Course Content - HF Alkylation

HF Alkylation

Schedule	Date	Time	PDH	Venue/Platform	Cost	Register
3Q2024	October 8 – 10, 2014	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Europe Time (UTC/GMT +1)	24 hrs.	Felix Ortun Kalea, 1, 48950 Altzaga, Bizkaia, Spain Accepts in-person attendees only	EU€3,500

Description:

The HF alkylation process is an important part of modern refinery gasoline production. This program has been developed to provide an in-depth yet practical review of HF Alkylation Unit Operation. The speakers will cover topics ranging from the basic process principles through items of current interest such as operations troubleshooting and methods of HF detection and leak mitigation. Key process variables such as feedstock quality, reaction conditions, and catalyst composition will be discussed. Various unit configurations by both UOP and Phillips Petroleum licensors will be reviewed and control of the unit to meet product specifications will be taught. A thorough understanding of these principles is required for safe and reliable operation of the HF alkylation unit.

Program participants will have the opportunity to obtain a broad working knowledge of the HF alkylation process including some history of the process and important metallurgy and corrosion aspects. Participants will be invited to submit questions for discussion during the program.

Outline:

Introduction to HF Alkylation: Basic Reactions; The Liquid Acid Catalyst; Basic Process Flow; Brief History; Alkylate Value
HF Alkylation Process Flow: Feed Preparation; Reaction Section; Product Fractionation; HF Stripping and Acid Regeneration; Product Treatment; Neutralization Systems
HF Alkylation Principles of Operation and Chemistry: Distillation; HF and Water Stripping; Adsorption Drying; Alkylation Reactions; Defluorination and Neutralization
Safety and Environmental: Personal Protective Equipment; Chemical Hazards; Waste Management
Process Control: Feed Drying; Reactor Parameters Control; Fractionation; Acid Regeneration; Product Treatment

Operational Objectives: Minimize Feed Impurities; Maximize Alkylate Production and Quality; Minimize Acid Losses; Produce Specification LPG’s
Equipment Reliability: Reliability Concerns; Iron Fluoride Scale; Corrosion Parameters; Bimetallic welds; Effects of Hydrogen
Emergencies and Mitigation: Emergency Response; Detectors and Cameras; Isolation Valves; Water Mitigation; Acid Transfer System
Troubleshooting: Equipment Malfunctions; Reactor Conditions; Acid Purity; Product Quality; Corrosion
Design Guidelines: Materials of Construction; Feed Preparation; Reaction System; Fractionation System; Acid Regeneration System

Who Should Attend:

This program is ideal for personnel involved in refinery unit operations, technical service, process safety, and supervision. Process engineers from design and construction companies as well as those who provide services to the petroleum refining industry should also find this program beneficial.

Instructors:
	Daryl D. Dunham is a Senior Consultant with Becht Engineering and resides in Longview Texas. He provides consultation on alkylation operations, refinery troubleshooting, customer training, project support, and technical support for accident investigations. His prior employment was with Conoco, ConocoPhillips, and UOP/Honeywell. He has extensive experience in alkylation troubleshooting, audits on HF Alkylation units, alkylation unit design, and training of alkylation unit operators, engineers, and supervisors. Daryl also served on the staff of ConocoPhillips and UOP Worldwide HF Alkylation Symposia from 2004 to 2016. Daryl holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University.
	Tim Shepperd has over 30 years of experience in refining and technology licensing, working for ConocoPhillips and UOP, and most recently as VP Technology & Consulting for HF Alkylation Consultants. Mr. Shepperd has extensive knowledge of chemical and refining processes with much of his career devoted to HF alkylation units. As a licensing specialist for ConocoPhillips and principle chemical engineer for UOP Tim has traveled the world assisting clients as an SME for this unique process. Mr. Shepperd supports Becht’s Business Development team in serving the needs of our global clients.
	Lawrence ‘Larry ’Sault Lawrence ‘Larry ’Sault has over 40 years of process engineering, process development, and operations management experience to support Alkylation unit operational effectiveness. Since retiring from BP Mr. Sault continues to provide technical service, consultation, and training in the areas of operations, safety, design, root cause analysis, and risk for Alkylation Units. Mr. Sault was an active member on several industry committees including the rewrite committee for API RP 751 (HF Alkylation safety) and represented BP or served as an expert panelist at industry meetings and symposiums, including the DuPont Stratco H2SO4 Alkylation Workshop and the Phillips/UOP HF Alkylation Symposium.

Discounts:
Becht offers the following discounts on Public Training:

The highest applicable discount will be applied; discounts are not additive.

Early Registration – A 10% discount is to be provided when you register 30 days before the start date of the training.
Group Rate – A group discount is applied when you send three or more people from your organization to the same course and provide a single payment.

	No. of Registrants	Discount/Person
	3	10%
	4 – 6	20%
	7 and up	25%

Yearly Commitment Discount – A 25% discount when you prepay for a minimum of 10 participants from your organization to any of the courses in the same year.

Cancellation Policy:
Full refunds or course transfers are available 4 weeks prior to the class start date. Cancellations 2-4 weeks out are eligible for course transfers or a refund of 60% of the registration fee. Cancellations within 2 weeks of the class will not be eligible for a refund. For any inquiries, please email training01@becht.com.

Course Content – HF Alkylation

Course Content – HF Alkylation