Regulating oil temperatures with chillers and heat exchangers
Enable production of 250,000 barrels of oil per day with a customized heat exchanger and chiller solution
- The challenge
Controlling produced product temperatures
- The solution
Deployed modular temperature controlled solution utilizing exchangers and chillers
- The impact
The operator able to maintain production at full capacity
Client:Oil & gas producer
Location:Permian Basin
Sectors:Oil and gas
The Challenge
Controlling produced product temperatures
Situated in the heart of the Permian Basin in New Mexico, the subsidiary of a leading oil and gas producer operates a massive central gathering facility, capable of processing a staggering 250,000 barrels of oil per day.
The company's primary challenge was regulating oil temperatures before the storage phase, preventing emissions due to oil being too hot before it is stored.
This requirement was not just seasonal but rather a constant precise due to the presence of paraffin, which required the oil to be heated. An efficient cooling solution was needed, so the company turned to Aggreko.
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The Solution
Deployed modular temperature controlled solution utilizing exchangers and chillers
Addressing this unique challenge, Aggreko embarked on a mission to develop and deploy an on-site cooling system to regulate oil temperatures.
Aggreko’s team of experts analyzed the situation and devised a solution by deploying four 400-ton chillers, three 2000 sqft plate frame heat exchanger, and necessary pumps and electrical distribution that drew power from the plant's electrical utility supply.
This innovative system aimed to control oil temperatures in short- and long-term scenarios, keeping the site safe and optimally performing.