Rail Transfer Systems
Overview
Alpha Process bottom provide a wide range of loading systems specifically designed for rail loading applications.
Loading arms with completely integrated couplings (ERC) emergency release couplings and Dry break enable product to be transferred efficiently and safely.
Benefits
In house design
3D CAD systems are used in the modelling of customers rail loading area and rail cars, from which the working envelope of the loading arm is determined. This enables checks to be carried out for any potential clash problems between the loading arm and the tanker. Once this stage is completed it is passed to the client for review and sign off.
Reliable operation
The robust design and superior quality of parts gives the loading arms a long reliable service live.
Superior swivel joints
APC swivel joints are designed and manufactured for long life durability and ease of service.
Versatility
Choose from our standard range of loading arms, or request a bespoke design, manufactured to your specific rail terminal loading requirements.
Associated equipment
We can supply the complete loading arm system that incorporates quick release drybreak couplings and emergency release driveaway protection, or specific systems to your specifications.
Stress analysis
Full stress analysis is carried out as standard on all our loading arm designs including the dynamic loading seen during a drive-away scenario.
Proven Design
Over 30 years field experience.
Supplied to:
Major Oil, Gas and Petrochemical companies throughout the world.
Rigorously tested
Hydrostatic testing for each individual loading arm.
Impeccable records
Retention to ensure correct spares are supplied when required. Spare parts held in stock.
Effectiveness
Numerous actual product trials at customer sites have over the years proved beyond doubt the effectiveness of the APC Loading arm system.
Manufactured to the Highest Quality Control Standard
QA system ISO 9001 2015 approved.
Applications
Typical Specifications
Applications
Rail Tanker loading and unloading:
For more details and free application evaluation contact Alpha Process Controls.
Typical Products Handled Include
Liquefied Gases – LPG, Butane, Propane, Propylene, Chemicals, Waste Products.
Typical Specifications
- SIZES: 2″ to 4″ or metric equivalents.
- Pipework and elbows – Low temperature carbon steel.
- Welding carried out by Lloyds approved orbital welding machine and coded welders.
- Swivel Joints: Low temperature carbon steel with vacuum hardened raceways.
- Swivel Joint Mounting: Flanged for ease of servicing.
- Swivel Joint Seals: PTFE.
- Connections: Inlet to the loading arm flanged to most standards including ANSI, BS, DIN, ISO and JIS.
- Connections: Outlet to tanker can be flange to flange, Fluiseal Drybreak Coupling or ACME threaded couplings.
- ERC Breakaway Coupling complete with simple pull cable actuation or nitrogen operated cylinder.
- Temperature range -50˚C to 100˚C.
- Pressure tested to 40bar.
