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SINCE 1920
KELVION – A TRIBUTE OUR LOGO – INSPIRED
TO LORD KELVIN FROM THE SCHEMATIC
(1824 - 1907) FOR HEAT EXCHANGER
EXPERTS IN
HEAT EXCHANGE –
SINCE 1920 YOUR MARKETS ARE
OUR MARKETS
KELVION HAS A
LONG HISTORY
GLOBALLY ACTIVE
Franco da Rocha Pune Igorre
⊲ Air Dryers & Economizers ⊲ Air Cooled Condensers ⊲ Air Dryers & Economizers
⊲ Air Fin Coolers Alu ⊲ Air Dryers & Economizers ⊲ Air Cooled Condensers
⊲ Closed Circuit Coolers ⊲ Air Fin Coolers Alu ⊲ Air Fin Coolers Alu
GERMANY Opole
⊲ Air Dryers & Economizers
Herne ⊲ Air Fin Coolers Alu UNITED KINGDOM
⊲ Closed Circuit Coolers ⊲ Air Fin Coolers HDG
⊲ Engine Air & Gas Coolers ⊲ Desublimators Fareham
⊲ Fully Welded Plate Heat Exchangers ⊲ Commercial Air Coolers
Monzingen ⊲ Shell & Tube Process ⊲ Condensers
⊲ Aluminium Blocs ⊲ Shell & Tube Single ⊲ Customized Air Coolers
⊲ Shell & Tube Double Safety ⊲ Transformer Oil Air Cooler ⊲ Dry Coolers
⊲ Shell & Tube Single ⊲ Radiators
⊲ Transformer Oil Air Cooler Świebodzice
⊲ Transformer Oil Water Coolers & Pumps ⊲ Coils
⊲ Commercial Air Coolers
Nobitz-Wilchwitz ⊲ Condensers
⊲ Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers ⊲ Dry Coolers UNITED STATES
⊲ Engine Air & Gas Coolers
Sarstedt ⊲ Radiators Catoosa
⊲ Fully Welded Plate Heat Exchangers ⊲ Air Dryers & Economizers
⊲ Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers ⊲ Air Fin Coolers Alu
CZECH REPUBLIC ⊲ Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers
⊲ Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers
FRANCE Nymburk
⊲ Commercial Air Coolers Knoxville
Wingles ⊲ Customized Air Coolers ⊲ Dry Coolers
5,000 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE ⊲ Cooling Towers ⊲ Condensers
⊲ Dry Coolers & Radiators ⊲ Commercial Air Coolers
⊲ Shell & Tube Single & Process
⊲ Transformer Oil Air Cooler QATAR Burkesville [Rocore]
⊲ Shell & Tube Single
Nantes (PES) Doha [Service Factory]
⊲ Air Cooled Condensers ⊲ Air Cooled Condensers Franklin [Rocore]
⊲ Air Fin Coolers Alu ⊲ Air Fin Coolers ⊲ Aluminium Blocs
⊲ Diffusion Bonded Heat Exchangers ⊲ Shell & Tube ⊲ Closed Circuit Coolers
REFRIGERATION
Kelvion Heat Exchangers
Refrigeration has made it possible to enjoy
YOUR MARKETS
fresh food all year round, however far it has
to travel to reach the consumer. It also plays a
major role in keeping down the temperature in
the global healthcare, commercial, industrial,
MARINE
The markets in which we operate together are among the most important in the world, namely:
energy, oil and gas, chemicals, transportation and marine, food and beverage, refrigeration, The marine industry plays a crucial role
data center and HVAC. We provide every single market segment with solutions of in linking the global economy – more
outstanding efficiency, safety and sustainability. than 90 percent of the world’s goods
are carried by sea.
Food, fuel, medicines, fertilizers, plastics, soap, Oil and natural gas are essential to
batteries and smart phones – almost everything modern life. As well as being the main
we manufacture or extract from the earth is sources of energy worldwide, they
connected to chemistry. The chemical industry provide the raw materials for thousands
is one of the most innovative and fastest-growing of everyday products – from electronic
sectors, with 70 percent of its output being used devices and clothing to medicines
by other industries worldwide. and household cleaners.
Data centers house all of your company’s vital information Increasing worldwide demand for energy, combined
and run your most critical processes. The computers and with diminishing supplies of fossil fuels and the
servers they contain have a low tolerance to changes need to reduce the risks of climate change,
in temperature and humidity. are driving an upsurge in renewable solutions for
Our advanced heat transfer technology can generating power. By 2040, power generation
safeguard your data centers and maintain by renewable energy is forecast to equal
your peace of mind. that provided by coal and natural gas.
More and more people are able and Rail systems are a vital part of the global transport
willing to purchase not only fresh food, network. Demand is growing worldwide as urban areas –
but also food and beverage products and their populations – expand. Whether transporting
that have been processed reliably and people or goods, railways need to be reliable,
with superior quality. punctual, safe and affordable for all users.
Hospitals, offices, shopping centres, The industries in which you and we together
factories and houses – just about any operate are among the most important in
building you could name requires the world. We provide solutions of outstanding
some form of heating ventilation and efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
air-conditioning (HVAC) system.
Kelvion Heat Exchangers
Commercial Customized Condensers, Dry Coolers & Air Air to Air Box
Air Coolers Air Coolers Gas Coolers Economizers Preheaters Heat Exchanger Coolers
Aluminium Closed Shell & Tube Shell & Tube Shell & Tube Shell & Tube
Radiators Blocs Coils Circuit Coolers Double safety Single Process Steam
In addition to our complete product portfolio of Variable Closed circuit coolers are designed according to Unit dimensions
commercial air coolers, which can be selected in Commercial and customers’ requirements and assure exact Up to 14 m
customized air coolers
our product configurator, we also offer non- compliance with their performance specifications.
standardized equipment as well as customized Application-oriented Our finned systems enhance heat exchange to the Variety of material
industrial and OEM solutions. Numerous variants e.g. for CO2 applications tube system and allow low material usage without Large selection of
and a comprehensive range of accessories up to 90 bar performance loss. Our many official approvals and materials
guarantee the corresponding air cooler for Accessories certifications allow us to design and manufacture Application-oriented
your specific requirements. Numerous accessories closed circuit coolers for many and various Individually tailored
available applications. finned tube systems
Based on a modular system, we offer condensing Stringent demands placed on cooler designs, e.g. Individual
Variable
units and gas coolers with AC and EC fans that high power density coupled with low weight, made Product size
Large modular spectrum
are available in different sizes and speeds. the use of aluminium indispensable for heat exchangers. freely configurable
The devices are tailored to your exact Application-oriented In the face of these demands, Kelvion introduced High corrosion protection
requirements thanks to a variety of tube/fin e.g. for CO2 applications vacuum brazing technologies. This modern produc- Cathodic electrodeposi-
systems. A wide range of fans ensures an up to 130 bar tion method, which combines high power density and tion coating up to C5
optimal air volume, noise level and power dimensional flexibility, enables cooling systems to
Accessories Universally applicable
consumption. be individually adapted to the respective operating
Numerous accessories All common media types
available conditions and installation criteria. are possible
Our customized and energy modular radiators Variable Our charge air coolers and exhaust gas recirculation High temperature range
offer a rugged and reliable design. The modular, Modular and customized coolers, as well as our exhaust gas heat exchangers, Up to 700°C
compact design with its high cooling capacity solutions also deliver a compelling performance with their
allows countless different models to fulfill your Application-oriented economical operation and minimum space require- Variety of material
exact requirements. A large range of accessories e.g. with options such as ments. They are less susceptible to corrosion and Large selection of
rounds off this product line. adiabatic cooling contamination, and are easy to maintain and service. materials
Of course, we can also adapt our coolers to specific
Application-oriented
Additional options motor designs, assembly specifications and e.g. as an exhaust gas heat
e.g. integrated control operating conditions. exchanger or charge air cooler
PLATE COOLING
HEAT EXCHANGERS TOWERS
As the worldwide technology leader in the manufacture and development of plate Kelvion designs, manufactures and maintains cooling towers for process and climate
heat exchangers, we have one of the most extensive product ranges on the market. cooling. Our long lifetime and environmentally-friendly cooling towers stand out
Our product diversity varies from gasketed to brazed and even welded plate because of the complete quality policy we employ. Our wide cooling tower portfolio
heat exchangers. This includes process-optimized series that are unique in covers open evaporative cooling processes for any quantity of water.
their number and special functions. This makes us absolute specialists when it comes Kelvion cooling towers combine a high cooling capacity with low energy consumption.
to developing tailor-made solutions for your applications. The modules are supplied ready to use and they are easy to adjust to cooling
requirements and the available space, whether they are operated singly or in-line.
The cooling performance of these cooling towers is optimal and operation
is problem free.
Our welded plate heat exchangers, namely Temperature range Our cooling towers are based on a modular system Technologies
K°Bloc, K°Flex as well as REKULUVO and REKUGAVO K°Bloc & K°Flex: up to 400°C and can therefore be expanded and customized as Counterflow, Crossflow &
deliver an impressive performance with their Rekuluvo & Rekugavo: up to 650°C required. There are also standard solutions available Co-Current Closed Circuit
compact design, excellent thermal transmission Max. operating pressure for various capacity requirements. The thermal per- Modular
coefficients and low investment costs. The design K°Bloc: abs. Vakuum up to 50 barg formance of these cooling towers is optimized with Intelligent design and
advantages come into play in areas in which load K°Flex: abs. Vakuum up to 100 barg regard to the use of cooling water and power con- installation
capacity is also required in addition to the output. Heat exchanger surface sumption. Around 80% of our cooling towers are avail-
Environmentally friendly
Each series has its specific advantages and areas Largest Rekuluvo with able as standard solutions, with the remaining 20% (Low-carbon) water
of application. 260,000 m2 surface area implemented according to customer specifications. cooling
SINGLE TUBE
HEAT EXCHANGERS
Our single tube heat exchangers are used in power stations, refineries, chemical and
petrochemical plants, geothermal plants, the mining sector, heavy and light industries,
as well as in a range of gas processes, and are individually tailored to customer-specific
applications. They are available in a wide variety of materials and are the optimum
solution for more efficient processes and lower operating costs.
Air-cooled condensing units are engineered as Quality Air dryers are available in a variety of materials Variable
ISO 9001-2015 / API 661 Large selection of tubes
products with various architectures and customized and are thereby optimized for heavy industrial use
(ISO 13706) / ASME VIII div1 and housings
designs. The air-cooled condensing unit belongs with high temperatures and pressures. They are
to the recooling systems. In direct dry cooling, Innovation suitable for the highest hygiene requirements and Heavy Duty
steam from the steam turbine passes through ACC MASH: Groovy fins environments with aggressive media thanks to Hot dip galvanized or laser wel-
air-cooled fin tubes. The condensation water (and BIWA) tubing fully stainless steel option. Elliptical tubes with ded fins are extremely durable
does not come into contact with the cooling air. hot dip galvanized fins is a robust solution for
Smaller Ducting
low pressure drop demanding processes.
Elliptical tubes generating
lower pressure drop
Kelvion has been at the forefront of air fin heat Certificates Our economizers enhance the efficiency of your Modular
exchange technology since 1920. This technology Certified by all major system, reduce energy consumption and thus save Standardized economizers
oil and gas companies line EcoMi available
is ideal for processes that require the dissipation of money. Multi-stage dry/wet systems using both
high levels of heat and is used worldwide - in power Quality carbon steel and stainless steel components are Dry & Condensing
stations, refineries, chemical and petrochemical ISO 9001-2015 / API 661 / available to give you an optimal solution with lowest Carbon steel and stainless
plants, geothermal plants, the mining sector, heavy ASE VIII div 1 cost. Adding a modularized option with integrated steel solutions.
and light industries, as well as in a range of gas Innovation bypass gives you safe and proven solution for waste
processes. gas heat recovery. Safe
Groovy Fins, DIESTA, Gas bypass solutions
CW enhanced fin tubes
These industrial heat exchangers are used for Variable Our air-to-air heat exchangers are the first choice Efficient
heating and evaporation, for cooling and condensing, Large selection of tubes when it comes to using exhaust air to preheat fresh Preheating of fresh air
as well as for heat recovery. The wide range of and materials air. These are available in two versions, namely a by the exhaust air
available plain and finned tube systems, the compact Compact lightweight solution that is suitable for use in a low Technologies
design, high thermal transmission times (and thus High thermal transmittance resulting to medium temperature range, and a robust solution AirtoAir Glued or
small heat exchanger surfaces), the low noise level, in small heat exchanger surfaces that is suitable for applications with higher AirtoAir Welded
the longest possible service lives and many other temperature ranges, higher degrees of
Heavy Duty Temperature range
advantages besides characterize our air preheaters. contamination and external loads.
Hot dip galvanized or laser welded up to 1000°C
fins are extremely durable
SHELL & TUBE
HEAT EXCHANGERS
Shell & Tube heat exchangers are the most common design for many applications.
We provide a wide variety of applications based on the most suitable design and
materials to ensure a cost efficient and reliable solution. The full range includes
standardized product lines with an optimal price/performance ratio, as well as
customized designs for the most demanding tasks in the oil & gas, power
generation, marine and refrigeration industries and many other sectors besides.
A Box Cooler is a vessel water cooling system. Design The wide variety of industrial procedures and Dimensions
It comprises a U-tube bundle that is fitted in the sea Round, rectangular and applications in the process industry requires Up to 60m in length and
stepped design 6m in diameter
chest on the side of a vessel, saving space in the extensive expertise when it comes to complex
engine room. The sea chest is equipped with inlet Efficient thermal and mechanical designs. We have decades Variety of material
and outlet grids. Cooling sea water enters through On-board water system of expertise and experience in manufacturing Large selection of
the inlet grid and flows along the U-tube bundle to no longer required heavy equipment made of special materials that materials
the outlet grid. The cooling effect is achieved by the Compact dimensions can withstand the most demanding operating Variable
forced circulation of sea water when the vessel is Up to 2 m in length, conditions and we have a tailor-made solution Modular and customized
moving or by natural convection when it is stationary. Bundle depth up to 1.8 m for every situation. solutions
Unlike a standard shell & tube heat exchanger, the Certified To optimize the global efficiency of a power plant
Capacity range
tubes in double tube safety models have two walls, A large variety of design codes, based on the Rankine Cycle, highly specialized From 5 to 200 MW
consisting of an inner and outer tube. They also have classifications and regulations steam engine condensers need to be integrated
two tube sheets at each end. If a tube wall is dam- in order to help maximize the efficiency of the Application-oriented
aged, the product flows through leakage channels Temperature range steam cycle, reduce primary energy consumption, Numerous designs
From -200°C up to 550°C
arranged between the double tubes into a leakage minimize environmental impact, lower operating for your applications
collection space and triggers an alarm in the leak costs and increase the return on investment.
Variety of material Variable
detection device. Because the second tube wall
Large selection of Modular and
remains undamaged, the media are kept separate. materials customized solutions
The single tube heat exchangers incorporate small Certified Since the invention of the PA switch condenser Efficient
to medium sized shell and tube heat exchangers Certified to all major marine in 1954, we have continuously developed the With optimum purity
in a single tube design for a wide variety of classifications mechanical construction and design of the process. of the product
applications. The heat exchanger bundles can Universally applicable In particular, we have adapted the specially Environmental compatibility
be designed with plain tubes, low or high-finned Numerous media types developed fin tube system with its rectangular optimized apparatus design
tubes or with compact finned tubes in order to are possible fins to the evolving PA process technology, and no use of solvents
achieve the highest possible degree of efficiency whereby the focus was on the ever-increasing
Variety of material Innovation
and compactness. Large selection of load of the reaction gas. Cooperation with universities,
materials institutes and industrial partners
DIFFUSION BONDED TRANSFORMER
HEAT EXCHANGER COOLING SYSTEMS
Kelvion’s diffusion bonded heat exchangers are ideal for applications with extreme Our range of transformer cooling systems can be supplied in different variants.
operating temperatures and pressures. Thanks to our decades of experience in the The transformer oil is cooled by means of air or water. The corresponding product
heat exchanger segment and our expertise in design and welding techniques, lines can be divided into three classes here, namely: Smart, Advanced and Premium.
the diffusion bonded heat exchanger is suitable for pressures of up to 1,000 bar Whether you require a standard version mounted directly on the transformer tank or a
and temperatures ranging from a cryogenic -200°C to 600°C. customized free-standing transformer oil cooling system – our experts will advise you
on all aspects of your system and help you choose the right cooling system for your
requirements. Our pumps round off the product range for transformer oil applications.
Our range of transformer oil air coolers for forced Capacity range
oil cooling systems can be supplied in different From 100 up to 600 kW
mounting variants. The standard air cooler version
is designed for direct mounting on the transformer Variable
tank. In addition, our range of products comprises Standardized and
free-standing transformer oil coolers designed to customized solutions
customer specifications. Corrosion protection
For all applications
C3; C4; C5
It enables significant savings in terms of weight Temperature range Transformers with forced oil cooling systems
Can withstand temperatures Capacity range
and space requirements in comparison to require reliable, glandless transformer oil pumps. Up to 400 m²/h
ranging from -200°C to 600°C
conventional heat exchanger solutions. Our extensive range allows you to make a selection
Operating pressure that suits your specific requirements and ensures Variable
Compelling performance with a optimum operating conditions. These products are Different sizes for optimum
pressure resistance of up to 1,000 bar characterized by a simple and robust construction, adaptation to cooling system
Compact dimensions whose compact design allows easy integration
Requires up to 6 times less space into the oil circuit. Maintenance-free versions
than a shell and tube heat exchanger available.
Kelvion Service
YOUR RELIABLE
START-UP SERVICES & REPAIRS, OVERHAULS & MAINTENANCE
ONSITE SERVICES Unscheduled downtime can be disastrous.
We ensure that our products are delivered That is why our trained engineers are ready
safely and are fully validated to give a to respond quickly in case of an emergency,
SERVICE PARTNER
robust and reliable performance over and review and repair components while
as long a life cycle as possible. keeping any disruption to your production
And should you encounter a problem to a minimum. Any overhaul work is carried
with your equipment after it is fully out quality-oriented in our service centers
commissioned, our team of experienced or on your site with the supervision of our
The Kelvion Service starts from our first contact with you and Field Service technicians is at your qualified staff.
continues after your order has been delivered, with us as your reliable disposal to come to your site to Regular inspections and maintenance
service partner. With many years of experience in the field of service investigate and correct any malfunctions. help to reduce costs, extend the lifetime
management, along with our service centers worldwide, we can of your Kelvion products and achieve
guarantee the satisfaction of our customers. reliable performance.
30 SERVICE LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE wear over time. We use only the highest
quality spare parts, designed to match the
excellence of the originals. This ensures
We replace components to keep our heat
exchangers running smoothly and to prevent
downtime. Where parts or components have
that the optimum interaction between become obsolete due to age, we will suggest
components is maintained. a suitable upgrade. In these cases, we can
By safeguarding the original design, often also suggest new, state-of-the art
we offer maximum security of your technology which additionally enhances the
investment. performance and reliability of your process.