FUCARE has signed a contract with
BASF-Petronas aromas plant project on blast protection solutions of HVAC
systems. FLUOR plays the role of EPCM (engineering, procurement and
construction management) on this project. Under the terms of the contract,
FUCARE will be providing all required rapid blast valves for menthol drum
filling station of the new plant.
The blast valves to be provided for
BASF-Petronas project are FUCARE RAPID BLAST VALVES FC-BRV-01 with the features
of very short closing time and approximate 100% blast impulse block. These
blast valves are also able to stand high energy blast waves characterized with
high peak pressure and long duration far exceeding the OGP blast protection
criteria so as to provide extra safety margin for the HVAC system.
FUCARE is one of the world’s leading
suppliers on air safety solutions with particular focus on high-performance
blast protection solutions.
To learn more about FUCARE products,
please visit its website.
About BASF-Petronas aromas plant project
In 2013, BASF and Petronas Chemicals
Group Berhad announced a US$ 500 million investment in an integrated aroma
ingredients project at their existing joint venture site BASF Petronas
Chemicals in Gebeng, Kuantan. With this investment, the partners would help meet
the globally growing demands of customers in the flavour and fragrance
industry, especially in Asia Pacific.
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