COMPLEX LOOP DESCRIPTION

FC0155_CC / FI0155_CC / FC5323_CC /

FY0155A_CC / FY0155B_CC /
HY0155_CC / LC0196_CC
PV-8100 CDHydro NAPHTHA SPLITTER
INTERNAL REFLUX FLOW

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COMPLEX LOOP
JOB NO.: 24583-300
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01/06/03

Issued As Config

FT

TP

EK

RN

00B

01/03/02

Issued for Design

FT

TP

EK

RN

Issued For Approval

FT

TP

EK

RN

BY

CKD EGS

00A

11/02/01

NO.

DATE

REVISION

APE

SCALE: NONE
NUMBER ASSIGNED
AND TRACING
RECORD ENTERED

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A: LOOP DIAGRAM
E-8108

HH
H
LC
0196_CC

PV-8104
REFLUX DRUM

LN
0196_CC

SP
X2
FC
0155_CC

FY
0155A_CC

See Note 2.

CV = X2 * (1 + (CP / ) * T), See Note 1.

CV
TI
0205_CC

X2

FN
0155_CC

FY
0155B_CC

X1

HY
0155_CC

Z VALUE
(SET BY OPERATOR)

CV
X

FO

SP

FI
0155_CC

PV-8100
CDHYDRO
NAPHTHA
SPLITTER

P-8102/8103

FC
5323_CC

INTERNAL REFLUX

OSBL AREAS

H
FN
5323_CC

TI
0157_CC

Z
FC

(X Z)

E-7233A/B

TO NAPHTHA
SPLITTER FEED
DRUM

NOTE 1:
T IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TI0157_CC AND TI0205_CC,
BUT FOR PRACTICAL PURPOSES IT IS ASSUMED TO BE A CONSTANT.
NOTE 2:
CALCULATORS (FY0155A/B_CC) ON P&ID E-57A-0063 REPRESENT THE FUNCTIONS INSIDE THE DOTTED
LINE.

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B:

PROCESS CONTRL FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

LOOP:

Reference:

FC0155_CC/FI0155_CC/FY0155A_CC/FY0155B_CC/FC5323_CC/
HY0155_CC/ LC0196_CC
PV-8100 CDHydro NAPHTHA SPLITTER
Internal Reflux Flow Control
P&ID Drawing No. E-57A-0063
E-57A-0067 /E-57A-0171
E-53A-0354 / E-53A-0264 (OSBL)

The purpose of this complex loop is to control the light gasoline product sidedraw and reflux flow to
achieve a constant internal reflux rate in the catalyst beds. The operator is given the flexibility to set the
desired internal reflux Z at subtractor, FY0155B_CC via HY0155_CC by resetting the setpoint.
The required controls and calculations are given in the following section, Section C, in detail.

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C:

INSTRUMENTATION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

LOOP:

FC0155_CC/FI0155_CC/FY0155A_CC/FY0155B_CC/FC5323_CC/
HY0155_CC/LC0196_CC
PV-8100 CDHydro NAPHTHA SPLITTER
Internal Reflux Flow Control

The following discussion provides additional information required for point configuration.
LC0196_CC
LC0196_CC is a standard PID controller with the following exceptions:
1) PVTRACK is set to NOTRACK.
2) CTLEQN is set to EqC.
FC0155_CC
FC0155_CC is a standard PID controller normally set in CAS mode receiving its setpoint input from
LC0196_CC.
FI0155_CC
FI0155_CC is a standard RegPv slot with DataAcq algorithm, which displays the calculated internal
reflux, the CV of FY0155A_CC.
FY0155A_CC
FY0155A_CC performs a calculating function, i.e., the internal reflux of the CDHydro column. A
regulatory control block, MulDiv, is used to keep the integrity of the complex control loop. Detailed
calculation is discussed below:
The internal reflux is calculated based on the enthalpy balance as follows,
FY0155A_CC.CV = FN0155_CC.PV * [1 + (Cp / ) * T)]
Where,
FY0155A_CC.CV = Internal reflux mass flow rate in pasteurization section
FN0155_CC.PV = External reflux mass flow rate
Cp = Heat capacity
= Latent heat of vaporization
T = Temperature difference between side draw, TI0157_CC.PV, and external reflux, TI0205_CC.PV.

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The value of the ratio (Cp / ) based on the CDTECH computer simulated back calculation may be
approximated by a constant, i. e., 0.0039.
From the same simulation, it was found that the percent variation in T due to changes in side draw and
external reflux temperature is generally small. Based on the result of the simulation, it gives,
T = 228 130 = 98 Deg F
With these simplifications, the above equation can be reduced to the following,
FY0155A_CC.CV = (FN0155_CC.PV) * [1 + 0.0039 * 98] = (FN0155_CC.PV) * (1.3822)
Using Eq. A, RegCtl MulDiv Algorithm, we have
CV = K * (K1 * X1 + B1) * (K2 * X2 + B2) + B
Where,
K = 1.0,
K1 = 0.0,
K2 = 1.0,

B = 0.0,
B1 = 1.3822,
B2 = 0.0.

This final equation will be used to configure the DCS block. However, it is reminded that if during
start-up or normal operation experience indicates otherwise, the approximated constant, 1.3822, should
be adjusted accordingly.
FY0155B_CC
FY0155B_CC is a subtractor. For the same justification, a SUMMER regulatory control block is used.
This DCS block calculates the internal reflux rate below the side draw tray by the following equation,
FY0155B_CC.CV = X2 X1 = Set point to FC5323_CC.
Where,
X2 = FY0155A_CC.CV = (FN0155_CC.PV) * (1.3822)
X1 = Operator Manual Set Value from HY0155_CC, but must be greater than ZMIN.
FC5323_CC
FC5323_CC is a standard PID controller normally set in CAS mode receiving its setpoint from
FY0155B_CC.
HY0155_CC

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HY0155_CC is a standard PID controller set in Auto mode. The operator uses the setpoint parameter of
this controller to adjust the required Z value. The range of the Packed Bed Wetting rate is LIMITED
between 25.6 MBBL/D and 46.9 MBBL/D. The normal rating is being set at 42.7 MBBL/D

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D:

LOGIC SLOT DIAGRAM

This complex loop does not require Logic Slot Diagram.

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