Heat Exchangers

Materials in a chemical process often must undergo a temperature change — via either heating or cooling — to bring them to a temperature that enables an operation to occur at its optimum point from an efficiency or safety standpoint. So, the proper selection, design, deployment and operation the equipment that heats or cools the materials are crucial. 

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2023 Vaaler Award

Three Cheers for 2023 Vaaler Victors

Three Ohio-based companies earned accolades for enhancing safety and efficiency
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Are TEMA Fouling Values Still Relevant?

Traditional approaches to measuring heat exchanger fouling may be a recipe for equipment failure.
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Heat-Transfer Tech Cuts Costs, Promotes Productivity

Seek expert advice to stay on top of evolving technology.
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Energy Saver Projects: Yes, It Does Matter

Incorrect installations can hinder recouping any energy savings

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Acron, Haldor Topsoe Ramp Up Capacity At Ammonia Plant

May 11, 2021
Acron and Haldor Topsoe complete ammonia unit revamp project to increase the capacity up to 2500 MTPD.
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CSB Cites Thermal Fatigue In 2016 Pascagoula Gas Plant Explosion

Feb. 15, 2019
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board releases its final report of the June 27, 2016 investigation of an explosion and fire at the Enterprise Products Pascagoula Gas Plant in Pascagoula...
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Alfa Laval Appoints Vanhoren President And CEO

March 14, 2018
Vanhoren was also named president of Alfa Laval’s North American “cluster,” which includes its sales and service organizations in the United States and Canada.
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HEI Releases Updated Standards For Air Cooled Condensers

April 7, 2017
The Standards for Air Cooled Condensers covers specification and design recommendations, along with performance and operational issues associated with air cooled condensers for...

White Papers: In Depth Research

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Special Report: Avoid Common Mistakes With Vessels

Oct. 28, 2014
Welded vessels play a key role in most processes. However, few plants now have in-depth expertise in materials selection, fabrication and design of such vessels. As a result, ...
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Heat Exchanger Challenges with Light Tight Crude

May 13, 2014
Energy consumption remains one of the largest controllable costs in oil refineries. Heat exchanger fouling can have a significant impact on energy efficiency and production loss...
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CP eHandbook: Reliability/Asset Management

Dec. 13, 2012
Reliability programs are now standard business practice in companies that rely heavily on machines, equipment and other physical assets. But, in today’s lean economy, companies...
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How Automated Water Jetting Improves Tube Bundle Cleaning Efficiency

Dec. 14, 2009
Heat exchanger efficiency is a critical factor in processing productivity, and tube bundles must be kept clear of deposits to maintain that efficiency. Automated high-pressure...
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Energy Saver: Design In A Pinch

Oct. 15, 2021
Overly complicated pinch processes can reduce achievable savings
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Process Puzzler: Sort Out Steam System Strategy

Aug. 10, 2021
Circumstances complicate complying with long-term objectives
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Free Up More Tubular Exchanger Area

May 25, 2021
Consider options besides changing bundle pitch when debottlenecking
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Direct Heating Technology Simplifies Styrene Plant Revamp

April 30, 2021
Novel approach provides both operational and capital-cost advantages