Lou has over 30 years experience with Mobil and has a technical background in research, capital projects, technical service and troubleshooting, and turnaround planning/support. Particular expertise in Claus sulfur recovery systems including, sour water treating, amine treating and tail gas treating. He has also consulted on emission issues relating to compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
Some services Lou has provided to Mobil and the industry include:
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Conducted process training seminars for operators, engineers and managers |
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Facilitated Mobil's global best practice network or sulfur recovery, amine treating and product treatment |
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Process engineering input to ensure compliance with Benzene National Emissions Standards |
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Consulted with refinery technical staff on caustic management and spent caustic disposal practices |
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Technical support for HAZOPS and other PHA studies |
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Turnaround planning and consultation on repairs during turnarounds |
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Startup assistance for new and revamped units |
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Primary consultant in the identification of a technology to control mercaptan odor |
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Control objectives analysis and reality checks for DCS projects |
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Conceptual design and P&ID review for new units and revamps |
He has been a speaker is numerous symposia, authored several papers and represented Mobil as a member of the Amine Best Practices Group. He was also the Mobil representative to a number of industry groups and committees.