Debottlenecking

In any the Energy industry, improving efficiency and increasing throughput are critical to maximizing profitability. In debottlenecking, PetroPlat identifies specific areas and/or equipment in oil and gas facilities that limit the flow of product (otherwise known as bottlenecks) and optimize these equipment to increase overall plant capacity.

The first step in our debottlenecking process generally involves examining the overall operating conditions of a facility. In many instances this means comparing current operating parameters and system settings (flow rates, pipe diameters, pressures, etc.) with the design specifications of process equipment. In some situations, eliminating a bottleneck can be as simple as changing system parameters to match recommended design values. Other times, however, the solution may require a bit more time and effort, such as replacing an entire piece of equipment or retrofitting it to better match the needs of the facility.

PetroPlat’s services aimed at eliminating debottlenecks and maximizing productivity for our clients includes:

• Hazard Assessments
• Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
• Conceptual Studies
• Feasibility Assessments
• Control System Design
• Pipe Stress Analysis