Tank Cleaning Heaters

Tank cleaning heaters

The cargo tanks in oil carriers require cleaning with hot water. This heater uses steam to raise the temperature of seawater to approximately 80 °C for effective cleaning. Steam flows in the shell side and seawater flows in the tube side.

Capacity

All sizes are available on inquiry and optimized to vessel’s requirements.

Materials

Raw materials are sourced from reputable EU based manufacturers and material thickness is higher than that required by the relevant design code. The heat exchanger is designed to have a long service life. Tubes available in steel, aluminum brass & copper nickel (90/10). Tube sheets available in carbon steel, naval brass and copper nickel (90/10).

Design

Industry leading heat exchanger software is used to find the required heat exchanger dimensions based on customer requirements. Each heat exchanger is made to order with an optimized thermal and mechanical design.

Accessories (optional)

• Temperature gauges and sensors
• Pressure gauge on the shell-side
• Air vent and drain valve on the shell side
• Water level sight glass
• Level controller (pneumatic or electric).
• Control valve with actuator (pneumatic or electric)
• Positioner –Controller
• Steam trap
• Safety relief valve.

Approvals

Third party approval based on customer requirement. All marine classification society approvals may be given. CE marking is stamped for land based applications.

Delivery

3-6 weeks upon order receipt and drawing approval – confirmation.