Downstream - precision and safety in processing

Process pumps for refinery applications and petrochemical stations

In the downstream market, Apollo supports the conversion of raw materials into finished products through the use of high-performing pumps in accordance with API 610. As an experienced partner to the oil and gas industry, we offer a comprehensive range of products that are individually customised to meet specific process requirements. We meet all requirements for the transfer of corrosive media and ensure safe and efficient operation.

For applications in the downstream field, we offer refinery pumps, high-pressure pumps for petrochemical plants, pumps for transporting distillation bypass streams, pumps for secondary process systems and for transporting end products and secondary products.

Delivery of API 610 process pumps for refinery applications

Apollo supplied 150 pump units as a complete solution for an international oil refinery. The project included API 610-compliant process pumps of the following types: BB1, BB2, BB3, BB5, OH2, OH3, VS1, and VS4. These pumps are designed to handle demanding liquids, such as naphtha, feed water, sour water, diesel, hydrocarbons, propane, and liquid gases. These pumps can operate in temperatures ranging from -46°C to 350°C and meet the strictest standards for material resistance and safety.

All materials comply with international standards, including API, ASME, ASTM, EN, ISO, NACE, and NORSOK. In addition to ferritic and austenitic cast steel, duplex, super duplex, and titanium are also used. Apollo is one of a select few manufacturers that supply titanium pumps, which are characterized by their high corrosion resistance, even in aggressive liquids.

Particular challenges of this project included pumping media containing hydrogen sulfide and amines and designing a VS4 vertical pump with OH2 hydraulics for corrosive caustic soda (NaOH) solutions. Special design measures were implemented for applications with extreme temperature fluctuations to absorb temperature shocks and ensure maximum operational safety.

Thanks to our many years of engineering expertise, flexible material selection, and comprehensive experience, we were able to precisely and reliably implement all customer-specific requirements. The wide range of products enables solutions for all refinery sectors — from standard applications to highly specialized processes.

BB2_system technology
Fifty horizontal process pumps with bearings on both sides, of the ZPR, KGR, and KGRD types from Apollo, and designed in accordance with API 610 BB2. These pumps are available in various sizes and for different fluids. Applications include naphtha, gaseous oils, stripped reactor products, as well as acidic water and diesel at temperatures up to 390 °C. The corrosion-resistant casings comply with NACE standards and are available in C-6, A-8, or S-6 options.
KRH Titanium pump
The Type KRH circulation pumps from Apollo are designed in accordance with API 610 OH2 for use with acidic water at temperatures up to 150 °C. The corrosion-resistant titanium casing complies with NACE MR0103 standards.
TLB BB5
Barrel pumps of the Apollo type TL and TG were supplied in accordance with API 610, type BB5. The horizontal, multi-stage, high-pressure pumps with an inline design are used as feed water pumps; some have a turbine drive. TG high-pressure pumps are supplied as back-to-back versions for use as reactor feed pumps. All pumps are equipped with noise-reducing covers for the pump and motor, as well as a lube oil system in accordance with API 614 on a separate base plate.

Image collage of five photos of various vertical and horizontal process pumps from Apollo, showing different views and angles of the pump types.

Major order for delivery of process pumps to petrochemical complex

Different pictures of Apollo centrifugal pumps during production in the Apollo assembly halls: barrel pump type BB5, axially split pump type BB3, volute casing pumps type OH2, gray large single-stage axially split pump type BB1 and a large BB2 pump with bearings on both sides.

Apollo supplied various centrifugal pumps in accordance with API 610 for a production plant manufacturing phenol and acetone. These pumps are specially designed to meet the high requirements of the petrochemical industry. These pumps can reliably fulfil demanding operating conditions and specific customer requirements relating to flow rate, design pressure and material resistance.

The delivery included AMG boiler feed pumps (API 610, BB3), numerous single-stage process pumps (API 610, OH2), multi-stage reactor pumps (API 610, BB5) and BB2 process pumps. The use of materials such as duplex and super duplex steels ensures high resistance to pumped media such as condensates, carbonates and ethylene glycol mixtures.

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For over 160 years, Apollo Goessnitz GmbH has been a leading German manufacturer of industrial pumps and pump systems. As a European specialist in customized pump technology, we serve customers in the energy, chemical, and oil and gas industries around the globe. Our focus is on reliability, efficiency, and sustainable solutions.

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Selection of pumps and pumping systems:

Here you can see a 3D representation of an OH2 Apollo pump of type KRH with a cast steel look.

KRH (OH2)

Single-stage, heavy-duty, radially split process pump KRH (OH2) – maximum reliability and low operating costs for a wide range of industrial applications.

3D visualization of Apollo's KRHL pump cover, in cast steel look.

KRHL/KRPO (OH2)

The Apollo KRHL/KRPO (OH2) is a single-stage, radially split process pump with a semi-open impeller, ideal for low flow rates and high delivery heads.

3D representation of a horizontal, axially split, single-stage, double-flow intermediate storage process pump, API 610 Type BB1.

ZMK (BB1)

Apollo ZMK (BB1) is a single-stage, axially split process pump with between-bearings, designed for easy installation and low maintenance times.

ZPR (BB2)

The Apollo ZPR (BB2) is a single-stage, double-flow process pump with a radially split casing and bearings on both sides with a flexible casing design.

3D view of an Apollo KRG pump, a heavy-duty, radially split, two-stage process pump with bearings on both sides

KGR (BB2)

The Apollo KGR (BB2) is a powerful, two-stage process pump with between-bearing and is suitable for various industrial applications.

Axially split pump AMG (BB3)

Robust, multi-stage, axially split pumps (BB3) to API 610, ideal for pipeline and high-pressure applications in industry, energy and oil & gas.

GP (BB4)

The Apollo high-pressure pump GP (BB4) a back-to-back ring-section pump with between bearings design for various industrial applications.

3D view of a TL API 610 BB5 pump from Apollo Gößnitz.

TL (BB5)

The Apollo TL (BB5) high-pressure barrel pump inline version, which complies with API 610, ensures maximum reliability under extreme conditions.

TG (BB5)

The TG (BB5) high-pressure barrel pump back-to-back version, to API 610, is the most reliable option when operating under extreme conditions.

3D view of a vertical, multi-stage submersible pump, an HPV pump from Apollo Gößnitz.

HPV/HPVX (VS1)

HPV/HPVX (VS1) is a vertical high-pressure submersible pump acc. to API 610. Ideal for critical industrial applications requiring high performance.

Plants for liquid fuels

Apollo offers a wide range of plants for liquid fuels. Starting from forwarding pump skids up to flow and pressure regulating systems.

Lube Oil Systems

Apollo - Lubricating oil systems according to the latest standards and norms | High quality and long lifetime

*The above product overview is for reference purposes only and provides an overview of the basic range of products manufactured by Apollo. Additional pump types and systems, as well as detailed technical information and product/industry-specific classifications, are available from Apollo upon request.