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*FCCU Presentation Spotlight at RefComm Galveston* Operational Shutdown Bookends: The Next Frontier of Turnaround Optimization, by Josh Morgan of CruzAlta ▶ Register at www.refcomm.com In this presentation, the speaker will provide insights into industry-wide innovations and practices that are delivering exponential value and shaping the future for manufacturing plant performance. Specifically focused on the reduction of refinery downtime and turnaround duration, this session will combine compelling data, predictive analytics, global reach, and industry knowledge leadership to inspire participants to think differently and confidently about embracing organizational technological, capacity, and capability innovations - to sustainably deliver predictably competitive performance. The presentation leverages centuries of global experience in upstream, midstream, and downstream energy markets, specialty and commodity chemicals, mining, and adjacent industries; and will include data derived from a proprietary database of shutdown performances, most specifically in the refining and ethylene industries. From practical solutions that can be implemented immediately, to rapidly emerging tangible methodologies and technologies, to “blue sky” concepts that will dramatically shift the future state of most refining operating facilities, the information presented in this session will be universally applicable regardless of your starting point. Whether your pain point is disengaged leadership, underdeveloped methodology, pervasive conservatism, indecisiveness, risk aversion or the Great Resignation-induced lack of experience, the data, solutions and thought leadership explored during this topic will provide context and consideration for a transformative future. About Josh: Josh Morgan serves as Director of Strategic Development for CruzAlta. With over two decades of industrial experience, he has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom in the refining turnaround industry. He has held both Operational and Turnaround Management leadership roles for the world's largest petrochemical manufacturer. During his tenure as an operations and turnaround leader, he led teams of manufacturing professionals in the successful planning, executing and completion of over 55 turnaround, outage and capital construction events. Through his years of experience, he gained a strong understanding and a passion for the refining industry. Josh is driven by the mission to actively promote our services and capabilities, with the aim of providing invaluable support to our clients in their turnaround management endeavors. Learn more and register at www.refcomm.com

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**** FCCU Presentation Spotlight • RefComm Galveston **** Utilizing robotics and drones to drive safe, efficient, and cost-effective inspections in hazardous, inhospitable, and inaccessible plant systems and components by Ron Kessler, MBA of Team Industrial Services Direct visual testing (VT) is a nondestructive testing technique utilized for surface inspection and evaluation. The specifications of direct visual inspection are defined as placing the eye within 24 inches (600mm) of the surface to be examined, at an angle of not less than 30 degrees, supported by a white light source with a minimum intensity of 100fc (1000 lux). For many industries, direct visual testing presents formidable challenges, as the costs to access the examination area are prohibitively expensive and inherently dangerous, hence the advent of Remote Visual Inspection (RVI). Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) employs the use of remote operated camera systems including video probes, tube cameras, robotic crawlers, pan tilt zoom (PTZ) cameras, uncrewed aerial systems (UASs/drones), and submersible remote operated vehicles (ROVs). The remote nature of the data capture, sophistication of the tooling and skill of the inspector drives safe, efficient, and cost-effective inspections in hazardous, inhospitable, and inaccessible plant systems and components. Moreover, many of these inspection instruments may be deployed with a wide array of payloads delivering manipulators, cleaning apparatuses, and varying sensor technologies to encompass a broader range of mission parameters. Modern RVI tools are exceptionally well-suited for a wide variety of inspection tasks across a broad range of applications.  These tools are becoming increasingly capable of capturing a myriad of inspection data while providing a significant reduction in peripheral inspection cost such as scaffolding, insulation removal, and confined space entry. The reduction or, oftentimes, elimination of these supporting activities also optimizes the safety profile of the examination by reducing labor and minimizing high risk activities.  This presentation will provide an overview of RVI tools and applications and feature an inspection of FCC cyclones and diplegs. Learn more and register at www.refcomm.com #refcomm #oil #oilandgas #energy #safety #training

***FCCU Presentation Spotlight at RefComm Galveston*** The FCC Unit is a workhorse and huge financial contributor at most refineries, and keeping it running efficiently is a major goal.  There are certain spray nozzle and injector applications that can contribute to that efficiency if done properly and if spray technology is better understood.  This presentation will look at Water Wash, Regenerator Off-Gas Quench, Torch Oil, and Slurry Backflush while discussing some common issues and methods to potentially improve performance that may lead to increased reliability and safety.  Corrosion in the Oil Refineries is a costly concern, and controlling or mitigating the corrosion can make the difference between keeping a unit operating until the next planned outage or having to shut down prematurely.  Maintaining the operating equipment so that damage is averted or minimized is also affected by spray nozzle performance. Presented by Chuck Munro of Spraying Systems Co. Mr. Chuck Munro has 30 years of experience with Spraying Systems Company assisting customers to solve problems with spray nozzle solutions.  He is an active member of several industry groups, including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, AMPP (formerly NACE), and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers where he has been involved with training, consultation, and application support.  Currently Chuck focuses on the business development of the oil and gas and sulfuric acid industries while working to help these industries recognize ways to optimize performance, while increasing reliability and sustainability with new technologies and proven solutions. To register for the conference: www.refcomm.com #refcomm #safety #training #oil #oilandgas #energy

***Seeking CatCracking Presentations for RefComm Galveston*** We want to hear about your experiences and you may qualify for a discount on conference admission! This is an excellent opportunity for refiners and vendors to share lessons learned, best practices, and new technologies, materials and equipment to optimize productivity and safety. We welcome abstracts in the following areas: * Case studies demonstrating operational experience in: - Improvements and optimizations in safety and reliability - Process optimization and design - Equipment improvements and optimizations - Troubleshooting operational challenges and root cause analysis - Revamping, maintenance, repairs and turnarounds - Startups and commissioning - Operational best practice *Technology, process, materials and equipment innovations and improvements: - New technology developments to improve safety, reliability and operational efficiency - Materials and equipment developments - FCC and Sulfur Recovery catalyst developments - Emissions abatement and energy efficiency improvements Or submit your own topics! Contact Becky Peterson to learn more or submit your abstract online: https://lnkd.in/g34tY9pw #oil #oilandgas #energy #safety #training #refcomm

🔊 FCCU Presentation Spotlight at RefComm Galveston 🔊 Mitigating Failures of Abrasion Resistant Refractory Linings Presented by Jerome Garot of SILICON | Refractory Anchoring Solutions The failures of abrasion-resistant refractory linings have been well-documented in the petrochemical industry over the last 20 years. These failures have been at the center of emergency shutdowns and critical paths during planned turnarounds, leading to millions of lost profit opportunities and early replacement of critical processing equipment, especially in FCC vessels.   What has been notable is that the discussion related to these failures have typically revolved around the secondary symptoms of the failures, rather than its root cause.   These failures directly threaten process performance and safety, equipment longevity and operating costs and profits. However, there are proactive strategies to defend against these failures. An engineering and design approach that allows mitigation and control over the key failure mechanisms can prevent millions of wasted expenses and countless unsafe man hours spent in repairing these failures.  • Refractory lining bypass is a costly problem that affects the processing efficiency of FCCs. • The observed primary cause of the bypass phenomenon lies in the numerous pathways and gaps created in conventional closed-cell systems. This allows gasses and liquids to travel behind the lining due to a differential pressure created that disrupts natural and intended flow of equipment.  • There are only two defined types of systems: closed cell systems (i.e. hex metal), and open/non-cell systems (i.e. s-bars, k-bars, half-hex cells). • Semi-closed systems that disrupt the perpendicular bypass flow path can prevent bypass and its consequential failure mechanisms such as weld corrosion, carburization and structural degradation. • Specifying semi-closed systems can provide long-term equipment performance and bypass mitigation, helping vessels such as cyclones, risers and other critical internal equipment reduce maintenance requirements and increase their longevity. About the Presenter: Jerome is a Senior Project Manager & Subject Matter Expert at SILICON and has nearly two decades of hands-on experience in repairing petrochemical equipment and specializing in the repair of FCCs. Jerome and SILICON have introduced various products that target critical problems for refinery operators, with a key focus on solving problems related to reliability, safety and turnaround efficiency. Jerome and his team are renowned for their efficient and safe utilization of proprietary RAW technology (Rapid Arc Welding), an automatic computer-controlled welding technology, and unique approaches to recurring problems by offering long-lasting solutions. REGISTER TO ATTEND THIS PRESENTATION: www.refcomm.com #refcomm #safety #oil #oilandgas #energy #training

Free webinar: Capturing, Transferring and Preserving Digital Knowledge in the Oil & Gas Industry Wednesday, January 31, 10 - 11 am CST Learn how to implement a successful digital knowledge capture platform within the oil and gas and industrial manufacturing industries in this free webinar presented by Voovio. REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/gGKezzcD Key takeaways: * Learn how to navigate the challenges of workforce turnover and scarce Subject Matter Experts * Retain and preserve undocumented, equipment-specific knowledge * Lock in best practices in operations and maintenance Presenters: Francis Montemurro, Director of Operations Fran Montemurro is an operations leader with more than 30 years experience in manufacturing. He has been a plant manager at multiple DuPont sites. Over Fran’s career, he has successfully managed high hazard chemical continuous and batch operations. His teams were awarded both the E.I. DuPont Safety Excellence Medal and E.I. DuPont Engineering Excellence Award. Fran is now Director of Operations for Voovio and helps plants capture manufacturing know-how through Voovio’s digital platform. Christian McDermott, VP of Americas Christian McDermott has more than 11 years of experience with Voovio and over the years has worked with multiple industries. He manages Voovio’s sales activities in North America and is often involved with customer implementations. Prior to Voovio, he worked for Mott MacDonald, a UK-based EPC company. He’s based in Houston, Texas, from where Voovio serves its growing North American customer base.  REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/gGKezzcD #refiningcommunity #oil #oilandgas #energy #safety #training

We were honored to get to know Regina Davis, Refinery Manager at the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery as part of our Women in Refining Series. https://lnkd.in/ggM8kn3Y #refcomm #oil #energy #oilandgas #safety #training #womeninengineering #womeninstem #womenengineers #womeninrefining

The year is winding down-- can you believe it?!-- and RefComm Galveston 2024 will be here before you know it. Last year was our biggest event yet with a record attendance, and we expect 2024 to top those numbers. So if you haven't registered yet, now is the time to do so at www.refcomm.com. We have some news items so please keep reading! ***RefComm News*** 📢 We are still seeking presenters for our technical tracks. We are seeking refiners and vendors to speak on a wide range of topics in the DCU, FCCU, and SRU. Find more info here: https://lnkd.in/gteG-fQp 📢 We have four training courses to choose from-- three DCU courses to accommodate all levels of experience in the coker and a brand new sulfur training course! Our instructors are veterans in their fields. Last year's classes were completely full! Attendees get a comprehensive manual to bring back to the unit for the entire team to benefit from. The DCU courses are taught by Evan Hyde, Mitch Moloney, and Dr. Mahmod Samman. The sulfur course is taught by Elmo Nasato. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6sKYZ-3 📢 Need help convincing your supervisor to send you to the training and/or conference? Simply download and customize them letter template to make a very compelling case. https://lnkd.in/emmra_tz

If you missed the webinar, here is your chance to catch the full recording of Chuck Munro's presentation on optimizing spray nozzle and injector selection in FCCU applications : https://lnkd.in/gPDYauPB #refiningcommunity #oil #oilandgas #energy #safety #training