Intensification of sulfur processing units by oxygen enrichment and process flowsheet optimization

Woong Yang is a Chemical Engineer in charge of digital transformation planning for Hyundai Oilbank in Daesan, South Korea. In his 9-yr career, he has not only carried out SRU revamp projects but also has held various roles associated with managing plant energy, utilities and offsites; process automation; and crude distillation, vacuum and delayed coker units, including troubleshooting and optimization activities. He earned a chemical engineering degree from Chungnam National University in Daejeon, South Korea, and was also designated as a master craftsman of hazardous materials from the National Fire Agency of the Republic of Korea.

Jon Lewis leads UK operations for Comprimo, the sulfur technology division of Advisian, part of the Worley Group. His responsibilities span consultancy, project delivery, client support and business development. In his 27-yr career, he has extensive conceptual and detailed engineering experience and has held various roles associated with gas processing terminals, offshore platforms and refineries. He graduated with an MS degree in advanced chemical engineering from the University of Manchester, UK. He is a Chartered Engineer and has published articles and presented at international conferences.

Attila Racz is a Senior Process Engineer for Comprimo, the sulfur technology division of Advisian, part of the Worley Group. His responsibilities include supporting Comprimo’s licensed technologies. A chartered engineer, he has more than 15 yr of design and consultancy experience within the oil and gas sector, supporting and leading projects spanning from conceptual studies, through licensor packages, FEED and detailed design, plant precommissioning/commissioning and operations support. He earned an MS degree in chemical engineering from Budapest University of Technology and Economics.