March 31, 2026

Outstanding On Site Work in FCC Flue Gas Line at a European Refinery

Outstanding On Site Work in FCC Flue Gas Line at a European Refinery

In this occasion, our team carried out the replacement of a damaged bellows in an expansion joint installed in a Flue Gas line of the FCC unit, one of the most demanding services in refinery operations.

Thanks to strong coordination between our workshop and field teams, a new bellows in Alloy 625 LCF, including internal components in SS304H, was manufactured in just 2 days. The complete on-site intervention was then executed in a record time of only 4 days, minimizing downtime and ensuring the safe and reliable return to operation.

Scope of On-Site Work

  • Dismantling of pantograph system 
  • Removal of damaged bellows 
  • Installation of new internal components and insulation in bellows 
  • Installation of new bellows 
  • Reassembly of pantograph system 
  • Presetting of the complete unit to its working position 

This achievement once again demonstrates MACOGA’s ability to respond rapidly to urgent situations, delivering high-quality engineered solutions under extremely tight deadlines, even in the most demanding environments.

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