【Weekly Topic】 Management of Low-Load Operation of Equipment
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【Weekly Topic】Talk about running your equipment at low load! At present, due to the design and construction of various facilities, there is a trend toward large-scale development. However, given the current international situation and the actual conditions of various refineries, some of them are currently shut down. So, how do you manage the facilities that are operating at reduced capacity under these circumstances? 1. Since the device cannot operate at full capacity, how do you manage energy consumption? 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the device not being able to operate at full capacity? 3. What is your personal opinion on the device not being able to operate at full capacity? Active participants in the user community will receive a reward of 5–20 wealth points, while those who submit excellent responses will get a red flower and 20–50 wealth points as a reward! All sailors are welcome to participate actively!
1. Since the device cannot operate at full capacity, how do you manage energy consumption? Generally, load limits are set at the beginning of device design; the minimum energy consumption is certainly high, while the maximum value is primarily limited by the equipment itself. To reduce energy consumption at low loads, edge-condition operation is generally adopted, that is, optimal operation, following the principle of maximizing efficiency. Many companies have this system, commonly referred to as the APC system. 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the device not being able to operate at full capacity? The biggest advantage and disadvantage is the poor cost-performance ratio, along with relatively high energy consumption ； Secondly, the operational difficulty increases relatively; certain values can easily reach critical levels and trigger accidents, which is often not worth it. So rather than driving around aimlessly, it’s sometimes better to stop work and wait for the materials! 3. What is your personal opinion on the device not being able to operate at full capacity? It is understandable that operations cannot run at full capacity due to market conditions; if production is to proceed, it is best to do so at the designed minimum level, as this can still ensure some level of profitability!