Extreme Performance

Alfa Laval Packinox

Exceptional heat recovery for the most demanding refinery and petrochemical duties. The ultimate solution for high flow, high temperature, and high pressure applications.

World-Leading Heat Recovery

Packinox is the most compact heat exchanger solution available for large-scale industrial heating and cooling tasks. By combining extreme thermal efficiency with a very low pressure drop, it enables plants to maximize energy recovery and significantly reduce operating costs.

Recognized globally for its efficiency in catalytic reforming and hydroprocessing, Packinox units replace multiple shell-and-tube exchangers in a single, robust vessel.

PACKINOX RECOVERY

Key Advantages

Thermal Efficiency

Achieve over 95% heat recovery in a single unit, drastically reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint.

Low Pressure Drop

Innovative plate designs ensure minimal head loss, allowing for higher throughput and reduced pumping energy.

Space Saving

Compact vertical design requires up to 80% less space than equivalent shell-and-tube installations.

Technical Features

  • Explosion-formed plates for maximum strength
  • Gasket-free, fully welded construction
  • Handles temperatures up to 650°C
  • Pressures up to 100 bar/1,450 psi
  • Customized asymmetric plate patterns

Typical Applications

Optimizing energy-intensive refinery processes:

  • Catalytic Reforming (CCR)
  • Hydrotreating & Hydrodesulfurization
  • Aromatics & Petrochemicals production
  • Carbon Capture & Storage integration

Optimize Your Plant Efficiency

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