FCC operational changes to boost gasoline octane

Miray Genç is a Senior Process Specialist, responsible for troubleshooting, process, operations, catalyst, additive changes, revamp and design projects for the FCC, DC, VSB, Prime G+ and Merox units at Tupras’ refineries. Previously, she worked as a Process Superintendent and as a chemical engineer at the Turkish Council of Research and Development/Middle East Technical University (METU) collaboration. She earned a BS degree in chemical engineering, along with an MS degree in polymer science and technology, from METU.

Aytac Gül is the Operations Superintendent responsible for the crude oil/vacuum, diesel HT, LPG merox processes and FCCUs. His responsibilities include managing staff, along with the planning, directing and coordinating of the organization’s day-to-day operations, including startup, shutdown and maintenance periods. Mr. Gül holds a BS degree in chemical engineering from METU.

Şeyma Avcılar is a Process Superintendent responsible for unit and catalyst monitoring, troubleshooting, optimization, catalyst and additive trials, and revamp and design projects for the FCC, delayed coker and Prime G units. She received a BS in chemical engineering and chemistry and an MS degree in polymer chemistry from Bogazici University.

Begüm Öztürk is a Process Engineer responsible for process, catalyst monitoring, tracking for key performance indicators, optimization, revamp and design projects of FCC and Prime G+ units at Tupras’ İzmit refinery. Her previous experience includes positions as a process engineer for the CDU and VDU. She holds a BS degree in chemical and biological engineering from Koç University.

Mehmet Fatih Önen is an Operations Supervisor, responsible for the daily operations at the Tupras’ Izmit refinery, including maintenance of units; optimization of production; and troubleshooting and monitoring of FCC and LPG Merox units, caustic neutralization, and CD and VD units. He earned BS and MS degrees in chemical engineering from ITU.

Eda Akkuş is an Operations Engineer responsible for FCCU and LPG merox processes. She coordinates daily operations including the maintenance of units, optimizing production, along with revamp projects of the FCCU and LPG merox unit. She received a BS degree in chemical engineering from METU.