Refinery
Supporting refinery equipment through lubrication management, seal oil conditioning, contamination control, and fluid management for critical process and utility systems.
Lubrication and Seal Oil Systems for Refinery Rotating Equipment
Refineries operate some of the most demanding rotating equipment found in industry. Process gas compressors, steam turbines, pumps, expanders, gearboxes, and auxiliary systems are found throughout FCC units, hydroprocessing units, reformers, alkylation units, and utility systems. These assets depend on properly maintained lubrication, hydraulic, and seal oil systems to support safe and efficient operation.
HILCO products are applied throughout refinery operations where fluid cleanliness, water removal, and oil condition directly influence the operation of rotating machinery.
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Refinery Products
Founded in 1905, Hilliard has grown from a one-product business into a global manufacturer serving customers across motion control
Filter Equipment
Complete filtration, separation, and fluid conditioning systems for industrial applications.
Filter Cartridges
High-performance filtration media for contamination control and fluid cleanliness.
Valves
Industrial valve technologies for fluid isolation, flow diversion, and process control.
Drive Train
Mechanical drivetrain systems for power transfer, traction control, and variable speed operation.
Motion Control
Clutch and torque limiting technologies for controlled power transmission and equipment protection.
Engine Starters
Electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic starting systems for industrial engines and turbines.
Industrial Braking Systems
Industrial braking technologies for stopping, holding, positioning, and controlled deceleration.
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Managing Water Ingress, Particulate Contamination, and Oil Degradation
Refinery fluid systems are continually exposed to conditions that can impact lubricant condition and system cleanliness. Moisture intrusion, particulate contamination, oxidation byproducts, and process-related contamination can affect bearings, seals, servo valves, and other precision components throughout the facility.
HILCO Products for Refinery Applications
Process Gas Compressor Systems
Filtration products help maintain lubrication and seal oil systems serving centrifugal compressors throughout refinery operations.
Steam Turbine Lubrication Circuits
Supports oil cleanliness in turbine bearing systems, governors, and associated auxiliary equipment.
Hydraulic and Control Oil Applications
Filtration and separation products help maintain fluid condition in valve actuation and process control systems.
Water Removal from Industrial Oils
Coalescing technologies help remove free water contamination from lubrication and hydraulic reservoirs.
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Applications Across FCC Units, Hydroprocessing, and Utility Systems
Refinery operations incorporate multiple process areas, each containing equipment with unique operating requirements. Rotating machinery, fluid systems, and supporting infrastructure are present throughout both process units and utility areas.
Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units
Products utilized on compressors, pumps, and auxiliary systems serving FCC operations.
Hydrotreating and Hydrocracking Equipment
Filtration products applied to lubrication and hydraulic systems associated with hydroprocessing operations.
Steam and Power Generation Systems
Applications involving steam turbines, generators, and supporting utility equipment.
Refinery Utility Infrastructure
Products used on pumps, compressors, cooling systems, and other plant support equipment.
WHY HILLIARD
Why Refineries Rely on HILCO for Critical Fluid Management
Application Expertise Across Refinery Process Units
Products supporting FCC units, hydroprocessing, steam and power generation systems, utility infrastructure, and other refinery rotating equipment applications.
Engineered for Critical Fluid Systems
Filtration, coalescing, laboratory analysis, and technical services developed for lubrication, hydraulic, control oil, and seal oil systems operating throughout refinery facilities.
Supporting High-Value Rotating Equipment
Application experience with process gas compressors, steam turbines, pumps, expanders, gearboxes, and auxiliary equipment operating under continuous process conditions.
Engineering Resources for Long-Term Reliability
Technical expertise helps operators optimize fluid condition, equipment availability, and maintenance planning across refinery mechanical systems.
Application-Focused Products Backed by Engineering Expertise
Technical Knowledge
Proven Performance
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