Oil System Upgrade

The project involved the replacement of an ageing oil stripping and absorption system within an operational production facility.
The existing oil stripper, absorber and associated pipework were predominantly manufactured from carbon steel and were exhibiting significant corrosion.
DMD developed the design for a new stainless-steel system to improve long-term reliability, reduce future corrosion risk and bring the installation in line with current engineering best practice.

The new equipment and associated pipework had to be installed within an existing, partially redundant area of the operational plant.
The available space was heavily constrained and required extensive enabling and remedial works before the new system could be installed.
The design also had to integrate with existing plant infrastructure while maintaining production and minimising disruption to ongoing operations.

A detailed laser scan and site verification exercise was completed to establish an accurate representation of the existing installation.
Layout and routing option studies were undertaken to determine the most practical arrangement within the available space.
The developing design was reviewed through structured 30%, 60% and 90% model reviews.
Operational, access, maintenance and installation constraints were considered throughout the design process.
Enabling work packages were developed to allow preparatory works to be completed while the plant remained operational.
Shutdown activities were reduced by maximising the amount of work that could be safely completed in advance.