Splitter Re-boiler Condition

RELIABILITY SECTION
MAINTENANCE & RELIABILITY DEPARTMENT
08th Oct 2011
 Introduction

2-E-5001 (Product Splitter Re-boiler):

Since the splitter re-boiler’s heat transfer rate was significantly reduced
with its major impact on functioning capability we had to go for the
equipment/ unit shut down to inspect and restore the condition through
required maintenance actions.

Video scope inspection was carried out from top, bottom, east and west
side nozzles (2” size) and significant clogging of the heat exchanger
cores has been observed. It has been planned to go for the solvent
cleaning to restore the condition back.

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 Product Splitter & Re-boiler at our Site

2-C-5001
(Product Splitter)

2-E-5001(Re-boiler)

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 Process Flow Diagram

2-C-5001
(Product Splitter)

2-E-5001(Re-boiler)
 General Arrangement

Core A 42” Bottoms Outlet Line

from Re-boiler to Splitter
Core B 42” Bottoms Outlet Line
from Re-boiler to Splitter

Core A C3 Core B C3
Inlet Lines Inlet Lines

Core A C3 Outlets
Core B C3 Outlets

Core A 30” Bottoms Inlet Core B 30” Bottoms Inlet

from Splitter to Re-boiler from Splitter to Re-boiler
 General Arrangement – Videoscope inspection access nozzles

2” Nozzle - East 2” Nozzle - Top 2” Nozzle - West

2” Nozzle - Bottom

Cores A and B

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 Re-Boiler Nozzles Arrangement
Core B C3
Inlet Nozzles

Core A C3 Side Man way

Inlet Nozzles

Core B C3 Outlet Nozzles

Core A C3 Outlet Nozzles

 Video scope Images (Core Top)

The exchanger core fins were found significantly clogged with deposits in
both top and bottom.

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 Video scope Images (Core Bottom)

The blackish heavies/deposit was observed in the both the cores’ bottom.

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 Video scope Images (Shell walls, side nozzles)

 Deposits were observed over shell walls, bottom and over the side nozzles.
 No mechanical damage was noticed in the visible area.

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 Further Actions/Preventive Measures

 Proceed with solvent cleaning and confirm the cleanliness and resume
our plant operations.

 Investigate the root cause and implement preventive measures

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Thank You