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Innovations in the Refinery drive efficiency and cost reduction
A Mataripe Refinery, managed by Acelen, demonstrates a significant advance in its operational efficiency through a strategic revitalization and modernization plan. With the adoption of technologies aimed at Automation and Industry 4.0 since 2021, the refinery has managed to not only increase its productivity but also reduce environmental impacts.
The implementation of the Integrated Maintenance Center (CIM) is one of the highlights of this process. Since its inauguration at the end of last year, CIM has already achieved save R$ 1,5 million in operating expenses in just 90 days. It is estimated that these savings will reach R$15 million in the next 12 months, reaffirming the success of preventive maintenance strategies.
Preventive maintenance as a key to cost reduction
Celso Ferreira, VP of Operations at Mataripe Refinery, highlights CIM's ability to identify the first signs of equipment deterioration, allowing interventions before operational failures occur. “Based on equipment health data and process data, we are able to perform predictive analyzes that prevent failures and optimize maintenance,” explains Ferreira. This process not only prevents unscheduled downtime but also increases the efficiency of the maintenance team, which can act more quickly and assertively.
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Furthermore, the integration of maintenance data with advanced algorithms allows technicians to carry out their analyzes more quickly and accurately, minimizing production losses and corrective maintenance costs.
The importance of a specialized team in the success of CIM
Dickson Aragão, Maintenance Director at Mataripe Refinery, emphasizes that CIM is the result of the collaboration of highly qualified professionals. Engineers and technicians specialized in various areas such as instrumentation, electrical and automation are fundamental to the development of the algorithms that guide the CIM. “They analyze failure modes and adapt maintenance practices to respond to the specific needs of each piece of equipment, contributing to an innovative industrial maintenance model,” says Aragão.
CIM currently monitors a wide range of equipment, including 136 rotating pieces of equipment and 184 electrical and instrumentation devices. This comprehensiveness not only reinforces CIM's ability to prevent failures, but also highlights its critical role in maintaining refinery integrity and operational efficiency.
Acelen and its commitment to sustainability
Finally, it is essential to mention that Acelen not only seeks operational excellence but is also dedicated to sustainability and the energy transition in Brazil. With asset management from Mubadala Investment Company, Acelen positions itself as a key agent in the evolution of the national energy scenario, promoting practices that guarantee a more sustainable future.
Source:
Rita SousaCommunication Consultant – Private Area_ |
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