July 2017
Process Engineering
Application of hydroconversion process to field upgraders
With increasing global demand in the energy sector, heavy and extra-heavy oils and bitumen have attracted extensive attention, despite depressed oil pricing.
The Authors
Haiming Lai is the Director of engineering at Genoil Inc., and has more than 28 yr of experience in R&D, application and engineering of process technologies. His expertise includes hydroconversion technology R&D, catalytic kinetics, simulation and modeling, process design, project management in oil sands, upgrading/refining, and oil and gas industries. He holds a PhD and an MS degree from Beijing University of Chemical Technology in China, and is a registered professional engineer in Alberta, Canada.
Bruce Abbott is President and Chief Operating Officer of Genoil Inc., and a member of the company’s board of directors. He has worked at Genoil since 2008. Mr. Abbott oversees the corporate direction and strategy for Genoil’s global sales, support, consulting, marketing, alliances and opportunities.
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