The catalytic cracking unit is one of the most vital operational units in modern refineries. It is used to convert heavy fractions like heavy gas oil into light, high-value products such as gasoline, cooking gas, and light gas oil.
The catalytic cracking (FCC) unit is a core component of any modern refinery, serving as the foundation for converting heavy distillates, such as heavy gas oil, into lighter, high-value products, primarily gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and gas oil. This unit relies on cracking under extreme thermal and pressure conditions using a solid catalyst, making it one of the most sensitive and complex units operationally and technically. Given its importance to the refinery's economic returns, FCC units require continuous specialized rehabilitation, maintenance, and upgrades to ensure their efficient operation and compliance with international standards. Our company possesses the capability and expertise to provide a comprehensive suite of solutions in this field, encompassing rehabilitation and modernization, maintenance, equipment supply, installation, development, and expansion. We also offer technical consulting and practical training to ensure knowledge retention and build the capacity of local personnel. We rehabilitate reactors and separators by addressing internal corrosion and replacing heat-resistant liners, as well as upgrading separation systems such as cyclones to minimize losses and enhance performance. We can also upgrade catalytic converter and air injection systems and modernize legacy control systems with advanced digital systems (DCS/SCADA) to ensure operational stability. We supply all necessary equipment and spare parts for the FCC unit, including valves, piping, and heat-resistant liners, in addition to sourcing catalysts from globally recognized suppliers. We also provide modern metering systems and auxiliary systems such as compressed air and steam units to guarantee continuous operation. We support refineries in increasing production capacity through bottleneck upgrades and improving the unit's thermal and mechanical performance. We also offer solutions to enhance product quality, such as improving gasoline octane ratings and reducing sulfur content, and provide waste heat recovery (WHR) projects to improve fuel efficiency. Furthermore, we integrate the unit with digital systems such as SCADA and ERP to enhance reliability and precise production control. Services Upgrade and Refurbishment Services
Rehabilitation and Modernization
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Maintenance Services
We provide comprehensive maintenance programs covering mechanical equipment such as heat exchangers, compressors, and separation towers, as well as furnaces and piping systems. We also maintain electrical equipment, including motors, transformers, and distribution panels, in addition to calibrating measuring and control instruments. Our company performs turnaround services, which include cleaning, non-destructive testing, and mechanical testing to ensure operational readiness.
Supply and Procurement Services
Installation and Construction Services
We cover the installation of new or upgraded reactors and separators, and we fabricate and install piping networks for gases, oils, and catalysts. Our services include the execution of necessary civil works and steel structures, in addition to connecting electrical and control systems to central control rooms.
Consulting and Training Services
We provide economic and engineering feasibility studies for rehabilitation or expansion projects, and we offer basic and detailed engineering designs (FEED & Detailed Engineering). We also train local personnel on the latest operation and maintenance technologies for catalytic cracking units, ensuring sustainable performance and building qualified human resources.