Optimizing Refinery Operations: Molecular Sieve Upgrade

Project Overview

Customer:

Oil and Gas Refinery

Products:

Union Tech Z-Series rising-stem ball valves

Limitorque Electric Actuators

Challenge:

Lead times on previously approved flow control products for a molecular sieve application were incompatible with the refinery’s operation timelines.

Solution:

An extensive in-stock flow control product offering that meets or exceeds quality standards for oil and gas applications.

Our Advantage:

• Expert associates with robust engineering and automation capabilities and deep knowledge of industry specifications

• Extensive inventory of automated valve products from trusted advisors

• Valve automation capabilities supported by a national footprint

Background

During work on the refinery’s molecular sieve process, the customer identified requirements for new severe service automated valves. Previously available products meeting the customer’s quality standards could not be sourced, automated and delivered without risking a temporary outage at this crucial point in the refining process.

Project scope

As a partner for the oil and gas industry, we maintain a vast inventory of quality products that meet or exceed specifications for petrochemical applications. Because our associates are well-trained on industry specifications, the Ferguson Industrial Refining Team was able to pinpoint alternative products that would perform as needed.

The proposed severe service ball valves and electric actuators were manufactured by two of our strategic partners, Union Tech and Limitorque, enabling us to obtain documentation, drawings and wiring diagrams for the customer’s review on an expedited timeline.

Once the customer had approved the technically acceptable alternatives, we delivered the automated valve packages in line with the customer’s required lead time.

The solution: Ferguson

Ferguson Industrial’s partnership with two manufacturers enabled us to get all the molecular sieve application products needed to complete this project on time. By using Union Tech severe service ball valves and Limitorque electrical actuators instead of another brand that was unable to support the customer’s lead time requirements, Ferguson was able to provide full project support with minimal lead times and compliance to quality control standards.

To explore how our expertise can create savings and efficiencies for your company, visit ferguson.com/industrial.