Phillips 66 – Identifying Coke Drum Blowouts

Sjoerd Hoogwater, Consulting Engineer, Phillips 66

Phillips 66 employs Seeq to detect and analyze coke drum blowouts, a significant safety concern in refinery operations, particularly at their Borger Refinery. Previously unnoticed minor blowouts are quickly identified using Seeq’s advanced analytics capabilities, providing greater clarity on incident patterns and occurrences. Through rapid statistical analysis, they confirmed that blowouts occur in clusters rather than randomly, guiding more effective mitigation strategies. This implementation drastically reduces manual analysis time, enabling faster operational improvements and enhancing overall safety.

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