Spiral heat exchanger solves costly fouling problems
A major US refinery was experiencing severe fouling and plugging problems in two shell-and-tube heat exchangers installed to cool desalter effluent using cooling water. In 2008, on Alfa Laval's recommendation, the refinery replaced the two shell-and-tubes with a fouling resistant spiral heat exchanger. The result exceeded expectations.
DATE 2023-11-28The spiral heat exchanger gives continuous problem-free operation, higher process reliability and more consistent wastewater treatment temperatures than the shell-and-tubes. Best of all, there has been no plugging and, based on savings in maintenance and cleaning costs alone, the payback time was less than 18 months. The on-site engineers were delighted! As one remarked: “I think the technology is great!”
Schimbătoarele de căldură în spirală Alfa Laval sunt proiectate pentru a face față celor mai dificile provocări legate de transferul de căldură, cum ar fi depunerile frecvente ale produselor ancrasante sau limitările cauzate de căderea de presiune și spațiul de amplasare.
Features and Benefits
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Fully engineered to the needs of every customer
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Self-cleaning effect reduces operating cost
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Low maintenance cost due to easy access
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Higher heat transfer efficiency than in shell-and-tubes
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Unique ability to handle two highly fouling fluids