Heat Exchanger Applications for Landfill Gas

Shell and tube heat exchangers are vital for cooling landfill gas streams, primarily methane and carbon dioxide, in applications such as energy recovery, waste management, and environmental control. These exchangers feature a bundle of tubes where hot landfill gas flows through one path, and a cooling fluid through another, optimizing heat transfer. This design ensures precise temperature control, critical for maintaining process efficiency and protecting equipment in corrosive and high-pressure environments. Their robust construction supports large gas volumes, while corrosion-resistant materials ensure durability and gas purity.

• Reduce Harmful Methane Emissions: Cooling landfill gas in heat exchangers enhances efficiency in gas-to-energy systems, enabling safe and effective power generation from methane.
• Gas Purification: Precise cooling supports the removal of impurities from landfill gas, ensuring high-quality gas for use in industrial processes or pipelines.

• Flare Systems: Cooling landfill gas ensures safe combustion in flare systems, reducing emissions and maintaining compliance with environmental regulations.
• Landfill Gas Compression: Cooling gas during compression prevents equipment overheating, improving reliability and efficiency in gas collection systems.

• Vapor Condensing: Cooling landfill gas in order to separate condensibles and volatile chemicals.
• Support Cogeneration (CHP) : providing a readily available and renewable fuel source, namely landfill gas (LFG).