Delivering FCC Value through Technical Service

As the first FCC catalyst company to provide technical services, W. R. Grace & Co. helps global refiners with extensive, hands-on experience with FCC operations, unit design, modeling, and troubleshooting in addition to advanced analytical and pilot plant services.

Cryogenic FAT test of a Neles valve at valve technology center

Did you know we do cryogenic factory acceptance testing (FAT) for our valves in -196°C? The tested valve sizes range from 4'' up to 100''. Sometimes the tests are done together with a third party inspector representing our customer. Watch the video and step into our cryogenic lab!

Valve and pump technology centre in Lappeenranta

Welcome to our valve and pump technology center in Lappeenranta. The manufacturing operations include a wide range of slurry valves and pumps under the product name Flowrox™. Step inside and see how valves and pumps are manufactured especially for mining and metal industry applications. ...

Furnace convection section robotic cleaning improves energy efficiency

Excessive fouling in the convection section of fired heaters and furnaces results in higher fuel consumption to achieve the required output. This causes high stack temperatures, reduced heat transfer, and increased emissions, which can lead to government fines and environmental damage. ...

David Anderson's introduction to shutdowns

In the video, David Anderson, Head of Service Project Support and Promotion at Valmet's Flow Control business line, talks about the basics of shutdown. What is a shutdown? And what are the main stages of a shutdown process? Watch the video to find out!

Hot spot repair - online fired heater refractory repair

Hot Spot Repair in Live Heaters. Hot spots in the shell of the fired heater limit capacity and can cause a forced shutdown. Our experienced global team mobilizes at short notice to repair refractory online. What is Refractory Failure? The refractory may fail prematurely due to the ...

Drop-in 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel is taking off

Virgin Atlantic has just launched their first commercial airline flight using 100% drop-in SAF enabled by technology from Virent and Johnson Matthey. SAF drives greener air travel by contributing 70% less CO2 to the atmosphere than conventional aviation fuels.

The world of Valmet

Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. With our automation systems and flow control solutions we serve an even wider base of process industries. We aim to become the global champion in ...

Welcome to our clean room - preparing valves for oxygen service

The cleaning and maintenance of valves in oxygen service is one of the most important factors that simply cannot be neglected. Our special cleaning process is planned and implemented in full compliance with the international oxygen cleaning standards. See the video to step inside our clean ...

Take advantage of all alkylation blocks

Axens now offers the 3 technologies involved in C4 alkylation block, offering a large panel of possibilities: 1: Alkemax only 2: Alkyfining + Alkemax 3: Alkemax + C4 Isomerization 4: full package with Alkyfining + Alkemax + C4 Isomerization Besides, Axens proposes a wide range of ...

Axens Powering Integrated Solutions

Axens group provides a complete range of solutions for the conversion of oil and biomass to cleaner fuels, the production and purification of major petrochemical intermediates, the chemical recycling of plastics and all natural gas treatment and conversion options. The offer includes technologies, ...

WATCONNECT® Standard Control Panels

Watlow® is now offering WATCONNECT® standard control panels that are quickly configured to your specific application requirements and delivered within two weeks. WATCONNECT panels integrate Watlow’s high-quality heater, sensor, temperature controller and power controller products for ...

Hydraulic Fracturing - Density system from Berthold

Fracturing and cementing applications is used to determine PPA, PPG or SGU. Such a non-contacting measurement is maintenance-free and extremely robust to withstand high vibrations and mechanical shock.