Refinery SDA Unit Project
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Client:
Major Indian Refinery
Software Used:
PDMS, AutoCAD, STAAD Pro, Navisworks, Excel
Sector:
Oil Refining / Residue Upgradation / SDA Processing
Project Overview:
Pan Gulf Technologies was appointed to engineer a Solvent Deasphalting (SDA) Unit to help upgrade atmospheric residue into higher-value distillates. The complex integration into the existing refinery made 3D modeling and stress analysis essential.
Scope of Work:
01. Complete piping layout for solvent and DAO circuits
02. Column and heat exchanger placement and foundation detailing
03. Civil-structural design of equipment platforms and pipe racks
04. Clash detection, MTOs, and fabrication drawings
Key Challenges:
01. High-temperature pipe routing with thermal expansion mitigation
02. Designing for continuous operations and minimal shutdown risk
03. Alignment with existing refinery utility corridors
Engineering Approach:
01. Thermal expansion loops and flexible joint integration
02. Multi-model coordination for process, civil, and structural units
03. Applied ASME/API standards for high-temperature design
Project Outcomes:
01. Flawless tie-ins and zero shutdown conflicts during commissioning
02. Reduced stress points through detailed stress analysis
03. Delivered ahead of schedule due to early-stage clash resolution
Conclusion:
Pan Gulf Technologies ensured a safe and efficient SDA unit integration that supported higher distillate yields. Our specialized refinery engineering experience enabled seamless design-to-construction transitions.
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