chemical-petrochemical
The chemical and petrochemical industry is a global sector that produces essential raw materials and products used in manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and consumer goods. It plays a critical role in modern economies by transforming raw materials such as crude oil, natural gas, minerals, and biomass into valuable chemicals, polymers, and fuels.
Industrial fans are a critical component in the chemical and petrochemical industry. A few examples would be fired-heater systems, reactors, and emissions control. These fans may need to comply with API (American Petroleum Institute) standards like API 673, API560, etc. Robinson is an industry leader in the engineering, design, and construction of API compliant fans.
Applications
Combustion Air & Exhaust Systems
- Supplies combustion air to boilers, furnaces, and reactors.
- Remove combustion byproducts and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Filtration & Pollution Control
- Fans are integrated into scrubbers, baghouses, and electrostatic precipitators to control emissions.
- Helps comply with environmental regulations on air quality and hazardous emissions.
Chemical and Petrochemical Emergency Fan Repair
Unplanned downtime is a nightmare. Robinson combines world-class technical expertise with outstanding customer service to minimize downtime and cost. Our aim is to provide the best quality product to ensure your facility is operating as soon as possible.
Chemical & Petrochemical
Fan Design
Due to the harsh environments in the chemical and petrochemical industries, fans must be designed with:
Corrosion & Chemical Resistance
- Materials: Stainless steel, aluminum, fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP), and special coatings.
- Protects against acids, alkalis, and aggressive gases like hydrogen sulfide (H2S).
Explosion-Proof & ATEX Compliance
- Hazardous Locations: Many processes involve flammable gases and dust.
- Fans may need to meet ATEX (EU) or NFPA.
Temperature Considerations
- High-temperature materials and cooling mechanisms are required for high-temperature processes.
Energy Efficiency & Control
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) optimize airflow and reduce power consumption at turndown and start-up conditions.
- Industrial Dampers provide proper fan control to hit multiple operational points including turndown and start-up conditions.
Chemical & Petrochemical
Fan repair
Are you seeing corrosion or wear and tear due to chemical exposure and/or high temperatures? Are you concerned about the fan performance given the energy-intensive operations that are required?
Backward Inclined Fans
Types Of Fans
Used In Chemical & Petrochemical
Centrifugal Fans
- Provide airflow required in emissions control, combustion heating, and exhaust applications.
- Common designs include airfoil, backward inclined, and backward-curved.
High-Temperature & Corrosion-Resistant Fans
- Designed for extreme heat, corrosive gases, and hazardous environments.
- Materials: Stainless steel, fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP), and other alloy materials.
Chemical & Petrochemical Fan Services
Robinson values our market-leading technical expertise as well as our outstanding customer service. We maintain these values in the services we offer to meet all of your industrial fan-related needs.
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