R.W. Fernstrum Equipment Showcase
OMEGA Clamp-On Laser Plate Heat Exchangers
Laser-plate jackets that clamp onto existing tanks and vessels to add heating or cooling — usually no welding on the tank and far cheaper than a new jacketed tank.
Description
OMEGA Clamp-On Laser Plates mount directly onto existing tanks, drums and process vessels to heat or cool the contents without building a new tank. They are custom made in flat or rolled form for rectangular or cylindrical tanks, in single- or double-embossed construction.
When to choose clamp-on plates
- Far more cost-efficient than fabricating a new tank with an integral jacket
- Usually no welding on the existing tank
- Heating/cooling medium is physically separated from the product
- Flexible placement for even, constant heat transfer
Media and materials
Water, steam, thermal oil, propylene or ethylene glycol, ammonia (R717), CO₂ and HFC refrigerants (R22, R134A, R404A). Jackets in 304 or 316 stainless, AL6XN and duplex 2205.
Marine and offshore uses
Retrofitting heating to fuel, lube-oil, sludge and cargo tanks; heating drums and transfer tanks; cooling of stored liquids — ideal where hot work on board must be minimised. Supplied in the marine market by R.W. Fernstrum with Omega Thermo Products.
Specifications
| Type | Clamp-on pillow plate jacket |
|---|---|
| Shapes | Flat or rolled (rectangular or cylindrical tanks) |
| Embossing | Single or double embossed |
| Materials | 304, 316, AL6XN, duplex 2205 |
| Media | Water, steam, thermal oil, glycols, R717, CO2, R22, R134A, R404A |
| Installation | Clamped on; usually no welding to the tank |
| Manufacturer | Omega Thermo Products |
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