Multi-effective Evaporator – Steam Optimization
Challenge
Includes frequent thermal breakdowns due to fouling
More than required steam consumption leading to sub-optimal operations
Solution
Create a soft sensor for overall heat transfer coefficient and set alarm limits
Benchmark and compare the real-time steam consumption with respect to the ideal consumption
Result
Steam optimization by ~ 15-20%
Reduction in unplanned maintenance by 55-60%
Reduction in cost of maintenance by 12-15%