Important because the nation is in need of new refineries for security, environmental, as well as safety reasons. This proposal meets needs currently not met with refineries in use. It is a national security project in my opinion.
This is a national needs project to be built for the safety and security of the nation. It is also more friendly for the local environment. It has the ability to recycle an area that has previously been mined for coal or metals.
Innovations:
- Build in controlled space (Controlled explosion hazard) IE mountain Granite, and not disturb much of existing environment
- Can be considered National Security preparedness, since current systems old and exposed.
- Inert atmosphere no fires no rust
- Pre-designed for no need most piping brackets, and support infrastructure
- Constant temp — no ice no snow load
- Assess need for multiple refinery units, consider feed stock variability, or service needs.
- May make use of cryogenic materials – natural gas locally available
- Consider Co-generation ie coal for power, long term storage of rarely used stable product, and heat
- Keep off line with redundant safety processors 2of 3
- Inert purge of needed systems for failure mode.
- Design for inspection areas by remote control but with possible sealed transport with safe atmosphere. Complete with air lock.
- 2 rail tracks for 2 way continuous traffic at least 5 miles to a yard. Limited on site storage.
- Develop and install Pitless connectors with hard release mechanism as well as earthquake/expansion capability, and similar type electrical connections where power/control lines are needed.
- Remote removal of wear parts, crackers, heat exchangers from above with planned access.
- Chill work area to prevent any uncontrolled moving of product for wear part change out, or drainage in pit as appropriate
- Remote control of plant process with minimal personal maintenance.
- Use constantly pressure lubrication were appropriate.
- Put most pumps in climate controlled room, and have quick change out system in place. Where possible use single power driver to multiple pumps where it will add efficiency due to larger motor. Redundant motors that can be remotely engaged if there is indication of problem. Room can be inert gas and at optimum temp for operations.
- Install wind turbine to power if in windy area on top of a mountain.
Design and Development:
- Pitless with closed valve when dis-engaged
- Remotely applied wiring harnesses – Magnetic? Need to have expansion flexibility.
- Insitu placement of rock liner to use as carrier that will withstand in place hydro-static pressures .. such as cementitious carrier for hot lines, poly, or other mold-able insulator for cold/electric.
- Wear parts/vessels that can be dropped into place with the pitless connections. Should be able to easily modify currently available equipment. Process lines/locations need to be planned to aid the Cad location of bores.
- Complete CAD drawings that aid in boring for the various lines, piping, process, and control stations. In the case of a pre-mined space consider pre-evacuated areas that will eliminate the need for major excavation. Site conditions to be considered in the design.
Innovations:
- Build in controlled space ie mountain Granite and not disturb much of existing environment
- Can be considered National Security preparedness since current systems old and exposed.
- Inert atmosphere no fires no rust as well as constant temperature
- Pre designed facility with no need most piping brackets, and support infrastructure
- Constant temp – no ice no snow load
- Assess need for multiple units that can be ramped up and down, consider feed stock variability, or service needs.
- May make use of cryogenic materials – natural gas locally available
- Consider Co-generation ie coal for power, long term storage of rarely used stable product, and heat
- Keep off line with redundant safety processors 2of 3
- Inert purge of needed systems for failure mode.
- Design for inspection areas by remote control but with possible sealed transport with safe atmosphere. Complete with air lock.
- 2 rail tracks for 2 way continuous traffic at least 5 miles to a yard. Limited on site storage.
- Develop and install Pitless connectors with hard release mechanism as well as earthquake/expansion capability, and similar type electrical connections where power/control lines are needed.
- Remote removal of wear parts, crackers, heat exchangers from above with planned access.
- Chill work area to prevent any uncontrolled moving of product for wear part changeout or drainage in pit as appropriate
- Remote control of plant process with minimal personal maintenance.
- Use constantly pressure lubrication were appropriate.
- Put most pumps in climate controlled room, and have quick change out system in place. Where possible use single power driver to multiple pumps where it will add efficiency due to larger motor. Redundant motors that can be remotely engaged if there is indication of problem. Room can be inert gas and at optimum temp for operations.
- Install wind turbine to power if in windy area on top of a mountain