Tri Innovations successfully undertook a Pre-FEED study for a Nitrogen Plant, aimed at enhancing the glycol cooling system through the integration of a trim cooler unit. This initiative was projected to reduce the cooling burden on the aging wet-type cooler units, thereby refining the cooling process and expanding the system’s lifespan. Our approach was grounded in rigorous process evaluation, through Hysys simulation, ensuring the new unit was adeptly sized to meet the plant’s demands.
The study underscored a significant improvement in efficiency by rerouting 50% of the glycol flow through the new air cooler, cutting down the heat load on existing units by 25%. This strategy was designed to optimize resource usage and minimize environmental impact, with a keen focus on operational cost savings, particularly in cooler ambient temperatures where water and chemical use could be drastically reduced.
