Case Study
Petrochemical Plant Improves Steam Transport and Distribution Network and Saves 200,000 Euros per Year Using Rosemount Vortex Flowmeters
Petrochemical Plant Improves Steam Transport and Distribution Network and Saves 200,000 Euros per Year Using Rosemount Vortex Flowmeters
Petrochemical Plant Improves Steam Transport and Distribution Network and Saves 200,000 Euros per Year Using Rosemount ® Vortex Flowmeters RESULTS • Steam transport and distribution improved by 3% • Fuel savings of more than € 200,000 per year • Total investment recovered in just 25 days of operation • Maintenance needs reduced by 300 man hours per year APPLICATION Thermal boilers for the production of superheated steam used in all the production units. Steam is transported to the petrochemical plants using a 3.5 km pipe network. CUSTOMER A multi-purpose industrial petrochemical (butadiene, MTBE, LPG Synthetic rubber) plant in Europe. It comprises production and storage facilities, and a fully equipped and operational terminal for the storage and distribution of road bitumen. The s