Random packing debottlenecks refinery de-ethanizing stripper

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1994 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:7159002

Deley, S J ^[1]; Graf, K ^[2]

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1. BP Oil Co., Toledo, OH (United States)
2. Norton Chemical Process Products Corp., Stow, OH (United States)

BP Oil Co. successfully packed a de-ethanizing stripper at its Lima, Ohio, refinery to improve capacity and ethane removal. Design capacity increased from 76,000 b/d to 92,000 b/d, and ethane in the LPG product decreased from 6--7 LV % to 3.5 LV %. The improved performance has been evident in 2 years of operation since the revamp. Critical project decisions included: feed preheat; liquid distributor design; water decanting capability; weld-free internals supports; materials of constriction; and support-ledge removal. The paper describes the stripper tower, the project scope, design choices, modifications, start-up, and operation.

• OSTI ID: 7159002
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 92:31; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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