Fast and efficient method to cool down refinery reactor

Mourik uses a high pressure drill rig to remove catalyst from the reactor. To remove the remaining coked catalyst, Mourik’s workmen need to go inside the reactor and remove it manually with a pneumatic hammer. However, a temperature of around 45°C inside the reactor makes it impossible for the men to enter, so Mourik needed to find a way to cool down the reactor. That’s where they contacted Atlas Copco Rental. Cool down to even negative temperatures We proposed to inject cool, dry, 100% oil-free air into the reactor. This air is generated on site by our equipment and monitored by our operator 24/24. We use a set-up of a PTS1600, CDE47 dryer, HD95 aftercooler, chiller and generator. The chiller allows us to cool down the dry air to 3°C. Even negative temperatures are possible when using glycol as coolant. Create improved working environment The cold, dry compressed air of 3°C is blown into the reactor, cooling the ambient temperature to around 30°C and creating a dry environment. A significant improvement for the workmen who have to clean the reactor. New concept puts safety first and less time needed