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Process Overview
Knock out vessels are used to slow down gasses and allow liquids to fall
out of the gas stream ahead of the flaring system. Knock out drums can
be installed either in the waste gas header, or in the flare stack base
itself. Water and oil drains with level controls are used to ensure that
liquids are drained from the drum and allow gas to proceed to the flare
Cladding of lower section
stack or for additional recovery.
of drum
Value Proposition
As with other TA inspection driven activity, IGS’s ability to provide advanced alloy cladding protection to the vessel
shell within the remaining hours and limit the likelihood of turnaround extension was a key decision factor for the
client. The only other viable repair method available for the drum was a section replacement. The likelihood of an
effective weld overlay solution, given the corrosion experience, was deemed too risky. The position of the section
requiring replacement was significantly complicated from both a mechanical and post weld heat treatment perspective
due to the location of drum saddles with doubler plates in the area. The use of a high velocity thermal spray process
was deemed more economical when compared to this strategy due to the turnaround time sensitivity and the potential
for a necessary additional 6 day open, clean, inspect turnaround. Total life cycle cost savings compared to section
replacement of $3,900,000 were realized with HVTS application due to opportunity cost.
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