FCC vs. Hydrocracking Interdependence
The downstream sector of the oil and gas industry relies heavily on effective conversion processes throughout the year. In order to protect the bottom-line, the refinery operator must understand the...
View ArticleCatalytic Reforming of Heavy Naphtha & EPA “Reforming”
Similar to cracking processes, reforming processes add utility to a refinery’s end product, gasoline. Catalytic reforming converts heavy naphtha to high octane isoparaffins and aromatics for gasoline...
View ArticleWastewater Characterization and Processing
In a golden age of corporate personhood, U.S. refineries may actually have more in common with humans than ever before. Water sustains both human and refinery life. As a community’s water consumption...
View ArticleWWII: the Beginning of the Military-Fuel Complex
The process engineering of refineries undertook rapid changes in the past century, especially during the WWII. While pre-WWI refineries expanded their crude oil feed capacities based on economies of...
View ArticleWhen Conflict Meets Comedy
As I return to my routinely blogging duty, I think a light topic would be most fitting (apologies for falling away from my more colorful blog designs). Keegan-Michael Key provided a number of...
View ArticleWhen Conflict Meets Comedy
* This post is a taken from my blog, The Power of Equilibrium As I return to my routinely blogging duty, I think a light topic would be most fitting (apologies for falling away from my more colorful...
View ArticleA Lesson on Experimental Design
Alas, the title suggests that this will serve as another blog post about how organization is difficult! As a student, too often have I relied on external sources to provide a blueprint for “checking my...
View ArticleThe Key to a Sustainable Leadership Legacy!
What do you want your leadership legacy to be? How will this impact your life and career? A Bachelor’s degree is the new high school diploma! Once considered an essential stepping stone in a young...
View ArticleLeadership Legacy Revisited: Inaction in Crisis
After having class with Navy Admiral Giorgione, I have much more to add to my initial thoughts on my ideal leadership legacy. I realize that our legacies are influenced by those who have gone before...
View ArticleSoy un Ingeniero de Energia!
After an electrifying National Conference for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, I am proud to be a Latino in STEM. The nature of these events bring a variety of people together with one...
View ArticleDiscussing the Future with Our Future
The transition from high school senior to college freshman encompasses the two most dynamic years in a student’s academic career path. I cannot help but relate to the classic cliché: “I remember that...
View ArticleThanksgiving Blog
The holiday season brings about a time of reflection unlike any other. Although the finals whirlwind has yet to arrive, the time to reflect on the past semester has already begun. As a senior in...
View ArticleReimagining Public Service
Throughout my time in the PLA, I have taken the position to infuse my passion for public service in every class discussion, blog, and field trip. As I reflect on my undergraduate career, I am reminded...
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