February 2021
Process Optimization
Maximize margins in a light naphtha isomerization unit by producing additional C6 products
The increasing demand for more efficient and low-emissions fuels due to stringent environmental policies and growing environmental awareness is leading refiners to find options to enhance the research octane number (RON) of the final product.
The Authors
Manish Bhargava is the Founder and Director of DWC Innovations. He has 19 yr of experience in process optimization solutions and distillation techniques used in refineries and chemical plants. Prior to DWCI, he led the advanced separation group at GTC Technology (Houston) and worked at KBR as a Principal Technical Professional. Mr. Bhargava’s primary area of interest is distillation. He played a pivotal role in the technological development and commercialization of DWCs, and has personally helped commercialize more than 25 units. His innovative ideas and refinery solutions have been well received through articles and seminars in chemical engineering journals and conferences. He has written several publications and holds several patents on DWC technology. Mr. Bhargava earned an MS degree in chemical engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and a BS degree in chemical engineering from Malviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) in Jaipur, India. He can be reached at mbhargava@dwcinnovations.com.
Anju Patil Sharma is the Head of India Operations for DWC Innovations. She has 17 yr of experience in process design and simulation. She started her career as a process engineer at DSCL in India, where she was actively involved in plant operations and process optimization. Her main areas of interest include distillation, refinery processes and energy conservation. She is also interested in new refinery technologies for energy optimization, including DWC. She earned a BS degree in chemical engineering from Malviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) in Jaipur, India. Ms. Sharma can be reached at apatil@dwcinnovations.com.
Niyaz Ahmad has more than 14 yr of industry experience in petrochemical plants, process design and simulation, as well as energy optimization in refinery and petrochemical units using DWC technologies. Prior to joining DWC Innovations, he worked at TechnipFMC and GTC technology as Deputy Manager in advance distillation. He also worked with Reliance Industries Ltd. for 5 yr. He graduated with a B.Tech degree in chemical engineering from Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh, India. Mr. Ahmad can be reached at nahmad@dwcinnovations.com.
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