FCC catalyst & flue gas valve applications
Catalyst circulation and hot flue-gas duties require different valve functions within the same FCC unit.
The application
Fluid catalytic cracking uses valves in catalyst circulation and withdrawal, pressure management and flue-gas systems. Hot, abrasive catalyst and demanding operating sequences make the exact valve location essential to a useful enquiry.
What makes the duty demanding
- Erosion from entrained catalyst
- Heat exposure and component movement
- Actuation or positioning problems
Selection focus
Separate modulating catalyst control from shut-off duties. Review the appropriate valve architecture, erosion protection and actuation for the stated location.
Technical background
IMI Remosa — FCC and severe-service applications ↗Process background summarised from these primary references. References do not imply affiliation or qualification of a VFLV product.
Related application guides
Delayed coking
Isolation and switching around coke drums demand close attention to heat, residue and repeated operating cycles.
Explore applicationHydrocracking & catalyst handling
Hydrogen-rich processing and catalyst handling place containment and the complete operating envelope at the centre of selection.
Explore applicationCompare specialty valve families
Review the product range as the next step in a service-specific discussion.
Turn the application into a specification.
Prepare your process and valve requirements before requesting a configuration review.
Tell us what the process demands.
Share the medium, operating envelope and duty cycle to start your application enquiry.