SHORT DOWN REPORT - September 2019

ROVAC M1-410 A/B Inspection and Gland Repacking

The hood of the Rovac A&B was opened due to the request made by the technical team. At first
Rovac A hood was removed so it could be inspected. After hood removal, cloth, nozzle and bolt
inspection were carried out. It was observed that that there was a minor damage at one filter
cloth at the drive end of the Rovac A. Furthermore, 3 bolts (2 at the non drive end and one at
the drive end) were found to be damaged. Wire lock of the bolts was also not found in good
condition. Three nozzle lances in the hood were also inspected to determine the flow of the
Rovac A. After lance inspection, nozzles were removed in order to carry out the caustic wash of
the nozzle. Patch Work was performed to repair the damaged cloth and the 3 bolts were also
replaced. Wire Lock was also repaired and after caustic wash the nozzles were again fitted back
in the lance. The hood was then assembled back to its position. Moreover, glands at the drive
and non drive end were also changed to prevent any leakages from the Rovac A.

A similar job was also conducted on Rovac B. On Rovac B, no filter cloth was found to be
damaged. Wire lock was found to be damaged in some areas which were timely repaired. After
nozzles caustic wash, the hood was assembled back to its position. Glands at the drive and non
drive end were also changed to prevent any leakages from Rovac B.

G1-511 Mechanical Seal Replacement

Owing to the process leakage from the agitator it was suspected that the mechanical seal
between the pilot shaft and the main shaft was damaged. Using the opportunity at hand, it was
also decided to replace the gear box. After removal of motor and gear box by the help of crane,
the mechanical seal was inspected. After Inspection, it was found the seal faces itself are
damaged. Therefore, the mechanical Seal along with spherical roller bearing were replaced and
installed on the agitator. After bearing and seal mounting, new gear box was installed and the
equipment was handed over to production team.

G1-511 Vent Line Inspection against Scaling

The vent line G1-511 to Solvent Stripper Column was removed in order carry out inspection.
Small amount of scaling was observed which was cleaned and the vent line was reinstalled back
to its position.
M1-921 A/B Bottom Line Inspection
Bottom line spools were removed in order to clean desiccant blockage. After removal of
descant from bottom spools of both A and B, Spools was reinstalled back to its place.

Replacement of CTA Dryer Tube Glands

Due to leakage of TA from the dryer glands it was decided to replace the tube glands from the
dryer drive end in this SSD. 147 gland pushers from 4 rows were removed and 147 new tube
glands were inserted. The gland pushers were then installed and the dryer tube glands
replacement was completed.

P1-429 Bellow Replacement

Owing to leakage of CTA from bellow it was decided to replace the bellow in this SSD. The
bellow was replaced by a new bellow and since then no leakage is observed in the non drive
end of the dryer.

P1-420A Top, Back and Front Cover Gasket Replacement

Due to damage gasket, leakage of TA and fumes was observed on Screw Conveyor. The Top,
Back, Front cover of the conveyor was removed in order to replace the gasket. Using the
opportunity at hand, it was also decided to replace the top and back cover single split
mechanical seal that had also caused the leakage. The seal along with spherical roller bearing of
both the back and front end were replaced. New gaskets were subsequently installed and the
conveyor cover was assembled back.

E1-502 Gasket Replacement

Water leakage was observed due to exchanger’s shell side gasket being damaged. The
exchanger channel head was removed and tube bundles were pulled out in order to remove
the gasket. Upon tube bundle removal, corrosion on the shell side of tube sheet was observed.
The corroded part of the tube sheet was welded using argon welding. Furthermore, hydrostatic
pressure test was also carried out which help determined leakages in 21 tubes. 21 tubes were
plugged and gasket of shell side was replaced. The tube bundles were pulled in and
consequently channel head was assembled back to its position.

E1-603 and E1-621 Tube Sheet Inspection and Back Flushing

Inspection of E1‐603 and E1‐621 tube sheet was carried out after removal of channel head.
Both the exchangers were found to be in satisfactory condition, detail of which can be referred
to in inspection report.

G1-301 Motor Replacement and Bottom XBO Repairs

Motor of G1-301 was removed by the help of crane and was replaced by a spare. Furthermore,
bottom XBO was reported hard to operate and therefore was taken off for repair and
refurbishment. Extensive repair work of the stem of XBO was carried out in the workshop.
Subsequently, after refurbishment, XBO was restored back to its normal conditions.

G1-412 A Motor Replacement

Owing to frequent coupling damage, Motor replacement was carried out in this shut down.
Motor was replaced by a spare one and vibrations were also monitored which came out to be
normal in order to inspect coupling of the Pump.