We work extensively within the petrochemical sector and have already saved companies millions of pounds. We work both onshore and offshore.
Thermographic Condition Monitoring in the petrochemical sector provides operators with the opportunity to save millions of pounds through lower production costs, fewer breakdowns and reduced loss of production. Pixel Thermographics have extensive experience in working both onshore and offshore.
Emergency Generator Panel Electrical Fault
This fault was identified on an offshore oil platform. It is the main feed to an emergency generator panel and could have resulted in the failure of the emergency backup electricity system. The fault was repaired within a matter of minutes but could have cost lives.
We have highly trained and experienced engineers who have many years of experience in condition monitoring within the petrochemical sector.
Separator Sediment Level Inspection
Sediment level mapping within tanks and separators is an extremely powerful technique requiring expertise, experience and highly sophisticated equipment. We regularly survey vessels and map the sediment levels to allow cleaning exercises to be planned and accurately costed.
Our engineers carry out surveys, can give advice on types of surveys and we also set up and implement thermal imaging programs on offshore installations.
Heat Exchanger Analysis
This heat exchanger was significantly blocked by a sea water filter which had disintegrated. Our trained and experienced surveyor was able to highlight this during a survey on an offshore platform.
Some of the more specific applications in which we carry out work in this sector include:
- Electrical surveys
- Separator sediment level mapping
- Rotating equipment inspections
- Heat exchanger analysis
- Locate passing valves
- Control Panel Surveys
- Pipe Integrity Inspections
- Corrosion under insulation inspections (CUI)
- Refractory lining inspections
- Turbine & Exhaust Heat Shield Inspections
Electrical Surveys
Petrochemical installation have electrical plant ranging from 12 volts through to 13,6000 volts. Our surveyors are highly experienced in using a number of techniques to identify faults and make recommendations as to what repairs are required to be made. We also classify all the faults to allow prioritisation of repairs to be made.
Pixel Thermographics can carry out a thermal imaging survey to your own requirements or will offer advice on the extent of a survey.
Prior to a survey we will provide a full risk assessment and method statement detailing how we conduct the survey and the precautions we take to ensure our work is completed safely and efficiently.
We have in house engineers who hold offshore survival qualifications and who have extensive offshore experience.
Passing Valve
Passing valves are easily detected by using thermography. This valve was found within a chemical plant and had been causing problems to the process for a number of months.
Turbine Exhaust Stack Monitoring
Exhaust stacks on turbines naturally run very hot. We are able to use our high resolution equipment to highlight damage, leaks and failing flange joints.
Contact Pixel Thermographics to discuss how we can help you.
We are happy to visit you to give more detailed presentations specifically within this industry with many case studies available.
