Regenerator Lining Erosion

FCC Unit · Regenerator

Problem Details

Background

The regenerator of an FCC unit regenerates catalyst. Its lining long-term bears high temperature (650–750℃), high-velocity catalyst fluidization scouring and flue-gas corrosion. Catalyst wear is the main failure mode; severe wear exposes anchors, threatening safe operation.

Failure Mechanism

Catalyst scouring: catalyst circulates at high velocity in the regenerator, continuously abrading the wall lining. Anchor exposure: once wear passes the lining thickness, anchors are exposed, further destroying lining structure and accelerating wear. Thermal shock: start/stop and regeneration temperature swings shock the lining. Corrosion: sulfur/nitrogen oxides and catalyst dust impose combined chemical and abrasive attack.

Consequences

After lining wear and anchor exposure, vessel walls thin and overheat locally, with cracking and leakage risk; catalyst wear debris enters the system, hurting fluidization and product quality; forced shutdown shortens the unit's long-term operating cycle.

Solution

Material Selection and Parameters

Design the regenerator with a two-layer lining:

  • Insulation layer: lightweight insulating castable (bulk density ≤1.10 g/cm³) to lower wall temperature and heat loss;
  • Wear layer: SiC or corundum wear castable (Al₂O₃≥80%) at 25–50mm thick against catalyst abrasion;
  • Anchors: hexmetal or studs fully welded and densified per design with firm insulation-wear interface bonding.

Installation Essentials

Layered placement: cast insulation first, then wear layer, with cleaned interfaces for bonding. Wear-layer work: strictly control water and vibrate fully for density. Anchors: weld fully and inspect weld quality. Bake-out: follow the curve to prevent wear-layer spalling.

Maintenance

Monitor regenerator wall temperature and lining condition; investigate on anomalies. At maintenance, measure wear-layer residual thickness and patch or replace zones beyond limits; record wear data to optimize thickness and grade.

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