Coke Drum Monitoring Hydraulic Decoking Systems
Flowserve coke drum monitoring systems provide coke cutting personnel with positive confirmation that the coke has been removed and the cutting process can continue. The system can be integrated with the decoking control system for maximum ease-of-use or provided as a stand-alone option.
- Applications:
Petroleum Production and Refining, Decoking - Industries:
Delayed Coking, Heavy Oil and Upgrading
Features and Benefits
Flowserve coke drum monitoring systems provide information that allows the operator to advance the cutting tool at the earliest opportunity, reducing the total time needed to clean the drum. System features and benefits include:
- Permanently mounted vibration sensors – five on the barrel and one on the chute – provide a high signal-to-noise ratio to provide more accurate readouts
- Integrated IPS APEX™ module processes vibration signals and provides clear visualization of coke removal status
- Complete integration with the decoking control system enables full automation of the cutting process
- Operator display indicates:
- Drum cleanliness
- Cutting tool position
- Control valve position
- Drum selection
- Diagnostic information
