Natural gas experiences strong growth within the EU
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Gasunie chooses Tranter and sets its sights on becoming the biggest gas
distributor in Northern Europe
Demand for gas within the EU is steadily increasing, whilst extraction levels in
Europe are falling. In addition to holding around 50% of the EU's natural gas
reserves, the Netherlands is also focusing heavily on becoming a gas
distribution hub for Northern Europe. The company leading the way in this
process is state-owned enterprise Gasunie, which manages just over 15,000
kilometres of pipeline. These pipes carry more than 125 billion cubic metres of
natural gas every year. Gasunie aims to become a leading player in the North
European gas delivery market. One of the avenues through which Gasunie hopes to
achieve this is by connecting its pipelines to those currently being laid by
Nord Stream from the Russian gas fields, along the bottom of the Baltic Sea and
through Germany. Of course, natural gas is a fossil fuel, but has CO2 emissions
levels that are typically 30 - 40% below those of oil.
During 2012, Gasunie will complete work on a gigantic nitrogen buffer storage
facility.
Nitrogen is required as an additive for gas delivered directly to Dutch
households. The site of the buffer facility is located in an area of now defunct
salt mines.
Gasunie and Petrogas gas-systems BV, who are managing a Glycol dehydration and
Regeneration Unit through BTE Technische Handelsonderneming, have chosen Tranter
as their preferred supplier of welded plate heat exchangers. Petrogas gas-
systems BV is a globally active turnkey gas facilities contractor and is also
able to handle servicing and maintenance requirements.
Why welded plate heat exchangers?
All-welded plate heat exchangers are able to withstand both very high pressures
and high temperatures. The contract in the Netherlands was awarded to Tranter
due in no small part to the many advantages that welded plate heat exchangers
have over tube heat exchangers.
"Firstly, Tranter's welded plate heat exchangers take up significantly less
space than the tube heat exchanger alternative, possibly as much as 50% less
installation space. Secondly, these welded plate heat exchangers require almost
no maintenance at all, which of course is a major financial benefit in both the
short and long terms," says Hans de Groof, head of the team responsible for
PetroGas' installation and implementation at Gasunie in Zuidbroek.
The PetroGas installation at Gasunie's nitrogen storage facility is an advanced
multi-pass solution with a long thermal length. In Tranter's solution, glycol
passes through the welded plate heat exchangers no fewer than five times. This
ensures that the necessary process of regenerating glycol for the dehydration
of the huge quantities of nitrogen involved is made as efficient as possible.
About some of the advantages of shell and plate design
· Less than half the size of a shell and tube unit for comparable duties
· Turbulent flow even at low velocities
· Small temperature approaches contributing to higher overall heat recovery
· Easy to maintain
· Lack of corner welds makes it superior to any other type of welded heat
exchanger
About Tranter
Tranter is a global supplier in the development and manufacturing of highly
efficient gasketed, welded and spiral heat exchangers. The company has over 70
years of experience and a wealth of knowledge on how heat exchangers can improve
processes, save energy and reduce costs. Tranter's extensive global presence
allows the company to work closely with customers and offer local support and
service. In every application, Tranter's heat exchanger technology is
contributing to lessen the impact on the environment with higher thermal
efficiencies, easier maintenance and greater heat recovery potential. For more
information, please visit:http://www.tranter.com/europe
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