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