BKOAI streamlined an LNG cooldown cargo operation by deploying a Seeq dashboard that centralized critical parameters and automated threshold alerts, supporting an efficient cooldown while reducing operational risk
Goals
Safely cool down LNG piping and tanks from 80°F to -260°F during unloading.
Avoid shutdowns caused by excessive temperature gradients across piping.
Enable centralized monitoring for operators and engineers.
Challenges
Strict cooldown rate limits to prevent thermal stress and structural damage.
High risk of shutdowns if temperature gradients exceeded safe thresholds.
Large number of sensors distributed across piping and tanks.
Need for real-time visibility into temperature changes during cooldown.
Solutions
Developed a Seeq dashboard to centralize critical cooldown parameters.
Configured automated threshold alerts to identify temperature excursions and unsafe gradients.
Provided operators and engineers with a centralized view of cooldown performance.
Used real-time sensor data to improve visibility throughout the cooldown process.
Results
Improved visibility into cooldown conditions across piping and tanks.
Enabled faster identification of temperature excursions and threshold exceedances.
Reduced the risk of shutdowns associated with excessive temperature gradients.
Provided operators and engineers with a more efficient way to monitor cooldown progress.
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