A revolution in gas cooling
The new Alfa Laval portfolio of gas-to-liquid plate heat exchangers
A heat exchanger that
can handle more
From exceptionally high temperatures to media with extremely disproportionate flow rates,
Alfa Laval’s revolutionary new gas-to-liquid portfolio can handle much more than other heat
exchangers. The patented plate design offers efficient heat recovery with very low pressure
drop, all within a shockingly compact footprint. Built with our proven copper-brazing
technology, you can also be sure your gas-to-liquid heat exchanger will deliver the reliable
performance you expect from Alfa Laval.
Compact, efficient performance Asymmetry: designed for gas
Brazed plate heat exchangers offer much greater applications
thermal efficiency than tubular designs, meaning Our gas-to-liquid portfolio features a patented asym-
higher heat recovery potential. They also have a much metric “dimple” plate design, engineered to support
smaller footprint. In fact, Alfa Laval’s lightweight, much larger volumes on one side of the plate than the
compact gas-to-liquid units are typically 75% smaller other. This allows the heat exchanger to provide high
than comparable shell-and-tubes, making them efficiency and low pressure drop in gas-to-liquid appli-
easy to integrate into existing systems with low cations that other heat exchangers cannot support.
transportation costs.
Superior condensing capacity
High gas temperatures When a gas is cooled below its saturation point,
Where normal copper-brazed plate heat exchangers the condensation that occurs results in a large energy
can often only handle temperatures up to 225°C, transfer. Alfa Laval gas-to-liquid units have been
Alfa Laval’s new gas-to-liquid design supports gas carefully engineered to offer much higher condensing
temperatures up to 750°C. For special applications, performance than traditional heat exchangers.
temperatures above 1400°C are possible.
The gas-to-liquid portfolio
The Alfa Laval GL range Alfa Laval delivers GLX heat exchangers as modules.
This offers increased flexibility, since the units can be
Our ultra-compact GL product line features a counter-
assembled into larger systems to optimize performance
current flow arrangement that ensures maximum heat
for different applications and operating conditions.
transfer and efficiency in positions with disproportionate
media flow rates. The special design delivers superior
thermal fatigue resistance in high-temperature
Unmatched service and support
gas applications. With Alfa Laval, the equipment is just the beginning.
By choosing us, you are choosing a committed
GL units have integrated condensate drain connec- partner who will be there every step of the way. From
tions that make it easy to drain condensate, eliminat- sales to delivery, commissioning to service and spare
ing the need for an external separation vessel. parts, our global support network is always accessible
with the expertise to help.
The Alfa Laval GLX range
The GLX product line features a cross-flow arrange-
ment with large spacing between the plates to allow
Hot gas in
for very large flow volumes on the gas side. The gas 100kg/h
side has completely open inlets and outlets along with 421°C
Water out
a plate design that provides maximum volume flow 53.5°C
with extremely low pressure drop.
Water in
1.0 m3 /h
49°C
Hot gas out Condensate
105°C 5.6 l/h
The products
GL50 GL80 GL100 GL150 GLX30
Applications
Combined heat and power (CHP) Charge air coolers (CAC)
Alfa Laval is the market leader within micro-CHP As a water-cooled CAC or turbocharge cooler, the Alfa
exhaust gas heat exchangers. Our gas-to-liquid range Laval gas-to-liquid portfolio offers a compact design
offers strong performance with a high condensation and high performance, with a lower requirement for
rate in CHP machines up to 400 kWel. The efficient cooling water compared to traditional CACs.
design enables over 90 % of the input energy be
turned into either electricity or heat energy. Heat recovery
When used in heat recovery, Alfa Laval heat exchang-
Compressors ers provide a fast ROI as well as huge environmental
In gas compression, most of the input energy to benefits. For low-pressure applications the combination
the compressor is lost as heat. The compressed of high performance with low pressure drop often
gas must be cooled to make it suitable for its offers payback within one year.
intended use, which offers a valuable opportunity
for heat recovery. Alfa Laval gas-to-liquid technology
combines high thermal performance with lower
pressure drop, making it suitable for oil-free
compressors, free standing aftercoolers, adsorption
dryers and more.
Combined heat and power Oil-free compressor
Product configurations
Product Gas Liquid Condensate
(gas side)
GL50, GL50N DN 50 G ¾" G ¼"
GL80 DN 80 G 1" G ½"
GL100 DN 100 G 2.5" G 1"
GL150 DN 150 G 2.5" G 1"
GLX30, GLXN30 -- G 1"/G1¼" --
GLX30
Technical data (GL, GLX) Certified pressure [bar(g)]
Product Number Side A (liq) Side B (gas)
of plates
GL50 Max 80 15 @ 25°C, 11 @ 190°C Static
GLN50 (Nickel) Max 80 8.2 @ 25°C, 6 @ 190°C Static
GL80 Max 80 25 @ 25°C, 19 @ 190°C Static
GL100 Max 140 16 @ 25°C, 12 @ 190°C Static
GL150 Max 140 16 @ 25°C, 12 @ 190°C Static
GLX30 Max 140 11 @ 25°C, 8 @ 190°C Static
GLXN30 (Nickel) Max 140 8 @ 25°C, 6 @ 190°C Static
Technical data (GLH) Certified pressure [bar(g)]
Product Number Side A (liq) Side B (gas)
of plates
GLH50 Max 80 15 @ 25°C, 11 @ 190°C 12 @ 25°C, 8.5 @ 190°C
GLHN50 (Nickel) Max 80 8.2 @ 25°C, 6 @ 190°C 6.2 @ 25°C, 4.5 @ 190°C
GLH80 Max 80 25 @ 25°C, 19 @ 190°C 17 @ 25°C, 12.6 @ 190
GLH100 Max 140 16 @ 25°C, 12 @ 190°C 16 @ 25°C, 12 @190°C
GLH150 Max 140 16 @ 25°C, 12 @ 190°C 7 @ 25°C, 5.2 @190°C
GL50 GL80 GL100 GL150
Alfa Laval in brief
Alfa Laval is a leading global provider
of specialized products and
engineered solutions.
Our equipment, systems and services
are dedicated to helping customers to
optimize the performance of their
processes. Time and time again.
We help our customers to heat, cool,
separate and transport products such
as oil, water, chemicals, beverages,
foodstuff, starch and pharmaceuticals.
Our worldwide organization works
closely with customers in almost 100
countries to help them stay ahead.
How to contact Alfa Laval
Contact details for all countries are
continually updated on our website.
Please visit www.alfalaval.com to
access the information direct.
Alfa Laval is a global trademark registered and owned by Alfa Laval Corporate AB.
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