Rama Challa, Ph.D., PE, will be presenting a real-life case study at the American Petroleum Institute’s 2024 API Storage Tank Conference and Expo, scheduled for October 10, 2024. His presentation will focus on a repair and upgrade project for an LNG storage tank, which was initiated due to unique cold spots, local temperature fluctuations in the annular space, and elevated boil-off rates. These issues led to a fitness-for-service evaluation, inspections, and subsequent repairs to improve safety, reliability, and operational efficiency while reducing costs.
The case study, presented by Matrix PDM Engineering, outlines the evaluation process, repairs, and upgrades carried out to extend the tank’s service life. Rama Challa will deliver the presentation at 9:20 a.m. local time, offering valuable insights into the process improvements made to enhance the tank’s functionality.
In addition to his presentation, Rama will play a key role at the conference as co-chair, supporting keynote speaker Neville Stokes from Bechtel Energy. Together, they developed the keynote session titled “Refrigerated Storage Tanks: A Look at Current and Future Markets.” The keynote will explore various aspects of refrigerated and cryogenic storage tanks, from safety standards like API 625 and API 620 Annex Q and R to technological advancements, the growing role of LNG as a transitional fuel, and future trends such as hydrogen storage and ammonia as a hydrogen carrier.
Rama Challa will also moderate several technical sessions, including:
Bechtel Energy: Assessment of Pressure Relief Vent Fires on Concrete Roofs of LNG Storage Tanks
Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited: Rehabilitation of an Ammonia Storage Tank (AT-911)
GTT North America: Flexible, Scalable, Modularised LNG Storage Solutions for the Evolving Energy Markets
For more information on the 2024 API Storage Tank Conference and Expo, or to register for the event, visit the conference website. Be sure to visit Matrix PDM Engineering at booth #406.
For more information visit www.matrixpdm.com
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