Session Description:
Catalysts play a vital role in the production and efficiency of most process plants. This session will cover research and development, emerging technologies, and innovation in reactor engineering and catalysis that significantly improve the economics of hydrocarbon processing.
Session Chairs:
- Gary Gildert, Vanguard Catalysts, LLC.
- Arthur Camero, Consultant
Schedule:
TIME | PRESENTATION | SPEAKER |
9:30am-10:00am | The Future Is Here: Robotic Catalyst Removal |
Andrew W. Sloley, Advisian (WorleyParsons Group) |
10:00am-10:30am | Methaforming, Novel Zeolite Catalyst That Converts Naphtha and Alcohol to Gasoline at 1/3 the Current Cost | Stephen Sims, NGTS North America |
10:30am-11:00am | Coffee | |
11:00am-11:30am |
New Catalytic Options for Hydrotreating |
Steven Zink, Honeywell / UOP |
11:30am-12:00am |
Mechanism of Production of 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP) in the Shell PDO Process |
Paul R. Weider, Shell International Exploration & Production |