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Resolving Stormwater Pollution: A Sustainable Solution for Environment Management
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Resolving Stormwater Pollution: A Sustainable Solution for Environment Management
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June 8, 2023
The management of environmental challenges in the oil and gas industry has become increasingly complex in recent years due to tightening regulations and growing awareness. This case study focuses on the successful resolution of a critical issue related to stormwater pollution at an oil refinery. The excessive discharge of petcoke particles into the nearby drainage system was causing severe water pollution in the surrounding villages. With the intervention of BiC, a consulting company, a practical and cost-effective solution was implemented to mitigate the problem.
Resolving Chronic Creeping Issues in a Cement Plant Through Effective Troubleshooting
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Resolving Chronic Creeping Issues in a Cement Plant Through Effective Troubleshooting
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June 8, 2023
In this case study, we delve into a chronic problem of creeping that plagued one of the cement plants operated by a multinational company. The issue caused extensive damage to various areas, including the rotating kiln, cyclones, and disrupted cement supply, ultimately leading to a loss of customer confidence. The management enlisted the expertise of BiC, a promoter who possessed extensive experience in instrumentation. This article explores the identification, analysis, and resolution of the creeping problem, highlighting the importance of out-of-box thinking and collaborative problem-solving.
Addressing Sea Water Line Leakage in a Refinery
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Addressing Sea Water Line Leakage in a Refinery
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June 8, 2023
This case study focuses on a utility issue faced by a refinery, specifically related to the seawater line used for cooling purposes. The refinery required a substantial amount of cooling water sourced from the sea, which was transported over a distance of 20 km. However, the seawater line experienced frequent leaks, causing disruptions and inconvenience for nearby communities. This write-up discusses the investigation, approach, action, and results taken to address the issue.
Chemical Plant Profitability Through Idea Generation
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Chemical Plant Profitability Through Idea Generation
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June 8, 2023
Necessity is the mother of invention, and this holds true for a large multinational chemical company that faced a significant dip in profitability due to various reasons, including the high cost of imported energy, leading to declining margins. If swift action had not been taken, the company would have faced substantial losses. In fact, the organization experienced its first loss in the first quarter of that year after 20 years of continuous profit.
Promoting Effective Cooling Tower Management
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Promoting Effective Cooling Tower Management
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June 8, 2023
The utility of oil and gas refineries heavily relies on large-scale cooling water systems and cooling towers. It is crucial to ensure their proper functioning. Wooden cooling towers require specific treatment processes and must always be kept wet to maintain their longevity. In a particular refinery, BIC Promoter took charge of managing the utility and identified an issue with the cooling tower. Prior to taking any action, two cells of the cooling tower collapsed unexpectedly, posing an emergency situation and raising concerns about potential further damage.
Conversion of Effluent into Raw Material for Cement Plant
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Conversion of Effluent into Raw Material for Cement Plant
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June 8, 2023
A multinational company established a cement plant along with a large chemical plant. The company faced the challenge of utilizing waste as an input to reduce costs and prevent the disposal of limestone into the sea, which was their primary product. The cement plant had a capacity of 1 MMTPA and was operating smoothly. However, over time, both the chemical plant and the cement plant faced a shortage of raw materials, compelling them to explore alternative solutions to avoid waste dumping. The government has put a restriction to dump the effluent into the sea which is triggered to find a solution.
Gas Turbine Commissioning and Liquid Fuel Fluctuation
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Gas Turbine Commissioning and Liquid Fuel Fluctuation
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June 8, 2023
In the commissioning phase of a fertilizer plant, it was observed that the gas turbine, which operates with both gas and liquid fuel, experienced high fluctuations in input pressure. These fluctuations led to tripping of the units, posing a significant challenge to the commissioning process. As the primary source of energy for the plant, maintaining stable input pressure was crucial.
Fertilizer Plant Compressor Issue
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Fertilizer Plant Compressor Issue
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June 8, 2023
The fertiliser plant operates under high-pressure conditions, utilizing natural gas as the raw material to produce urea fertiliser. The large size Compressor plays a crucial role in compressing the gas. If the gas pressure drops below a certain level, the Compressor kicks in to compress it and push it back into the header using a non-return valve (NRV) between the inlet and outlet. This raises the outlet pressure and improves the overall efficiency of the fertiliser plant. The Compressor is an essential component found in most energy-sensitive fertiliser plants. However, in one plant located in northern India, this Compressor installation remained non-functional due to tripping caused by low flow.
Refinery Utility Cash study related to reverse osmosis plant – to improve MTBF
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Refinery Utility Cash study related to reverse osmosis plant – to improve MTBF
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June 4, 2023
Desalination using reverse osmosis (RO) is a widely adopted technology known for its efficiency and ability to produce high-quality water. In this case study, we focus on a multinational company that required wastewater treatment through an RO system to meet environmental regulations. However, the operation faced recurring issues such as frequent chemical cleaning, clogging, and high replacement rates.