KMKhaled MhamdiSenior Process Engineer
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02 / UTILITIES & POWER

Steam. Power.
Operating reality.

Six years in refinery utilities operations, followed by studies connecting steam, power, operating cost and plant reliability.

Quality & energy management standards

  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 50001

TG3 / gas turbine + HRSG feasibility study

Feasibility study, project objectives and scope definition, and multidisciplinary coordination for the acquisition of a new 5 MWe turbogenerator.

5 MWegas-turbine specification
12 t/hHP steam from the HRSG
$10Mproject investment studied
Steam & power balances

Comparing steam & power scenarios

Two studied configurations: an extraction-condensing turbogenerator and a gas turbine with HRSG, with electricity, steam, fuel and cooling-water balances.

40%estimated OPEX reduction
37%estimated CO₂ reduction
6.3 yearspayback period
15.7%project IRR

Study estimates and selected design scenario; benefits are not presented as measured post-commissioning results.

RETScreen / Technical-economic study

From technology choice to economics

Economic evaluation supporting the comparison of steam / power scenarios.

FIELD ENGINEERING / 2016–2022

Utilities commissioning & operations

45 t/hHP boiler capacity
45 bargoperating pressure
450 °Csteam temperature

Boilers, steam turbines, instrument air, industrial water and cooling systems. Commissioning, performance tests, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and start-up support.

Steam / PowerRCACommissioningISO 9001ISO 50001
DAILY UTILITIES OPERATIONS

Operations, reliability & team leadership

Daily operating scope

  • Water treatment and wastewater treatment
  • Steam generation and distribution
  • Electricity generation and distribution
  • Cooling-water and firefighting-water supply

Technical focal point

Troubleshooting, technical guidance and optimization of utilities systems, with responsibility for operational safety and equipment integrity.

Cross-functional coordination

Coordinate production, maintenance, safety, laboratory, purchasing and quality teams.

40operators & technicians

Manage and mentor a team of 40 operators and technicians.

Operational energy optimization

Excess-air optimization across boilers and fired heaters.

$1M / yearidentified annual savings potential
18,051 tCO₂potential annual CO₂ reduction

Energy-study potential, rather than independently verified realized savings.

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