Heat Exchangers in the Petroleum Industry

Heat exchangers are widely used in the petroleum industry to improve energy efficiency and optimize process flows. In the refining process, heat exchangers are used to heat crude oil or cool products, enabling energy recovery.
In the petrochemical field, shell-and-tube heat exchangers are widely used in ethylene and synthetic ammonia plants due to their high pressure and temperature resistance, making them critical equipment in these chemical industrial processes. Shell-and-tube heat exchangers are typically used in high-temperature and high-pressure environments and can effectively handle various types of fluids, including gases and liquids.
Heat exchangers are also used in reaction units such as catalytic cracking and hydrocracking to ensure precise control of reaction temperatures. In oil and gas extraction, heat exchangers are used in thermal recovery techniques, such as steam huff and puff and steam flooding, to enhance heavy oil recovery. At the same time, heat exchangers must have corrosion resistance, high pressure, and high temperature characteristics to adapt to harsh operating conditions.