FCC Expansion Joints for Middle East Refinery as per UOP specifications

We have successfully completed the design, manufacturing and testing of High-Tech FCC Expansion Joints for a large refinery located in the Middle East. 

Design Codes and Specifications:

• ASME B31.3 Edition 2016
• EJMA 10th Edition 2015
• ASME General Standards
• UOP Standards   

Main mechanical design, parameters and features of the expansion joint supplied are:

MWA FCC Expansion Joint

•     DN 2400 mm - Length: 620 mm         
•     Monitored Bellows in SB-443 N06625 Gr.1 LCF, 2 ply testable
•     Packed system
•     Pipe in SA516Gr.70N
•     Hex-mesh in Grade 304H,
•     Erosion resistant castable AA-22S
•     U-anchors in Grade 304H annealed after forming
•     Hose braid in Grade 309 with internal woven wire mesh in Grade 309
•     Design pressure: 0,16 barg
•     Bellows design temperature: 538 °C
•     Pipe-line design temperature: 343 °C
•     Medium temperature: 729 °C

MWP Hinged FCC Expansion Joint

•     DN 2400 mm - Length: 1500 mm         
•     Monitored Bellows in SB-443 N06625 Gr.1 LCF, 2 ply testable
•     Packed system
•     Pipe in SA516Gr.70N
•     Hex-mesh in Grade 304H,
•     Erosion resistant castable AA-22S
•     U-anchors in Grade 304H annealed after forming
•     Hose braid in Grade 309 with internal woven wire mesh in Grade 309
•     Refractory lining RS-17EC
•     V-anchors in Grade 304H material
•     Design pressure: 0,16 barg
•     Bellows design temperature: 538 °C
•     Pipe-line design temperature: 343 °C
•     Medium temperature: 729 °C