Air compressors speed PCR plant turnaround

The challenge
Fast industrial unit dry-out during turnaround at polyethylene plant
The solution
Aggreko delivers a large-scale compressed air and drying system
The impact
Preventing multi-million dollar losses

Client:Leading producer of plastics and chemical

Location: Corunna, Ontario

Sectors:Petrochemical and refining

The Challenge

Fast industrial unit dry-out during turnaround at polyethylene plant

The polyethylene resins produced by the customer make their way into countless consumer products around the world – making their plant in Corunna, Ontario a key source of income.

Every four years, the polyethylene plant must prepare for a major event: a complete turnaround.

Like all refining turnarounds, these pauses in production are essential for maintenance – but, if not planned carefully, they can also cause major disruption.

The customer needed support to streamline a key part of the turnaround process: drying out six olefins units so they could be purged and undergo maintenance checks as fast as possible, so they were once again ready for production.

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16 Powerful compressors

16 Desiccant dryers

25,000 CFM Total of oil free air

air compressors speed pcr plant turnaround

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The Solution

Aggreko delivers a large-scale compressed air and drying system

The customer and Aggreko have worked hand in hand for almost a decade, with Aggreko providing compressors for day to day decoking of plant air. So, with the next turnaround on the horizon, the plant team turned to us to help them get the compressors and desiccant dryers they needed to dry out their olefins units. We responded with a solution big enough for the plant to dry out all six of their olefins units at once:

16 compressors for over 25.000 CFM total of oil free air
16x 1,550 CFM desiccant dryers
5x 1200 gallon fuel tanks
1200 ft of 3” air hoses

We also provided a team of technicians on site 24/7 to support the equipment during the entire process.

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The Impact

Preventing multi-million dollar losses

With the support of Aggreko’s industrial air rental expertise, the polyethylene plant met all dry-out targets on schedule. Other than brief weather delays due to extreme heat, the process went according to plan.

By avoiding delays and achieving the required dew point, the customer successfully brought all six olefins units back online, avoiding significant revenue loss and ensuring a safe, efficient plant restart.

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Air compressors speed PCR plant turnaround

Air compressors speed PCR plant turnaround

Fast industrial unit dry-out during turnaround at polyethylene plant

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Aggreko delivers a large-scale compressed air and drying system

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Preventing multi-million dollar losses

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Fast industrial unit dry-out during turnaround at polyethylene plant

Aggreko delivers a large-scale compressed air and drying system

Preventing multi-million dollar losses

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