June 2018
Special Focus: Process Optimization
Use an Excel-based method to evaluate performance for the preheat train of a CDU
A rigorous and accurate performance evaluation of existing equipment is a key factor for the success of a plant revamp study.
The Authors
Jongkyung Moon is a Process Engineer at GS Engineering and Construction’s Plant Basic Engineering Group in Seoul, South Korea. He has more than 12 yr of process engineering experience in the refining, petrochemicals and oilsands industries, including several grassroots and revamp projects. He holds a BS degree in chemical engineering from Seoul National University.
Geun-Soo Chang is a principal process engineer and leader of the plant basic engineering group for GS E&C, Seoul, Korea. He holds an MS degree from Seoul National University in chemical engineering. He has contributed to basic and detailed engineering, commissioning and troubleshooting for numerous EPC projects for refineries and petrochemical plants.
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