Survey
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
Download KAFCO Optimizes Fuel Consumption Using Emerson’s Rosemount Non-Contacting Radar
Transcript
OIL & GAS ROSEMOUNT 5400 KAFCO Optimizes Fuel Consumption Using Emerson’sTM RosemountTM Non-Contacting Radar RESULTS •Pumps prevented from running dry •Improved control of fuel flooding •Reduced maintenance •Overfills avoided •Increased site safety APPLICATION Level measurement and control of jet fuel CUSTOMER Kuwait Aviation Fuelling Company (KAFCO), Kuwait CHALLENGE “Instrumentation required enhancement to conform to the latest design and technology” Hamad Jaber Al Rashidi Electrical & Instrument Engineer KAFCO, established in 1963, specializes in fueling operations for the aviation industry. KAFCO delivers more than 600 million liters of Jet A-1 fuel annually and its customers range from commercial carriers to the military. The 140 000 sq. meter depot at Kuwait International Airport hosts six storage tanks with a total capacity of 50 million liters. The underground tanks are emptied and refilled frequently and correct analysis of the level is crucial to ensure safe operation. Overfilling the tanks would create a major safety hazard due to the explosion risk, and fuel leaking into the soil could lead to extensive environmental issues. Furthermore, an overfill situation would also lead to costly product losses. The process is faced with both turbulence and condensation, making measurement accuracy and reliability a challenge. The previous solution using floating capacitance level transmitters posed a risk because the devices did not detect level properly and the alarm system was inadequate. Part of the problem was that the probes were getting bent from the force of filling and emptying of the tanks, resulting in insufficient accuracy of stock levels. KAFCO needed a solution that provided reliable level measurement and would detect possible overfills in time. The site houses five underground fuel tanks for jet fuel. OIL & GAS SOLUTION Rosemount 5401 Non-Contacting Radar Transmitters were installed in KAFCO’s underground tanks. The Rosemount 5401 provided many benefits. A higher degree of control was achieved which prevented pumps from running dry, resulting in optimized fuel consumption. The non-contacting radar technology is not affected by coating or dirty and corrosive conditions, leading to reduced maintenance. Furthermore, with non-contacting technology there is no risk of bent probes. The Rosemount 5401 also helped KAFCO to make the site and the surrounding environment more secure due to enhanced overfill prevention detection. “KAFCO spared no effort in order to procure equipment of the highest standard.” Hamad Jaber Al Rashidi Electrical & Instrument Engineer Replacing the old floating capacitance level transmitters with Rosemount 5401 enabled KAFCO to avoid potential product losses and potential fines for environmental damage. RESOURCES Rosemount 5400 Non-Contacting Radar EmersonProcess.com/Rosemount/Level/Non-Contacting-Radar/5400Series Emerson Process Management Oil & Gas Industry EmersonProcess.com/Industries/Oil-Gas Rosemount 5400 installed in an underground jet fuel tank. Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale can be found at Emerson.com/en-us/pages/Terms-of-Use.aspx The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric Co. Rosemount and the Rosemount logotype are trademarks of Emerson Process Management. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2016 Emerson Process Management. All rights reserved. Linkedin.com/company/Emerson-Process-Management Twitter.com/Rosemount_News Facebook.com/Rosemount Youtube.com/user/RosemountMeasurement Google.com/+RosemountMeasurement Europe Regional Office Emerson Process Management Europe GmbH Middle East & Africa Regional Office Emerson Process Management Shakopee, MN 55379 USA Neuhofstrasse 19a P.O. Box 1046, Jebel Ali Free Zone - South 2 1 Pandan Crescent +1 800 999 9307 or +1 952 906 8888 CH 6340 Baar, Switzerland Dubai, United Arab Emirates Singapore 128461 +1 952 949 7001 +41 (0) 41 768 6111 +971 4 811 8100 +65 6777 8211 [email protected] +41 (0) 41 768 6300 +971 4 886 5465 +65 6777 0947 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Global Headquarters Emerson Process Management 6021 Innovation Blvd 00830-3600-4026, Rev AA Emerson FZE P.O. Box 17033 Asia Pacific Regional Office Emerson Process Management Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
