
Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions Germany GmbH
Robert Szabo, Technical Representative

Air Products and Chemicals Inc.
Carlos Henao, Technical Representative
ARKEMA
Gaëlle Fouassier, Technical Representative

Asahi Kasei Corporation
Kyohei Yamashita, Technical Representative

BASF SE
Bernd Metzen, Technical Representative

Bechtel Energy
Jeff D'Souza, Technical Representative

Beijing Zehua Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd.
Jiazhuo Lu, Technical Representative

Benit M Co., Ltd.
Ki Joon Kang, Technical Representative

BP Plc.
David Martyn, Technical Representative

Butachimie
Stephane Facotti, Technical Representative

Celanese International Corporation
Ron Olsson, Technical Representative

Cenovus Energy, Inc.
Hong Ma, Technical Representative

Chang Chun Petrochemical Co.
T.Y. Lin, Technical Representative

Chemours
Samuel Geiger, Technical Representative

Chevron Energy Technology Company
Christine Long, Technical Representative

China HuanQiu Contracting & Engineering Co., Ltd., Beijing
Shulan Sun, Technical Representative

China Petrochemical Technology Chemical Company - SINOPEC
Lei Wang, Technical Representative
To be able to design large distillation columns properly and safely, we at BASF rely on a wealth of data from production-scale measurements for packings and trays. These measurements are usually very time-consuming and expensive. The membership in FRI enables us to access and share an extensive data pool in collaboration with other companies and institutes. At the same time, we benefit from results of various research projects aimed at a better understanding of the numerous phenomena within distillation columns. Our active engagement in the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and the Technical Committee (TC) as well as the exchange with other members, especially also with suppliers of packings and trays, helps us to identify topics we will focus on in the future. For us, this commitment pays off, as it allows us to reduce the investment as well as the operating costs for new columns.
Bernd Metzen, BASF - Senior Principal Scientist Distillation

Citgo Petroleum Corporation
Bill Nelson, Technical Representative

Clark Solutions LLC
Vitor Sturm, Technical Representative

ConocoPhillips
Michael Calderon, Technical Representative

Corteva Agriscience
Rick Ray, Technical Representative

Dow Company, The
Chet Davidson, Technical Representative

DuPont Specialty Services, LLC
Joe Flowers, Technical Representative

Eastman Chemical Company
Joe Parker, Technical Representative

ENEOS Corporation
Takeshi Fujimoto, Technical Representative

Enppi
Tarek Taha, Technical Representative

EPCON International
Paul Nelson, Technical Representative

Evonik Process Technology & Engineering
Armin Rix, Technical Representative

ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company
Gabriel Nahigian, Technical Representative

Fluor Enterprises, Inc.
Henry Kister, Technical Representative

GTI Solutions International LLC
Ian Buttridge, Technical Representative

Hanbal Masstech Limited
JungWon Lee, Technical Representative

Hellenic Petroleum
Vassillios Dimitropoulos, Technical Representative

Hualu Engineering & Technology Co., Ltd.
Jian Shang, Technical Representative

Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
Yoshihide Murakami, Technical Representative

IHI Corporation
Akihisa Yano, Technical Representative
Jeonjin Entech
Byung-Don Lee, Technical Representative
Mass transfer technology is the core of our business. FRI is a wonderful and valuable opportunity for us to gain new insight on distillation and also contribute to the knowledge and capabilities of our industries. Generally speaking, we all move forward together. If FRI membership can help you to avoid or fix one problem column a year or substantially improve the operation of one column, the fees are easily justified.
Mark Pilling - Sulzer Chemtech Limited

JFE Project One Co., Ltd.
Yusuke Eto, Technical Representative

JGC Corporation
Takeshi Koyama, Technical Representative

Jiaxing Zhonghe Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd.
Shae Xu, Technical Representative

Kellogg Brown & Root LLC
Hari Marathe, Technical Representative

Koch-Glitsch, LP
Anand Vennavelli, Technical Representative

Linde GmbH
Kirk Larson, Technical Representatives

Lummus Technology LLC
Ray Sowiak, Technical Representative

LyondellBasell Industries
Shane Weber, Technical Representative

Marathon Petroleum Company
Greg Cantley, Technical Representative

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
Souichi Amano, Technical Representative

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.
Ed Rios, Technical Representative

Pei Yang National Distillation Technology Corporation Limited
Shan Cong, Technical Representative

Peiyang Chemical Equipment Company
Jason Yang, Technical Representative

Quality Wire Products W.L.L
Lakshmanan Shan, Technical Representative

RAIZNEXT Corporation
Kouji Shibata, Technical Representative

Rhine Ruhr, PTY. Ltd
Jim Tyzzer, Technical Representative

Rhodia Research & Technology
Eric Roussel, Technical Representative

RVT Process Equipment GmbH
Jose Luis Sola, Technical Representative
One of our operating facilities is considering a capacity expansion project, but also needs to occasionally run at very low rates.
The report that Tony Cai and Mark Cavett put together has been an exceptionally useful reference for me to share with the folks at the site, to help them better grasp the potential for problems if we are not thoughtful about how we approach covering the full desired operating range.
In particular the embedded video clips, in conjunction with explanatory text, drive home the potential concern about vibrations during extended low rate operation in a way that several past attempts at explanation on my part could not.
FRI's efforts in capturing the information gleaned during the DST-23 study, and summarizing it so clearly, are both useful and appreciated.
R. Joseph Flowers, P.E - Engineering Laureate – Mass Transfer

Samsung Engineering
YoungJoo Ji, Technical Representative

Shell Global Solutions (U.S.) Inc.
Waldo de Villiers, Technical Representative

Sulzer Chemtech Limited
Mark Pilling, Technical Representative

Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Koetsu Abe, Technical Representative

Suncor Energy, Inc.
Fred Zhang, Technical Representative

Technip Energies
Michele Normand, Technical Representative

Tianjin Tianchen Green Energy Engineering Technology Development Ltd. Co.
Wang Zhiming, Technical Representative

Toyo Engineering Corporation
Toshihiro Wakabayashi, Technical Representative

TPT Pacific
B.K. Lee, Technical Representative

WELCHEM GmbH
Volker Engel, Technical Representative

Woven Metal Products, Inc.
Robert Lasser, Technical Representative
Member Testimonial
Many times the companies, we work for, have established a set of guidelines as good Distillation practice. The DPC provides new good ideas that challenge these established practices and keep them “evergreen.” The DPC handbook is a wonderful resource that can provide an unbiased “second opinion” to many of today’s challenging Distillation needs.