More residue processing in FCCUs

Miray Genç is a Senior Process Specialist, responsible for troubleshooting, process, operations, catalyst, additive changes, revamp and design projects for the FCC, DC, VSB, Prime G+ and Merox units at Tupras’ refineries. Previously, she worked as a Process Superintendent and as a chemical engineer at the Turkish Council of Research and Development/Middle East Technical University (METU) collaboration. She earned a BS degree in chemical engineering, along with an MS degree in polymer science and technology, from METU.

Utku Karani is an Operations Superintendent of FCC, naphtha hydrotreater, SR reformer, diesel/kerosine HT, LPG and gas treating units at Tupras’ Izmir refinery. He has been working in operations and process departments in different roles for 10 yr. Mr. Karani received a BS degree in chemical engineering from METU and an MS degree in engineering management from the Izmir Institute of Technology.

Ilay Er is a Chief Operations Engineer of the FCCU in Tupras’ Izmir refinery. She has BS degree in chemical engineering and an MS degree in engineering management from METU. She is responsible for operations, maintenance and troubleshooting issues. She previously worked as a process engineer in the FCC and visbreaker units in the Izmir refinery.

Songul Kandaz is a technical consultant for FCCUs in Europe. The consultancy support includes catalyst performance and change, operational problems, differences in feed, FCC-SIM and all other FCCU troubleshooting areas. Trained as a chemical engineer, she has a 13-yr background as a process engineer in FCC catalysts, FCCUs and related operations.