IGCC process heat transfer
Optimizing heat transfer processes at integrated gasification combined cycle plants poses challenges. To meet the specific requirements for gasification, gas shifting and gas cleaning processes, Alfa Laval offers vast expertise and a broad portfolio of equipment and services that increase reliability, energy efficiency and output while reducing costs and environmental impact.
Optimizing IGCC heat transfer processes
Increasing IGCC plant output requires reliable, energy-efficient heat transfer solutions that reduce costs and environmental impact. Between the gasification, gas shifting and gas cleaning islands, an IGCC plant requires a multitude of process heat exchangers, each with its specific needs. Regardless of the need – whether high or low operating temperatures and/or pressures, special alloys or carbon steel, fouling or cleaning services, cycling or steady operation, the solution must be very reliable. Alfa Laval’s portfolio delivers the right solution for most any requirements.
Alfa Laval experts can customize shell-and-tube heat exchangers, welded plate heat exchangers, and gasketed plate heat exchangers to meet the combination of mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, process performance, and desired operating capabilities that are required for a given application.
With its straightforward, rugged design and special alloy construction, the Alfa Laval Olmi shell-and-tube heat exchanger, for instance, can withstand extreme process conditions. It delivers reliable operation at pressures of up to 450 bar and temperatures of more than 1000°C (1863°F).
Alfa Laval welded plate heat exchangers are another example of compact and efficient heat transfer for a wide range of processes that involve a wide range of media – from crude oil and bitumen to asphalt, slurry oil and sludge.
To stay competitive, IGCC plant owners and operators rely on Alfa Laval to deliver great value for the most demanding IGCC processes.