Chen, A.
Alvin Chen is the Global Technology Application Manager for refining catalysts at BASF. Before joining BASF, Dr. Chin was an FCC subject matter expert at a major petrochemical company, where he spent 14 yr supporting various aspects of the refining and petrochemical industries. He earned a BS degree in chemical engineering from Johns Hopkins University, along with an MS degree and a PhD in chemical engineering from Purdue University.
How digitalization is turning data into value in the heart of the refinery: FCC catalysts
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Digitalization has impacted the world of refining for the past several decades.
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