August 4, 2021
PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE IN BUBBLE TRAP
EVENT REPORTED by SAM GUARD®
•Detected a change in set point behavior of flow controller with frequent step changes.
•This was followed by an alert at the pressure sensor located on the bubble trap reporting a constant value.
•The pressure sensor which is in cascade with the pump, provides control values to the flow & temperature valves which regulate the process parameter of various equipment parts. •
IMPACT
The required parameters to start the regeneration phase were not reached due to the defective sensor. Since the regeneration phase did not begin, the process was stopped. •
CONCLUSION
Although SAM GUARD® gave earlier warnings, it was discovered on site only on 31/03 almost 30 days after the initial alert causing major issues in production. •
COST / DOWNTIME AVOIDED
SAM GUARD® provided early alerts and rapid detection of the pressure problem. Production loss could have been prevented if the alerts had been considered when surfaced.
