Preliminary Program subject to change
TB010 Energy Efficiency and Reliability Improvements in Refining and Petrochemical Plants - III
OverviewEnergy conservation continues to be an important issue in the refining and petrochemical industries. Economic pressures and rising fuel costs encourage more efficient use of energy within these industries so that operating costs can be reduced. Regulatory pressures are also forcing these plants to become more energy efficient so that CO2 emissions can be reduced. This session will address new developments related to energy conservation in refineries and petrochemical plants. Topics of interest include new equipment and processes, novel catalysts, cogeneration, integration of refineries and petrochemical plants, integration of refineries and power plants, and design techniques and methodologies that identify energy saving opportunities. Papers are encouraged from refiners, petrochemical producers, consultants, vendors, and academics, as well as anyone else with an interest in this area.
Primary SponsorTopical B: Energy Processes (TB)
Co-Sponsor(s)Fuels and Petrochemicals Division (16), Sustainable Engineering Forum (23)

Chair

Michael A. Schultz
Development Engineer
Process Design and Development
UOP LLC
25 E. Algonquin
Des Plaines, IL 60017-5017
Phone Number: 847 375 7895
Fax Number: 847 391 2207
Email: Mike.Schultz@uop.com

CoChair

Kirtan K. Trivedi
Fuels and Petrochemicals Division/Group 16
ExxonMobil Research & Engineering Company
3225 Gallows Road
Rm. 5 A 0601
Fairfax, VA 22037
Phone Number: (703) 846-7906
Fax Number: (703) 846-7906
Email: kirtan.k.trivedi@exxonmobil.com

CoChair

Dennis O'Brien
Past Topical Chair, Conference on Refinery Processing
Jacobs Consultancy
Group Manager, Jacobs Consultancy
222 S. Riverside Plaza
Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone Number: 312 612 8951
Fax Number: 312 612 6035
Email: Dennis.OBrien@Jacobs.com
Introductory Remarks
Energy Optimization Studies to Enhance Both New Projects and Return on Existing Assets
X. X. Frank Zhu, UOP LLC, 25 East Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60071
Decision Support Solution for the Operational Improvement of Refinery Pre-Heat Trains
Piyush Shah, Aspen Technology, 2500 CityWest Blvd, Houston, TX 77494, Hernan Rodera, Engineering & Innovation, Aspen Technology, 2500 CityWest Blvd, Houston, TX 77494 and Hiren Shethna, Simulation Product Development, Aspen Technology, 2500 CityWest Blvd, Houston, TX 77494
Using Compact Welded Heat Exchangers to Optimize Heat Recovery in Refineries
Chris Wajciechowski P.E., Alfa Laval Packinox, 5400 International Trade Drive, Richmond, VA 23231
Successful Revamping of YR Fixed Bed Reformer into CCR
Mohammed A. Balamesh, Process and Control, Saudi Aramco, PO Box 5836, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, 31311, Saudi Arabia and Rabea M. Al-Saggaf, Yanbu' Refinery, Saudi Aramco, PO Box 4271, Saudi Aramco, Yanbu', 30028, Saudi Arabia
Optimisation of Preventive Maintenance in the Process Industry
Qiying Yin, School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science, Centre for Process Integration, The University of Manchester, PO BOX 88, Manchester, United Kingdom

Topical B: Energy Processes