Join us at 6:30 pm at our usual location:
Two Guys from Italy, 11637 Webb Chapel Road, Dallas, Texas
Our speaker: Bob Stevens, Retired Executive, Bechtel Corporation
Title: Overview of oil refineries -- Interrelationship of units and some unique perspectives (1 PDH)
Abstract
The “Grandaddy” of Chemical Engineering is Crude Oil Refineries. Contrary to popular opinion in the news media, production of products from crude oil (both fuel and chemical) continues to be at a large volume. A typical high complexity refinery requires over 300,000 drawings for design and documentation. This presentation will offer an overview of the major units and how feed and product streams (intermediate and finished) interrelate. One of the perspectives rarely talked about is following the hydrogen streams (needs and producers). An extensive list of sulfur recovery facilities will be covered (some of which most have never heard of). Also, a personal perspective will be provided of “cutting coke” in a Coker at age 19.
Speaker bio
Bob Stevens has over 12 years experience in projects (both retrofit and grass roots) in oil refineries. He has co-taught a university course on the topic, for both seniors and graduate students. His BS is in Chemical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly UMR and MSM) in Rolla, Missouri, where he did his masters work in Engineering Management. He received an honorary degree for professional distinction in chemical engineering from his alma mater. He is a retired engineering executive with the Bechtel Corporation, having worked around the world (every continent except Antarctica) on projects in the areas of oil, gas, chemical, LNG, fossil and nuclear power, and environmental cleanup. He has received numerous awards. In his spare time, Bob enjoys wines and photography.
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