Vipertex^® Applications - Chemical Processes

Vipertex^® enhanced surfaces, either in a tube or flat rolled configuration, are rolled into coils of metal, promoting repeatability, volume production and cost efficiency. Vipertex^® makes it possible to incorporate enhanced surfaces into heat exchanger designs with greater flexibility and scalability, helping you optimize a solution for your project.

The chemical process industry can benefit greatly from the use of Vipertex^® enhanced surfaces. In some applications, heat transfer is enhanced five-fold compared to smooth tubing. While increased efficiency is a desirable benefit in itself, there is a remarkably powerful argument to be made to retrofit bottlenecked operations with a more efficient heat exchanger that does not require additional space to install. The economic value to the end user is extraordinary.

For new installations, Vipertex^® affords the opportunity to build a higher capacity unit. Another way to consider this is that a unit of given capacity will be smaller if constructed using Vipertex^® materials. Building a smaller unit in the first place can be economically compelling in terms of reduced materials, reduced real estate required, and less project complexity.

Potential benefits of Vipertex^® in chemical processing applications include:

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