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Bird, J.

Valero Energy Corp., San Antonio, Texas

Jose Bird is director of advanced analytics at Valero Energy Corp. He is responsible for implementing statistical solutions in the areas of process optimization, energy efficiency, process monitoring and ethanol manufacturing operations.

Use advanced predictive analytics for early detection and warning of column flooding events

Valero Energy Corp.: Bird, J.  |  Brown Burns, J.  |  Racette, Y.  |  Beaulieu, J.

In this study, a methodology was implemented to predict crude distillation tower flooding events based on key process variables, including product yields, column pumparound (PA) flowrates, column temperatures and overhead reflux flowrate.

Optimize a CDU using process simulation and statistical modeling methods

Valero Energy Corp.: Bird, J.  |  Seillier, D.  |  Piazza, E.

A methodology was implemented to optimize the operation of a refinery crude distillation unit (CDU) using a combination of process simulation and statistical modeling methods.

Optimize alkylation unit operation by using response surface methods

Valero Energy Corp.: Bird, J.  |  Seillier, D.  |  Teders, M.  |  Jacobson, G.

A new methodology can be used to optimize the operations of an alkylation unit based on response surface methods.

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