September 2017
Special Focus: Refining Technology Developments
HF alkylation conversion is finally within reach—Part 1
Because of its clean-fuel properties (paraffinic, high octane, low vapor pressure and very low sulfur), alkylate is considered one of the most desired components in the gasoline pool.
The Authors
Jason Nunez is a Senior Technical Service Engineer at DuPont Clean Technologies for the alkylation and hydroprocessing businesses. He has more than 14 yr of experience in the refining and petrochemical industries. Prior to joining DuPont in 2014, he served in various roles at Citgo Petroleum Corp. and the Saudi Aramco Mobil Refinery. Mr. Nunez holds BS degrees in chemical engineering and environmental science from McNeese State University.
Shane Presley is the Technical Service and Development Manager at DuPont Clean Technologies for the alkylation and hydroprocessing businesses. Mr. Presley has more than 18 yr of refining and technology licensing experience, including roles at Chevron, ExxonMobil and DuPont. He holds a BS degree in chemical engineering from Mississippi State University.
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