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Solution for cooling water as decisive factor

20 Dec 2018

GEA has received two orders worth nearly EUR 4 million for vacuum systems for a new “grassroot” refinery in Oman.

Solution for cooling water as decisive factor

The picture shows the first intermediate condenser of a 3-stage steam jet vacuum system for a vacuum distillation plant. (Photo: GEA)

The larger order is for a 3-stage steam ejector vacuum system with performance partition for a vacuum distillation unit (VDU) with a suction flow of 18050 kg/h at 13,3 mbar a. The consumption of steam and cooling water is 46 t/h and 4200 m³/h, respectively. Operating costs for cooling water are very expensive in Oman. Consequently, the cooling water consumption played a decisive role in the awarding of the contract. Based on our new software "NIXE" for the calculation of surface heat exchangers, significant savings could be calculated on the heat exchanger surface to be installed compared to other competitors.

The second order is for a 2-stage steam ejector vacuum system with pre-condenser for a diesel vacuum drier system (HCU) with a suction flow of 350 kg/h at 126.6 mbar a. This plant is delivered as pre-assembled skid-mounted unit including piping and instruments.

The new refinery is the key project of a new industrial and economic center in Oman

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GEA is one of the world’s largest suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The international technology group, founded in 1881, focuses on machinery and plants, as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services.

With more than 18,000 employees, the group generated revenues of about EUR 5.4 billion in more than 150 countries in the 2023 fiscal year. GEA plants, processes, components and services enhance the efficiency and sustainability of customer’s production. They contribute significantly to the reduction of CO2 emissions, plastic usage and food waste. In doing so, GEA makes a key contribution toward a sustainable future, in line with the company’s purpose: ”Engineering for a better world“. GEA is listed on the German MDAX the European STOXX® Europe 600 Index and is among the companies comprising the DAX 50 ESG, MSCI Global Sustainability as well as Dow Jones Sustainability World and Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Indices.
 
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