Abstract

The objective of this project is to enhance pump efficiency by at least 10% and reduce energy consumption by 5% in the Sea Water Distillation Unit of a major Aluminium Company. Challenges include progressive wear, abrasion, and sea water scaling, which contribute to major losses in pumps, leading to inefficient performance and increased operational costs. Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) were conducted on both Sea Water Pumps (SWPs) and Brine Circulation Pumps (BRPs) to identify these major losses. Strategic improvements recommended for both pumps include the required pump rating, changes in composition, and performance monitoring. Detailed diagnostics were conducted using Process Information (PI) system data across all plants within the company. Furthermore, the project discusses the integration of renewable energy sources for pumps and innovative pump design technologies, which contribute to the reduction of brine production and promote environmental sustainability.

Publication Date

4-9-2024

Document Type

Master's Project

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Professional Studies (MS)

Department, Program, or Center

Graduate Programs & Research

Advisor

Amol Gore

Advisor/Committee Member

Mohammed Immran

Campus

RIT Dubai

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