CHS Inc. Fires Up Coker At Its McPherson, Kansas, Refinery
02/17/2016
During the refining process, the coker converts the heaviest portion of crude oil into more valuable liquid products that can then be converted into gasoline or diesel fuel. Any remaining product is sold as petroleum coke for use in industrial applications.
"The new coker allows the refinery to process a larger variety of crude oils, thus delivering the best value to our owners and customers by purchasing the most cost-effective crude oil available," said Jim Loving, CHS Senior Vice President, refining, pipelines and terminals. "We're also able to meet increased product demand while creating an even safer operating environment for our employees."
The new coker is designed with safety in mind. The new unit has a fully automated decoking control system. This allows operators to drill out and remove coke from the drums from a protected area that is a safe distance away from the coker. Prior to successful startup, unit operators were extensively trained and equipment was thoroughly checked and tested. "Replacing our previous coker, built in 1952, was essential for the refinery's continued operation," said Rick Leicht, McPherson refinery Vice President. "Our new coker is state of the art and improves operational safety and reliability. In addition, we have flexibility in processing the most economically favorable crude oils."
According to the firm, CHS Refinery at Laurel, Montana, began operating a new coker unit in 2008. Upgrades at each refinery are expected to bring combined production to 160,000 barrels a day in 2019. In recent years, CHS has invested $2 billion in refined fuels manufacturing and distribution upgrades and ownership to serve our owners and customers.
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