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