Distillation Column Efficiency

Challenge

  • Changes in feed quality impact the efficiency of columns
  • Frequent vacuum pumps/ reboilers and condenser failure causes operational upsets

Solution

  • ML-algorithm based PdM model for vacuum pump and reboiler
  • Employing Data Analysis to understand trends and create indicators to drive predictions
  • Employing first-principle based equations to understand status of machine

Result

  • 23% decrease in downtime

 

  • Increase in efficiency by 8-10%

 

  • ~ 250k Savings annually