Petrochemicals

Flow control petrochemical valve solutions

At IMI, we provide bespoke, custom-engineered petrochemical  valves for applications like delayed coking, PDH, FCC, ethylene, fertiliser, and ammonia production. Our specialised designs optimise plant performance and safety, leveraging decades of expertise across various refining and chemical processes.

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Custom-engineered petrochemical valves

As a bespoke petrochemical valves manufacturer, we offer custom-engineered valves for critical applications in the petrochemical sector. Leveraging our decades of experience in the refining, chemical, fertiliser, ethylene, and ammonia industries, we have developed world-leading valve technologies designed to optimise plant performance and safety.

Our valve solutions excel in delayed coking, Catofin® (propane dehydrogenation), ethylene, and fluid catalytic cracking (FCC), meeting the specifications of process licensors such as UOP, Lummus, CB&I, and Exxon.

 

Drawing upon extensive expertise spanning decades, we have developed world-leading valve technologies meticulously designed to enhance plant performance and safety.

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Chemicals

Chemical production relies on chemistry and engineering to create products like vitamins, oxygen, cosmetics, and raw materials. To maintain purity, clean production lines are essential. IMI petrochem valve solutions endure high pressure, temperature, and corrosion in chemical production, while being made in contamination-free clean rooms, especially crucial for oxygen production.


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A robust, shiny metal ammonia storage tank with pipes and equipment is used in the petrochemical refinery for high-pressure iron storage.

Fertiliser & ammonia

Ammonia is crucial for fertilisers and various industries. IMI supplies petrochemical valves for ammonia production, ensuring precise control under extreme conditions. Nitrogen-based fertilisers are vital for plants, and ammonia is produced by combining nitrogen from air with hydrogen. It is used to make nitrate fertilisers or mixed with carbon dioxide to create urea. Therefore, ammonia plants are commonly integrated into fertiliser production facilities.


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Ethylene

Ethylene is a crucial building block for everyday goods. IMI is the leading supplier of severe service valves for ethylene production, including furnace isolation valves and a state-of-the-art double disc through conduit (DDTC) gate valve design. We also provide control, bypass, anti-surge, steam control, and isolation valves, with a substantial global presence in ethylene plants.


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An oil and gas refinery is a large industrial plant that processes crude oil and natural gas to produce a range of refined products, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and petrochemicals

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IMI to unveil new product line at ADIPEC 2024 in Abu Dhabi

Join us at ADIPEC 2024 to discover IMI’s expertise in advanced flow control and valve solutions for the oil and gas industry. With a comprehensive range of products supporting safe and efficient operations, we’re showcasing our specialised instrumentation solutions at the event, including valve automation, solenoid valves, and diagnostics technology.

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In valve manufacturing, lathes are used to shape the metal parts that make up the valve body, stem, and other components. The precision and accuracy of a lathe make it possible to create parts with tight tolerances and a high level of consistency, which is essential in the manufacturing of valves.

Global expertise and manufacturing

IMI’s dedicated team of over 2,900 experts, manufacturing facilities spanning 12 countries and a global network service, is committed to delivering precision-engineered flow control solutions, expert installation, and lifetime servicing. A deep understanding of the entire process enables us to provide tailored solutions that ensure unparalleled reliability and performance.

 

 

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