E n e r g y t o t h e W o r l d Homood Al-Hilal Environmental Protection Department SAUDI ARAMCO LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR (LDAR) PROGRAM
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E n e r g y t o t h e W o r l d
Homood Al-Hilal
Environmental Protection Department
SAUDI ARAMCO LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR (LDAR) PROGRAM
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OUTLINE
• Background
• Saudi Aramco’s LDAR Protocol
• LDAR implementation (SOW)
• Benefits of this program
• Best Practice case scenario
• Piloting smart LDAR technology
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BACKGROUND
• Emitted gas compounds impacts health and
environment.
• LDAR is a work practice designed to identify
leaking equipment so that emissions can be
reduced through repairs at specified location,
regular intervals and within a specified time
frame.
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• Requirements as specified under Saudi Arabia and Saudi
Aramco Environmental regulations.
• Provide Saudi Aramco Operating Facilities with a consistent
process to conduct LDAR.
BACKGROUND
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SAUDI ARAMCO’S LDAR PROTOCOL
Components
• Valves
• Pumps
• Compressors
• Pressure relief valves
• Fittings
• Pipes
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• The primary reference for this protocol is
Method 21 of US EPA 40 Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 60.
• Using of Flame Ionization Detectors
(FID) or Photo Ionization Detectors (PID)
to detect leaking components.
SAUDI ARAMCO’S LDAR PROTOCOL
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• An optical gas imaging camera is capable
to detect gas leaks and to assist the LDAR
program during the surveying process.
SAUDI ARAMCO’S LDAR PROTOCOL
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LDAR IMPLEMENTATION (SOW)
• Prepare master list
• Conduct field survey
• Tag all potential leaking equipment
• Identify the repairs required
• Identify all leaks to the facility that can be minimized
• Install/develop in-house software and database
• Develop a training program
• Calibrate the gas analyzer
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• Protect the environment and reduce fugitive air emission
• Reduce product losses
• Increase facility workers and operators safety
• Decrease exposure for the surrounding community
BENEFITS
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Implementation Methodology
BEST PRACTICE CASE SCENARIO
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Process Research
Identify the stream if it’s liquid or vapor
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Identify the stream if it is HAPS or VOC
HAPS examples VOC examples
Hexane Propane
Naphthalene Phosgene
Nitrobenzene Benzene
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Material Balance & Calculation
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Flagging on the P&ID
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Flagging on the Field
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Tagging
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Documentation
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Sample of documentation
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MONITORING
Toxic Vapor Analyzer
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MONITORING
Toxic Vapor Analyzer
No Leakeage
Leakage
Tens of thousands
95%
5%
Immediate repair
Shut-down items
2 – 3%
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Building in House Capacity
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SMART LDAR TECHNOLOGY
• Piloting the Autonomous Gas Leaks
Detection System (IntelliRed) Smart LDAR
Camera.
• Uses thermal imaging and visible camera
that can remotely and autonomously
detect hydrocarbon gas leaks.
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