ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
Ljungström®
Plate HX
Efficient. Leak-Free. Modular.
Robust, modular and all-welded with no leakage between flows, Ljungström® Plate HX efficiently preheats combustion air for fired heaters, furnaces, boilers, waste heat recovery, thermal oxidation systems, dryers, kilns and other high-temperature industrial processes.
Flue gas cooling and waste heat recovery
Capturing waste energy to lower the cost of carbon capture
Built for the Real Challenges of Heat Recovery
Where Reliability Matters Most.
Industrial heat recovery systems operate under demanding conditions, where reliability often matters more than theoretical performance. Ljungström® Plate HX is an all-welded plate heat exchanger designed for reliable performance in demanding industrial environments.
No Leakage
between air and gas flows
No Moving Parts
all-welded, open-flow design
3 Flow Options
cross-flow, counter-flow and multi-pass
Modular
ships fully assembled for easy installation
Operators must balance:
Space limitations
in existing facilities
Fouling
from dirty gas streams
Pressure drop
within tight system constraints
Maintenance windows
that are often limited
Cost efficiency
heat recovery that protects profit
These realities, not efficiency alone, drive equipment decisions.
Leakage Control by Design
Fully welded construction with no leakage between air and gas flows.
Mechanical Simplicity
Simple, robust design with fewer failure points and reduced downtime.
Optimized Thermal Performance
High effectiveness and low pressure drop support performance within tight operating constraints.
Designed for Harsh Gas Conditions
Engineered to handle particulate-laden and fouling gas streams in demanding industrial service.
Maintenance-Friendly Operation
Online soot blowing and offline water washing help maintain performance over time.
Application-Specific Configuration
Plate geometry, spacing and flow arrangement are tailored to specific process requirements.
Flexible Installation Options
Cross-flow, counter-flow and multi-pass arrangements for a range of industrial applications.
Material Selection for Service Demands
Carbon steel, stainless steel, specialty alloys and porcelain enamel, depending on operating conditions.
How It Works
Design & Flow
- Flat plate cores in a robust structural casing form alternating air and gas passages
- Guiding vanes ensure even flow distribution
- Cross-flow, counter-flow and multi-pass configurations
Materials & Customization
- Plate thickness, spacing and geometry tailored to the application
- Carbon steel, stainless steel and specialty alloys
- Porcelain enamel available to meet service demands
Easy Installation & Low-Maintenance Operation
Ready to install, built to stay clean.
Ships Fully Assembled
Compact, modular construction for flexible layouts and easy field erection.
Optional Features
Removable modules for improved serviceability, plus air by-pass systems.
Reduced Fouling
The flat plate, open-flow design reduces fouling, with online soot blowing or offline water washing when extra cleaning is needed.
Industrial Applications
Proven in Industrial Application
A proven design with decades of operating history.
Proven Design
Built on decades of proven industrial heat transfer design, enhanced for today’s operating demands.
Installed Globally
In service in refineries and fired heaters around the world.
Continuous Improvement
Ongoing design and engineering enhancements.
Engineered for Reliability. Ready to Deliver.
Every application is different. Our team will evaluate your operating conditions, pressure drop constraints and maintenance requirements to determine how Ljungström® Plate HX can be applied within your system.