Elliott to Supply Alkylation Train for Gulf Coast Refinery

08/27/2014

August 27, 2014 – Jeannette, Pennsylvania - Elliott Group has been selected to replace an alkylation compressor train at a major Gulf Coast refinery.  The project will provide efficiency enhancements to eliminate process bottlenecks. Elliott’s new equipment meets revised process conditions and performance requirements within the available footprint and infrastructure.

The order includes a 46MBD4-4 compressor with a double flow configuration, driven by an SQV9 steam turbine, a lube oil console and a gas panel. The equipment will be manufactured at Elliott Group’s plants in Jeannette and Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, USA.

“The process requirements presented a number of technical challenges and design options. We provided a specialized solution that will maximize efficiency and output under stringent process conditions,” said Kyle Carpenter, Director of Sales, Elliott Engineered Products – North America. “With more than 60 years of experience with high mach applications such as alkylation compression, Elliott’s demonstrated expertise was instrumental in meeting the customer’s needs for this project.”

About Elliott

Elliott Group is a global leader in the design, manufacture and service of technically advanced centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, power recovery expanders, and axial compressors used in the petrochemical, refining, oil & gas, and process industries, as well as in power applications. The company employs 2700 persons in 42 locations around the world. Elliott Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebara Corporation, a major industrial conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Ebara employs 15,000 people and has sales of US $5 billion.

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