2013 Summer Cooperative Student

Mechanical EngineerM. David Mills

The University of Alabama

Safety Training

27 On line, computer based modules 23 in-class training sessions

Covered several important topics including: H2S SCBA Respirators Fire Safety Fall safety and fall protection

Including Scaffold Safety

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My Hunt Refining Company Projects

Stairs in the #2 Hydrogen Plant

Pentane Tank Piping Extensive work in

Microsoft Visio

CCR Mock Strainer

Emulsion Plant Tank CoatingsHead Loss

Equation

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Stairs in #2 Hydrogen Plant Purpose was to

eliminate the need to walk around the heater to get across a small gap

Tasks Research stair

construction details Draw a sketch in

PowerPoint for the Contractor

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Final Product for Stairs

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Pentane Tank Project

Objective To install a bypass line

for startup Tasks

Measure prospective pipe distance

Verify and markup P&ID Budget electric-trace wire

and insulation

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Pentane Tank Project

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Microsoft Visio

Objective Take a hand-drawn file

and convert it to a digital version

Task Make a Visio file for the

Injection Quill in the Crude Unit

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Work in the Emulsion Plant Purpose

Coordinate and test sample coupons for new E-11 Tank coating

Met with individual from Carboline

Placed coupons in Emulsion tank for several weeks to test different coatings

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Work in the Emulsion Plant

Purpose Calculate head-loss for

new loading rack pump Measure distances from

rack to pump Draw ISO depicting

valves, elbows and other items along pipeline

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Mock Strainer for CCR Recycle Gas Compressor

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Built a mock strainer to test the size Built with dimensions

supplied by Samuel Wright

Tested size in order to make sure it would fit instead of ordering actual first

Larger strainer yields less DP

Mock Strainer for CCR Recycle Gas Compressor

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Mock Strainer for CCR Recycle Gas Compressor

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Mock Strainer for CCR Recycle Gas Compressor

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Smaller Projects at HRC Waste Water Treatment

Plant sample VCU Flu Gas sample Unloading/Reloading of

catalyst in NU Investigation of old MOC’s Research for Environmental

permits in Emulsion Plant

P&ID’s Redlining Field Verifying

Valve Research in Coker

ISO Drawing research for Hydrocracker

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Elements at Hunt that helped me learn

Hands on atmosphere Family-like employee relationship Willingness of other Hunt employees to

help and teach

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Technical knowledge gained while at Hunt

Process of Crude Oil Refining Equipment Used

PumpsReactorsHeat ExchangersCompressorsPiping Equipment

Valves

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Lifelong skills I learned at Hunt Lifelong Professional

Skills Communication skills

both in person and via Email

Problem Solving techniques

Time management

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What I will take back to the University of Alabama this Fall

My hands-on experiences and exposure to plant equipment

Math skills, and how to calculate different things

Enhanced communication skills

Teamwork skills

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Questions?

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