Coker/Upgrader Presentations

Presentations will be scheduled into this Coker track, Sulfur track or general session (combined) track. 

Dahlman Industrial Group
Heavy Coker Gas Oil Filtration
-Dahlman’s Pilot Test Filter demonstrated gas assisted backflushing filter technology as compared to existing common backwash filter - cutting costs, reducing backwash volume, proving the feasibility of industrial design for optimum filter media selection.
  Abstract

Bantrel
Innovation in Control System Design for Coke Drum Switching
-Bantrel’s design inhibits valve movement by monitoring permissives and enforcing strict bypass controls
coordinating the action of field and control room operators - eliminating incidents caused by human error during valve switching operations.
 Abstract

CSI - Controls Southeast Inc
Stop plugging those heater lines!
-Historical pipe heating approaches for lower viscosity residuum are proving inadequate. Refineries are turning to a more robust heat tracing solution. Review of areas in the coking unit most susceptible to plugging and describe the heating solution.
  Abstract

Marsulex Inc.
Coke & Sulphur Handling Maintenance Model
-Marsulex has designed total cost of maintenance model that delivers deeper understanding of petcoke solids handling systems and their operating and maintenance requirements. Model outputs include optimal PM program with review of costs of sub-optimal operation.
  Abstract

AltairStrickland
Coke Drum Weld Repairs
-AltairStrickland is a general mechanical contractor that specializes in planning, managing, executing difficult coker revamp projects such as drum replacements. Two interesting studies will be reviewed including a new cone section with dissimilar metals. More...

Z&J Technologies GmbH
Unheading Technology to Enhance Safety and Productivity
-Z&J's latest unheading technology & cost benefits-many originating from 'continued improvement' suggestions from the field: safety, environmental designs; improving operator effectiveness; customized actuator options to optimize CAPEX & available space. More...
  Abstract

Aspen Aerogels
Flexible, durable insulation for the Coker Complex
-Insulation products that meet the most demanding requirements and span the entire service temperature range from -460°F (-270°C) to 1200°F (650°C). 

DeltaValve
Isolation Valves
-Advantages of the world’s most reliable slide gate valve system in an isolation valve setting. How it compares to other isolation valve technology with performance, reliability, and cost. more... 

RuhRPumpen GMBH
Hydraulic Decoking System for Revamp and New Projects
-Safety and Maintenance features of: Crosshead with FreeFall Arrestor; Auto-switch Cutting Tool with manual switch override; Drill Stem Drive. This equipment can be retrofitted into existing units or designed into new units. See actual components at the Seminar.

Foster Wheeler USA Corp. and
Resource Development Company
Delayed Coker Knowledge web
 -A solution to safer operations

Stress Engineering Services
Causes of Coke Drum Cracking
-Thermal distributions are not the full picture... or Three Sides to Every Story.
  Abstract

Scorpion Oil Tools
Safe Hydraulic Chain Tongs
-Safe mechanical alternative replaces dangerous equipment, reducing injuries and valuable downtime. Can be customized for specific applications. See tool on display in exhibition hall Monday, Tuesday only.

We are ALWAYS open to additional presentations, near misses and shared learnings by refiners. 

Delayed Coker safety/operations site audits. For more information contact Gary Pitman at Coking.com Inc, gary@coking.com

Quotes from attendees
"[How to improve the seminar:] Allow a bit more time for discussions & exhibits. Otherwise great format (breakout session, exhibits, networking) went excellent.
[What new topics to add:] Coker automation advances (latest), D-Valve, Z&J.  - Ernie Shumsky Suncor Energy!"

Now Calling for Presentations

Additional presentations will be listed here once they are approved. Follow this link for Sulfur Presentations.

Breakout Discussion Groups

For a useful follow up on these presentations, so you can compare notes with other refiners and suppliers, we offer these Breakout Discussion Groups focused on:

• Safety

• Operations

• Maintenance / Reliability

• Process

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