August 2016
Special Report: Fluid Flow and Rotating Equipment
Extend ethylene plant run length with compressor chemical treatment
An aging ethylene plant historically suffered from plant run length limiting compressor fouling that resulted in a loss of polytropic efficiency and intercooler backpressure buildup.
The Authors
Jessica M. Hancock joined Nalco Champion in 2009, and is currently a global marketing manager. She provides technical support for petrochemical plant process treatment programs, and stewards the development and launch of innovative treatment programs into the petrochemical industry. Dr. Hancock holds a PhD in chemistry from the University of Washington in the US.
Sebastian Rodrigues holds a BS degree in chemistry. He has 15 years of experience with Nalco Champion, and his responsibilities include providing technical support to ethylene producers within the Gulf region.
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