May 23, 2024
HEAT EXCHANGER COOLING IMPACT ON PRODUCT EXTRACTION
EVENT REPORTED by SAM GUARD®
Detected an unexpected increase in the temperatures on both sides of the heat exchanger: the process side outlet and the cooling water inlet.
MAINTENANCE TEAM FINDINGS
Following a SAM GUARD® alert, the maintenance team was dispatched to the field and found that the operators had not fully opened the cooling water inlet valve.

COST / DOWNTIME AVOIDED
High-temperature outlet from this heat exchanger will negatively impact the final product extraction, thereby affecting Yield.
Furthermore, if the temperature rises, there might be concerns for the equipment lines and equipment, as they are not designed to handle high temperatures.
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
“Indeed, an abnormal rise in temperatures was observed in the heat exchanger, making this alert relevant and critical.”