CATALYST HANDLING

Decontamination is a process to remove and neutralize the contaminants accumulated inside or on equipment. This process is critical and may put health and safety of works at risk while working at hazardous waste sites. Decontamination protects workers from hazardous substances that may contaminate and eventually cause serious damages to protective clothing, respiratory organs of workers, equipment, tools, vehicles, and other elements at a plant. Mercury is a very toxic substance. It is present in gas or liquid feedstock of oil and gas plants. It accumulates in plants and or in pipe systems and may cause significant corrosion to stop the production. Another issue related to mercury is the possible intoxication of catalysts, like platinum. There are chances of your staff being exposed to this substance during the maintenance or production activities. It is important to closely monitor mercury decontamination to protect and prevent your manpower from potential health threats. Health...

Shutdowns can be very stressful for both operational and maintenance teams. No matter how well you run your plant, you require scheduled shutdowns to maintain the equipment and upgrade the facility. Refinery turnaround and planning are massive events. In order to be competitive, organizations must be able to manage this maintenance routine to meet all the targets and pass industrial audits. These shutdown projects involve high-risk events due to which companies face many challenges. However, with careful plant shutdown planning and attention to minute details, these can be rewarding as well. With few tips, you can ensure hassle-free shutdowns during routine maintenance. Five crucial steps to ensure a hassle free plant shutdown during routine maintenance: 1. Planning and scheduling – The first step in the process is to plan and schedule which include setting up goals, developing strategies and assigning tasks. Work ahead in time to ensure that maintenance and repairs are handled e...