Performance Optimization for Heat Exchanges

Challenge

  • Fluid with dissolved impurities upon reaching saturation deposit on the inner tubes causing scaling
  • Scaling was leading to corrosion and improper heat transfer

Solution

  • Using ML to create a PdM model to allow personnel to take necessary action before reaching impurities saturation
  • Parameter creation of Overall Heat transfer Coefficient(U) that varies with time
  • Employing physics-based features to predict fouling

Result

  • Reduction in unplanned downtimes by >50%

 

  • Savings of around $1M