Expert maintenance improves equipment performance and efficiency

Expert maintenance improves equipment performance and efficiency

A critical turnaround maintenance project supported a petrochemical manufacturer’s commitment to operational excellence and sustainability. The Malaysian company has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 and sustainable water management by 2030.
A critical turnaround maintenance project supported a petrochemical manufacturer’s commitment to operational excellence and sustainability. The Malaysian company has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 and sustainable water management by 2030.

Reliable partner

A successful relationship with this customer, built on a history of reliable supply and service since 1997, played a crucial role in securing this critical maintenance project to improve the performance and compliance of their heat exchangers. Regular maintenance, carried out every 36 months, is essential to ensure equipment efficiency, safety and compliance with Department of Occupational Safety & Health standards.

We provided mechanical cleaning to improve thermodynamic performance and refurbished 18 plate heat exchangers to restore optimum efficiency, replacing any worn or damaged parts.

This ensured that the heat exchangers, primarily used as process equipment including evaporators and condensers, operated at peak efficiency, in line with our customer's environmental and operational objectives and complied with safety standards. Removing the fouling and restoring the original performance of the units also resulted in reduced energy consumption.

Meticulous planning

Thanks to meticulous planning and coordination, the service was completed ahead of schedule. Kelvion's ability to service all brands of heat exchangers provided a one-stop solution for the chemical manufacturing company.

Kelvion's Senior Service Sales Manager in Malaysia, reflects on the project: "Our long-standing partnership is a testament to the trust and reliability we bring to our customers. This project demonstrates our commitment to delivering timely and effective solutions that improve operational efficiency and support our customers' sustainability goals.

The result

Following the successful completion and demonstrated benefits, the chemical manufacturer plans to continue using Kelvion's expertise for future maintenance projects across the plant to ensure continued performance and compliance.