Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) is the most versatile and industrial used base chemical. Major uses would be in the production of fertilisers and manufacturing of chemicals. The waste heat from the sulphuric acid can also be recovered as useful energy such as electricity by using a steam turbine. For this order, our client in Germany purchased Vitherm Weldpack® for their process to be used as a H2SO4 cooler.
Plate heat exchangers are popular among the acid coolers due to its compact size and competitive price compared to shell and tube. Since for this process the temperature of Sulphuric acid was below 90ᵒC, it makes Hastelloy C-276 a suitable material for this application.
Vitherm units are being frequently used in different industrial applications due to its credibility and reliability. The fluid is only in contact with the hastelloy plates or lined panels and nozzle connections. The reliable mechanical concept of the Weldpack® and the process knowledge were the decision factors of the client for choosing Vitherm.
Vitherm’s Weldpack® has strong and unique mechanical design of the column and the plate pack, it avoids any leakage at the corners. In addition, it also allows easy accessibility, hence making it possible for 100% cleaning due to the pattern on Vitherm plates giving extensive and trouble-free operation. Thus making it a favourable choice for our client.
With 60 over years expertise in process technology and Heat Exchangers manufacturing, Vitherm has advanced and expanded weldpack heat exchangers to be applicable for many industrial usage. Research and Development is the key to Vitherm’s constant innovation in its technologies, thus placing a strong foothold among global players in the heat exchanger market.
Today, our Heat Exchangers are manufactured according to the highest quality standards, and respects all the International Industry regulations and requirements in our State of Art manufacturing facilities. These are located in Asia, Europe and Middle East, as well as our service centres are spread throughout the Continents.
As focusing on upholding quality and maintaining customer satisfaction remains our utmost priority.