The distinct operational advantages of alumina-supported catalysts for hydrocracker pretreat and hydrotreating applications

Rahul Singh is Technical Service Manager for the hydrocracking catalyst segment for the U.S. and Canada at Topsoe. He has been responsible for the overall technical service, sales and support to the hydrocracking clients in North America for more than 10 yr. Dr. Singh began his career at Topsoe as a Research Engineer in Denmark developing and testing catalysts, processes and new products for commercial applications in the energy sector. He received his MS degree and PhD in chemical engineering with a focus on heterogenous catalysis from the University of Akron, Ohio (U.S.).

Xavier E. Ruiz Maldonado is Technical Service Manager within Topsoe North America and has more than 17 yr of experience in technical support in hydrotreating and hydrocracking industrial operations for both the Americas and European business/refinery market. He holds an MS degree in chemical engineering from Simon Bolivar University and a petroleum studies degree from the French Institute of Petroleum.

Frank Bartnik Johansson is the R&D Director for Clean Fuel and Chemicals catalyst development at Topsoe’s headquarter in Denmark. He has worked within Topsoe R&D for the past 18 yr focusing on catalyst development and understanding, up-scaling for production and commercial performance. Dr. Johansson earned a PhD in inorganic chemistry from the University of Southern Denmark.