Case Study
How Braskem Idesa Increased Reactor Uptime by Over 20% Using Existing Data and Resources
Case Study How Braskem Idesa Increased Reactor Uptime by Over 20% Using Existing Data and Resources20+% Increase in Reactor Uptime CHALLENGE Braskem Idesa wanted to reduce reactor fouling rates to increase overall reactor uptime and reduce maintenance costs. SOLUTION In real time, Aspen ProMVTM enabled the customer to proactively identify and correct for conditions that historically led to high reactor fouling. BENEFITS • Significant reduction in reactor fouling rates without impacting quality • Increased time between reactor cleanings by 20+% • 27% increase in reactor stabilityBraskem Idesa is an association created in 2010, made up of Braskem and Grupo Idesa. The Braskem Idesa complex represents an important advance for the Mexican petrochemical industry. Seeking new ways