February 2021
Process Optimization
Optimizing for viability—VDU revamp in a brownfield project
Revamping an existing column in an operating plant for higher throughput is a challenge, especially when the column is already operating at its rated capacity.
The Authors
Ir. Saiful Anuar Mohd Mokhtar has more than 18 yr of work experience in the refining, natural gas/LNG and petrochemical sectors as an Engineering Manager and Head Process Engineer for various Petronas capital projects. At present, he is the Head Process Engineer for Petronas Chemical Group’s titanium program. Mr. Mokhtar is a Chartered Chemical Engineer (CEng) with IChemE and a Professional Engineer (PEng) with the Board of Engineers Malaysia.
Marina Mosir has more than 15 yr of work experiences in the refining and natural gas/LNG industry as a Process Engineer, Lead Process Engineer and Engineering Manager for various Petronas operating units and capital projects. She is a mass transfer design expert within Petronas, with more than 12 yr of experience in revamping, troubleshooting and designing distillation columns and separators.
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