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BP Tangguh LNG
Discipline: Mechanical Technician
Unit: Furnace
Element: Air/Gas Heater Tangguh LNG
1: Introduction
Objectives:
The objective of this training plan is to identify and guide the technician to the
site-specific information necessary to prepare for competence assessment
against the BP Mechanical Technician Standards.
The candidate is then expected to work through this training plan and gather
evidence in his On Job Training evidence file and have the following critical
task sheet signed by a Mechanical Coach for each section completed. During
this period a qualified Technician or Coach will mentor the candidate. There
are some self-assessment questions at the end of the training plan which the
trainee should answer correctly before requesting an assessment from a
Mechanical Coach. However the training plan can be completed one section
at a time and the assessments can be done on each individual section as it is
completed.
The evidence pack should be presented to a Mechanical Coach on the
completion of each relevant task, for inspection and signature. If you have any
questions about how to use this training plan please ask one of your
Mechanical Coaches.
Trainees may only carry out maintenance work under the supervision of
competent technicians.
2: BOUNDARIES
3: PRE-REQUISITES
Pre-requisites for this element will include all relevant BP GoM Environmental,
Health, and Safety Training.
Additional Requirements include:
• OJT
• Familiarity with Equipment and Vendor Data
• Qualified Personnel
4: DESCRIPTION
After a period of time in the adsorption cycle (normally 16 hours), the molecular sieve
beds become saturated with water and sulfur compounds. The dehydration drum is
taken off adsorption mode and regenerated to remove the water and other adsorbed
components. Before a drum is taken off adsorption mode, another drum that has
completed the regeneration step is put back into adsorption cycle.
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At the beginning of the regeneration cycle, the bed is at temperature 22°C and pressure
58.5 kg/cm2A of the pre-cooled feed gas.
Prior to entering the molecular sieve bed, the regeneration gas is heated up in the
Regeneration Gas Heater (031/032-F-1001) which is installed in the utility area. First,
the regeneration gas temperature at the inlet of the bed is ramped up from 40°C to
298°C, and then held at 298°C for a certain period at the end of heating cycle.
Automatic temperature control is achieved by adjusting the fuel gas flow rate.
Regeneration Sequence:
The regeneration sequence is completed automatically under normal condition by the
Dehydration Sequence Controller (031/032-KC-1900). Times control all steps but to
advance from the heating to cooling or cooling to standby mode, gas temperature
requirements must also be satisfied. Dehydration sequence valves are interlocked to
match the mode of operation, i.e., regeneration valves and adsorption valves cannot
open the same time, etc. The operator can manually interrupt the sequence with the
auto/manual mode selector switch (031/032-HS-1903).
This will stop the timers and continue operation at the current situation. Once the
interrupt switch is initiated again, the operation continues where it left off before the
interruption. In the event that the Regeneration Gas Heater (031/032-F-1001) trip,
regeneration gas can bypass the regeneration heater through 031/032-FV-1005 and
allow for the cooling cycle to continue in manual mode.
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In general, the working of this Heater is foreseen for a period of 20 years, however an
extraordinary inspection and the subsequence is 4 years.
Table 4.1
NO EQUIP NO MANUFACTURER MODEL / TYPE
1 031/032-F-1001 Kirchner Italia S.P.A Natural Draft Vertical
Cylinerical
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5: DOCUMENTATION
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6: CRITICAL TASKS
Table 6.1
The critical tasks for this element are listed in this table.
Task Measures
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7: SECTIONS
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7: SECTIONS (Cont’d)
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7: SECTIONS (cont'd)
This covers clarifying and diagnosing the cause and extent of faults in equipment.
Activities will involve:
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7: SECTIONS (cont'd)
Refer to:
• Heater Operating and Maintenance Manual; Doc. No. 031-VDR-KIR-1804.
• Specification for Regeneration Gas Heater; Doc. No. 31-SPE-FU-1475.
• Procedure Refractory and Lining Application; Doc. No. 031-VDR-KIR-1962.
• Regeneration Gas Heater Maintenance; Doc. No. 920-PRC-OP-5133.
• BP LNG Tangguh HSE New Procedure – August 2008: 900-PRC-HS-2050 –
900-PRC-HS-2254
• ISSOWM; SIRP; GMS (Generic Maintenance Strategy)
• IAMS (MAXIMO), Asset Registers
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7: SECTIONS (cont'd)
This section covers removing and replacing components from equipment resulting
from breakdown conditions, other problems identified during planned maintenance or
from performance/condition evaluations. There is a requirement to work within
detailed specifications, using non-standard techniques and activities only where the
situation is complex i.e. due to factors such as difficulties in gaining access to plant
and equipment, weather and environmental conditions, and working alongside other
operations.
Activities will involve:
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7: SECTIONS (Cont'd)
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7: SECTIONS (Cont'd)
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7: SECTIONS (cont'd)
This covers monitoring and assessing the performance and condition of complex
equipment, over a period of time. Discretion needs to be used to select and modify
methods in order to optimize the effectiveness of the monitoring and assessment
process in the existing conditions.
Activities will involve:
• Working with equipment that is multiple technologies i.e. having
instrument components or single technology interacting with other assets
in a dynamic manner.
Refer to:
o Heater Operating and Maintenance Manual; Doc. No. 031-VDR-KIR-
1804
o Procedure Refractory and Lining Application; Doc. No. 031-VDR-KIR-
1962.
o Regeneration Gas Heater Maintenance; Doc. No. 920-PRC-OP-5133.
o BP LNG Tangguh HSE New Procedure ~ August 2008: 900-PRC-HS-
2050 ~ 900-PRC-HS-2254.
o ISSOW; SIRP; GMS (Generic Maintenance Strategy).
o IAMS (MAXIMO), Asset Registers
• Monitoring in conditions made difficult due to access problems,
disruption to the monitoring process, unusual hazards present or non-
standard demands being placed upon the operation of the equipment.
Refer to:
See above
• Using monitoring methods that might use computer software.
Refer to:
See above
• Use of each different monitoring method i.e. inspection, checking
documentary information and taking instrument readings
Refer to:
See above
• Operating in both normal and abnormal environments
Refer to:
See above
• Production of written and form-based records
Refer to:
See above
• Obtaining data from inspection records, instrument readings,
documentation and reports
Refer to:
See above
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7: SECTIONS (cont'd)
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1. Q Where would you locate the work history for this equipment?
A See MAXIMO
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