「Hands in Hands, Moving Forward Safely」

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This post was last edited by Benpeng Guo Jibo45 on 2017-5-24 00:37. I first came into contact with this type of work on a liquefied petroleum gas deep processing project. A bunch of sketches are placed in front of me, and I’m asked to draw a process flow diagram. I stared hard, drew and experimented for two days, and ended up drawing several pictures of crabs roaming around! Take a look at Brother L’s work – it’s both beautiful and well-organized. I was puzzled at the time – they were able to draw the reboiler, water cooler, reflux tank, and pressure relief/vacuum relief systems smoothly without even looking at a schematic, and they understood them all so well. The level of admiration at that time was such that saliva flowed in abundance. Led by my brothers, I delved deeper into the project to learn more about it. Brother X sets aside time every day to teach us, explaining things step by step – from the principles of manufacturing processes and their workflows to the structure of equipment and chemical instrumentation – thereby expanding our knowledge and broadening our horizons. The amiable Brother Z provided great care and attention. Installing packing in the separation tower, removing rust and impurities from the equipment, purging, pressurizing, testing for airtightness, and installing the catalyst – all these steps have been summarized in flowcharts, allowing for a clear understanding of the pipelines on site. After the unit is started up, the operation remains as simple as on a whiteboard; adjusting the large valves is truly as confusing as trying to tell Li Kui from his counterfeit. Thank you, Brother C, for patiently guiding me through the operational techniques; I gradually learned how to carry out the processes, from separation to reaction. From this perspective, practical experience after graduating from college is of utmost importance; there is a long way to go, and it’s hard to say that one has become proficient in just a few years. Thank you, brothers, for holding my hand and guiding me forward step by step. This is in a chemical plant, where one comes into contact with flammable, explosive, toxic, harmful substances as well as those that are subject to high temperatures and pressures; it is necessary to have the correct knowledge. What one learns should be put to use in actual work. The right direction and the right knowledge are essential to ensure safe production. It was a mistake to be complacent about everything learned before. Only when facing a crisis does one realize that achieving a high score is meaningless; after all, it’s not the college entrance exam that selects talent. In critical moments, it is the accumulation of experience that helps to overcome difficulties. After seeing many accident cases, I realize that they were not big deals in retrospect, but at that moment they remained engraved in memory for life. I still clearly remember that it was a middle-grade class, and flames shot up from the torch. Looking back, the ball tank, over 10 meters tall, was completely red; everything within sight was as bright as in daylight. I still remember clearly how I felt at that time – it’s over, I’m going to die today. I clearly remember my physical reaction at that time – my hand holding the mouse was sweating profusely. At this critical moment, Brother X made the right decision in a timely manner: everyone shouldn’t be afraid; it must be some safety valve that has opened, so we need to investigate it immediately. This correct judgment resolved the crisis. I heard later that the residents who saw the flames left their homes in haste, and those working in other positions within the company stepped forward…… It’s important to learn well from the experienced workers, and one must avoid being arrogant or impatient. Only by working diligently and studying earnestly can one truly be responsible for oneself and for the safety of everyone else.