February 2023
Heat Transfer
Fouling monitoring and prediction of heat exchangers via simulations powered by AI-driven models
Hydrocracker units are the most valuable conversion facilities in refineries. The outcome is the conversion of a variety of feedstocks to a range of products—the units that produce those products can be found at various points throughout a refinery.
The Authors
Erhan Özsağiroğlu is a Simulation Superintendent at Tüpraş headquarters within the Process Optimization and Digitalization department. He previously worked as a Senior Process Engineer at an engineering company for 5 yr and holds a PhD in chemical engineering from Istanbul Technical University. The author can be reached at Erhan.Ozsagiroglu@tupras.com.tr.
Diyar Kiliç Mert is a Process Superintendent for the CCR/ISO/Benfree units at the Tüpraş Izmit Refinery within the Process department. She previously worked as a Process Engineer in hydrocracker and hydrogen units for 6 yr and holds a BSc degree in chemical engineering from Istanbul Technical University. The author can be reached at diyar.kilic@tupras.com.tr.
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