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Refcomm's Podcast

Apr 17, 2017

Host: Evan Hyde
Guests: Rene Gonzales with RefineryOperations.com
 
- Changes in the refining industry with USA export ban changes
- Modularization best practices for more efficient PHA, PSSR, MOC, and project management
- Aggreko Helps a Major Refinery Maintain Production During Seasonal Shutdown
- Rene’s highlights...


Apr 17, 2017

Host: Evan Hyde
Guests: Dave Geddes
 
- Mr. Geddes background, he managed PIMS group at Bechtel for 15yrs. For the past 15yrs, he has been doing feasibility studies for new refinery projects and updating refinery LP systems. 
- Crude oil supplies and characteristics with a focus on traditional and nontraditional crudes,...


Apr 17, 2017

Host: Evan Hyde
Guests: Gary Pitman with Coking.com
 
- What is it? A weekly gathering of all the people associated with the unit at a fixed time, no exceptions. 
- Everyone means operators, engineers, maintenance crew, turnaround planners, contractor project teams, inspectors, even procurement. 
- Get a bucket, walk...


Apr 17, 2017

- Wikipedia on how mass flow meters work, do the twist
- Very useful delayed coker applications - get a handle on material balance and recycle
- Heater charge and fresh feed
- Product streams
- Antifoam injection
 
Some companies who sell these devices include:
Emerson - Micromotion
Yokogawa
Endress Hauser
Siemens


Apr 17, 2017

Guests: Dr. Mahmod Samman, Houston Engineering Solutions (HES)
 
- Drum skirt inspection image (from Linkedin, Gowrisanthosh Palika)
- HES drum patent US8905260
- Drum fabrication information from Sumitomo at Refcomm Rio 2009
- AMSE Pressure Vessel and Piping Conference (PVP-2017) - Hawaii
 
Attend Dr. Samman’s...