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hi all, recently i completed my summer training in Indian Oil refinery. i learned the processes in PX (p-xylene) and PTA (purified terepthallic acid) plants. There i was told that these plants r somewhat new and learning in these plants wud b beneficial for my future. I want to know where these technologies are used aroungd the globe and whats d future prospectives. will they prove beneficial for me in the longer run..
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Started by kunal_gulati, Jul 14 2008 11:36 AM
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maitreyee ghosh
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Posted 15 July 2008 - 05:55 AM
Dear Kunal,
with my limited experience I can tell it is better if you concentrate more on the unit operations you have seen in the plant more than be depnding on the particular process the plant is handling. It will add to your knowledge and give you an edge.
Regards
with my limited experience I can tell it is better if you concentrate more on the unit operations you have seen in the plant more than be depnding on the particular process the plant is handling. It will add to your knowledge and give you an edge.
Regards
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Padmakar Katre
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Posted 15 July 2008 - 09:39 AM
Dear Kunal addition to Maitreyee's comments I will suggest you to know the basics of chemical engineering during your summer trainning addition to concentrating the Technolgies. As it seems that you are intersested in the technolgy the Licensor of the Units is Uop and the Detail Engineering to Commission is done by Engineers India Limited (LSTK-Lump Sum TurnKey ) project.
What You could concentrate is that try to learn the different Unit opertations and Unit Processes there. As well you could go through the Safety and Environmental Concerns and measures which is todays need that every chemical engineering student and practicing engineers should give an emphasis.
You could learn,
1. The process
2. The PFDs and The P&IDs
3. The control system
4. Operational monitoring of the Unit through DCS.
5. You could the information regarding the equipments like in case of Pumps so many things you will find like NPSH, Max Suction Pressure, Shut-off Head and all you could ask these to the people there and make you basics strong.
This is the best way to understand the plant. If you could find a copy of HAZOP there just go through and you will clear so many things.
What You could concentrate is that try to learn the different Unit opertations and Unit Processes there. As well you could go through the Safety and Environmental Concerns and measures which is todays need that every chemical engineering student and practicing engineers should give an emphasis.
You could learn,
1. The process
2. The PFDs and The P&IDs
3. The control system
4. Operational monitoring of the Unit through DCS.
5. You could the information regarding the equipments like in case of Pumps so many things you will find like NPSH, Max Suction Pressure, Shut-off Head and all you could ask these to the people there and make you basics strong.
This is the best way to understand the plant. If you could find a copy of HAZOP there just go through and you will clear so many things.
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ankur2061
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Posted 15 July 2008 - 12:21 PM
Kunal,
Are you interested in knowing the end use of PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid). FYI, PTA is a raw material for the production of Polyethylene Terephthalate commonly known as polyester, which is currently the single most produced polymer for synthetic fibers and ultimately for apparel/textiles.
Having been in the field of polyester for almost 20 years if readers of this forum have queries about polyester I would be more than happy to share information with the knowledgable forum members.
Regards,
Ankur.
Are you interested in knowing the end use of PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid). FYI, PTA is a raw material for the production of Polyethylene Terephthalate commonly known as polyester, which is currently the single most produced polymer for synthetic fibers and ultimately for apparel/textiles.
Having been in the field of polyester for almost 20 years if readers of this forum have queries about polyester I would be more than happy to share information with the knowledgable forum members.
Regards,
Ankur.
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kunal_gulati
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Posted 15 July 2008 - 11:10 PM
thanx for ur valuable comments.. i completely agree to u ppl that thr shud b more attention towards the unit operations, details of the equipments, safety measures etc. I did all those things very carefully. Thats not a worry. Just wanted to know more about these plants.. anyways, its so wonderful to b wid so many xperiemced and knowledgable ppl... i'll lov to be a pert of this forum for years to come..
