MASA Improves Productivity at CEPSA's Gibraltar San Roque Refinery with New Compabloc Changers

MASA has been selected to carry out a key project at the Gibraltar San Roque Refinery of CEPSA, located in Cádiz. The main objective of this project, which runs from May to November 2024, is to improve process productivity by incorporating four Compabloc changers (CI-E-906A/B, CI-E-907 and CI-E-903) in the Crudo-I unit.

The main scope of the project includes the installation of the new exchangers in parallel to the existing ones, which will avoid production stoppages for the cleaning of the existing exchanger train. This technical improvement will allow for greater efficiency and continuity in the refinery's operations.

The technical complexity of the project covers several areas. MASA will be responsible for the assembly of a new metal structure to support the Compabloc changers on the existing train of changers, as well as the refurbishment of the existing structures and their fireproofing. In addition, the necessary civil works will be carried out for the construction of two elevations with a composite floor slab.

The technical complexity of the project covers several areas. MASA will be responsible for the assembly of a new metal structure to support the Compabloc changers on the existing train of changers, as well as the refurbishment of the existing structures and their fireproofing. In addition, the necessary civil works will be carried out for the construction of two elevations with a composite floor slab.

The new exchangers will be connected during a scheduled shutdown, thus minimising the impact on production. In addition, the works include the assembly of new piping and equipment inside the process area, which will be in operation, adding an additional challenge due to limited crane access.

With this project, MASA reaffirms its capacity to carry out industrial assemblies of high technical complexity and its commitment to the continuous improvement of processes in the petrochemical industry.