Eliminating Downtime In Mission-Critical Compressor Applications

Tranter SUPERMAX Shell And Plate Heat Exchanger solved automatic shutdown problems associated with leaking compressor lube oil cooler gaskets on remote, unmanned gas compression skids.

Challenge

Find a compact welded replacement for gasketed plate and frame heat exchangers as compressor oil coolers to eliminate gasket failures and oil leaks.

Solution

A Tranter SUPERMAX Shell And Plate Heat Exchanger

Results

Compact size meant only 30–50% of the space and up to 70% less weight required by an equivalent shell and tube exchanger:

Less steel and lower purchase price
Shorter lead time to delivery
Less expensive delivery
Faster heat transfer with 63% less expensive synthetic lubricants fluid volume

Case History on Tranter SUPERMAX Shell And Plate Plate Heat Exchanger protecting the lubricating qualities of compressor oil Download The PDF