Scope of Work
Caldera Engineering Consultants conducted a comprehensive engineering study to optimize the heat tracing and insulation strategy for a 14 km diesel transfer pipeline affected by wax deposition and thermal losses.
The objective was to ensure flow assurance under varying ambient conditions while reducing operational energy costs and improving long-term system reliability.
Services Provided
- Thermal loss calculations and steady-state simulation modeling
- Electric heat tracing system engineering and layout design
- Material specification and insulation thickness optimization
- Electrical substation load evaluation and capacity assessment
Disciplines Involved
Thermal Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering
Key Outcomes
- Achieved 22% reduction in energy consumption post-upgrade
- Extended pipeline uptime by 15% through improved thermal reliability
- Significant reduction in insulation failures caused by moisture ingress
