Oil & Gas Downstream Applications

Advanced materials for refining, petrochemical processing, and distribution operations

Refinery EquipmentProcess VesselsHeat ExchangersCatalyst Systems

Materials for Complex Processing Environments

Downstream oil and gas operations involve complex chemical processes, high temperatures, and aggressive environments that demand superior material performance. From crude oil refining to petrochemical production, every component must withstand corrosive conditions while maintaining operational efficiency.

Howco's downstream materials and manufacturing expertise ensures reliable performance in the most demanding refinery and petrochemical applications, helping maximize uptime and production efficiency.

Refinery Equipment

• Distillation columns
• Reactor vessels
• Furnace tubes
• Catalyst systems
• Reformer equipment

Heat Exchange Systems

• Shell & tube exchangers
• Plate heat exchangers
• Air coolers
• Condensers
• Reboilers

Process Vessels

• Pressure vessels
• Storage tanks
• Separators
• Accumulators
• Knockout drums

Piping Systems

• Process piping
• Transfer lines
• Headers & manifolds
• Specialty fittings
• Expansion joints

Rotating Equipment

• Pump components
• Compressor parts
• Turbine components
• Impellers & casings
• Shaft components

Petrochemical Equipment

• Cracking furnaces
• Polymerization reactors
• Fractionation columns
• Catalyst handling
• Specialty vessels

Critical Process Environments

High Temperature

Up to 1200°F+ in furnace applications

High Pressure

Up to 3000+ PSI in process vessels

Corrosive Media

Acidic, sulfurous, and caustic environments

Thermal Cycling

Frequent temperature variations

Material Solutions by Application

High Temperature Applications

Nickel Alloys

• Inconel 625: Furnace tubes, heat exchangers
• Inconel 600: Ethylene furnace applications
• Alloy 800H: High-temperature piping

Stainless Steels

• 316L: General process equipment
• 321: Stabilized for high temperatures
• 347: Superior thermal stability

Corrosion Resistant Applications

Duplex Stainless

• 2205 (F51): Sour water systems
• 2507 (F53): Seawater cooling
• Zeron 100: Extreme chloride environments

Super Alloys

• Hastelloy C-276: Wet chlorine service
• Inconel 686: Flue gas desulfurization
• Alloy 825: Sulfuric acid service

High Strength Applications

Precipitation Hardening

• 17-4 PH: Pump impellers, shafts
• 15-5 PH: Valve components
• Custom 450: High-strength fasteners

Low Alloy Steels

• 4140/4340: Large pressure vessels
• F22: High-temperature piping
• A387 Gr 91: Advanced power plant materials

Specialized Manufacturing Services

Precision Machining

• Large diameter boring
• Complex geometries
• Tight tolerances
• Surface finishing

Heat Treatment

• Solution annealing
• Stress relief
• Age hardening
• Controlled cooling

Quality Control

• ASME compliance
• PMI testing
• Impact testing
• Pressure testing

Industry Standards & Codes

ASME VIII

Pressure Vessels

ASME B31.3

Process Piping

TEMA

Heat Exchangers

API 660/661

Shell & Tube

Optimize Your Downstream Operations

Let our materials experts help you select the optimal materials for your refinery and petrochemical applications.

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