2006 Spring Meeting & 2nd Global Congress on Process Safety

(218d) Primary Fractionator Feedstock Contamination Case History

Author

Stansifer, M. - Presenter, Huntsman Petrochemical


This paper will provide details of an olefin unit's actual experience with a feedstock contamination that resulted in the fouling of the Primary Fractionator. A comprehensive investigation into the cause and nature of the fouling will be addressed, along with the methodology used to troubleshoot and correct the problem while online.