Improve efficiency with Tranter heat exchangers

Heat Exchangers for Oil & Gas Operations

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Oil and gas plants face some of the harshest operating conditions in the world. From upstream to downstream, operators must balance extreme pressures and corrosive fluids with tight schedules, strict licenser standards, and unforgiving budgets. 

Tranter plate heat exchangers are engineered to deliver compact, efficient, and reliable thermal performance, with support from pre-FEED stage to documentation and delivery.

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Stay efficient, stay in control

Tranter heat exchangers help you tackle the unique demands of oil and gas operations with solutions designed to deliver reliability and efficiency where it matters most:

  • Configured to actual duty data for accurate performance, avoiding oversizing and wasted CAPEX.
  • FEED-stage support with fast thermal design, documentation, and bid assistance to help win approvals with licensors and EPCs. 
  • Optimal plate technology delivers high capacity in a fraction of the footprint of traditional exchangers.
  • Proven designs that perform reliably and consistently in offshore rigs, FPSOs, and refinery layouts.
  • On-spec, on-time deliveries aligned with requirements and project schedules.

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When the pressure’s on, your exchangers can’t fail

Corrosion and fouling

Materials and flow patterns resist scaling and deposits, extending run time between cleaning.

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Energy waste

Recover more heat from hot streams to cut operating fuel demand and CO₂ emissions.

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Eliminating space limitations

Space is a commodity in oil and gas operations. Compact designs that make brownfield upgrades and offshore layouts possible.

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Compliance risk

Exchangers built to EN, ASME, API, and ISO standards — as well as other third party approvals (ABS, DNV, LLOYDS) — easing audits and licenser reviews.

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Offshore platforms & FPSOs

Tranter’s compact exchangers deliver the highest capacity of cooling and heating in small footprints, with materials (such as Titanium Grade 1) proven against seawater corrosion.

That means less weight topside, easier integration, and longer service intervals, which are critical in this application.

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Gas treatment & conditioning

Gas treatment requires precise cooling and condensation, with optimal heat recovery, to keep throughput steady and meet export specs.

Our exchangers handle aggressive process fluids efficiently while resisting fouling, reducing both energy use and unplanned maintenance.

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More applications within oil and gas sector

Crude oil processing

Stable preheating and distillation are the backbone of refinery throughput. That’s why

Tranter heat exchangers recover more energy from hot streams, lowering fuel consumption while providing consistent temperature control that maximizes crude processing efficiency.

Gas dehydration & sweetening

Water and hydrogen sulfide have to be removed before gas can move safely through pipelines.

Our heat exchangers ensure stable operation of glycol dehydration and amine sweetening systems, protecting equipment and keeping product within specification.

Compression & vapor recovery

Compressors and vapor recovery units run hot, and unstable cooling can cause trips or equipment wear.

Tranter’s solutions provide reliable cooling for high-pressure gas compression, while enabling efficient hydrocarbon recovery that improves overall plant economics.

Utilities & water treatment

From cooling water loops to boiler feed and effluent treatment, every process is a utility system that needs reliable thermal support.

Tranter exchangers bring efficiency and uptime to these supporting systems, preventing small issues from turning into costly plant-wide problems.

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Why Tranter

A partner you can trust

Proven experience

References in major oil and gas projects worldwide, both upstream and downstream.

OEM heritage

90+ years of heat exchanger engineering and manufacturing expertise.

Global reach

Parts and technicians where you need them, backed by centralized QA and engineering.

Application-driven design

Configured from your real process data for reliable duty and smoother integration with licenser requirements.

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Engineering for tomorrow’s oil and gas challenges

Our R&D focuses on what matters most in oil and gas: plate designs that handle higher pressures, compact layouts for space-constrained sites, and alloys built for aggressive media.

The result? Fewer stoppages, higher efficiency, and solutions that help you hit both production and sustainability targets.

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Tranter FullServ® – service without limits

With Tranter FullServ®, you get lifecycle support for every brand of heat exchangers. We keep your equipment running, from inspection and reconditioning to emergency on-site service. 

Our rapid-response teams and local service centers around the world ensure your exchangers deliver peak performance longer.

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Parts and services

How we do it: Plate inspection and removal

When it comes to inspection and plate removal, it's crucial to pay attention to every detail. By following the necessary steps and taking the time to inspect and remove plates properly, we can ensure that your project is completed successfully. Learn more by listening to Dave Lusignolo, Director, Aftermarket Sales - North America

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Energy, Process industries

Tranter heat exchangers in green hydrogen production

Tranter’s compact plate heat exchangers are used in various energy intense industrial applications. Let’s take a look at how plate heat exchangers can be used in the production of green hydrogen and in the hydrogen value chain. 

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Carbon capture and green hydrogen

In carbon capture, large volumes of gas must be cooled and treated, with solvents regenerated continuously. Tranter plate heat exchangers deliver the thermal efficiency and material durability needed for safe, stable carbon capture operations.

Our designs help you:

  • Maximize energy recovery while reducing operating costs.
  • Handle aggressive solvents with alloys proven for long life.
  • Integrate seamlessly into new or retrofit plants.

Still curious?

Contact us for more information!

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