Air Cooled Heat Exchangers

Air cooled heat exchangers are frequently used in chemical and petroleum processing operations to cool and/or condense process streams with ambient air instead of water. Enviropro partners with Exchanger Industries Limited (EIL) to provide air-cooled heat exchangers that are available in forced draft, induced draft, and natural convection configurations.

Air cooled heat exchangers are often economically advantageous in areas requiring extensive water treatment to reduce fouling. They are also beneficial in situations that would otherwise require the expansion of a plant’s existing cooling-water supply. Air cooling is also often better for compliance with regulations governing water use and discharge of effluent streams.

While the capital investment involved with an air-cooled exchanger is often more substantial, operating costs are usually significantly lower than with a water-cooled exchanger. Air cooled heat exchangers also eliminate fouling and corrosion problems associated with cooling water. Since there are no associated problems with leakage and mixing of water with the process fluid, maintenance costs are also generally lower.

Working with EIL, EnviroPro will provide you with complete support in the design, fabrication, and lifecycle of air-cooled heat exchangers.