2012 Spring Meeting & 8th Global Congress on Process Safety

(146c) Real-Time Utilities Optimization for Refineries Incorporating Hydrogen Supply Systems

Author

Carlos Ruiz - Presenter, Soteica Ideas & Technology LLC


Hydrogen management can have a significant effect on refinery utility supply through the integration with the rest of the systems.  Optimization of hydrogen production in conjunction with steam, power, and fuels can yield significant savings opportunities for the refinery. Examples of actual benefits that have been captured at refineries will be shown.