2007 Spring Meeting & 3rd Global Congress on Process Safety

(45b) Condensing at Very Low Pressure with Low Allowable Pressure Drop, Low Lmtd and Large Duty Requirements: a Successful Solution in Vacuum Distillation Columns for Petrochemical Production

Authors

Sylvain Benezech - Presenter, Alfa Laval Packinox
Philippe Hebert - Presenter, Alfa Laval Packinox
Francois R. Reverdy - Presenter, Alfa Laval Packinox


This paper will present the design and fabrication of a technology of welded, double plate heat transfer and explain why it is well suited for condenser service in vacuum distillation. General information will be provided on applications in Petrochemical services. Commercial references will be presented.