Feasibility study for converting a pressurized vessel into amine tank

Process Safety Feasibility Study — Amine Storage Vessel Conversion (Refinery)

Led a full feasibility study for a Middle East refinery client evaluating the conversion of a decommissioned pressure vessel into additional amine (MDEA) storage capacity. Scope covered mechanical suitability assessment, hydraulic analysis, nitrogen blanketing & API 2000 venting design, HAZOP and screening-level LOPA/SIL determination (IEC 61511), comparative cost analysis between two configuration options, and a return-on-investment model.

Delivered a decision-ready proposal including a Management-of-Change (MOC) package and Process & Facilities Change Proposal (PFCP), applying ASME VIII, API 510/571/579/945/2000/2350, NACE MR0175/SP0472, and OSHA PSM standards.

Client details and financial figures anonymized for confidentiality.

Skills: Aspen HYSYS · Process Safety Engineering · HAZOP/LOPA/SIL · P&ID Review · Feasibility Studies · Technical Report Writing · Cost & ROI Analysis