What are the major maintenance challenges in petrochemical operations?
Petrochemical facilities operate under some of the most extreme industrial conditions. With constant exposure to corrosive chemicals, high temperatures, mechanical stress, and pressure, equipment deterioration is a persistent and costly issue.
Common Problems in Petrochemical Plants:
- Corrosion in pipelines, tanks, vessels, and steel structures
- Chemical attack from acids, alkalis, hydrocarbons, and solvents
- Erosion and wear in pumps, agitators, impellers, and mixing equipment
- Leaks in pressurised pipe systems, joints, and valves
- Concrete degradation in chemical bunds, sumps, loading zones, and drainage areas
If not addressed effectively, these challenges lead to equipment failure, safety risks, environmental hazards, and production losses.
