Petrochemical

The demand for and use of products obtained from the Petrochemicals sector is enormous. The worldwide petrochemicals market is anticipated to reach $958.8 billion by 2025, with a CAGR of 4.6% from 2020 to 2025. Industry studies Petrochemicals are components obtained from oil and gas that are used in a wide range of everyday items, including plastics, fertilizers, packaging, textiles, digital gadgets, medical equipment, detergents, and tires. The petrochemical industry is characterized by exposure to the risks of high temperature, high pressure, flammability, and explosion. Any sudden loss of power to the control instruments of important equipment may lead to personnel injury, serious environmental pollution, and massive economic losses. This is why the petrochemical industry has a huge demand for UPS products and high requirements for product quality. They are intended to keep manufacturing running smoothly by controlling the flow of liquids or gases used, whether in safe or potentially hazardous environments. Businesses may ensure that they are being as efficient as possible by keeping production processes working at their peak. Being able to monitor and control temperature, pressure, flow and level are essential within the petrochemical industry for safety and product integrity.  Each category has its own subcategories, so we have designed a range of products, all built with integrity, reliability, and quality, to meet the differing needs of this industry.

Products and Solutions

UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS SYSTEMS)

Using a contemporary IGBT rectifier greatly lowers disturbances in the power source. The novel IGBT rectifier offers nearly sinusoidal current usage. Because of the increased performance factor at the rectifier’s input, UPS systems of this type have up to 30% lower input performance when compared to typical UPS systems with a Thyristor rectifier. When dimensioning the spread of fuses and cables on-site, the decrease of power at the rectifier’s input during grid feed allows for significant savings.

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY

Using a contemporary IGBT rectifier greatly lowers disturbances in the power source. The novel IGBT rectifier offers nearly sinusoidal current usage. Because of the increased performance factor at the rectifier’s input, UPS systems of this type have up to 30% lower input performance when compared to typical UPS systems with a Thyristor rectifier. When dimensioning the spread of fuses and cables on-site, the decrease of power at the rectifier’s input during grid feed allows for significant savings.

ROBUST UPS-TECHNOLOGY FOR INDUSTRIAL USE

The varied industry needs, and application areas necessitate distinct UPS system designs and customer-specific modifications or enhancements of UPS systems. Whether it is abnormal ambient conditions, shock or tremor loads, or the installation of DC power, patch panels, or other extra installations, our experts take your wishes and requirements into consideration and create the appropriate professional and customized solution.

ASSEMBLY EASY TO SERVICE

Our UPS systems are installed easy to service, thus all main structural components are exchangeable with little effort. Depending on the application the batteries can be fitted into an UPS cabinet or mounted into a battery cabinet adapted to the design of the UPS system.

EASY TO SERVICE

All main structural components are accessible at the front in just a few moves. Connection and start-up can be done without any previous knowledge of the system. The cable routing is done from below. A microprocessor takes over. the control, which controls and monitors the entire system via trouble-free digital technology. The batteries can be fitted or exchanged in only a few steps. Due to the modular battery system all performance level categories are available with autonomy up to three hours.

The Uninterruptible Power Supply are customized according to the customers’ requests.

DC/AC CONVERTERS (INVERTERS)

Inverters are intended for incoming voltages of 110 V and 220 V (more are available upon request), with a voltage fluctuation range of -18% to +25%. The devices provide a high short circuit current and a sinusoidal output voltage with minimal harmonic distortion. Low building volume and great efficiency are obtained thanks to pulsed technology. Furthermore, high pulse frequency enhances recovery management of abrupt load variations.

IGBT INVERTER WITH MODULATED PULSE WIDTH

Our device includes a pulse width modulated IGBT inverter, a static and human bypass, and a self-diagnosis system. All essential instructions for the operation are plainly visible on the front door via LCD display. In the case of an inverter failure or overload, the static bypass guarantees an immediate switch to the grid. During maintenance or replacement, the device can be linked via manual bypass to keep the customers supplied. Rapid switching thyristors guarantee the transition to manual or static bypass and back; an isolation transformer is situated in the inverter’s output. The integrated self-diagnosis technology ensures high dependability and ease of maintenance. It is accomplished using specialized (extra) tools.

DIFFERENT VERSIONS

Systems of the inverter are available in three versions: as open building panel in IP00, as 19-inch slots or mounted in a control cabinet; special versions for shipbuilding, mining, the armed forces, railway engineering and more are available optionally on request.

HYDRASTEP SYSTEM

Certified water level controls for boiler drums

The Hydrastep is the modern-day equivalent of the site glass to monitor, display and measure the output level of the water/steam interface. For use on water tube boiler steam drums and de-aerators, the Hydrastep name has become synonymous with steam drum level measurement, and through its evolution has ensured plant safety globally for more than five decades.

Features:

  • For use with electrode inputs ranging from 8 to 32.
  • SIL 2 capable for use in a Safety Instrumented Function
  • High clarity local and remote displays
  • 32 segment green/red display of the water/steam interface level
  • 4–20 mA output proportional to water/steam interface level
  • Relay output option for high or low level alarms or trips
  • Dual redundancy option for ultimate reliability
  • Detect and indicate any fault conditions
  • Contamination indication for preventative maintenance
  • For use to 560 °C (1040 °F) and 300 Bar (4350 PSI)
  • PED compliant as a Safety Accessory
  • FM approved for boiler control
  • Hazardous area approve

Temperature measurement

Temperature products have been recognized for leadership in the process industry. As your trusted temperature partner, MGEC delivers factory-tested, ready-to-install temperature assemblies. Our temperature instrumentation provides reliable and accurate measurements in the toughest applications, helping you maintain ideal temperature levels and keep your materials and operations flowing smoothly.

Smart hart temperature transmitter (ATEX accredited, with or without sensor)

Smart hart temperature transmitter is suitable for measuring temperatures between -200°C and 1820°C and comes with custom probe lengths and various thermowell options, making it suitable for several industries where extremes of temperature may occur.  These industries can be the more traditional ones, i.e., Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals.

Benefits:

  • ATEX – Intrinsically Safe
  • 4-20mA output signal.
  • Fully HART ® compatible.
  • Galvanic insulation (In, Out)
  • Programmable sensor type
  • Programmable measuring range
  • Chemoresistance line compensation
  • Compensation of thermocouple cold junction
  • Auto diagnostic system
  • Linearization of output signal on 20-point curve for specific application is available.

BIMETAL TEMPERATURE GAUGE

All stainless steel, direct or remote, using a stainless-steel enclosure, the two versions of these gauge can be configured for different industrial applications.  For dry applications the product is more standard.  However, for industries where the level of vibration needs to be considered this product comes with a fluid filled case.

These two variations make the GE Bimetal Temperature Gauge a product that can work with hazardous environments such as chemical and petrochemical, pharmaceutical and nuclear power plants.

Pressure measurement

Our products are used in countless applications where accuracy, dependability, and adaptability to application environments are essential. Whether standard or specially designed, MGEC provides rugged, instruments for customers.

For absolute pressure measurement & control

As part of Performance, the pressure switch incorporates a sealed reference vacuum for true absolute pressure sensing.

This concept for this robust range of products was developed over decades.  Each model has gone through a range of modifications and enhancements since then, ensuring these products give a consistent level accurate measurement in industries where chemical attack is possible. The Performance range is robust and a hardworking fundamental set of instrumentation.

The Pressure Switch is suitable for setpoints between 0 and 1 bar absolute with maximum working pressures up to 3 bar. (EAC certification is available on request).

Features:

  • Ranges available from 0 to 1 bar.
  • Weatherproof IP66 enclosures in zinc alloy or stainless steel
  • ATEX and IECEx Ex d Flameproof models available
  • Environmentally and hermetically sealed switch options
  • Set-point adjustable over the full range against a calibrated scale with tamperproof adjuster

Cost effective with stainless steel enclosure, for all industrial use

Compact pressure transmitter, with a robust construction, making it an essential for any corrosive environments, or applications where chemicals may damage process instrumentation equipment.  This product also comes with a gold-plated diaphragm, making it essential when working with Hydrogen.  The gold diaphragm will protect against hydrogen permeation, which protects the accuracy and integrity of the product in such conditions. Pressure Transmitter is suitable for measuring pressures from -1 to 1000bar with maximum working pressures up to 1200bar.

Features:

  • Compact design and robust construction.
  • 4-20mA output signal.
  • Fully HART ® compatible.
  • ATEX certified (both protection mode: Intrinsic Safety & Flameproof)
  • IECEx Certified Flameproof only (Intrinsic Safety is coming soon)
  • Gold plated diaphragm.
  • Hastelloy C276 wetted parts option

Flow measurement

Flow Measurement is the process of measuring fluid in your plant or industry. You can measure flow through a variety of different devices such as Coriolis, differential pressure, magnetic, ultrasonic and positive displacement meters.

Orifice plates, venturi & pitot tubes

The most simple and economic method for a flow measurement of liquids or gases, in either compact or standard sizes, depending upon the application required. A complete system ready for flow measurement with Pressure and Temperature compensation.

The elements which make up the flow and measurement set are constructed according to ANSI, B16.5/ISO 51

Features:

  • Standard construction material: Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel. Wide range of exotic material is available according to the application requirements
  • Rating ANSI 300, 600, 900, 1500 or DIN starting from PN6.
  • Manufactured from forged piece and completely machined with fine and uniform tool finish
  • Standard 2+2 ½”NPTF pressure taps with plugs at 180° for universal application on liquid or gasses
  • Orifice plate with handle as standard
  • Jack screw supplied as standard
  • Calculation sheet, dimensional drawing and materials certificates are supplied with the elements as standard
  • Flow direction marked when required

Control and alarm applications, designed for HVAC

This Vane Operated Flow Switch is designed to provide protection and control in ducted air systems with flammable atmospheres making it suitable for traditional industries such as Oil& Gas, HVAC, Chemical, Petrochemical and Refining where it works best in temperatures ranging from 0 -60C.

Features:

  • Air Flow.
  • 2.5 to 12.5 m/sec.
  • 500 to 2500 ft/min
  • ATEX and IECEx.

Level measurement

Our wide range of devices for liquids and solids measurement covers the whole spectrum from basic point level detection to challenging continuous level, interface and volume measurement, even in extreme conditions. Use MGEC level measurement technologies to optimize your processes, plan for maintenance, and anticipate and correct issues before they become problems.

Glass Tube, Reflex & Transparent Types

These level gauges provide high reliability for use in steam and process applications, specifically saturated steam, hot water, and aggressive fluids. These are available in either Glass Tube, Reflex or Transparent Types and have been used in industrial boilers and chemical aggressive media. Made from borosilicate glass with spare shut off valves available.

Low cost, universal installation, plastic body

The sensor is a highly reliable level switch with no moving parts. It comprises of a one-piece moulded body with an integral PCB, the Level Switch is factory sealed and supplied with a flying lead for customer connection.

The sensor is designed for high- or low-level alarm duties to give a voltage free contact or solid-state transistor output for alarm signaling or as part of a pump control system. The switch is designed for high- or low-level alarm duties to give a voltage-free contact or solid-state transistor output for alarm signaling or as part of a pump control system.

Features:

  • Relay or solid-state output
  • Corrosion resistant PPS construction
  • 1-in. or ¾-in. threaded mounting
  • Small in-tank dimensions
  • 24 Vac or dc powered
  • Lightweight
  • No moving parts

Dial Size,  Range, Process Connection, Accuracy Class, Liquid Filling, Case Material and Wetted Parts Material are customized optionally according to upon request.

HIGH PRESSURE THERMOCOUPLES

There are many considerations which must be considered, when designing thermocouples for high pressure service. The designer must be familiar with the effects of corrosion, environment, creep, fatigue, and thermal and mechanical stress.

Corrosion

The designer must be aware of the possibility of corrosive conditions to make intelligent material choices. Material choices must be compatible with the process media over the entire operating temperature range of the device. This consideration is important to prevent production losses due to a premature failure of the high-pressure devices.

Embrittlement

Embrittlement occurs when metals exceed rated temperature or combine chemically with certain gases or other compounds. TCP engineers, in cooperation with the customer, carefully select the proper alloys to minimize or eliminate this problem.

Creep

This condition is caused by high pressure and temperature. Careful attention is given to the possibility of metal deformation to hold it within prescribed limits. The design limits are particularly important when designing the sealing areas in high pressure service. Poor seals result in leaks with their associated safety record of their high-pressure devices and thermocouple probes.

Fatigue

Vibration, flexing, twisting etc. all are causes of fatigue failure. Fatigue failure is another problem our designers minimize by carefully questioning the customer and becoming familiar with the application. In this area, overdesign can be as harmful as under design in obtaining useful.

service life with maximum safety. Our design engineers have many years of successful experience in this important area.

Mechanical Stress

Like thermal stress except mechanical stress failure is due to high pressures. Symptoms include bulges and ruptures. Successful design of devices to handle mechanical stress in addition to all the other conditions listed above is what sets TCP apart from the usual thermocouple supplier.