Turnarounds, Restarts, Reconfiguration

Posted on: April 15th, 2011 by n0rtnEngnr No Comments

Turnaround Planning – Process

  • Identification of Limits: Hydraulic, Heat Transfer, Distillation
  • Unit and Equipment Capability Assessments
  • Design for: Replacement, Expansion, Performance Improvement, Operations Improvement

Turnaround Planning – Mechanical Condition Assessment

  • Mechanical Integrity Assessments
    • Rationalization of historical work list, RBI recommendations and Operations Needs
    • Identification and prioritization of critical needs
  • Development of Condition Assessment Plan
    • Effective utilization of turnaround inspection resources
    • Maximum use of noninvasive global screening methodologies to reduce turnaround time and costs (Maximize Pre-turnaround Work, Minimize Discovery during Turnaround)
  • Application of Proprietary Unit Specific Acceptance Criteria to Streamline Turnaround Decision Making Process
  • Proprietary Repair Technologies to Address Anticipated Deficiencies Allowing Clients to more Effectively Plan their Turnaround

Turnaround Support – Mechanical

  • Onsite Technical Expertise: Metallurgical, Mechanical, Fitness for Service, NDE Inspection
  • Rapid Response Metallurgical Evaluation
  • Development and Assessment of Repair and Reconditioning Methods (QA/QC)
  • All Refining, Petrochemical, Utility, and Environmental Processes and Equipment

Turnaround Support – Process

  • Identification of Critical Repair/Reconditioning Needs
  • Development and Assessment of Repair and Reconditioning Designs
  • Focus turnaround efforts on what needs to get done
  • All Refining, Petrochemical, Utility, and Environmental Processes and Equipment