Summary:

Optimum FCCU performance requires understanding current unit operations and capabilities, setting clear goals and strategies and then implementing these strategies. In this course, you will:

• Learn to use data more effectively
• Find out about refinery computer control systems
• Learn a methodology for troubleshooting complex systems

Outline: 

Process Monitoring

• Overview and Goals
• Types of Monitoring
• Feeds & Yields
• Catalyst Performance
• Material Balance
• Heat Balance
• Constraint Giveaway
• Catalyst Circulation
• Pressure Balance
• Reaction Mix Tests
• Corrosion

Building a Monitoring Program

• Key Process Indicators
• Data Collection
• Reports and Information Sharing

Key Process Variables

• Adjustments to Maximize Utilization

FCCU Troubleshooting

• Methodology
• Function of Key Systems
• Typical Problems
• Solutions

Optimization Strategies

• Strategic Goals
• Minimizing Cost vs Maximizing
• Profits
• Unit Optimization
• Refinery Optimization

Daily Optimization

• Goals / Operating Targets
• Maximizing Utilization
• Advanced Process Control
• Monitoring the APC

Longer-Term Optimization

• Unit Degradation
• Catalyst Performance
• Feed and Catalyst Selection
• Optimization Meetings
• Evaluating Strategies
• Evaluating Capital Investments

Using and Maintaining Process Models

• Reactor / Regenerator Yield Models
• Distillation Models
• LP Models
• Heat Exchanger Train Models

Troubleshooting Exercises

Optimization Case Studies

Who Should Attend: 

This course is ideal for anyone involved in refinery process engineering, refinery planning, unit operations, process modeling, catalyst sales and technical service. Supervisors of these functions will also find this program valuable. Although the focus is on FCC unit monitoring and optimization, many of the principles discussed also apply to other refinery process areas.

Instructors:

Alan R. English is an independent consultant with over 40 years of experience in the petroleum refining industry. He has worked with refineries across five continents to optimize performance and has been employed by KBC Advanced Technologies, Sunoco, Chevron, and Gulf Oil. Al led the development of tin for vanadium passivation and bismuth for nickel passivation. He holds three US patents, has authored 13 publications, and has twice served on the NPRA (now AFPM) Q & A Panel. Al has a BS in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University, an Executive Master's in Technology Management from Stevens Institute of Technology, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania.

Venue & Logistics: 

Hotel Booking Link: Coming Soon

*Please note this link expires two weeks before the start of the course. Please notify training@becht.com for any issues with the booking link.

Location:  15700 John F Kennedy Blvd, Houston, TX 77032

• Phone:  +12814425100
• Hotel Website
• Parking available on-site - free for all training attendees

For more information on training logistics, see the linked Attendee Info Sheet.