Bird, J.

Valero Energy Corp., San Antonio, Texas

Use advanced predictive analytics for early detection and warning of column flooding events

In this study, a methodology was implemented to predict crude distillation tower flooding events based on key process variables, including product yields, column pumparound (PA) flowrates, column temperatures and overhead reflux flowrate.

Optimize a CDU using process simulation and statistical modeling methods

Bird, J., Seillier, D., Piazza, E., Valero Energy Corp.

A methodology was implemented to optimize the operation of a refinery crude distillation unit (CDU) using a combination of process simulation and statistical modeling methods.

Optimize alkylation unit operation by using response surface methods

Bird, J., Seillier, D., Teders, M., Jacobson, G., Valero Energy Corp.

A new methodology can be used to optimize the operations of an alkylation unit based on response surface methods.