FCC Slide Valves
FCC Slide Valves
FCC Slide Valves
B K C h a u b e y, C I T M - P D R
Contents
Type of Slide Valve
Mode of Operation
Assessment
Slide valves are special type of control valves and are identified by their location and
function in the Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU). Slide valves are basically a
variable orifice, intended as flow control valve. Valves typically found on the FCCU
are
RCSV (Regenerated Catalyst Slide Valve)
Diverter Valve
SCSV :- SCSV controls the stripper catalyst level in reactor, regulates the flow of
spent catalyst to the regenerator, and protect the reactor and main fractionator from
a flow reversal. Continuous delta pressure across SCSV is also monitored and
maintained. This valves operates in close loop with Reactor stripper catalyst level
as LIC with low output selection between LIC and DPIC (DP across slide valve).
DDSV :- DDSV regulates the flow of regenerated flue gas and thus controls the
regenerator pressure. This valve either runs in close loop with Regenerator
Pressure as PIC or runs in close loop with differential pressure between Reactor
and Regenerator as DPIC. DDSV has two discs and both the disc can operate
simultaneously or independently.
Diverter Valve :- Diverter valve gives unidirectional path to flue gas at a time, this
valve diverts the flue gas flow either to CO Boiler or to flue gas stack.
Valve
Actuator
HPU (Hydraulic Pressure Unit)
Valve body
Orifice
Disc
Stem
Purging Tapings
Valve gland
Double Disc
Inlet port
Outlet ports
Hydraulic Cylinder
Position Transducer
Hydraulic Manifold
Accumulators Oil Filter
Pump
2. ESD Function:- RCSV & SCSV get close in case of emergency, few of emergency
condition are
• Low delta pressure across valve
• Any ESD command from control room
IMI Remosa
MEA Inc.
Circor Tapco Enpro
Black Inc.
Bafco Inc.