March 30, 2023

FCC Regenerated Catalyst and Flue Gas Line Expansion Joints for European Refinery

FCC Regenerated Catalyst and Flue Gas Line Expansion Joints for European Refinery
FCC Regenerated Catalyst and Flue Gas Line Expansion Joints for European Refinery

We design and manufacture Residue Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC) and Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Expansion Joints.

Our Expansion Joints are designed to provide reliable and durable solutions for the most demanding applications and engineered to withstand extreme temperatures, pressures, and other challenging conditions, ensuring optimal performance and safety.

We have been awarded a contract to supply FCC Expansion Joints to a Central European refinery.

Design codes and specifications

  • EJMA latest edition
  • ASME Code
  • Pressure Equipment Directive PED 2014/68/EU
  • UOP Specifications

Main features of the Expansion Joints supplied:

  • Two ply testable bellows 
  • Flow test ports and pressure sensing devices
  • Bellows design with hose braid seal
  • Bellows temperature measuring devices
  • Refractory and abrasion lining
  • External thermal insulation
  • Control rods 
  • Removable outer cover

Type FCC Flue Gas Line  

  • Size 1450 mm
  • Bellows material SB443 N06625 Gr.1 LCF/2.4856
  • Bellows type Monitored type 2 ply testable 
  • Medium Catalyst
  • Design temperature +538 °C (Bellows)
  • Design Pressure 3.4 barg
  • Test Pressure 5.7 barg

Type FCC Regenerated Catalyst

  • Size 1050 mm
  • Bellows material SB443 N06625 Gr.1 LCF/2.4856
  • Bellows type Monitored type 2 ply testable 
  • Medium Flue Gas
  • Design temperature +538 °C (Bellows)
  • Design Pressure 5.17 barg
  • Test Pressure 5.69 barg

More information https://www.macoga.com/en/expansion-joints-for-specific-applications/fcc-expansion-joints/intro-fcc-expansion-joints