Hou, A.
Guoxian “Alan” Hou is a Senior Consulting Engineer at TLV International Inc. He has 12 yr of industry experience, including leading steam system optimization projects for refining and petrochemical plants in 17 countries. He graduated with an honors degree in chemical engineering from the National University of Singapore and is an AEE Certified Energy Manager.
Advanced steam system optimization program
Environment & Safety
/ Maintenance & Reliability
/ Refining
/ Engineering & Design
/ Environment
/ Equipment
/ Natural Gas
/ Safety
/ Products
/ Americas
The steam system forms an integral part of the safe, reliable and profitable operation of a process plant. Steam constitutes approximately 30% of the energy used in a typical petroleum refinery.
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Project:
Long Son Petrochemicals Complex
Location:
Long Son, Vietnam
Operator:
Siam Cement Group
Cost:
$5.4 B
Capacity:
1.65 MMtpy
Completion date:
2023
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Under Construction