In collaboration with private-sector partners, Arvand engineers
designed and manufactured the system and its core components for use in SPVC
and EPVC units. The equipment plays a vital role in filter cleaning and in
maintaining process pressure stability, according to a company statement cited
by NIPNA.
The domestically built system, made from corrosion- and heat-resistant
materials including stainless steel, aluminum alloys, TPU, and NBR rubber, has
reportedly achieved performance levels surpassing imported equivalents in
durability, sealing, and chemical resistance.
Production involved precision machining, tight-tolerance control, and
pressure and leak testing, all conducted under international standards such as
ISO 9001, API 6D, ASME Section VIII, and PED 2014/68/EU.
The localized systems have been installed and commissioned at several
equipment positions in SPVC and EPVC production areas, improving the
performance of conveying compressors, centrifuges, and filters in operational
zones 465, 475, and 485. The project’s successful implementation has prevented
unplanned production shutdowns and ensured continuous plant operation.
Previously, the Filter Cleaning Device and its overhauls were
supplied from abroad. Now, following four months of domestic engineering,
prototyping, and performance testing, all design, manufacturing, and
maintenance processes are fully conducted in Iran. The new design allows easier
replacement of consumable parts, reducing downtime and enhancing overall
efficiency.
Technical experts noted that localizing the system not only eliminates
import dependence and foreign currency costs but also strengthens operational
safety and environmental performance.
Arvand Petrochemical said the achievement exemplifies effective
collaboration between the industry and knowledge-based companies, aligning with
Iran’s Resistance Economy policies and national goals for technological
localization in the petrochemical sector.