Project Details
Omega Technical Services' involvement was crucial in ensuring the successful implementation of brownfield upgrades at the Westlake South facility. Our comprehensive range of services contributed significantly to enhancing the facility's operational efficiency, safety, and capabilities. This project showcases our ability to provide critical technical services for complex brownfield upgrades in the chemical manufacturing sector.
Company Background
Westlake Corp (formerly Westlake Chemical Corp) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of:
- Petrochemicals
- Polymers
- Building products
Product Range
Westlake's diverse product portfolio includes:
- Olefins
- Vinyl chemicals
- Styrene
- Polyethylene
- PVC and VCM
- Chlor alkali and derivatives
- Epoxy
- Water treatment products
- Industrial matting products
- Pipe and fittings products
Applications
Westlake's products find applications in various sectors:
- Residential siding
- Pipe and fittings for water, sewer, and industrial applications
- PVC profiles for windows, doors, fences, decking
- Films for various uses
Project Scope
The Westlake South facility, an existing production site, requires continuous upgrades and modifications to:
- Maintain operational efficiency
- Comply with evolving regulatory standards
- Incorporate technological advancements
- Expand production capabilities as needed
Services Provided
Omega Technical Services provided crucial support to the Westlake Chemical Brownfield project:
- Instrumentation Quality Assurance:
- Conducted thorough inspections and testing of instrumentation systems
- Ensured accuracy and reliability of measurement and control devices
- Verified compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Provided documentation and reports on instrumentation performance
- Electrical Construction:
- Installed and upgraded electrical systems throughout the facility
- Implemented new power distribution networks as required
- Ensured proper integration of electrical systems with existing infrastructure
- Adhered to strict safety standards for electrical installations in chemical facilities
- Heat Trace Installation:
- Designed and installed heat tracing systems for pipes and equipment
- Ensured proper temperature maintenance for process fluids
- Implemented energy-efficient heat tracing solutions
- Integrated heat trace controls with facility's overall control systems
Throughout these services, Omega Technical Services demonstrated:
- Expertise in brownfield upgrades for chemical manufacturing facilities
- Ability to work within operational constraints of an active production site
- Commitment to safety and quality in all aspects of construction and installation
- Skill in integrating new systems and upgrades with existing infrastructure
