July 2025
Maintenance, Reliability and Inspection
Can double disc isolation valve technology shorten FCCU turnarounds?
Double disc isolation valve technology could hold the key to optimizing dangerous fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) maintenance and repair processes at refineries. This article explores the key considerations behind refinery turnarounds and how they can be made safer and more efficient.
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The Author
E. Baum - IMI, Cologne, Germany
ELKE BAUM is the Service and Sales Leader for Application Delayed Coking/FCC at IMI Process Automation. With more than 20 yr of experience in high-temperature valve solutions, she has held leadership roles including Head of Aftermarket and Sales Director for North Europe and the CIS. Baum began her career as a Design Engineer at IMI Z&J.
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