Hot Condensate Cooling Recycles Maximum Heat To Desalination

CHALLENGE

Upgrade capacity and performance of heat exchangers used to cool hot condensate; make use of recovered heat to provide energy for desalination system.

SOLUTION

Tranter SUPERCHANGER® Plate Heat Exchangers.

RESULTS

• Compact–fits into 20–50% of a shell and tube footprint including service and maintenance space.
• Lower metal mass and reduce hold-up volume for greater stability.
• Higher heat transfer coefficients for improved heat exchange performance, faster response.
• They can handle temperature approaches of less than 1°C (2°F), with “U” or “K “ values 3 to 6 times higher than shell and tube exchangers.
• Lower operating costs through reduced energy consumption.
• Lower purchase price, especially with higher alloys.
• Faster delivery time.
• Reduced maintenance dead space by eliminating need to pull tube bundle.