RefComm Expoconference 

Galveston, Texas · April 27 - May 1, 2026 · Booth 67

We transform the toughest refinery challenges the same way Cokers and FCCs transform heavy feedstock: by breaking problems down and turning them into value. 

Refineries want reliability they can count on, processes that perform under pressure, and partners who understand what’s really happening inside their units. We help you  
  • protect uptime 
  • reduce risk 
  • improve performance 

All where oil products, fouling, corrosion, and heat transfer intersect – at your facility. 

Visit us at booth 67 to master every process.

Learn with Us

Shell-Kurita Presentation: FCC Main Fractionator Fouling / Corrosion Mitigation

When fouling and corrosion take hold in an FCC main fractionator, things can go sideways fast. In this session, Shell and Kurita will discuss a successful salt removal treatment program, which helped Shell get to its planned turnaround, clean the main fractionator and top circulating reflux (TCR) of salt, improve heat transfer in TCR circuits, and lowered main fractionator Delta P. 

Wednesday, April 28 · 2:30 - 3:10 PM 


Sam Fowler headshotSam Fowler headshotPresented by:
Gage Fos, Process Engineer - Shell
Art Lamm, Industry Consultant · Kurita America 

Kurita Refinery-Specific Solutions

ACF Technology

Salt fouling and corrosion don’t need to run your unit into the ground. Kurita’s Ammonium Chloride Free (ACF) Technology prevents and removes ammonium salt deposits by converting corrosive salts into neutral, low‑corrosion liquid compounds. 

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Kurita Dropwise Condensation Technology

If heat transfer is bottlenecking performance, it’s time to change the way condensation behaves. Kurita Dropwise Condensation Technology improves heat transfer efficiency by preventing insulating water films from forming on heat exchanger surfaces. 

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Meet the Kurita Team at RefComm

Mike Penrod Mike Penrod Commercial Manager, Refining
Art Lamm Art Lamm Technical Consultant, Refining
Ken Thomas Ken Thomas Technical Consultant, Refining
David Alberts David Alberts Senior Advisor, Refining
Charlotte Buress Charlotte Buress Product Strategy Manager, Refining
Justin Wagner Justin Wagner Operations Excellence Manager, Refining