A petrochemical plant turnaround (TAR) process involves a lengthy list of carefully orchestrated activities to get production up and running safely after maintenance and installation of new or replacement equipment.
The liquid process includes system pressure tests and trending over time, using inert gases to reveal potential leaks. Missing even a small leak can result in high-cost clean-up, loss of production and potential environmental penalties.
Using industrial sonic imagers, like the Fluke ii500, lets you confirm the pressure drop readings as well as see and pinpoint the source of the leaks to quickly gain the precise information needed to repair the process safely and correctly.
Gas compressor leaks can cause fires, if hydrocarbon pumps, valves, or lines develop leaks that could allow vapors to reach sources of ignition.
By using an acoustic imager your team can quickly find leaks and verify fixes in general operations equipment, placed in and around primary processes, plus many additional inspection processes performed during TAR.
- Heat exchangers, coolers, and process heaters.
- Steam generation
- Pressure-relief and flare systems.
- Gas and air compressors
- Pumps, piping, and valves
Say goodbye to the limitations of incomplete or potentially dangerous leak detection methods.
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