EDIBLE OIL
Edible oil processing involves multiple thermal steps, from sterilization to clarification and refining. The sector requires robust, cleanable, and energy efficient systems to handle viscous fluids, solid residues, and high operating temperatures in a sustainable way.
Edible oil processing involves multiple thermal steps, from sterilization to clarification and refining. The sector requires robust, cleanable, and energy efficient systems to handle viscous fluids, solid residues, and high operating temperatures in a sustainable way.
The main challenges in this sector
The main challenges in this sector
Viscous and particulate-rich fluids
Oil streams often contain fibers, sludge, and suspended solids. Spiral plate heat exchangers feature a single-channel design that allows continuous, self-cleaning flow, significantly reducing clogging and fouling.
High process temperatures
Processes like sterilization, oil separation, and deodorization require consistent thermal performance at temperatures above 100 degrees Celsius.
Continuous operation under tropical conditions
Plants often run in hot, humid environments with limited downtime. Thermal equipment must ensure durability and reliability under continuous loads.
Sustainability and energy recovery
Reducing steam consumption and recovering heat from condensate or effluent streams is critical. The compact yet highly efficient spiral design supports excellent energy recovery, contributing to lower emissions and cost savings.
Our involvement in the sector
Nexson designs and delivers spiral plate heat exchangers optimized for the oil industry, from crude oil treatment to refining and effluent recovery. Our SPHEs provide high thermal performance, reliable flow with dirty fluids, and minimal maintenance, even in remote or rugged processing environments.
Energy efficiency for production lines
Self-cleaning spiral flow path
The single-channel spiral design promotes turbulence and scrapes the heat transfer surface continuously, reducing fouling and enabling extended operation between cleanings.
Robust heat transfer under tough conditions
Nexson SPHEs handle high-viscosity, fiber-rich fluids at elevated temperatures without compromising thermal efficiency or process flow, ideal for sterilizers, heat recovery, and deodorization units.
Wide applicability across process steps
Used in oil cooling, sludge heat recovery, condensate reuse, and wastewater treatment, SPHEs help improve sustainability at every stage of edible oil production.
Energy efficiency for production lines
Self-cleaning spiral flow path
The single-channel spiral design promotes turbulence and scrapes the heat transfer surface continuously, reducing fouling and enabling extended operation between cleanings.
Robust heat transfer under tough conditions
Nexson SPHEs handle high-viscosity, fiber-rich fluids at elevated temperatures without compromising thermal efficiency or process flow, ideal for sterilizers, heat recovery, and deodorization units.
Wide applicability across process steps
Used in oil cooling, sludge heat recovery, condensate reuse, and wastewater treatment, SPHEs help improve sustainability at every stage of palm oil production.
