September 2017
Special Focus: Refining Technology Developments
FCC collector tray leaks impact column operation
In the collective experience of the authors, one of the most troublesome pieces of refinery fractionation equipment is the collector tray.
The Authors
Daryl W. Hanson is a Technology Advisor for Valero, focused on distillation, fractionation and separation issues. He is responsible for design, troubleshooting, operation and optimization issues at the company’s 14 refineries and many ethanol plants. His previous experience includes positions at Glitsch, Koch-Glitsch and Process Consulting Services. Mr. Hanson holds a BS degree in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University.
Jill Brown Burns is a Director of technology at Valero, responsible for troubleshooting, operations and design of the many fractionation columns and crude and vacuum distillation units at Valero’s 14 refineries. Her previous experience includes positions at Marathon Petroleum and Sulzer Chemtech. Ms. Burns holds a BS degree in chemical engineering from the University of Oklahoma.
Mike Teders is the FCC and alkylation Subject Matter Expert for Valero. He supports major capital projects, unit troubleshooting and optimization. He has 39 yr of refining experience and holds a BS degree in chemical engineering from Kansas State University.
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