Is it necessary to install a refrigeration compressor (chiller) in olefin storage tanks?
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The foundation design of our company’s olefin storage tanks does not include a refrigeration compressor (chiller); will this be sufficient to meet the requirements of normal operations in the future? I hope the experts can provide a detailed explanation~
There should be! Won’t the jar overheat in summer?
There must be a flare; it can be used for normal vaporization processes. During shutdowns for maintenance, it can only be used by burning off the gas through a flare.
Designed with a vapor equilibrium line returning to the olefin plant
Yes, the question is whether there would be a significant amount of waste if the polyolefin facility downstream were to undergo maintenance
This is necessary; it can be at the same level as the olefin plant when operations are in progress, but it’s not feasible during shutdowns for maintenance, as using a flare results in significant waste!
This is essential; when the plant is operating normally and connected to the tower, overpressure does not occur. However, it needs to be activated when the plant is not stable or during shutdowns, in order to avoid waste from using the flare system – after all, ethylene is quite expensive
This post was last edited by woouwoou on 2017-6-8 09:19. After all, installing an ice machine requires a significant investment. The average annual temperature here is between 6 and 8°C, so the climate should have little impact. Could you explain in more detail what is meant by the device being unstable? Does a shutdown refer to the shutdown of the previous system or the subsequent system? Thank you for the detailed explanation!
After all, investing in ice-making machines is also a significant amount of money. The average annual temperature here is between 6 and 8°C, so the climate should have little impact. Could you explain in more detail what is meant by the device being unstable? Does a shutdown refer to the shutdown of the previous system or the subsequent system? Thank you for the detailed explanation!
The ethylene and propylene tank farms? Could you be more specific? Our ethylene tank area here is insulated, so it’s fine even in summer.