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Chemical Heat Exchangers

The Chemical Industry covers a wide range of applications, but the common theme throughout is the requirement for heat and mass transfer.

High Integrity Heat Transfer & Pressure Equipment for Chemical Processing

The chemical industry encompasses a broad and diverse range of processes, yet a common requirement runs throughout: effective heat and mass transfer. Graham Hart Process Technology designs and manufactures high integrity heat exchangers and pressure equipment to support safe, efficient, and reliable chemical processing operations. Whether a process requires heating or cooling, vaporising or condensing, reacting, distilling, contacting, or separating, we provide engineered solutions capable of operating under demanding pressures, temperatures, and chemical environments.

Our Approach to the Chemical Industry

Chemical processing environments demand robust design, material compatibility, and operational reliability. We work closely with chemical manufacturers, OEMs, and EPC contractors, supporting projects from early process design through to manufacture and delivery. Our approach focuses on providing equipment that is:

  • Right First Time
  • Designed for process performance and reliability
  • Manufactured to tight tolerances
  • Aligned with relevant codes, standards, and client specifications

Our role is to deliver high-performance heat transfer and pressure equipment that integrates seamlessly into chemical plants while supporting safe, efficient, and repeatable operation.

Chemical Processing Capabilities & Applications

We manufacture a wide range of heat exchangers and pressure equipment to support chemical processing operations, including:

Heating & Cooling Applications

  • Shell and tube heat exchangers
  • Boiler Feed Water (BFW) pre-heaters
  • De-superheaters
  • Aftercoolers
  • Air blast heat exchangers
  • Tank suction heaters
  • Economisers
  • Limpet coil and jacketed vessels
  • Oil coolers
  • Oil heaters

Boiling & Vaporising

  • Thermosyphon reboilers
  • Kettle reboilers
  • Falling film evaporators
  • Climbing film evaporators
  • Bayonet tube vaporisers

Condensing

  • Pre-, inter-, and after-condensers
  • Direct contact condensers
  • Spray condensers
  • Vertical U-tube condensers
  • Condenser sub-coolers
  • Vertical-in-tube condensers
  • Knock-back / reflux condensers
  • High vacuum condensers

Mass Transfer & Reaction

  • Distillation columns
  • Reactor vessels
  • Packaged plant
  • Agitated vessels
  • Catalytic contactors
  • Adsorption columns
  • Separation columns
  • Scrubber columns
  • Stripper columns
  • Knock-out pots

Engineering Integrity & Manufacturing Quality

Chemical processing equipment must perform reliably in environments that may involve:

  • Corrosive or hazardous media
  • High pressures and temperatures
  • Continuous or cyclic operation

Our manufacturing approach addresses these challenges through:

  • Robust mechanical design
  • Careful material selection and traceability
  • Precision fabrication and controlled welding processes
  • Inspection and quality control aligned with industry expectations

This ensures equipment is engineered for long-term performance, safety, and maintainability.

Why Choose Graham Hart for Chemical Projects?

  • Proven experience across a wide range of chemical processing applications
  • High integrity, precision-manufactured heat exchangers and pressure equipment
  • Capability across heat transfer, mass transfer, and reaction equipment
  • Strong focus on quality, reliability, and delivery performance
  • Collaborative support for EPCs, OEMs, and chemical producers

Discuss Your Chemical Project Requirements

Looking for a reliable manufacturer of heat exchangers or pressure equipment for chemical processing applications?

Our engineering and manufacturing teams work closely with clients to deliver robust, high-performance equipment tailored to demanding chemical process requirements.

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