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Loading Rack Automation Upgrade and Additive Controls
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Location:
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Southeastern United State:
GA, TN, NC, SC, AL
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YEAR COMPLETED:
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2005-2006
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Project Description:
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Arseal was involved in multiple projects that involved expanding the loading capacity in order to keep up with the increasing demand of refined petroleum products in local markets at various Terminals located through-out the Southeastern United States. The primary focus of the project was to increase the loading capacity by adding additional loading lanes and/or expanding the existing loading lanes as well as replace obsolete equipment with an automated solution that would allow for faster loading.
Arseal’s involvement in the project included design, construction drawings, bidding, software development, construction, commissioning & testing. We designed mechanical and electrical construction drawing packages to meet the customer’s needs and time constraints. All drawings were created using AutoCAD software. We also participated in the bidding process to assist the client in the selection of the contractors. The software designed varied from site to site; our goal was to implement an automated control system that would integrate with their terminal automation system (whether it was TopTech, CSI, or proprietary software). The programmable logic controllers and graphical user interface varied from site to site but are limited to the following:
- Allen-Bradley SLC 500 with Ethernet/DH+ Communications
- Allen-Bradley Panelview 1400e with DH+ Communications
- GE Fanuc 9030 with Ethernet communications
- GE Fanuc VersaMax with Ethernet Communications
- GE Quickpanel View with Ethernet Communications
The software development included the control and operation of the loading arms into tanker trucks while interfacing with the terminal automation system and AccuLoad preset controllers. The system was programmed to provide emergency shutdown and safety to maintain the integrity of the system. This including but not limited to the safe operation of the Vapor Combustion Unit, Emergency Shutdown pushbuttons, and monitoring of safe levels in the sump tank. We also designed the control system to maximize the efficient use of the product pumps by limiting the operation in specific sequences for optimal performance.
In the past, the client installed smart injectors that interfaced with the additive mono-blocks and the terminal automation system. We introduced a new concept of utilizing the AccuLoad III preset controller to control the additive mono-blocks. By utilizing the AccuLoad the client was able to lower the cost of the system by:
- Decreasing the materials cost
- Faster commissioning & checkout
- Less maintenance requirements
- Decrease in development cost
Today the client in implementing this solution through-out its facilities when practical based on the performance and operation of this solution.
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Services:
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- Front End Loading Project Budgeting and Cost Analysis
- Project Management
- Program FMC AccuLoad III Preset Controllers
- Program of Allen-Bradley and GE Fanuc Programmable Logic Controllers to interact with graphical user interface and terminal management system
- Develop user interaction with graphical user interface (GE QuickPanel View or Allen-Bradley Panelview 1400e) to include screen development, alarm configuration and logging
- Configure communications between programmable logic controller, graphical user interface and terminal management system
- System testing and verification
- Functional specification development
- System Specification and Design Construction Package
- Bid Construction Meetings
- Installation and Commissioning
- Post-commissioning Support
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Standards and Project Management Applied:
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- API 653
- RP 500
- NEC 2005
- ANSI/ISA-S5.1-1984 (R1992)
- ANSI/ISA-S5.4-1991
- Microsoft Project
- Web-based Time Management
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Construction:
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The construction phase of the project involved many activities that include:
- Control room remodeling
- Installation of pre-fabricated electrical cabinet assembly
- Electrical wiring to PLC devices
- Construction of the new injection rack and/or modification existing loading rack
- Installation of motors, preset controllers, control valves, meters, and loading arms addition
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