Simulation of a Large Scale Ethylene Plant
Cade E Ammann
Project Timeline
Jan 2023 - May-2023
OVERVIEW
Assisted management of a 30-engineer project to simulate an 800,000 tonne/yr ethylene plant
Conducted virtual plant surveys, analyzing and planning based on geography and resource proximity
Performed financial analysis of the entire project, the time for return on investment
Maintained a Gantt chart, helping the team to meet project goals and stay on track with a timeline
HighlightS
Assistant manager to a team of 30 engineers, elected to act as liaison
Project summary is found here: Design and Optimization of an Ethylene Plant - Final Report.docx
Participated in a team of 30 other engineers to create a successful simulation of an ethylene cracking plant, producing 800,000 tonnes per year of ethylene product.
Functioned as liaison between 5 teams - coordinated between heat exchanger network, utilities, ethylene cracker, separations, and equipment subgroups.
Targeted specific optimizations, such as implementing a scrubber system to capture extra hydrogen and increase profits, and resolved heat transfer issues in the HEN of the plant design.
Team completed the project on time, and with full cohesion - the plant was simulated in a mere 4 months, and ready to be implemented to have significant income for a 7 year ROI
Completed a base case and an optimized case for the project, the optimized case showing more efficient resource allocation and higher profitability.
Project would start to be profitable after 7 years of operation.
SKILLS
Cross-functional coordinationProject planningEconomic analysisProcess optimizationHeat exchanger network design
ADDITIONAL CONTENTS
Cade E Ammann
Chemical Engineer & Process Optimization Specialist
I'm a chemical engineer with a proven track record of managing, designing and optimizing complex processes. Natural leader in the development of novel fuel processes. I combine first-principles analysis and mathematical rigor with practical problem-solving, leveraging tools like HYSYS, MATLAB, and process simulation software. Skilled at bridging engineering and data systems, having coordinated implementation of a major process controls overhaul.
I'm a chemical engineer with a proven track record of managing, designing and optimizing complex processes. Natural leader in the development of novel fuel processes. I combine first-principles analysis and mathematical rigor with practical problem-solving, leveraging tools like HYSYS, MATLAB, and process simulation software. Skilled at bridging engineering and data systems, having coordinated implementation of a major process controls overhaul.
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