Ampo Poyam Valves has designed and supplied tandem gate valves for ExxonMobil’s Antwerpen Refinery, a key facility in Europe’s energy network.
Located in the port of Antwerp, Belgium, the refinery boasts a production capacity of approximately 320,000 barrels per day. The tandem gate valves will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of naphthas and producing high-octane hydrocarbons, improving gasoline octane ratings. The process also generates hydrogen as a byproduct, contributing to industrial efficiency.
Each valve in the tandem set incorporates customized bonnet extensions, high-performance coatings, and special packing designs/materials to prevent hydrogen emissions. They also feature a unique face-to-face distance to ensure safety in high-temperature services exceeding 550ºC.
Courtesy of Ampo Poyam.