Valves for Methanol plant

ARCA Regler GmbH with headquarters in Germany have just delivered an order for control valves of a new plant producing Methanol in Oman. The order was for a hundred control valves of the reliable and well-proven control valve series ECOTROL® with a nominal size 1“ (DN25) to 16“ (DN400) and pressure classes ANSI 150, 300, 600 and 900. The designs are required to withstand expected operating conditions which include resistance to sandstorms and the influence of salty air. No matter how small a gap at the control valves and positioners may be (explosion-proof design has been used), it has to be absolutely tight against dust. Even for the transport this had to be guaranteed.

Methanol is a basic chemical that can be produced in different ways. In this plant it will be produced by synthesis of natural gas. In the future Methanol will have an important share in the power supply. Methanol can in combination with oil become a biofuel, in petrol it can replace Ethanol and therewith provide a basis for the production of synthetic fuel, and it can, because of its simple chemical structure, gain in importance as hydrogen supplier in the future fuel cell technology.

ARCA contributes with its control valves to the protection of the energy supply of our society. The implemented ECOTROL® valves are for the time being the best available technology for such challenging industrial controlling tasks.

For more information on ARCAs products and services please visit our website www.valve.co.za, or contact
Valve & Automation (Pty) Ltd
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