Presentation topics for RefComm® Valencia 2018 are categorized in 3 tracks: Delayed Coker, Fluid Catalytic Cracker and Sulfur (Amine, Sour Water, Claus, Tailgas). This is an excellent opportunity for Operators and Solution Providers to share Lessons Learned, Best Practices and new technologies to optimize productivity and safety.
Delayed Coker
Delayed Coker
Approved for the Program
- Comprehensive Life Assessment of a Coke Drum
– Dr. Marian Soare – Nuclear NDT Research & Services - Upgrading Existing Delayed Cokers with Ruhrpumpen Remote Cutting Technology
– Dr. Wolfgang Paul – Ruhrpumpen - Equipment Cleaning: Safety, Efficiency, and Methodology to Increase Run Length
– James Esteban-Refining Technology Inc., Jordan Gronkowski-Orange Ultrasonics Inc., Martha Stewart-Zymeflow, Zach Stewart-Delta Tech, Jose Manuel Linares-EnvTech - Electronic Turnaround Optimization Platform – eTOP
– Stefan Krebich & Rene Leitner – OMV Refining & Marketing GmbH - Delayed Coking Availability Improving by Means of Ceramic Coatings
– Francisco Fernandez – Tubacoat / Tubacex Group - Performance of Weld Overlay Repaired Coke Drums
– Dr. Mahmod Samman – Houston Engineering Solutions, LLC - Optimized Performance with Predictive Maintenance in Delayed Coker Units
– Raimar Hellwig – Metso Flow Control - Coke Drum Overpressure Event during Quench Cycle
– Gustavo Garcia – BP Refining Technology & Engineering - Preventative Maintenance “Success Stories” through APC at Statoil Mongstadt and Petron Philipines
– Markus Gandelheidt – IMI Z&J - Outside Influences on Nuclear Levels in Refineries
– David Williams – Berthold Technologies - Next Generation Delayed Coker Vessel Repair Technologies
– Pedro Amador – AZZ - Improving Delayed Coker Units Performance with Lift Plug & Switch Plug Valves
– Lander Aranburu and David Swensen- AMPO Poyam Valves - Heartburn and Recap Session
– Gary Pitman & Evan Hyde – Coking.com Inc. - Maximizing Coke Drum Life
– DeltaValve & Repsol
FCCU
Fluid Catalytic Cracker
Approved for the Program
- Troubleshooting Catalyst Losses Workshop
– Kate Hovey, Johnson Matthey; Andy Shaw, Tracerco; Melissa Clough Mastry, BASF; and Christopher Dean, CatCracking.com - Online, Non-intrusive Trouble Shooting and Process Characterization of FCCU’s using Gamma Ray and Tracer Technology
– Andrew Shaw – Tracerco Ltd. - Maximize Performance of your FCC Unit using Unconventional Solutions
– Evae Andersson – Alfa Laval - FCC Valve Stuffing Box: From Design Best Practice to Field Troubleshooting
– Andrea Pusceddu – IMI Remosa - Equipment Cleaning: Safety, Efficiency, and Methodology to Increase Run Length
– James Esteban-Refining Technology Inc., Russell Philion-Orange Ultrasonics Inc., Martha Stewart-Zymeflow, Zach Stewart-Delta Tech - Electronic Turnaround Optimization Platform – eTOP
– Stefan Krebich – OMV Refining & Marketing GmbH - FCCU Issues and Improvements – A presentation and interactive workshop
– A European Refining Company - FCCU Equipment – Where is the Most Risk and the Most Reward
– Andrea Pesceddu – IMI Remosa and other panelists - Automating Catalyst Withdrawal for Improved Safety
– Kate Hovey – Johnson Matthey - FCC Catalyst Technologies for Improved Flexibility
– Melissa Clough Mastry & Modesto Miranda – BASF Refining Catalysts - Heartburn Panel & Recap
– Christopher Dean - FCC Flue Gas Treatment by implementing BELCO Wet Scrubbing Technology
– Florin Enache – Lukoil Petrotel & John Bothsa – Dupont Clean Technologies & Scott Eagleson – BELCO Technologies Corp. - Maximizing Propylene & Isobutylene from the FCC
– Rafael Gonzalez Sanchez – GRACE
Sulfur Recovery
Sulfur Recovery
Approved for the Program
- An Approach to Temporary Revamps
– Massimo Capra – Aggreko - Enrich your SRU! How to increase Sulphur processing capacity of an existing plant
– Alessandro Buonomini – KT Engineering - WSA Technology – A Competitive Solution for Refinery Sulfur Management
– Livia Sierra Llorens – Haldor Topsoe, Inc. - Following the Sulfur Molecule: from H2S to H2SO4 – a tour of a typical S molecule from sour gas processing to end user consumption
– Bevan Houston – Matrix PDM Engineering - Equipment Cleaning: Safety, Efficiency, and Methodology to Increase Run Length
– James Esteban-Refining Technology Inc., Russell Philion-Orange Ultrasonics Inc., Martha Stewart-Zymeflow, Zach Stewart-Delta Tech - Electronic Turnaround Optimization Platform – eTOP
– Stefan Krebich – OMV Refining & Marketing GmbH - Acid Gas Removal & Sulphur Recovery in Kuwait
– Mahdi Ashkanani – Kuwait Oil Company - In-Situ Metal Cladding with HVTS Technology – AnN Onsite Process Equipment Internal Protection Solution
– Colin Bateman – IGS Europe - SRU Thermal Reactor Chemistry & Design
– Roelof ten Hooven – Duiker Combustion Engineer - Reaction Furnace Workshop
– Duiker Combustion Engineers, HarbisonWalker Inc., & SulfurUnit.com - Preparing Amine, Acid Gas and Sour Water vessels for safe entry with the vapor-phase application of an organic solvent and pyrophoric oxidizing agent
– Armand Abay – R-T-I - Heartburn Panel
– Seeking diverse panelists to answer audience questions - SRU Reaction Furnace Refractory Lining Design
– Giuseppe Pettenati – HarbisonWalker International
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Personnel from operating companies (refiners) who present during the conference program will receive a 50% discount on the conference registration.