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Heat Transfer

Lummus Technology has heater contract in Russia

Lummus Technology has been awarded a contract by OAO Salavatnefteorgsyntez (SNOS) for the engineering, procurement and supply of materials for a third SRT VI cracking heater at its ethylene plant in Salavat, Russia.

Alfa Laval acquires Aalborg Industries

Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to acquire Aalborg Industries Holding A/S for a total cash consideration of SEK 5.0 billion, on an enterprise value basis, from Altor 2003 Fund, LD Equity and the company’s management.

Colfax develops bearing and lubrication cartridge for refinery cooling fans

Colfax’s Lubrication Systems Co.(LSC) business has developed a MistLock bearing and lubrication cartridge for air-cooled heat exchangers (ACHEs) used in refineries, power plants and petrochemical plants. ACHEs use fast-rotating fans to remove heat from process fluids and transfer it to the surrounding air.

Alfa Laval sending heat exchangers to Russian refinery

Alfa Laval has received an order for compact heat exchangers from a refinery in Russia. The order value is about SEK 70 million and delivery is scheduled for 2011.

Alfa Laval continues to expand its product portfolio

Alfa Laval has acquired the Olmi S.p.A., an Italian company specialized in the designing and manufacturing of shell and tube heat exchangers and air coolers for niche applications in the petrochemical, power and oil and gas industries.

Alfa Laval wins SEK 50 million refinery order in India

Alfa Laval has received an order for Alfa Laval Packinox heat exchangers to be used in a refinery in India. The order value is about SEK 50 million and delivery is scheduled for 2011.

Alfa Laval wins SEK 110 million refinery order in India

Alfa Laval has received an order for Alfa Laval Packinox heat exchangers to be used in an Indian refinery. The order value is about SEK 110 million and delivery will be finalized during 2011.

Heat-exchanger failure analysis in a naphtha cracking unit

University of Tehran: Mazuchi, M.  |  Monemian, S. A.
Shahid Chamran University: Sababi, M.

This case history analyzed the failure and makes recommendations to prevent future failures

Calculating turbulent diffusion jet flames

Praxair, Inc.: Meagher, J.P.

Following these steps may prevent potential damaging hot spots

What metals should be used in critical service heat exchangers?

Consolidated Contractors Co.: Pramanik, R.

Here are important guidelines when considering titanium for exchanger construction