Flare Minimization during Plant Startup via Dynamic Simulation
A methodology was developed to minimize flaring during plant startup by using dynamic simulation. This methodology started with setup and validation of steady state and dynamic simulations of the plant. The validated dynamic simulation was used to virtually run and check the plant startup procedures. Modifications of the startup procedures may be recommended to safely start the plant and minimize the flaring. This methodology has been demonstrated in two field tests in Texas, USA, one in Lyondell-Equistar olefin plant OP1 and another one in Huntsman Chemicals olefin plant A3. The dynamic simulation provided an insight into the process dynamic behavior that is not apparent through the use of steady-state simulation or based on past operational experience. This information is crucial for plant startup in order to minimize the flaring. With the cooperation of the operations group, the field tests demonstrated the efficacy of flare minimization during plant startup by using dynamic simulation.
Startup Dynamic Simulation Flare Minimization Pollution Prevention
Kuyen Li Qiang Xu Helen H. Lou John L. Gossage Amarnath Singh Sasha Vragolic Thomas Kelly
Center of Process and Information Technology, Lamar University, P. O. Box 10053, Beaumont, Texas 777 Huntsman Chemicals,P.O.Box 847,Port Neches,Texas 77651,USA Lyondell-Equistar Chemicals,Channel View,Texas 77536,USA
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2007-08-15（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）