The specific function of the flange in the refinery

The specific function of the flange in the refinery
Flanges are an important component for connecting pipes and equipment in refineries, usually consisting of circular protrusions (called “faces”) and holes that can be connected with other flanges to form a sealed piping system.

Specifically, the functions of flanges in refineries include:

Connecting pipes and equipment: Flanges can connect pipes and equipment of different diameters and shapes so that various parts of the refinery can operate smoothly and coordinately.

Ease of maintenance: Since pipelines and equipment in refineries require frequent maintenance, the use of flanges can make these parts easier to disassemble and replace.

Improve safety: Flanges can provide a sealing effect when connecting pipelines and equipment, thereby reducing the possibility of leakage and reducing the safety risk of the refinery.

Improve fluid transmission: Since the holes in the flange connection can reduce the internal resistance of the pipeline, it can improve the fluid transmission efficiency in the refinery and improve the refining efficiency.

All in all, flanges are very important components in refineries, which can help optimize the operational efficiency of the piping system, increase production efficiency, and are also one of the key factors to ensure safety.