FCC Expansion Joints for a major Refinery in South America
Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) units demand high-performance solutions to withstand extreme conditions. MACOGA is a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced expansion joints specifically tailored for FCC applications.
On this occasion, we have successfully completed the manufacturing and delivery of six Hinged FCC Expansion Joints for a leading refinery in South America. These state-of-the-art units have been carefully engineered and crafted to adhere to the highest industry standards and meet the unique demands of our client, guaranteeing outstanding performance even in the most demanding environments.
Main Features of the FCC Expansion Joints supplied:
Hinged FCC DN 2250 mm
- Bellows Material: SB443 N06625 Gr.1 LCF.
- 2-ply bellows with ply testable system
- Pipe Specification: SA516 Gr.70 fully RT.
- Refractory Linning RESCO RS 17 EC
- V-anchor H30 - grade 304H annealed
- Thermal Insulation ensuring the bellows operate at a maximum temperature of 538°C.
- Design Pressure: 1.79 barg
- Test pressure: 2.75 barg (final unit with refractory installed is pneumatically tested at 2.75 Kg/cm²).
- Bellows design temp.: +538 °C
- Pipe design temp.: +343 °C
- M.D.M.T.: -29 °C
Hinged FCC DN 1650 mm
- Bellows Material: SB443 N06625 Gr.1 LCF.
- 2-ply bellows with ply testable system
- Pipe Specification: SA516 Gr.70 fully RT.
- Refractory Linning RESCO RS 17 EC
- V-anchor H30 - grade 304H annealed
- Thermal Insulation ensuring the bellows operate at a maximum temperature of 538°C.
- Design Pressure: 1.79 barg
- Test pressure: 2.75 barg (final unit with refractory installed is pneumatically tested at 6.00 Kg/cm²).
- Bellows design temp.: +538 °C
- Pipe design temp.: +343 °C
- M.D.M.T.: -29 °C
These units demonstrate MACOGA’s unmatched expertise in engineering and manufacturing custom expansion joints tailored to the most demanding applications. We are proud to continue supporting the refining industry with state-of-the-art solutions for complex and critical installations.
For more information about our FCC Expansion Joints https://www.macoga.com/en/expansion-joints-for-specific-applications/fcc-expansion-joints/intro-fcc-expansion-joints
