ABSTRACT
Heat transfer is a critical component in both field and plant operations for cooling and energy recovery. Heat exchangers are typically the second largest capital cost in gas plants. The chapter initially provides a quick overview of conduction, convection and radiation, and equations needed to calculate heat transfer by each type. It then briefly discusses heat transfer coefficients and the commonly used heat and cooling sources. The chapter describes seven types of heat exchangers used in gas processing and the advantages and disadvantages of each. This is followed by a brief discussion of condensers and description of the four reboiler configurations used on distillation and solvent regeneration towers. The discussion includes types of services where each reboiler type is applicable.
