FCC Spent Catalyst Standpipe Refractory Lined Expansion Joint for Refinery in the UK
MACOGA FCC Expansion Joints are custom designed and manufactured to meet the severe conditions in the FCC.
On this occasion, we have been awarded the order for the detailed mechanical design and engineering, fabrication, inspection, testing, heat treatment, coating, packing and delivery of a Spent Catalyst Standpipe (Stripper Standpipe) Expansion Joint for one of the largest refineries in the UK.
Highlights of the Expansion Joint supplied:
Design Codes and Standards:
- EJMA 10th Edition 2015
- B31.3 Ed. 2016 - Appendix X
- ASME VII Div.1 Ed. 2021
- ASME II Ed. 2019
- ND: 1100 mm
- Length: 6445 mm
- Bellows: SB443 N06625Gr.1
- Type: 2 ply testable
- Bellows PWHT: Bright annealed (vacuum) after forming at 980° C
- Thermocouples: K type SS316.
- Refractory lining: Achtchem 85
- Design pressure: 4,6 barg
- Test Pressure: 6.9 barg
- Design temperature: 540 °C / -19 °C
- Medium: Catalyst
We have extensive experience with all main FCC/RFCC licensors, and we offer our customers:
- Engineering and fabrication of FCC Expansion Joints
- Inspection in cold conditions (plant shutdown)
- Inspection in hot conditions (plant in operation)
- Installation guidance for new FCCU Expansion Joints
- Periodical Inspections
- Maintenance and refurbishment
- Problem resolution
- Immediate response to site inspections needs
- Quick-turn expansion joint replacement during shutdowns and turnarounds
More information about our Expansion Joints for FCCU can be found here: https://www.macoga.com/en/expansion-joints-for-specific-applications/fcc-expansion-joints/intro-fcc-expansion-joints
