Alkylation Safety & the Production of Cleaner Gasoline
Alkylate is critical to making clean, low-emission gasoline. Hydrofluoric (HF) acid is one of two primary catalysts used to make alkylate. When it comes to using HF, refiners take major precautions and employ prevention, detection and containment strategies to keep their workforces and communities safe. Tim Shepperd, an expert in alkylation safety with more than 30 years of refining industry experience gives an on-the-ground look at HF alkylation. Using live and modeled footage, he walks through the layers of safety systems and risk mitigation protocols facilities use to protect workers, their neighbors and the environment. For more information about alkylation safety, please visit afpm.org/HF.
Additional reading: Banning Hydrofluoric Acid Won’t Eliminate Risk, But It Will Threaten Fuel Supplies
The monthly test of the Community Alert Sirens will be conducted on: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 (at approximately 11:30 a.m.)
The monthly test of the Community Alert Sirens will be conducted on: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 (at approximately 11:30 a.m.) This is only a test! The monthly test is described as follows: One-minute “all-clear chimes” will precede and follow [...]
Torrance Refinery Voted Favorite Workplace
Torrance Refinery was recognized as Favorite Workplace for the second consecutive year in the 2023 South Bay’s Best Annual Readers’ Choice Awards conducted by the Daily Breeze/The Beach Reporter. Thank you to our dedicated and talented Torrance Team for making our [...]
Excellence in Reliability
What is one of the most important factors you think of when you are in the market for a new car? Sure, price is a key factor, and the make and model are important. Yet, most of us would agree, [...]
Helping Torrance Stay Prepared
A visit to a local city’s health fair and the desire to spend more time with her brother led Michelle Rand to participate in the City of Torrance Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) this winter. Michelle is known for her [...]
Investing in Students to Ease Transitions: TPD Youth Leadership Academy
Casimir Middle School Physical Education teacher Rob Alvarenga noticed a change in some of his eighth-grade students this year – shy students became more vocal, reserved ones became proactive by volunteering to assist others and taking on leadership roles. [...]
Being Water Wise in Refining
California’s severe drought conditions quickly turned around after a winter of seemingly endless rainstorms. While sometimes inconvenient, the much-needed precipitation has helped improve conditions across the state. During heavy downpours here in Torrance, the city storm water retention basin, [...]