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Software Software Enables Refiners to Better Secure Health and Safety of Operations

Editor: Ahlam Rais |

Emerson’s Data Manager v8.2 analysis software continuously monitors high risk internal corrosion levels in hydrofluoric acid alkylation units to prevent acid leaks and unplanned shutdowns, and offers better predictability of equipment lifespan.

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Emerson’s new Data Manager Software v8.2 helps refiners monitor corrosion of hydrofluoric acid alkylation units to prevent costly, unplanned shutdowns and maximise profits and productivity.
Emerson’s new Data Manager Software v8.2 helps refiners monitor corrosion of hydrofluoric acid alkylation units to prevent costly, unplanned shutdowns and maximise profits and productivity.
(Source: Emerson)

Emerson’s new Data Manager Software v8.2 helps refiners monitor corrosion of hydrofluoric (HF) acid alkylation units to prevent costly, unplanned shutdowns and maximise profits and productivity. Data Manager Analysis Software for Rosemount Wireless Permasense corrosion and erosion monitoring systems offers continuous sensor monitoring that provides early detection of corrosion in HF acid alkylation units and mitigates the risk of loss of containment, states the firm.

Alkylation units ensure facilities meet gasoline quality specifications and allow for the production of premium gasoline grades, adding significant economic value to the refinery operation. These units are extremely susceptible to aggressive corrosion. Corrosion can lead to an HF release, which may cause significant production loss and place the health and safety of the refinery staff and local community at risk.

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Measuring corrosion damage in HF acid alkylation units using traditional methods is difficult. Iron fluoride can scale and build up on the inside of pipes, confusing normal ultrasonic thickness measurements. Additionally, traditional intrusive probes or frequent manual inspections present safety risks due to the hazardous environment of these units.

Emerson’s new software version solves these problems by helping refiners gain a better understanding of the correlation between corrosion rates and upsets or changes in process conditions, adds the company.

Engineered with a unique new signal processing module, the solution delivers data directly to the engineer’s desk with wireless, non-intrusive sensors that communicate with an Emerson Wireless Gateway, reducing the frequency of manual inspections, mentions the firm. These sensors are designed to withstand harsh, potentially high-temperature refinery conditions.

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