Gas-to-Oil Heat Pipe Heat Exchanger
Harness exhaust heat to elevate thermal oil systems
For processes using thermal oil loops — such as in chemical, petrochemical, ORC or heating networks — Econotherm’s Gas-to-Thermal Oil Heat Pipe Heat Exchanger recovers exhaust heat to elevate oil temperature and drive downstream thermal processes.
Key benefits and features
High-temperature capability
Designed to handle high exhaust temperatures and elevate thermal oil to elevated setpoints.
Hybrid flow designs
Options such as through-flow or finned/ smooth hybrid pipes accommodate aggressive temperature differentials.
Low fouling maintenance
Access panels and cleaning strategies mitigate particulate fouling in oil or gas streams.
Compact footprint
Efficient thermal design keeps overall dimensions manageable, easing retrofits.
Reliable and safe
The sealed heat pipe architecture avoids direct mixing and ensures stable performance even during partial load.
Applications
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Pre-heating thermal oil for process heating loops
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Driving Organic Rankine Cycles (ORC) where waste heat is converted into electricity
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Integration into larger thermal loops or heating networks
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Situations where oil must be kept above minimum operating temperature
Performance considerations
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Oil temperature rise, oil flow, viscosity and heat capacity
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Exhaust gas conditions: particulates, corrosives, temperature profile
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Expansion, thermal stresses and mechanical support
Learn more
Discover how Econotherm’s proven, scalable and low-maintenance heat pipe technologies can transform your industrial processes. Contact us today to speak with an engineer or request a quote.