The satisfaction of successfully troubleshooting a problem often can give way to frustration when implementing the optimum fix gets delayed because it must wait until the next turnaround. Many operating companies are extending the period between shutdowns. For instance, some refineries and petrochemical plants now aim to run many of their units for five years or longer. At a lot of sites, the period between shutdowns actually may exceed the length of time a single engineer is responsible for the unit.In many cases, plant shutdowns provide the best opportunity to perform plant fixes or upgrades. Indeed, doing many equipment and process changes effectively, safely or at…
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