OCI Melamine Plant Turnaround and CO2 Reduction
- The plant undergoes major maintenance every four years.
- This turnaround involves 60,000 hours of work over three weeks.
- 500 workers will inspect 450 pipes, vessels, machines, valves, and safety devices.
- A new energy-efficient stripper will reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Maintenance Schedule
On average, one of the production plants is shut down for major maintenance every four years. This month, it's the turn of one of the melamine plants. The plant will be shut down for maintenance work, inspections, cleaning operations, and several major improvement projects.
Key Projects
The most important project is the installation of a new energy-efficient 'stripper', which will reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. This upgrade is a significant step towards improving the plant's environmental footprint.
Inspection and Workload
During this shutdown, approximately 450 pipes, vessels, machines, valves, and spring safety devices will be inspected. Additionally, there are 550 stop points for maintenance and improvement projects. In total, more than 1,000 stop points will be processed within three weeks, involving 60,000 hours of work and 500 people.
Safety Measures
Work planners have detailed the tasks, assessed risks, and implemented appropriate safety measures. Safety is a top priority, and efforts are being made to improve safety performance through the 'One in Safety' campaign.