August 25 - Day 1 2020 Summit: Excellence in Plant Performance
10:00am 15 Minutes Kick Off Keynote: Chet Thompson, President and CEO, AFPM 60/45 Minutes Industry Leadership Panel
Profitability Future of Industry Practical Tools for Sites Uses of Data Roundtables 11:30 60 minutes Public Policy the Drives Emerging Technologies Leveraging Technology for Refining and Petrochemical Refining Case Studies on Leveraging Data Anlaysis and CyberSecurity: Learnings from COVID-19 Wireless Instrumentation Technology for Refining and Facilitators: CJ Farley, G. W. Aru, LLC and Mike Mitzner, Operations, Training and Maintenance (Wireless, VR, AR, Reporting Tools for Decision Making Facilitators: Blake Larsen, Sinclair Oil Corporation, Petrochemical Operations Axens North America etc.) Stephanie Franklin-Thomas, Motiva Enterprises LLC Learning objective: Learning objective: Speakers: Learning objective: Identify public policies that drive new product development. Gain insight from operating company discussions on their Miguel F. G. Sison, Sr. Reliability Engineer, Chevron Gain insight into remote working and collaboration Facilitators: Susan use of VR/AR for turnaround planning, maintenance Corporation U.S.A. with consultants and vendors. Atique Malik, Phillips 66; Speaker: Paul Grissom, John Auers of Turner Mason and Linda Giesecke of planning, and operator training. Dan Oliveira, Process Safety, Flint Hill Resources Bird, Phillips 66 , Shahid Bashir, Phillips 66, John Gusewelle, ESAI Representative, Maintenance, Flint Hill Resources Phillips 66 Facilitator: Adi Punuru, ExxonMobil Research & Engineering Speakers: Learning objective: Athicha (M) Dhanormchitphong, Immersive Technology Leverage domain knowledge to help develop and create Architect, ExxonMobil IT / IT Strategy / Architecture & ‘easy-to-use’ applications without requiring software Technology (Invited) coding/programming knowledge from existing data. Demostration of tools will be provided.
12:45 PM 60 minutes Crude to Chemicals - The Reality vs Perception Workforce Training and Knowledge Retention Ten Years of Advancing Process Safety - Industry Tools Return on Investment with Refining and TBD Facilitators: Facilitator: Adam Ali, AFPM Speaker: Ryan Wong, Exxon Mobil Corporation and Petrochemical Data • Eric Legare, Marathon Petroleum Corporation Speaker: Juan Hurtad, BASF Corporation Shanahan Mondal, CVR Energy Facilitators: • Robert Ohmes, Becht Engineering Learning objective: Vikram Gokhale, Chevron U.S.A. Invited Speakers: Learning objective: How can your company leverage the AFPM process Sam Lordo, Consultant • Market Overview Representatives Gain insights from flexible training options tailored to safety tools to reduce risk. Ziad Jawad, Phillips 66 compliment your educational needs. Speakers: Yugender Chikkula, Motiva Enterprises LLC, Jacqueline Guobadia, Motiva Enterprises LLC, Krista Novstrup, Seeq Corporation Learning objective: Discover how to set-up data to use machine learning for predictive analytics.
2:00 PM 60 Minutes A Practical Guide to Getting your Project Approved and Future of Refining Human Organizational Performance (HOP) Digital Transformation In Refining: Looking Back, Roundtable: Safety Before and After a Turnaround Manage Economic and Technical Risk Facilitators: CJ Farley, G. W. Aru, LLC and Mike Mitzner, Facilitator: Abbas Dhalla, Chevron Corporation USA Looking Forward Panel, TBD • Project SMEs for Operating Companies Axens North America Speakers: Facilitator: Bruce Taylor, Sinclair Oil Corporation, Blake Facilitator: Richard Grove • Process and Project Engineers Sahika Korkmaz and Chelsea Miller, Chevron Larsen, Sinclair Oil Corporation Discussion Summary: FCC Turnaround Safety- Shutdown Susan Grissom, John Auers of Turner Mason and Linda Corporation USA Speaker: Douglas White, Emerson Automation and Clean up, Maintenance Execution and Restart Learning objective: Giesecke of ESAI Representative, Flint Hills Resources Solutions Gain insight into how to achieve alignment with stakeholders Learning objective: Discussion on company applications on getting approval to get an initiative approved. of HOP, achieved benefits, and case study examples. Learning objective: How to assess the potential operational financial benefits of new digital technologies. 3:15 PM 60 Minutes Alignment on Asset Management Policies with Improving Understanding Digital Process Monitoring in Refineries AFPM Walk the Line Practice Share Program Real-time Crude Oil Data for Refinery Decisionmaking Emerging Leaders Site Profitability Through Connect’In™: A Case-study Approach Facilitator: Andy Woods, CPChem Facilitators: Liz Manning, LyondellBasell, Adam Ali, AFPM Speakers: Mike Shivers, CVR Energy, Tjokro Hermanto, Facilitator: Bill Poe, AVEVA Speakers: Montri Vichailak, Marathon Petroleum AmSty, and Gill Sigmon, AdvanSix Speaker: Alex Woods, AVEVA Learning objective: Corporation, Nandita Akunuri, Axens North America Gain insight from practicable leadership practices for young Learning Objectives: Learning objective: professionals of 5-15 years’ experience and beyond. Learning objective: •Walk the Line from a Maintenance perspective Understand the impact of timely and high-quality Understanding process monitoring tools. •How to utilize the WTL toolbox crude oil knowledge on purchasing and planning •Case study on how WTL has helped improve site safety decisions. and culture
Crude/Coking FCC HydroProcessing Gasoline Processing Safety Award Recognition 4:30 PM 90 minutes Crude Coking Roundtable: Reliability and Maintenance FCC Pressure Balance Fundementals The How and Why of Hydroprocessing Safety Systems Gasoline Processing: Increased Octane Demand - We would like to take this opportunity to recognize those Topic – FCC 101: FCCU Pressure Balance Fundamentals Session Facilitators: Wendy Wildenberg, Flint Hills Investment Strategy for the Future (Traditional facilities and the contractors that received 2019 AFPM Facilitator: David Hunt, W.R. Grace & Co. Resources, LP, Ken Chlapik, Johnson Matthey Technolgoies vs Emerging Technologies) Safety Awards. Speaker: Drey Holder, W.R. Grace & Co. Hydroprocessing Temperature Excursion TopicReview Learning objective: hazard, background – TBD Potential Learn how increased octane demand is driving Learning objective: Review of Avon incident 1997 – TBD Generic Layer of investment strategies in facilities. Gain a better understanding of how pressure balance is Protection Analysis – TBD related to standpipe aeration, circulation, slide valves, and Instrumentation/SIS – Temperature Measurement – reactor and regenerator pressures. This interactive session TBD provides a high-level overview for attendees that want to Instrumentation/SIS – SIS programming – Triconex and understand pressure balance fundamentals and the Flint Hills importance it has on FCC operations. Focus will primarily be Hydroprocessing Relief Design – Special Consideration on slide valve controlled units, but will also briefly discuss for Hydroprocessing Units pressure balance controlled units. After the session, Review of individual scenarios attendees will have a better understanding of how the Where special considerations above and beyond API pressure balance is related to standpipe aeration, 521 are needed for hydroprocessing units circulation, slide valves, and reactor and regenerator pressures. August 26 -Day 2 2020 Summit: Excellence in Plant Performance Crude Coking FCC Mechanical Integrity Maintenance
10:00am 90 Min. Panel Discussion-Monitoring and Improving Equipment Current Refractory Experiences: Failure Mechanisms, Roundtable and Case Study Session: Integrity Roundtable: Routine Maintenance Planning & Real-time Crude Oil Data for Refinery Decisionmaking Operations Industry Experience and Solutions Operating Windows Scheduling - Best Practices to Improve Craft Work Facilitator: Bill Poe, AVEVA Facilitators: Maureen Price, Fluor Corporation Sam Lordo, Facilitator: Ziad Jawad, Phillips 66, Marc Secretan, Suncor Facilitators: John Reynolds, Intertek Asset Integrity Productivity Speaker: Mukund Unavane, AVEVA, Alex Woods, AVEVA Consultant Energy, Inc. Management Inc. and Chad Patschke, Ethos Mechanical Speaker: Joel Levitt, Springfield Resources Topics targeted are: 3 or 4 experts evenly distributed. One or two subjects / Integrity Learning objective: Learning objective: • Control Valves (SAL) questions per expert. Moderator / Chair presents the pre- Identify and establish routine job planning and KPIs Understand the impact of timely and high-quality crude oil •Pumps (SAL) determined subject question and expert presents response knowledge on purchasing and planning decisions. •Instrument Calibration (importance of calibrations/impacts) as well as initiate floor discussion. Session will include (SAL-BC) interactive questionnaires •Operational Benchmarking prior to operational changes (MP-Fluor) o Instrumentation calibration importance in benchmarking o Steps need to develop a benchmarking to base impact of changes on First two topics are primarily like a PnP • Control valve basics/flexibility/issues •Pump types/curves/turndown/single stage vs multistage
11:45 AM 90 Minutes Monitoring and Improving Equipment Operations Optimization of the FCC at Lower Feed Rates Turbulent Update on API RP 751, Safe Operation of Hydroflouric Roundtable: Turnaround Planning and Execution, Markets – Getting the most out of the FCC during COVID-19 Acid Alkylation Units Section 6 Insepction and Scope, and Safety Facilitator: Darin Foote, CHS Inc. Maintenance Facilitator: Hardy Kemp, Flint Hills Resources, LP and Gerard Celestine, Motiva Learning objective: Learning objective: Discussion of FCC Operation Safety and Reliability including Roundtable discussion on a variety of tunraound topics optimization for minimization of financial impact (least negative), minimum feed rate, lack of storage, extreme constraints, long term park without entry.
Gasoline Processing Hydroprocessing OPCAT Emerging Leaders 1:30 PM 45 Min. Lessons Learned: PES Incident Unloading Your Reactor: A Primer Preventative Maintenance Reliability and Machine Emerging Leaders Speaker: Representative, Chemical Safety Board Speakers: Alfredo Romero, Eurecat U.S. Incorporated, Learning Facilitators: Liz Manning, LyondellBasell, Adam Ali, Danny Kurtz, Cat-Spec , Ltd. Speakers: General Edward Dorman, US Army and Cheryl AFPM Learning objective: Wiebe, Teradata Learning objective: Understanding available technology options & planning Gain insight from practicable leadership practices for implications. young professionals of 5-15 years’ experience and beyond. 2:30 PM 45 Min. Alklyation Unit Risk Management Effective Catalyst Selection Strategies Deep Learning/Machine Learning with APC and Online Speakers: Tim Sheppard, Becht Engineering; Matthew Facilitators: Christy Anderson, Albemarle Corporation; Sergio Optimization Wojtowicz, Honeywell UOP (invited); Gary Kemeny, PBF Robledo, Haldor Topsoe, Inc.; Brian Watkins, Advanced Energy Inc. (invited) Refining Technologies Facilitator: Atique Malik, Phillips 66 Learning objective: Speaker: Yugender Chikkula, Motiva Gain insight from recent risk reduction strategies being Speakers: Rahul Singh, Haldor Topsoe, Inc., Steve Aycox, Enterprises LLC, Dave Seiver, Valero Energy evaluated for alkylation units Albemarle Corporation Corporation, Sriram Ramaganesam, Phillips 66
Learning objective: Gain insight from reported and verified benefits as well as verification procedures. 3:30 PM 90 minutes Gasoline Processing Town Hall Turnaround Scope Development 101 Improve Decisionmaking with Improved Mass Balance Learning objective: Facilitators: Joe Rydberg, Citgo Petroleum Corporation; Facilitator: Bill Poe, AVEVA Unique Challenges around Preparation for TA of gasoline Hardy Kemp, Flint Hills Resources, LP Speakers: Julie Valentine, Emerson Automation units with recent regulation updates. Learning objective: Solutions, Bill Fairleigh, KBC Advanced Technologies, •Overview of turnaround Inc., Elizabeth Swinney, Chevron Corporation U.S.A. planning process)of the scope development process - Hardy Kemp -FHR •Process engineer interface in Learning objective: determining scope/ critical path – Joe Rydberg (CITGO), Bob Understand how data integrity impacts financial Steinberg (Motiva) •Shutdown and performance of operating units. Decontamination – Bobby Vichich (RTI – Cruz Alta) •Discovery scope of work -TBD process engineer •Commissioning Startup (CSU) TBD- Process Engineer
5:00 PM 60 minutes Diversity and Inclusion August 27 - Day 3 2020 Summit: Excellence in Plant Performance Crude Coking Hydroprocessing Maintenance and Reliability Roubtables Technical Session Technical Session 11:00am 90 Min. Unit Optimization Increasing Hydrocracker Profitability without Capital Roundtable: Wireless Technology Dynamic Real Time Optimization for Value Comprehensive Blend Optimization and Analyzer Investment Facilitators: Hardy Kemp and Jimmy Jernigan Sustainment: The Same Silos are not Going to Cut It Performance Monitoring Facilitator: Andy Moreland, Valero Energy Corporation Facilitator: Bill Poe, AVEVA Learning objective: Speaker: Brian Burgio, KBC Advanced Technologies Speakers: Eric Gildea, AVEVA Gain insight from an overview of hydrocracking profitability opportunities Learning objective: Learning objective: Identify siloed human interactions that significantly Know the latest developments in blending and analyzer negate the benefits of technological advances. performance monitoring technologies.
12:45 AM 60 minutes Coking and Lessons Learned Troubleshooting Regulatory Complaince: Perception vs. Reality Session Roundtable: Asset Strategy Optimization Using Data Visualization and Advanced Analytics Crude Troubleshooting and Lessons Learned Facilitator: Robert Ohmes, Becht Engineering Methods for Troubleshooting Column Flooding Events
Speaker: Jose Bird, Valero Energy Corporation Learning objective: Employ advanced analytics methods to identify operating conditions prior to and during a process unit event.
Gasoline Processing FCC Maintenance and Reliability Roubtables Mechanical Integrity OPCAT 2:00 PM 45 Minutes Re-Visit MSAT-2 Benzene in Gasoline Equipment Fundementals and Maintenance - Catalyst Slide Improving Machinery Reliability - Defect Elimination: TBD Smart Manufacturing Platform and its Application to Speakers: Terry Helton, Exxon Mobil Corporation and Valves, Flue Gas Slide Valves, Orfice Chambers and Variable Tools for Today & Tomorrow Equipment Monitoring Representative, GTC Orfice Valves Facilitator: Scott Hinds, Marathon Petroleum Facilitator: Tim Olsen, Emerson Automation Solutions Learning objective: Facilitator: Matt Wojtowicz, Honeywell UOP Corporation and Jimmy Jernigan, LyondellBasell Speaker: Jesus Flores-Cerillo, Praxair Inc. , Pete Sharpe, Discover changing drivers for MSAT-2 compliance Industries Emerson Automation Solutions Learning objective: Speaker: Ian McKinnon, Reliability Solutions Design basics, Maintenance, Health Monitoring, impact on Learning objective: Learning objective: process safety, calibration, decision strategy regarding repair. Evaluate how captured data can determine how work is • Establish selection of monitored equipment, wireless executed on the floor with applicable demonstration. sensors scope and field implementation learnings.
3:00 45 Minutes Naptha Reforming Unit Reliability FCC 201: Operational changes with FCC Model Runs (with Flange Assembly Demonstration Unit Roundtable: Mechanical Integrity Regional Networks Industrial Autonomy in the Process Industries Speakers: Russ Wiltse, Valero Energy Corporation; Matthew FCCSim) Facilitator: Scott Hinds, Marathon Petroleum Hitchinson, Axens North America; Steve Philoon, Honeywell Facilitator: – Lee Wells, LyondellBasell Industries Corporation Speaker: Thomas Fiske, Yokogawa UOP Speaker: Paul Haugseth, KBC Advanced Technologies, Inc. Speaker: John Jenco, JJenco, Inc. Learning objective: Learning objective: This will be an interactive session that is Learning objective: Demonstration, training and best Learning objective: Discuss current issues with regard to reliability and a blend of fundamental FCC principles and the use of practicesn discussion Identify industrial autonomy and how it is different from approaches to mangage them in aging units and higher advanced tools to help FCC engineers and those that support automation. maintenance equipement in UOP units them understand basic operational moves, how to estimate their benefits, and how to optimize them. 4:00 45 Minutes Gasoline Molecular Management Ask the Expert: FCC SME QA Panel Topic – FCC Catalyst Hot Speakers: Andrew Becker, Burns & McDonnell and Randy Topics: Latest Developments and Advances Petersen, Dupont Stratco Learning objective: Facilitators: Steve Gim, BASF Corporation, C J Farley, G. W. Gain in depth knowledge on implication of composition on Aru, LLC optimal naphtha separation.
Crude Coking Hydroprocessing 5:00 45 Minutes Ask the Expert: Crude/Coking SME QA Panel Ask the Expert: Hydroprocessing SME QA Panel
Facilitator: Sravan Pappu, Crystaphase Panelists: Andy Moreland, Valero Energy Corporation Wendy Wildenberg, Flint Hills Resources, LP Jay Parekh, Chevron Corporation USA Paul Zimmerman, Honeywell UOP Catalyst Company Representative August 25-27, 2020 2020 Summit: Excellence in Plant Performance Pre-Recorded Content in Webinar Format: Case Study Analysis of the World’s First Commercial Fixed-Bed Catalyst Removal Robot Invited Speaker: Christopher Jansen, Worley Parsons Learning objective: • Identify ways to overcome the challenges associated with implementing new technology in a turnaround. • Identify where the CAROL technology might add benefit to catalyst handling operations at their sites • Identify general information on the process involved in commercialization of a new product in the oil and gas industry
Avoiding Issues with Non-Decomposed Mercaptans During Sulfiding Invited Speaker: Paul Temme and William Alexander, Reactor Resources LLC Learning objective: • Become familiar with non-decomposed mercaptans that cause SOx emissions • Identify reactor temperatures critical to avoid this issue • Examine online analyzer systems available to measure non-decomposed mercaptans in the gas stream in realtime.
Using Step-Out Catalyst Technology to Drive Refinery Efficiency Invited Speakers: Chad Perrott, ExxonMobil Chemical Co. David Leach, Albemarle Corporation Padmini Lingaraju, Exxon Mobil Corporation
Learning objective • Examine development in bulk metal catalysts showing an activity advantage up to three times that of conventional supported catalysts • Gain insight into the GalexiaTM Alliance between ExxonMobil and Albemarle to refiners in the middle east- Alliance leverages the technical experience, refinery operating know-how and successful track record of both companies • Learn how users are given access to state-of-the-art hydroprocessing catalysts and the vast experience in catalyst load optimization • Learn how distillate hydrotreaters and LCO/VGO hydrocrackers’ catalyst yields exceptional returns Maximization of High-Value Transportation Fuels and Petrochemicals with Refinery Conversion Processes
Invited Speakers: Arun Arora, Dan Gillis, Chevron Lummus Global LLC
Learning objective • Recognize high conversion residue hydrocracking (RHC) is desired (is this word supposed to be designed instead of desired?) to meet the future transportation fuel and petrochemical requirements • Conclude that the key to the successful application of RHC is the effective utilization of its products in processes • Gain insight on how RHC can be successfully integrated within a complex.
K-SAAT™: Next-Generation Solid Acid Alkylation Technology Megha Shukla, KBR The next-generation solid acid catalyst, ExSact, was developed over many years of R&D to compete with liquid acids. ExSact catalyst offers 24-hr alkylation cycles with robust resistance to typical poisons and the ability to handle a variety of feedstocks. ExSact catalyst is the key to a K-SAAT process that generates high-octane alkylate using a simple adiabatic fixed- bed reactor design and in-situ catalyst regeneration with hydrogen. K-SAAT is the best technology available to refiners worldwide, offering a commercially proven process with high return on investment through yield and octane gains. K-SAAT offers a relatively low-cost revamp of liquid acid alkylation units by replacing the alkylation reactors and reusing the existing recovery system.
BenzOut™ Technology: A cost effective process for octane increase, not just benzene compliance Speaker(s) - Terry Helton, Exxon Mobil Corporation
New Technology for the Removal of Sulfur Compounds from Hydrocarbon Products, Jefferey St. Amant, Vapor Point Helping Combat Economic Strains Caused by Tier II and III Sulfur Credits This presentation will discuss existing applications where Vapor Point has assisted clients with improving the quality of both feedstocks and saleable fuels by removing unwanted sulfur contamination such as Hydrogen Sulfide, Methyl Mercaptan, Ethyl Mercaptan, Propyl Mercaptan and Butyl Mercaptan.
Are We Ahead of a Slow Change or Facing a Turbulent Energy Transition? Speaker: Andrew Mcintee, KBC Advanced Technologies, Inc. •Local and global energy systems are now faced with a profound transformation •The industrial energy transition is characterized by fast-moving changes, technological developments and a high degree of uncertainty. •There are actions now for an economic mitigation path with doing nothing being the most costly and riskiest approach.
Managing Workflow Processes for Alarm Management, Safety Instrumented Systems, and Cybersecurity Facilitators: Bruce Taylor, Sinclair Oil Corporation, Michael Barham, Marathon Oil Corporation, Tim Olsen, Emerson Automation Solutions