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Process Description
Application:
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The Hydrocracker unit is fed with hydrocarbon
liquid and hydrogen and the compressor is for
feeding hydrogen to the reactor. The hydrogen /
hydrocarbon feed blend is typically heated in a
fired heater and sent to the reactors where the
cracking reaction occurs. After heat exchange, the
hydrocarbon products are separated from
hydrogen and light gases in a series of separators
and flash drums. Hydrocarbon products are further
processed in a fractionation section.
The reactions taking place in the Hydrocracker
process include cracking, whereby long chain
hydrocarbons are broken into smaller chains, and
hydrogenation, where any free radicals or double
bonds are saturated. The end result is a
hydrocarbon product whose average molecular
weight is much smaller than the molecular weight
of the feed.
Common Valve Problems
Reliability
High pressure drop, noise & vibration
Leakage across the valve
Wear of the valve trim
Clogging / sticking of the valve
Inadequate response times
Instability in valve operation
CCI Value Proposition
Trim velocity Control
Bi-linear Trim
Quick Response Trim.
Stable actuator control.
Repeatable shutoff
Key Requirements
Tight shutoff typically ANSI Class V or VI
Fast stroking typically less than 2 sec opening,
often in modulation mode
Pneumatic actuation
Stability min overshoot with no oscillation
Multi-stage trim for velocity control
CCI Application Benefits
Low noise & vibration
Better process control
Reliability
High performance
Low maintenance
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CCI Reference
References
ExxonMobil Malaysia
Petronas Malaysia
Pertamina, P.T. Badak NGL Co.
Shell International Petroleum, Brunei
Sarawak Shell BHD., Bintulu, Malaysia, MLNG Tiga, Mlng-Dua gas inlet facility
PETROLEUM REFINERY
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Process Description
Application:
Process
The hydrocracking process converts (or cracks)
heavy feedstocks into lighter components by
selective reactions with hydrogen in multiple
heated catalyst beds. The process is most
commonly used to create gasoline or diesel
product streams.
The incoming gas oil feed is heated in a furnace to
reaction temperature. It is combined with a recycle
hydrogen stream before flowing through the
reactor with multiple catalyst beds. Additional
recycle hydrogen is added between each bed to
control the cracking conversion. The reactor
effluent is sent to high-pressure, then low-pressure
separators. The vapor from the separators is
recycled through a compressor back to the feed.
Makeup hydrogen is added to this stream as
necessary. The liquid from the low pressure
separator is sent to a fractionator where the
reactor effluent is separated into component
product streams.
Common Valve Problems:
High pressure drop, flashing service causes
vibration & trim wear
Solids (corrosion product) in the service cause
erosion & clogging problems
High temperature sour service limits material
selection
Variable flow rates due to startup, shutdown &
variable feedstock
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PETROLEUM REFINERY
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Process Description
Application:
Process
The hydrocracking process converts (or cracks)
heavy feedstocks into lighter components by
selective reactions with hydrogen in multiple
heated catalyst beds. The process is most
commonly used to create gasoline or diesel
product streams.
The incoming gas oil feed is heated in a furnace to
reaction temperature. It is combined with a recycle
hydrogen stream before flowing through the
reactor with multiple catalyst beds. Additional
recycle hydrogen is added between each bed to
control the cracking conversion. The reactor
effluent is sent to high-pressure, then low-pressure
separators. The vapor from the separators is
recycled through a compressor back to the feed.
Makeup hydrogen is added to this stream as
necessary. The liquid from the low pressure
separator is sent to a fractionator where the
reactor effluent is separated into component
product streams.
Primary Function: Level Control
PETROLEUM REFINERY
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Process Description
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Process
Catalytic reforming is a process used in petroleum
refining to increase the octane rating of naphtha so
it can be used for gasoline blend stocks.
In this type of process, there are three reactors
stacked on top of each other so that the catalyst
pellets can be moved from reactor 1 to 2 and from
2 to 3. From reactor 3 the catalyst is regenerated
by burning off (1000F) coke formed in the
reactors. The catalyst is then returned, or adjusted,
then sent to the No.1 reactor. The catalyst (pellets)
normally takes one day to be regenerated and
adjusted before returning. Hydrogen is circulated
through the reactors with the naphtha feed to
minimize the formation of coke on the catalyst.
This Hydrogen Recycle Compressor service can be
suitable for CCI Anti surge valve application.
Common Valve Problems
Key Requirements
Reliability
Pneumatic actuation
Stability min overshoot with no oscillation
Multi-stage trim for velocity control
Competitor
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Fisher : Trim Up to 3-stage trim, Limited noise reduction, uses diffuser, muffler or silencer.
Mokveld: (RZD-RCX/RQX 1 or 2-stage cage) (RZD-RMX multi-stages), 1 or 2 stage cage, uses diffuser,
limited noise reduction
Valtek Tiger tooth
Masoneilan-72000 Series valve, with V-Log Trim
Reference
ExxonMobil Malaysia
Petronas Malaysia
Pertamina, P.T. Badak NGL Co.
Shell International Petroleum, Brunei
Sarawak Shell BHD., Bintulu, Malaysia, MLNG Tiga, Mlng-Dua gas inlet facility
PETROLEUM REFINERY
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An additional output of the CHPS is sour water,
which is sent to the sour water flash drum to
remove residual hydrogen-sulphide and ammonia.
In this instance the pressure must be reduced from
approximately 100bar to atmosphere, flashing
occurs and the entrained catalysts and H2S and
NH3 can cause severe erosion.
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Problems
Pemex Mexico
Chevron El Segundo
PETROLEUM REFINERY
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After absorption of H2S and CO2 in Amine
Contactor, rich amine is sent to Amine regenerator.
In the regenerator, the acidic components are
stripped by heat and reboiling action and, and the
is recycled. Regenerated amine called as LEAN
AMINE, is then fed back to the contactor tower and
the cycle continues.
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PETROLEUM REFINERY
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Amine, often called MEA or DEA, is a chemical
liquid used to remove contaminants such as
hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2)
from raw gas. The amine liquid is pumped into the
top of a column. The raw gas enters through the
bottom of the column and, as it rises, the raw gas
passes through the amine liquid. In this process,
the H2S and CO2 are absorbed in to the amine
liquid and are removed from the gas. This process
is similar to carbon dioxide being absorbed into a
carbonated beverage. The gas leaving from the
column is referred to as clean and is sent for
distribution or use in the refinery. The amine at the
bottom of the column is referred to as rich amine.
This level control valve is referred to as the rich
amine letdown valve.
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PETROLEUM REFINERY
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Hydro processing is used for removal of unwanted
constituents from feedstock using a catalyst bed.
The High pressure reactor removes unwanted
components like Sulphur & Nitrogen are removed
by a catalytic process & hydrogen rich gas is
flashed & sent for further processing. The reactor is
operated under high pressures with temperatures
upwards of 400 Deg C.
The feedstock pump which feeds to the feedstock
requires minimum flow to avoid the pump from
getting overheated and to avoid cavitation and
Feedstock Pump recycle valve is used to maintain
the minimum required flow for the pump.
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Fisher Dirty Service Trim Axial flow Cage Guided 3 Stage plug
Masoneilan: 78200 series valve with Lincoln log trim.
PETROLEUM REFINERY
Process Description
Application:
Process
Hydrogen is used in the refining industry primarily
as feed for reactors to avoid coke deposition on the
catalyst and to provide enough hydrogen to avoid
the production of olefins. Most of the hydrogen is
recycled through the process. There are several
refining processes such as hydrodesulphurization,
Hydrotreating /hydro cracking processes that
require hydrogen recycle compressors in their
process.
Application Requirements
Key Requirements
Reliability
Pneumatic actuation
Stability min overshoot with no oscillation
Multi-stage trim for velocity control
Bi-linear Trim
Reliability
High performance
Low maintenance
Repeatable shutoff
Reference
Competitor
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Extended life
Fisher : Trim Up to 3-stage trim, Limited noise reduction, uses diffuser, muffler or silencer.
Mokveld: (RZD-RCX/RQX 1 or 2-stage cage) (RZD-RMX multi-stages), 1 or 2 stage cage, uses diffuser,
limited noise reduction
Valtek Tigertooth, Limited stages, short stroke, Poor resolution, Linear stack
Masoneilan -72000 Series valves with V-Log Trim
ExxonMobil Malaysia
Petronas Malaysia
Pertamina, P.T. Badak NGL Co.
Shell International Petroleum, Brunei
Sarawak Shell BHD., Bintulu, Malaysia, MLNG Tiga, Mlng-Dua gas inlet facility
PETROLEUM REFINERY
Process Description
Application:
Process
Hydro processing is used for removal of unwanted
constituents from feedstock using a catalyst bed.
The High pressure reactor removes unwanted
components like Sulphur & Nitrogen are removed
by a catalytic process & hydrogen rich gas is
flashed & sent for further processing. The reactor is
operated under high pressures with temperatures
upwards of 400 Deg C.
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PETROLEUM REFINERY
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Process Description
Application:
Process
In a typical refinery, the cold high pressure
separator (CHPS) separates the rich hydrogen gas,
which is sent to the recycle compressor, from the
liquid effluent. The liquid phase is separated into
recoverable products and sour water. The
recoverable products are sent to the fractionation
tower or low pressure separator through the CHPS
letdown valve. The letdown valve controls the level
in the separator as flow moves to the fractionation
column. Many separators also include a sour water
separation section. In some processes, these valves
may dump the liquid effluent from the HHPS and
the CHPS to a low pressure separator (HLPS or
CLPS) before flowing to the tower. Utilizing a low
pressure separator allows additional removal of
hydrogen and light hydrocarbons.
Common Valve Problems:
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LNG Process
LNG
Process Description
Application:
Process
After absorption of H2S and CO2 in Amine
Contactor, rich amine is sent to Amine regenerator.
In the regenerator, the acidic components are
stripped by heat and reboiling action and, and the
is recycled. Regenerated amine called as LEAN
AMINE, is then fed back to the contactor tower and
the cycle continues.
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LNG
H2S/CO2 Stripper Loop Rich Amine Letdown Valve
Process
Amine, often called MEA or DEA, is a chemical
liquid used to remove contaminants such as
hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2)
from raw gas. The amine liquid is pumped into the
top of a column. The raw gas enters through the
bottom of the column and, as it rises, the raw gas
passes through the amine liquid. In this process,
the H2S and CO2 are absorbed in to the amine
liquid and are removed from the gas. This process
is similar to carbon dioxide being absorbed into a
carbonated beverage. The gas leaving from the
column is referred to as clean and is sent for
distribution or use in the refinery. The amine at the
bottom of the column is referred to as rich amine.
This level control valve is referred to as the rich
amine letdown valve.
Primary Function: Level Control
Rich amine let down valve controls the level in
the absorption column (T-35 to 50 Deg C, Pr. 5
to 205 bar) to the flash tank (115 to 126 deg C,
Pr. 1.4 to 1.7 bar)
Due to high pressure drop, outgassing occurs
in the valve making the media two phase flow
which causes high vibration, noise, high
erosion, due to increased velocities.
Amine itself is corrosive in nature and along
with absorbed H2S and CO2 & increased
velocities, cause accelerated corrosion.
CCI Value Proposition
Lower ownership cost of the valve.
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Process Description
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ASMI Dal
Fisher Dirty Service Trim Axial flow Cage Guided 3 Stage plug
Fisher 461 Sweep Flo 1 Stage plug
La Maqyina
Pertamina, PT. BADAK NGL Co. Trains A to H
Shell Brunei & Sarawak shell BHD, Malaysia.
LNG
Process Description
Application:
Process
The acid gas removal system removes the sour gas
components hydrogen sulfide (H2S), carbon
dioxide (CO2) and carbonyl sulfide (COS) from the
raw feed gas. This operation prepares the feed gas
for further processing.
Application Requirements
Primary Function
Key Requirements
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Fisher : Trim Up to 3-stage trim, Limited noise reduction, uses diffuser, muffler or silencer.
Mokveld: (RZD-RCX/RQX 1 or 2-stage cage) (RZD-RMX multi-stages), 1 or 2 stage cage, uses diffuser,
Reference
MLNG Malaysia
Low maintenance
Extended life
Valtek Tigertooth,
LNG
Process Description
Application:
Process
The adjacent figure shows a typical MCR cycle.
Natural Gas cooled upto -40 deg C is brought into
main LNG exchanger. This compression requires an
intercooler and chiller, shown pictorially, to reject
the heat from the liquefaction cycle to the
environment. The high pressure MR is partially
condensed in the chiller before flowing into the
spiral-wound main cryogenic heat exchanger
(MCHE) (not shown). In this exchanger this stream
is continuously cooled and condensed tube-side
against the cold, LP mixed refrigerant stream.
Once condensed the cool high pressure MR is
expanded. The cold expanded MR returns to the
MCHE as the cold stream and continuously cools
the warm refrigerant stream and cools, condenses,
and subcools the incoming high pressure, dry
natural gas. The warmed, vaporized, LP MR then
leaves the MCHE and returns to the first stage of
the refrigerant compressor to complete the cycle.
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Requirements
Key Requirements
Tight shutoff typically ANSI Class V or VI
Fast stroking typically less than 2 sec opening,
often in modulation mode
Pneumatic actuation
Stability min overshoot with no oscillation
Multi-stage trim for velocity control
CCI Application Benefits
Low noise & vibration
Better process control
Reliability
High performance
Low maintenance
Avoids lost in production
High compressor efficiency
Fisher : Trim Up to 3-stage trim, Limited noise reduction, uses diffuser, muffler or silencer.
Mokveld: (RZD-RCX/RQX 1 or 2-stage cage) (RZD-RMX multi-stages), 1 or 2 stage cage, uses diffuser,
limited noise reduction
Valtek Tigertooth, Limited stages, short stroke, Poor resolution, Linear stack
ExxonMobil Malaysia
Petronas Malaysia
Pertamina, P.T. Badak NGL Co.
Shell International Petroleum, Brunei
Sarawak Shell BHD., Bintulu, Malaysia, MLNG Tiga, Mlng-Dua gas inlet facility
LNG
Process Description
Application:
Process
The treated & dry natural gas obtained from the
dehydration unit is fed in to the propane
compression section to remove most of the natural
gas liquids. There could be 1, 2 or 3 stage propane
compressors in the cycle, or a single, huge, gas
turbine driven compressor, for precooling of the
natural gas and condensation of heavier NGL. The
gas is cooled down to a temperature of around -30
to -40 deg C.
This pre-cooled gas is then sent for liquefaction
and sub cooling in further stages using MCR as the
refrigerant.
Key Requirements
Low temperatures
Pneumatic actuation
Stability min overshoot with no oscillation
Multi-stage trim for velocity control
Bi-linear Trim
Quick Response Trim.
High performance
Low maintenance
Avoids lost in production
Repeatable shutoff
Reference
Competitor
Information
Extended life
Fisher : Trim Up to 3-stage trim, Limited noise reduction, uses diffuser, muffler or silencer.
Mokveld: (RZD-RCX/RQX 1 or 2-stage cage) (RZD-RMX multi-stages), 1 or 2 stage cage, uses diffuser,
limited noise reduction
Valtek Tigertooth, Limited stages, short stroke, Poor resolution, Linear stack
ExxonMobil Malaysia
Petronas Malaysia
Pertamina, P.T. Badak NGL Co.
Shell International Petroleum, Brunei
Sarawak Shell BHD., Bintulu, Malaysia, MLNG Tiga, Mlng-Dua gas inlet facility
LNG
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