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Best Available Technology to reduce ATEX zones, increase reliability, and improve safety within a refinery

James Knights on Case Studies · Jul 21, 2023

Europe’s most advanced refinery wanted to further pioneer by only utilizing Best Available Technology to ensure a safe and reliable operation with minimal impact on the environment, enhanced reliability, and reduced ongoing maintenance. The DeltaV-Seal™ has enabled the refinery to not only do this but also reduce ATEX zones, improving safety and reducing operating costs.

Industry Challenges

The DeltaV-Seal™ had to be proven “tight and durable” to be considered to reduce the ATEX zone, with EN 1127 (2011) referenced explicitly by the client and their supporting organizations. A consistent quality installation was also essential to ensure the gaskets performed and remained leaktight throughout their many intended years of service.

Background

A European refinery specializing in recycling lubrication oil suffered a fire in 2017. As a part of the refinery rebuild, the decision was taken to utilize the Best Available Technology (BAT) wherever possible. Using the BAT enabled the refinery to reduce emissions and, therefore, ATEX zones, improving the air for all working in the facility. Utilizing BAT also increases reliability and reduces the time between maintenance.

Benefits

A European refinery specializing in recycling lubrication oil suffered a fire in 2017. As a part of the refinery rebuild, the decision was taken to utilize the Best Available Technology (BAT) wherever possible. Using the BAT enabled the refinery to reduce emissions and, therefore, ATEX zones, improving the air for all working in the facility. Utilizing BAT also increases reliability and reduces the time between maintenance.

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