Improving sulphur plant performance

Improving sulphur plant performance

Strict attention to utilities is critical to ensure safe and relible sulphur recovery unit operation

Current trends in the characteristics of crude oil supply , petroleum product demand ,and tightening environmental regulations require continuous change in the worldwide refining and gas producing industry ,Refiners and gas producers are confronted with more stringent environmental ,safety and regulatory requirements that must be met while maintaining very high on_ line factors in a safe and highly efficient operation.More hydrotreating and increaded processing severity are required for removing sulfur and nitrogen compounds from fuels to meet current and future environmental regulations.The increase in production of hydrogen sulphide( H2S) ammonia ( NH3) in combination with more stringer sulfur recovery levels, on_line factors , and safety requirements has placed new demands on the processing capability of refinery sulfur recovery units.These understanding of root cause failure adversely  affecting SRU performance and on_line time.