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E.S.D
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TROUBLESHOOTING
FLOW MODELS
AIR COOLED H/Ex
S&T H/Ex
CW NETWORKS
FOULING
TRAINING
PROD RECOVERY
ENQUIRY
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In many refining and petrochemical processes, valuable products,
solvents and intermediates are recovered from vapour streams by
condensation. In many
cases the condensation process itself is complex, involving
multi-component mixtures with non-ideal thermodynamics.
Cal Gavin ESD’s experience in modelling such systems
enables improvement opportunities to be identified and acted upon.
Optimisation of condensation efficiency will improve product
yields and minimise emissions control requirements.
The optimisation of condensing
processes will draw upon the broad range of skills offered by Cal
Gavin ESD:
A Product Recovery Study consists
of three stages:
AUDIT
Within the scope of the study, a database of process
condensers will be compiled.
Information regarding flows, temperatures etc will be
collected and reconciled as necessary.
Product loss will be quantified and sources traced.
MODELLING
Where sources of product loss have been identified at the
audit stage, detailed modelling of the relevant condensers will be
carried out. This
step allows the opportunity for improvement to be quantified, and
points to possible solutions.
SOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTATION
The audit and modelling stages will highlight operational
improvements which can be implemented, and Cal Gavin’s detailed
heat exchanger engineering experience will pinpoint cost-effective
revamp opportunities.
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