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Integrated Features for Improved Operational Performance

 

Due to the unique way in which Heatric exchangers are constructed by utilising distinct flow channels and sectioned exchanger cores – units can be designed to combine multiple integrated processes into a single multifunctional unit. This leads to substantial savings in terms of space, weight and operations.

1) Multi-fluid exchangers

Combining multiple flows and functionalities such as this single 1.4MW, 66Bar gas/gas, gas/condensate gas/refrigerant unit replacing 3 conventional units.

 

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Diagram of streamlined system utilising Heatric PCHEs

2) Two-phase inlets

Provide the ability to create homogeneous mixing of multiple flows preventing potential issues with maldistribution found in traditional units.

This example shows the two-phase inlet approach taken by Heatric for Glycol injection into a gas stream for hydrate suppression.

 

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3) 'Online' removal of meltable solids

Due to diffusion bonded exchangers having very discreet seperable fluid channels and with the ability to provide units with multi-sectioned cores and/or headers, Heatric can design units which can be maintained online without shutdown in situations where frozen glycol, wax or hydrates may have blocked the unit.

This example shows a gas/gas dewpointing PCHE exchanger where the header has been split into multiple sections which can then be de-rimed without shutdown.

Method:

  1. Cold flow to section 1 is shut off
  2. Hot flow continues through all sections of the unit
  3. The frozen glycol, waxes or hydrates then melt
  4. Pressure drop and flow through the closed section is restored
  5. Process repeated for all other sections

 

Heatric PCHE mutiple nozzles

 

For more information, or to find out how Heatric’s bespoke PCHEs can support your system, send a message directly through the enquiry page or contact Heatric on:

+44 (0) 1202 627 000

About Heatric

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Heatric, a division of Meggitt (UK) Limited, design and manufacture bespoke heat transfer solutions for selected energy markets. A world leader in heat exchanger technology, Heatric have produced over 2500 PCHEs for operation in extreme environments across the globe, for both existing and emerging energy markets.

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