FCC Cyclone Troubleshooting and Repair Inspection Service

• Need an assessment of existing cyclones at new operating conditions?
• Want to know why catalyst losses from existing cyclones have increased?
• Seeking the most cost effective methods for repairing existing cyclones?

Buell Can Help!

Buell Refinery Cyclones has over 70 years experience in the design and supply of Buell cyclone systems for refining and petrochemical catalytic fluid bed units.

Buell can offer this experience for on-site inspection of FCC cyclones during the beginning stages of a turn-around to aid in planning and expediting the turn-around.

Buell can supply necessary equipment and materials for many cyclone repair requirements on short notice, including:

• Hoppers
• Diplegs
• Air grids
• Plenums
• Vessel heads
• Riser and Catalyst Transfer Lines
• Valves

Buell’s engineers will analyze cyclone performance based on process conditions on any existing cyclones.

Buell can provide ASME/FEA vessel and head designs and/or offer recommendations to:

• Increase the run life
• Improve throughput and efficiency of existing cyclones
• Provide design information for replacement with Buell’s High Efficiency design