EMbaffle Technology

NLAHX, The Hague, June 29, 2007

By Stuart Oakley, Eric van der Zijden
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 Introduction to EMbaffle Technology

A Shell developed technology initially for shell & tube heat exchangers
to reduce fouling mechanisms

Tubes supported by expanded metal baffles

The fluid flows parallel to the tubes, through the grid openings
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 Characteristics of EMbaffle Technology
All heat exchangers

Uniform longitudinal flow shell-side

3-Dimensional shape of expanded
metal enhances the heat transfer

Countercurrent flow

Increased heat transfer (OHTC)

Available in commercially available
software (HTRI)

Utilises TEMA tolerances and applicable recommendations

Physically identical to segmental Shell&Tube heat exchanger, no
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pressure part modification

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Fouling services

No stagnant zones, no (solid) fouling build-up
 Expanded Metal & Material Options
Expanded metal

Widely applied (low end applications)

Easy to produce with excellent dimensional repeatability

No waste material during production

Relatively stiff

Large variations in dimensions possible

Typical materials available (but not limited):

Stainless Steel 304, 316, 321 + more

Duplex SS (SAF2205), Super Duplex (SAF 2507),
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Copper, Copper Alloys, CuNi, Bronze, Brass

Aluminum, Titanium
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Hastelloy, Inconel, Incoloy, Monel,

Carbon Steel
 EMbaffle Bundle Cage Under Fabrication
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Photo courtesy of Bronswerk Heat Transfer BV

 EMbaffle Field Test
Goals of the Field test:

Fouling reduction

Show initial high performance

Replacement bundle (old bundle out /new in)

Show reliability of the technology
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 EMbaffle bundle being hydro-jet cleaned
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 EMbaffle bundle after being hydro-jet cleaned
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 Inspection of the EMbaffle bundle
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 Results EMbaffle field test

Gross Energy saving of EMbaffle HE: 60 TeraJoule per year (113 k/yr)

Gross CO2 reduction of EMbaffle HE: 4 kt CO2 per year (86 k/yr)

OHTC: Initial: 8% higher than segmental
After 14 months: 36% higher than segmental

Duty: Initial: same duty (with 18 % less surface area)
After 14 months: 32 % higher duty

Pressure drop: 20 % lower

Rate of fouling: Halved

Optimum operation time without cleaning: Doubled

Condition assessment after 17 month: no defects
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 EMbaffle Application Status
Fabrication, Operation:

8 EMbaffle HEX bundles - Refining Crude Units

7 EMbaffle Gas/Gas HEXs - Exploration Gas Separation Unit

2 EMbaffle HEX - Platformate coolers

1 Hybrid EMbaffle HEX bundle - Chemicals Ovhd Condenser
Under design:

8 EMbaffle HEX bundles - Refining Crude Units

1 EMbaffle HEX - Ovhd Condenser
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 Contacts

Stuart Oakley - CEO

Eric van der Zijden - Senior Project Engineer

George Anderson - Business Development Manager

EMbaffle B.V.
Coengebouw, 7th Floor, Kabelweg 37,
1014 BA Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Tel. +31 20 586 0020

EMbaffle B.V.

Fax. +31 20 586 0039

Email: info@EMbaffle.com
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Web: www.EMbaffle.com
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