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| Revamps 2008: exceeding expectations |
Rene G Gonzalez
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2008 / Revamps |
Overall post-revamp performance is expected to be exceptional against a background of unexpected costs, larger infrastructure requirements and market pressures.
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| Leading mega projects and revamps |
Paul Hayes and Christne A de Vlaming, Fluor
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2008 / Revamps |
How to effectively lead a mega project, turnaround or revamp in a highly constrianed resource environment. The leadership approach for successfully delivering a project with an entire team in stretch roles is discussed.
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| Starting up a world scale ULSD hydrotreater |
Hafedh Al-Qassab, Gregory M Lilburne, Savas Soydaner, Sayed Hamza Alawi and Mark Jones, The Bahrain Petroleum Company BSC (c)
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2008 / Revamps |
During a successful ULSD hydrotreater revamp, valuable experience was gained in overcoming commissioning and post-start-up problems. Issues that emerged and lessons learned can be used to avoid pitfalls and enhance start-ups on similar projects.
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| Phased investment for H2S removal |
Jim Abbott and Vince A Row, Johnson Matthey Catalysts
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2008 / Revamps |
Awareness of H2S removal process steps and how they can be combined to reduce costs compared to the use of a single sweetening unit operation. Modular process design and a phased investment to project implementation can reduce capital spending.
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| Regenerator head replacement project |
John Payne, Foster Wheeler Energy Rob Tarbard and Peter Johnson, Esso Petroleum Company
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2008 / Revamps |
How one of the world's largest FCC regenerator heads with cyclones was removed and replaced during a 30-day turnaround. Meticulous attention to pre-planning aided by 3D modelling helped overcome tight space limitations and clearances during construction.
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| Identifying very small equipment leaks |
Dave Ferguson, Tracerco Troy Witherill
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2008 / Revamps |
Very small leaks in feed/effluent exchangers can be identified using chemical tracing. This online technique can detect leaks as low as 5.0 ppm, avoiding off-specification effluent and reducing the length of costly shutdowns.
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| Process design benefits of laser scanning |
Julie Martin, Foster Wheeler South Africa (Pty)
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2008 / Revamps |
The effectiveness of laser scanning and 3D modelling is considered from lessons learned in the field, providing better ways to capture process data. 3D modelling can enhance the process and piping partnership that is so critical to revamp project success.
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| Automated crude oil tank cleaning |
Carlos Legoretta, Oreco
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2008 / Revamps |
The benefits of Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis to automated tank cleaning are discussed. Examples of tank cleaning in practice are provided by independent tank cleaning service providers who use automated non-man entry tank cleaning methods.
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| Online cleaning of process equipment |
Marcello Ferrara, ITW |
2008 / Revamps |
In the interest of time and cost savings, online cleaning prior to shutdown can reduce the duration and complexity of refinery turnarounds, as demonstrated in the following case studies.
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