VAT/Tax Code 01781440043
Business Register: CN-135960
Share Capital: 2,000,000 paid-up.
Industry: Chemical
Location: Gulf Coast, USA
Year: 2019
Standard: ASME Sec. VIII Div. 1 – U Stamp
Quantity: 4 units (2 reactors + 2 other vessels)
Material: Stainless Steel AISI 316L
Client: Confidential (undisclosed major player in chemical polymers)
Objectives
CITAL was selected to fabricate and supply four custom-designed pressure vessels for a polymer production facility in the Gulf Coast, USA. The centerpiece of the project included two high-performance EPAM reactors, engineered to handle polymerization processes with precise thermal control. The equipment was delivered in compliance with ASME U-stamp and National Board Registration, meeting stringent American standards.
Technical Highlights
- Reactor Type: Vertical pressure vessels with agitator mount
- Total Length: 5,700 mm
- Shell Diameter: 3400 mm
- Design Pressure: 50 psig
- Design Temperature: -4°F to 392°F
- Material of Construction: AISI 316L
- Internal Coils: 3 rows – 316L SS
- Bottom Head: Equipped with half-pipe jacket
- Insulation: Polyurethane, 4” thickness
- Surface Finish: 32 µin Ra (0.8 µm) for all wetted surfaces
Key Features
- Semi-tube jacket on bottom head for efficient temperature control during reaction
- Three internal coils for enhanced thermal exchange
- Compliance: Fully certified ASME Section VIII Division 1, National Board registration, and customer documentation requirements