Decarbonisation Technology - November 2021

Applications of I-SSPDE to enhance sustainability

Client

Sustainability

Benefits

Long chain

Specific energy improvement allowed

Capacity up by 30% without Capex, First pass quality up by 11%, 90% reduction in off-spec material, no

alcohols facility higher throughput, sustained plant -

in USA

performance and reduced quality or recovery issues. Availability increased through performance/health monitoring Energy intensity improved, quality giveaway reduced, reliability and availability improvement, effective asset utilisation Centralised asset visibility and monitoring, integrating digitalisation in monitoring allowed real-time decision support on

external tolling

Ethylene complex in Middle East

Saving of US$ 250 million over a

five-year period

Largest

22% average increase in profitability

midstream company in

across 40 facilities

the USA operational improvements to achieve sustainability targets Petrochemicals In-depth continuous monitoring of asset

Savings of >$8 million per year for the last nine years; turnaround cycle extended from five to six years; run length of furnace increased by 25%

major in KSA

and mitigation of constraints using digital twins allowed close evaluation of equipment health and performance. Energy intensity was optimised to achieve fuel saving and

without any Capex

higher throughput

Case examples examples of I-SSPDE application to enhance sustainability

does not always translate to smaller profit margins. The industry might even have to go through some form of growing pains in the form of increasingly regulated and strict frameworks in the coming years for the public good. But fortunately, by initiating the process to construct an integrated and digitised infrastructure, enterprises can rise up to the expectations of achieving environmental and operational sustainability while remaining profitable. By introducing sustainable policies and processes with the help of digitalisation strategies,

greater proficiencies can be seized and themselves to experience smarter long-term benefits. Reference 1 Based on survey conducted by the school of public and environmental affairs, Indiana University.

Dr Pratap Nair pnair@ingenero.com