As a Process Engineer at ChemTech Industries, I've been involved in several manufacturing process optimization projects. My primary role is to identify inefficiencies in our plant's processes and propose mitigation strategies.
One standout project was the optimization of our ethylene production process. We recognized that the high energy consumption of our cold box system was impacting both our financials and environmental footprint. Using ChemCAD for data analysis, I spearheaded a comprehensive oxidation study to optimize the system's performance. By tuning the temperature-control mechanism and integrating a more effective heat exchanger, we've managed to cut energy consumption by 9% and reduce carbon emissions significantly.
This success has opened up opportunities for further optimization initiatives and allowed us to meet our corporate sustainability targets.