September 2023
Special Focus: Refining Technology
Racing to find the right separation technology
The global pandemic, economic slowdown and instability caused by regional conflicts have significantly impacted the approximately 735 petroleum refineries worldwide.
The Author
Since 1997, Victor Scalco has been an integral part of process design and developmental downstream solutions for hydrocarbon recovery. Working in support of key players in the industry, his current position allows for new development of filtration and separation systems. He is principally involved in the technical development and training with engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and FCC/RFCC licensors worldwide. His experience includes program development for commercial applications, scoping studies and commissioning. Scalco holds an MA degree from San Diego State University (U.S.) and has worked for more than 20 yr in the design and implementation of hydrocarbon filtration systems.
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