Coke Slurry System / Start Up Impressions from LOTOS
– Ralf Gast – TRIPLAN Technology - Next Generation Delayed Coker Vessel Repair Technologies
– Pedro Amador – AZZ WSI B.V. - Coke Drum Life Extension
– Bobby Wright – Becht Engineering - Coking and Fouling on DCUs – Locations and Solutions
– Mitchell Moloney – ExxonMobil – Antwerp Refinery - The Antwerp DCU – Safe Commissioning and Start-up
– ExxonMobil – Antwerp Refinery
Seeking Presenters & Topics of Interest
- Problems and Lessons Learned from Recent Startups
- Case Studies on Implementation of Wireless Instrumentation Equipment, Monitoring, Intelligences in Refineries
- Resid Sampling Techniques
- Main Issues with Automatic Unheading Devices
- Reliability of Coke Drum Overhead Piping
- Drum Skirt Cracking Experience and Remedies
- Interactive Breakout Discussion Sessions
- Coke Handling Best Practices
- Turnaround Lessons Learned
- Processing Nonstandard Feedstocks – SDA Bottoms, Hydrocracker bottoms, Visbroken material, Stranded Fuel Oil
CatCracking
CatCracking
Approved for the Program
- FCCU Heartburn Panel
- Streamlining the FCC Shutdown Process
– Sjoerd Ypma – Refined Technologies EU B.V. - Improving Longevity and Quality in FCCU Refractory
– Wouter Garot – SILICON, Stef Breedveld – Goud, and other panelists - Optimising crude desalters to ensure optimum FCCU and DCU performance
– Andrew Shaw – Tracerco Ltd. - FCCU Revamps – Challenges, Opportunities, and Lessons Learned
– Subhash Singhal & Ahmed Al-Harbi – KNPC - Next Generation ZSM-5 Additives for Maximizing LPG Olefins from the FCC
– Rafael Gonzalez – GRACE - An Approach to Engineered Temporary Revamps
– Massimo Capra – Aggreko - In High Demand: Innovative Catalyst Technologies for Contaminant Metals and Ligh Olefins
– Stefano Riva – BASF - Bottom of the Barrel Conversions: What Does the Future Hold?
– Nicola Knight – KBC (a Yokogawa Company) - Preventative Maintenance and Turnarounds
– Roberto Cervellera – Tapco Enpro - Troubleshooting Refractory Problems
– Waldi Van Leeuwen – BP Refining Logistics Technology - Development on Catalytic Deactivation Study in Commercial RFCC Catalysts
– Abdulmajeed Al Katheeri – ADNOC Refining, Research Centre Division - Actuation and Control Systems for Petrochemical Process Valves: Best Practice and New Trends
– Alberto Pedrini – IMI Remosa - Utilization of FCC E-Cat Flushing to Control Metal Contamination and/or in Emergency Situations Caused by Cyclone Failure
– Florin Enache – Petrotel Lukoil - IMO 2020: Price Directions for Refining Products
– Esa Ramasamy – S&P Global Platts
Seeking Presenters & Topics of Interest
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- Latest offerings for catalysts and additives
- FCCU Simulations
- Maintenance of FCC Values
- Catalyst testing
- Expansion Joints
- Refractory Failures in FCCUs
- FCC Feed Trials, Experiences, and Case Studies
- Heat Balance Calculations between Regenerator and Reactor
- Critical Mechanical Joints
- Controlling and Monitoring FCCU Emissions (environment)
- FCCU Tweaks to meet MARPOL Low Sulfur rules
- Best practices for the reliability of air emission control devices (WGS, ESP, cyclone)
- FCC Revamps
- Petrochemical integration
- Optimizing catalyst for metals tolerance and activities maintenance
- Bottoms conversion to maximize gasoline production
Have something to share? Sign up for a presentation or submit your own abstract.
Personnel from operating companies (refiners) who present during the conference program will receive a 50% discount on the conference registration.