Case Study
Petrofac Improves Process Design Accuracy by Debottlenecking Gas Processes Increasing Capacity by 20%
Petrofac Improves Process Design Accuracy by Debottlenecking Gas Processes Increasing Capacity by 20%
Case Study Petrofac Improves Process Design Accuracy by Debottlenecking Gas Processes Increasing Capacity by 20%20% capacity increase CHALLENGE Ensure technical and economic feasibility of a gas plant expansion. SOLUTION Aspen HYSYS and Integrated Aspen Exchanger Design & Rating BENEFITS • Achieved 20% capacity increase with payback in less than a month • Rapidly simulated and evaluated complex alternatives previously difficult to understand with standalone tools • Achieved heat exchanger block accuracy for better selection of heat exchangers • Improved understanding of process constraints and scale-up “The rigorous Aspen Exchanger Design & Rating models available within Aspen HYSYS® have enabled us to solve debottlenecking problems in a way not otherwise achievable. ” Lakshm