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of the circulating pump and the height of waste gas recycling
break drum in order to obtain the best control parameters to
reach the goal of almost zero emissions.
Aside from innovating process technologies, the
FGRSProject also optimized the plant layout.This meant
adoptinga symmetrical configuration to save on the amount
of pipes, pipe racks, civils, instrumentation and electrical, and
related materials used. Furthermore, a 3-in-1 design for two
sets of knock-out drum and one amine scrubber was adopted
to save on the use of land. Project Manager Chih-Chien Chen
remarked, “Given the small size of the plant, it would have
been even more crowded once the equipment was installed.
Combining the function of knock-out drums and the amine
scrubber, having consecutive functions, and combining three
pieces of equipment into one made for the best plant layout
within the narrow space of engineering.
Meanwhile, the pre-casting plan was made of optimizingthe
biggest quantity of reinforced concrete. Most RC trenches and
ditches and the steel structure with fireproofing were pre-
cast outside of the plant. Project Manager Chen mentioned
that, “The advantage for doing this is to perform the several
construction activities in the same time, such as rebar,
forming, pouring and fireproofing, etc. Pre-casting outside
of the plant and assembling inside the plant can shorten
the construction period and speed up the completionof the
project.
Early Completion and Quality of the Project
The early completion of the FGRS Projectis worth noting.
Project Manager Chen said, "According to the contract,
Area C was estimated to be completed on July 8,2015.The
project ended up finishing 12 days earlier on June 26, 2015.
In September, we finished commissioning and performance
testing.As for Area F, it was set to be completed on December
23, 2015; the actual completion date was October 30, 2015,
well ahead of the original target.
Chen further explainedthat the early successful completion
was owing to the cooperation among all the executive
membersof the company and the important role that Site
Manager Chen Yu Wei had played."Yu Wei was very hands-
on and could thoroughly monitor the progress of the project.
Since he is specialized in piping, he could also assist
contractors with priority planning and progress monitoring, as
well as effectively keep them on track with the original plan.”
The site manager also paid particular attention to the
construction materials used.He had askedthat the materialsbe
gathered and sent in advance to the vicinity of the site.
Importantly, communications between the contractors was
very smooth, allowing for discussions with contractors to
modify the methods and the order of construction, as well as
adding personnel to complete the project under budget and
within time constraints.
CPC Chief Engineer Chen also added, "CPC cooperated
with CTCI on many occasions.We have a deep understanding
of each other. Every member of the CTCI team was deeply
committed and focused on the progress and quality of the
project.They also managed feedback from customers well
and the overall process was very successful."
Engineering Efficiency and Communal Relations
Located in an industrial area some distance away
fromresidential houses and densely populated areas,the
green-energy project did not interfere with its surroundings.
In cases where the community was inconvenienced, an
explanation was given to the affected neighbors by the
personnel on site. “Once the neighbors realized that the
