Methanol Plants – Project Examples
| Unit / Scope | Typical Application | Common Piping / Flange Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Feed gas preparation | Natural gas / coal gas / CO2 feed, desulfurization, saturation | CS, LTCS, SS; ASME B16.5 / B16.47 flanges |
| Reforming / syngas generation | SMR, ATR, POX, combined reforming, heat recovery | Cr-Mo, alloy steel, SS; high-temp flanges, RTJ |
| Syngas compression & synthesis loop | Syngas compressors, methanol reactor, loop exchangers | CS, SS, high-pressure flanges; RTJ, hydrogen service |
| Crude methanol distillation | Topping, refining, recovery, off-gas | SS 304/316, CS; RF/RTJ flanges |
| Storage & loading | Methanol tanks, pumps, loading arms, export | CS, SS, LTCS; low-temp impact-tested materials |
| Utilities & offsites | Steam, cooling water, flare, fire water, power | CS, SS, GRE/GRP if applicable; large-diameter flanges |
| Green methanol / e-methanol | Green H2 + CO2 conversion, electrolyzer integration | SS, duplex, special alloys; high-purity service |
Services We Provide for Methanol Plants
- Product supply – Flanges, pipe, fittings, valves, gaskets, bolting.
- Material coverage – CS, LTCS, SS, duplex, Cr-Mo, alloy steel, nickel alloys.
- Standard compliance – ASME B31.3, B16.5, B16.47, ASTM A105/A182/A350/A694/A312/A335/A333, API, EN, JIS; NACE MR0175 if sour service.
- Technical support – Spec review, material selection, pressure/temperature rating, gasket and bolting recommendations.
- Documentation – MTR EN 10204 3.1/3.2, PMI, NDT, hydrotest, ITP, full traceability.
- Fabrication & kitting – Cutting, beveling, welding, spooling, tagging, kitting.
- Coating & protection – 3LPE, FBE, epoxy, galvanizing, painting, preservation.
- Expediting & stock – Ex-stock items, reserved stock, fast-track production, turnaround support.
- Logistics – Export packing, door-to-door delivery, customs support.
- Project coordination – Single point of contact, schedule updates, vendor pre-qualification, after-sales support.