September 2015
Process Optimization
Improve refinery flexibility and responsiveness
The hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) has changed significantly with an abundance of available discounted crude oils, a rise in markets served beyond the traditional local or regional demands, and a renewed focus on being both competitive and profitable while complying with ever-changing regulations.
The Authors
Tim Olsen has been with Emerson Process Management for 18 years. He is a consultant within the global refining industry solutions group, where he supports Emerson’s technical and business strategy. Prior to Emerson, he was with UOP for eight years as a technical advisor on refinery startups. Mr. Olsen is a past chair for the AIChE Fuels & Petrochemicals Division (F&PD), and was the meeting program chair for the 2014 AIChE Spring Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is also a member of the AFPM Plant Automation and Decision Support Committee, and serves on the board of directors for Emerson’s Global Users Exchange.
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