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DOWNSTREAM OIL & GAS

Downstream Refining
& Petrochemical Solutions

Advanced manufacturing for refining operations and petrochemical processing. High-temperature, high-pressure components for critical downstream applications.

Downstream Manufacturing Capabilities

Specialized expertise for the extreme conditions of refining and petrochemical operations

1000°C

High Temperature

Extreme temperature applications

ASME VIII

Pressure Vessel Code

Div 1 & 2 certified manufacturing

Continuous

Process Operations

24/7 refinery support capability

Global

Refinery Network

Worldwide project experience

Downstream Equipment & Applications

Comprehensive solutions for refining processes and petrochemical manufacturing

Heat Exchangers

Critical components for heat transfer systems in refining and petrochemical processes

Key Materials:

316L321Inconel 625Hastelloy C-276

Examples:

  • Shell & tube
  • Plate heat exchangers
  • Spiral exchangers
  • Finned tubes

Reactor Vessels

Pressure vessels for catalytic and thermal cracking processes

Key Materials:

2¼Cr-1Mo9Cr-1Mo-VInconel 718Hastelloy X

Examples:

  • Reactors
  • Regenerators
  • Fractionators
  • Absorbers

Distillation Equipment

Components for crude oil distillation and product separation units

Key Materials:

Carbon Steel316SSDuplex 2205Inconel 600

Examples:

  • Column internals
  • Trays
  • Packing
  • Distributors

Furnace Components

High-temperature components for fired heaters and cracking furnaces

Key Materials:

310SS321H800HInconel 617

Examples:

  • Radiant tubes
  • Convection coils
  • Headers
  • Burner parts

Refinery Process Units

Specialized components for major refinery process units

Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC)

Components for FCC units and regenerator systems

Materials:

Refractory lined steel
310SS
Inconel 693

Temperature:

Up to 760°C

Hydroprocessing

High-pressure, high-temperature hydrogen service equipment

Materials:

2¼Cr-1Mo
Inconel 625 overlay
321SS

Temperature:

Up to 450°C

Delayed Coking

Equipment for coking drums and associated piping systems

Materials:

Carbon steel
Low alloy steel
Refractory

Temperature:

Up to 500°C

Alkylation

Acid-resistant components for alkylation processes

Materials:

Hastelloy C-276
316L
Carbon steel

Temperature:

Up to 150°C

Downstream Material Challenges

Engineered solutions for the unique challenges of refinery environments

High Temperature Creep

Solution Required

Our Solution:

Chromium-molybdenum alloys and nickel-based superalloys

Materials:

2¼Cr-1Mo9Cr-1Mo-VInconel 617Hastelloy X

Hydrogen Attack

Solution Required

Our Solution:

Low-alloy steels with proper heat treatment

Materials:

2¼Cr-1Mo1¼Cr-½MoC-½Mo1Cr-½Mo

Sulfidation Corrosion

Solution Required

Our Solution:

High-chromium stainless steels and nickel alloys

Materials:

321SS347SSInconel 625Hastelloy C-276

Thermal Cycling

Solution Required

Our Solution:

Austenitic stainless steels with low carbon content

Materials:

316L321347Inconel 600

Industry Standards & Codes

Certified compliance with downstream refining industry standards

ASME VIII

Pressure vessel design and construction

API 510/570

Pressure vessel and piping inspection codes

API 660/661

Shell-and-tube heat exchanger standards

TEMA

Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association standards

Downstream Refining Excellence

From crude distillation to finished products, trust Howco for manufacturing that meets the extreme demands of downstream operations