(169f) Start Listening to Your Heat Exchanger - Smart Data Application Enables Insight into Process Equipment

Transfer line exchangers, their operation and reliability are critical components in the production of Ethylene and the economics of the plant.

Since the focus of the operator is onto the process itself, standard sensor installations are located to monitor and control the process flows. The status and condition of the heat exchanger might be derived by measured data up- and downstream the equipment and is based on individual experience of the operator. In addition regular inspections are conducted.

Transfer line exchangers equipped with additional sensors provide smart data for the operation and maintenance team. This Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solution is based on proven cloud technology and is adaptable/ flexible to various customer requirements. It also makes use of machine learning algorithms in order to allow predictions for different parameters.

All those smart data will be used to generate regular operation and health reports for the process heat exchanger, which provide the customer a deeper insight into his equipment and finally enhance the equipment availability.

The presentation discusses the IIoT set-up and smart data results and describes further applications.