Shahid Hashemi Nejad Gas Refinery has focused on utilizing indigenous technologies for the purpose of modernizing equipment and developing infrastructure. Yahya Faizi, the CEO of this refinery, mentioned in an interview with reporters the use of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) software, which helps identify the appropriate timing for inspections and major repairs of equipment.
Optimization of Inspections and Repairs
Faizi stated that this software assists in identifying equipment that does not require periodic maintenance. This method concentrates inspections on equipment that has a higher risk of internal corrosion or potential failure. Equipment is categorized into three groups: low-risk, medium-risk, and high-risk, and inspections related to them are conducted based on the level of risk.
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This scheduling method for inspections is entirely designed based on the standards and analyses of the RBI system. According to Faizi, this approach ensures that inspections are conducted more accurately and at appropriate times.
Innovative Projects and Support for Knowledge-Based Companies
The CEO of Shahid Hashemi Nejad Gas Refinery referred to two important projects aimed at optimizing energy consumption. The first project is the Production Data Management System (PMS), which helps identify deviations in the consumption of chemicals and energy-intensive equipment, and the second project is the Energy Decision-Making System, which provides suitable scenarios for optimal operation of equipment by simulating operational data.
Faizi also mentioned the establishment of an innovation incubation center in the city of Sarakhs to support youth and knowledge-based companies. This center enables talented youth to bring their ideas to mass production and respond to the needs of the oil and gas industry.
Over the past two decades, collaborations have been made with the Technical and Vocational Training Organization of Khorasan Razavi and the relevant department in Sarakhs to empower local youth. After completing training courses, local youth have been able to establish their own technical and service companies and provide services to the refinery.
Faizi evaluated the quality of services provided by local contractors as favorable and added that in the past two years, during the last four months of the year, they have not faced any unexpected shutdowns or production reductions in the gas refining units. This indicates the high quality of repairs and the technical capability of local contractors.
The CEO of Shahid Hashemi Nejad Gas Refinery emphasized that the capabilities of local contractors have reached a level where they can now take on projects and major repair contracts for other refineries in the country. Creating educational and employment opportunities for local youth is considered one of the most significant social achievements of this organization.
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