PACTEC GEOPAC REDUCES PLANT MAINTENANCE COSTS
Superior solution saves labor and pump damage while removing solids from
equipment.
BACKGROUND
A large refinery needed to remove coke fines from a major piece of equipment while
also protecting the pumping equipment and keeping the fines from reaching the
storage tanks. Several filtration options were evaluated by the process engineers,
including their existing solids removal system and a continuous backflush mechanical
filtration system. While all seemed promising on a small scale, when tested full-scale,
the filtration data collected clearly shows that PacTec’s GeoPacs were the most
efficient and cost effective solution.
OUTCOME
PacTec, Inc. worked with the refinery to custom manufacture several GeoPacs that
would meet their existing space and flow-rate constraints. In addition to the larger
filtration tubes, 2 smaller filters were utilized for a circulation loop to remove fines
from the tanks. Information provided by the refinery showed that the annual cost
savings were in the $450 million range over alternative filtration options presented.
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
“We could not be more
pleased with the results of
utilizing the GeoPacs for
removing solids on site. Not
only is this filtration method
efficient, but the cost savings
were astronomical. Best of all,
PacTec was an invaluable
vendor, providing us with a
custom solution in a timely
manner.”
HIGHLIGHTS
- Annual cost savings of over $450 million dollars compared to alternative
solutions. - Custom manufactured products to meet space constraints.
- Provided proactive approach for new project, and recommended reactive
solutions to remove fines from existing tanks.
