Agenda

Agenda at a glance

RefComm Europe 2026

Mon 2nd November

8AM RefComm Training opens

Tue 3rd November

8AM RefComm Training continues

5:30PM Welcome Reception & Exhibition Opens

Wed 4th November

8AM Conference Opening

5PM Networking Party

Thu 5th November

8AM Conference Continues

3:30PM Conference & Exhibition Close

This draft agenda is intended as an indication of the key themes and technical areas we expect to cover at REFCOMM Europe, and should be used as a guide for prospective speakers and attendees rather than as a final programme.

If you would like to discuss a potential submission in more detail ahead of sending your abstract, please contact Thomas Willatt at [email protected]

 

  1. Track 1
  2. Track 2
  3. Track 3
  1. 07:00
  2. 07:30
  3. 08:00
  4. 08:30
  5. 09:00
  6. 09:30
  7. 10:00
  8. 10:30
  9. 11:00
  10. 11:30
  11. 12:00
  12. 12:30
  13. 13:00
  14. 13:30
  15. 14:00
  16. 14:30
  17. 15:00
  18. 15:30
  19. 16:00
  20. 16:30
  21. 17:00

07:00

Registration Opens 07:00–08:00

08:00

REFCOMM TRAINING: Coker Process, Design, and Troubleshooting 08:00–10:00

Mitch Moloney

Mitch Moloney

SME

Coking.com Inc.

  • Advanced delayed coking process understanding, design considerations, and operating trade-offs.
  • Practical troubleshooting of common unit issues, including feed, heater, drum, and fractionation challenges.
  • Intended for refinery personnel seeking deeper technical understanding and problem-solving approaches.

REFCOMM TRAINING: Mechanical Integrity and Reliability of Coke Drums 08:00–10:00

Mahmod Samman

Mahmod Samman

President

Houston Engineering Solutions, LLC

  • Mechanical integrity and reliability of coke drums, including design fundamentals, failure mechanisms, and relevant industry standards.
  • Practical assessment and repair of skirt and shell issues, including cracking, buckling, tilting, bulging, and bolt failures.
  • Intended for operating company refinery and upgrader personnel involved in coke drum design, operations, maintenance, and life-extension planning.

REFCOMM TRAINING: Delayed Coker Fundamentals, Coker Operations and Reliability 08:00–10:00

Evan Hyde

Evan Hyde

Director of Field Services

Coking.com Inc.

  • Core delayed coking process fundamentals, key equipment, and semi-batch operating principles.
  • Day-to-day operating practices, reliability fundamentals, and common performance constraints.
  • Suitable for participants newer to delayed coking as well as those refreshing operational knowledge.

10:00

Networking Break 10:00–10:30

10:30

REFCOMM TRAINING: Delayed Coker Fundamentals, Coker Operations and Reliability 10:30–12:30

  • Core delayed coking process fundamentals, key equipment, and semi-batch operating principles.
  • Day-to-day operating practices, reliability fundamentals, and common performance constraints.
  • Suitable for participants newer to delayed coking as well as those refreshing operational knowledge.

REFCOMM TRAINING: Coker Process, Design, and Troubleshooting 10:30–12:30

  • Advanced delayed coking process understanding, design considerations, and operating trade-offs.
  • Practical troubleshooting of common unit issues, including feed, heater, drum, and fractionation challenges.
  • Intended for refinery personnel seeking deeper technical understanding and problem-solving approaches.

REFCOMM TRAINING: Mechanical Integrity and Reliability of Coke Drums 10:30–12:30

  • Mechanical integrity and reliability of coke drums, including design fundamentals, failure mechanisms, and relevant industry standards.
  • Practical assessment and repair of skirt and shell issues, including cracking, buckling, tilting, bulging, and bolt failures
  • Intended for operating company refinery and upgrader personnel involved in coke drum design, operations, maintenance, and life-extension planning.

12:30

Networking Lunch 12:30–13:30

13:30

REFCOMM TRAINING: Coker Process, Design, and Troubleshooting 13:30–15:00

  • Advanced delayed coking process understanding, design considerations, and operating trade-offs.
  • Practical troubleshooting of common unit issues, including feed, heater, drum, and fractionation challenges.
  • Intended for refinery personnel seeking deeper technical understanding and problem-solving approaches.

REFCOMM TRAINING: Mechanical Integrity and Reliability of Coke Drums 13:30–15:00

  • Mechanical integrity and reliability of coke drums, including design fundamentals, failure mechanisms, and relevant industry standards.
  • Practical assessment and repair of skirt and shell issues, including cracking, buckling, tilting, bulging, and bolt failures
  • Intended for operating company refinery and upgrader personnel involved in coke drum design, operations, maintenance, and life-extension planning.

REFCOMM TRAINING: Delayed Coker Fundamentals, Coker Operations and Reliability 13:30–15:00

  • Core delayed coking process fundamentals, key equipment, and semi-batch operating principles.
  • Day-to-day operating practices, reliability fundamentals, and common performance constraints.
  • Suitable for participants newer to delayed coking as well as those refreshing operational knowledge.

15:00

Networking Break 15:00–15:30

15:30

REFCOMM TRAINING: Mechanical Integrity and Reliability of Coke Drums 15:30–17:00

  • Mechanical integrity and reliability of coke drums, including design fundamentals, failure mechanisms, and relevant industry standards.
  • Practical assessment and repair of skirt and shell issues, including cracking, buckling, tilting, bulging, and bolt failures
  • Intended for operating company refinery and upgrader personnel involved in coke drum design, operations, maintenance, and life-extension planning.

REFCOMM TRAINING: Delayed Coker Fundamentals, Coker Operations and Reliability 15:30–17:00

  • Core delayed coking process fundamentals, key equipment, and semi-batch operating principles.
  • Day-to-day operating practices, reliability fundamentals, and common performance constraints.
  • Suitable for participants newer to delayed coking as well as those refreshing operational knowledge.

REFCOMM TRAINING: Coker Process, Design, and Troubleshooting 15:30–17:00

  • Advanced delayed coking process understanding, design considerations, and operating trade-offs.
  • Practical troubleshooting of common unit issues, including feed, heater, drum, and fractionation challenges.
  • Intended for refinery personnel seeking deeper technical understanding and problem-solving approaches.

17:00

End of Day One 17:00–17:30