Analyze abnormal operations of an HDS reactor loop with dynamic simulation

Oscar Garcia is a process consultant in downstream process engineering in the process plants and industrial business of Wood Group Mustang, where he has worked on multiple refining and chemical projects. Mr. Garcia has 17 years of industry experience. He holds a BS degree in chemical engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and an MS degree from Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

Ray Shipman is a process manager in downstream process engineering within the process plants and industrial business of Wood Group Mustang. He has more than 35 years of industry experience, including 20 years at Wood Group Mustang, where his responsibilities include feasibility studies, front-end design and detailed engineering of refinery and petrochemical processing units. Mr. Shipman is a registered professional engineer in Texas and holds a BS degree in chemical engineering from Rice University.

Chung Tong has more than 35 years of industry experience, including 20 years at Wood Group Mustang, where he is the process engineering manager and the discipline technical authority in the downstream process engineering department within the process plants and industrial business. His responsibilities include proposal development, feasibility studies, front-end design and detailed engineering of refinery and petrochemical processing units. Mr. Tong is a registered professional engineer in Texas and holds a BS degree from National Taiwan University and an MS degree from the University of Houston, both in chemical engineering.

R. E. (Ed) Palmer is the manager of downstream process engineering within the process plants and industrial business of Wood Group Mustang. He has more than 40 years of industry experience, including 20 years with Wood Group Mustang. He is responsible for directing all process design activities for downstream projects and studies, including selecting the lead process engineer and supporting team for each engagement. Mr. Palmer is a registered professional engineer in Texas and a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. He holds a BS degree in chemical engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology and has authored numerous technical articles and presentations for industry publications and meetings.