Standard and Customized Electric Heat Exchangers

For over 40 years Reart has been producing electric heat exchangers for heating liquids and gases of all kinds. Electric exchangers are the optimal solution for heating process fluids in forced convection with the heating elements in direct contact with the fluid to be heated.

Thanks to their characteristics it is possible to create very compact electric heat exchangers with control and fine adjustment of the outlet fluid temperature.

REART heat exchangers are available in standard and customised configurations, designed to meet the specific needs of clients across various industrial sectors, ensuring precise temperature regulation and optimal energy management.

Standard and Customized Electric Heat Exchangers Standard and Customised Electric Heat Exchangers

APPLICATIONS OF STANDARD AND CUSTOMISED ELECTRIC HEAT EXCHANGERS

The electric heat exchangers can be designed for the following types of fluids:

  • diathermic oil and fuels
  • hydrocarbons
  • industrial, fresh and demineralized water
  • sea water
  • Natural gas, technical and process gases
  • Air or Nitrogen

REART’s extensive experience as one of the leading heat exchanger manufacturers, gained over many years in a wide range of industries, allows us to provide clients with the most suitable technical solutions for their specific applications.

These electric heat exchangers are applied for the following reference sectors:

Thanks to their characteristics it is possible to create very compact electric heat exchangers with control and fine adjustment of the outlet fluid temperature.

REART heat exchangers are available in standard and customised configurations, designed to meet the specific needs of clients across various industrial sectors, ensuring precise temperature regulation and optimal energy management.

TECHNICAL FEATURES OF STANDARD AND CUSTOMISED ELECTRIC HEAT EXCHANGERS

The electric heat exchanger consists of a heating bundle with several resistive elements interconnected and TIG welded onto a mounting flange, which is then inserted into a tube (exchanger shell). The shell is designed and sized according to the project specifications (temperature and pressure) and complies with applicable regulations based on the destination country and industry standards, including: VSR, PED, ASME, U-STAMP, TEMA, ADMERKBLATTER, STOOMWEZEN.

The tank and the heater are sized (materials and dimensions) by the technical department based on the operating conditions specified by the client and the project requirements, using thermodynamic and mechanical calculation software.

Thanks to the use of this software for the sizing of the electric heat exchangers, it is possible to define the main parameters including:

  • required electrical power
  • process side pressure losses
  • surface load or specific power
  • maximum surface temperature of the heating bundle
  • fluid flow rate inside the tank
  • dimensions of the electric exchanger
  • building materials
  • operating conditions under standard working parameters.

Materials

Different materials are applied to the part under pressure (tank and coupling flanges) and to the heater depending on the operating conditions:

  • carbon and/or low alloy steel for low temperature conditions and non corrosive fluids.
  • stainless steel for aggressive fluids and high temperatures (Aisi 304 – 316L).
  • titanium for marine and offshore applications.

For the heating elements (heating bundle) the following can be used:

  • austenitic materials such as AISI 321 for corrosive fluids and high temperatures
  • austenitic materials such as AISI 316L for corrosive fluids and low temperatures
  • noble alloys such as Incoloy 800 for high temperature systems
  • titanium for marine and offshore installations for salt water use.

The electrical enclosure of the heater connections can be in

  • carbon steel painted with aluminum zinc paint
  • Aisi 304 stainless steel.

Protection

Depending on the maximum operating temperature of the system, the electrical enclosure of the heater connections can be in direct contact with the heater flange or in the “cold head” execution. The protection rating can be IP55, IP65 or IP66 with relative sealing gasket.

Accessories

The exchanger can be supplied together with:

  • the relative insulation supports,
  • the exchanger lifting eyebolts,
  • the tank support saddles for mechanical fixing of the exchanger,
  • the process control instrumentation (sensors thermals),
  • any connections to the tank (venting and drain).

Documents

The following documentation is provided with the electric heat exchangers in the final certification package accompanying the product:

  • declaration of conformity
  • user and maintenance manual
  • heat exchanger assembly drawings
  • technical data sheets of the components used and relative declarations of conformity of the suppliers
  • internal test Report.

Extra Service

Reart manufactures process skids and provides a turnkey package, supplying not only the electric heat exchanger but also therelative electrical control panel for the exchanger, designed for both safe and classified Ex areas (see “Electrical panels” section).   

Reart is able to provide the following services to support the products supplied:

  • assistance in commissioning & start-up at the client’s premises
  • commissioning at the client
  • maintenance assistance of existing plants supplied.
  • spare parts on supplied products.
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FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are electric heat exchangers, and what are they used for?

Electric heat exchangers are systems used for heating fluids such as gases and liquids. The exchanger system consists of a custom-designed and sized container through which the fluid to be heated will pass. Inside, an electric heater is installed to bring the process fluid to the desired temperature.

Depending on the classification of the end user’s facility, electric heat exchangers can be designed, manufactured, and certified as suitable for ATEX-classified environments.

Yes, all types of electric heat exchangers and heaters can be supplied with a dedicated electrical control panel. The control logic of the electrical panel is defined according to client specifications or process requirements.

Electric heat exchangers are used in various industries, including Oil & Gas, industrial manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical, and petrochemical sectors, among many others.