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About This Webinar
Presented by Steve Forry of CECO at the 2026 Barracuda Virtual Reactor Users’ Conference.
Emtrol-Buell, CPFD and Marathon worked together to study the effects of design changes in a reactor cyclone system to determine where erosion mitigation on external surfaces of cyclones is required to reduce erosion. The study compared the existing cyclone system with the proposed replacement design to determine expected changes in flow patterns within the reactor, with the goal of identifying regions of potential severe erosion.
About the Speaker
With nearly 15 years of experience with Emtrol-Buell, Steve has participated in every aspect of FCC cyclone system design and operation. In addition to cyclone design, he provides troubleshooting and inspection expertise for clients that are experiencing elevated catalyst losses or mechanical failures. Steve has had the privilege of being involved in cyclone system design for the smallest and largest FCCU’s in the world, and he enjoys working closely with clients to solve problems to improve FCC operation. Steve holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Messiah College.