There are two types of line heaters: Indirect and Direct fired. An Indirect-Fired Line Heater has a firetube immersed in a heat medium, such as glycol. The glycol heats up and transfers it’s heat through the coils; the desired product to be heated is passed inside the coils.
Direct-fired line heaters, the firetube is immersed in the product being heated (similar to how a Treater heats the emulsion). NRG specializes in Indirect-Fired Line Heaters.
Line heaters are a type of process equipment used in the oil and gas industry to heat fluid or gas streams in the production process. Line heaters are designed to raise the temperature of the fluid or gas stream to the desired level, which is critical to the safe and efficient operation of the production process.
Line heaters typically consist of heating elements, such as electrical heating elements or burners, and are housed in a temperature-controlled vessel. They may be custom designed to meet the specific requirements of the oil and gas production process, and are made from materials that can withstand the harsh conditions of the oil and gas industry, including high temperatures and corrosive gases.
Line heaters play a critical role in the oilfield process equipment industry, as they help to optimize production and ensure that the correct temperature is maintained throughout the production process. They also help to minimize downtime and increase efficiency by reducing the risk of equipment failure or process interruption.
Overall, line heaters are a crucial component of the oilfield process equipment industry, and play an important role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the production process.