Efficient Heat Transfer with Rotor Air Coolers

Rotor Air Coolers are engineered to meet the stringent demands of the power generation industry, specifically designed to cool hot air and generate steam efficiently. These systems handle the residual hot air produced when cooling the fuel gas turbine. The hot air is then passed through the Rotor Air Cooler, where it is cooled to the proper temperature before being returned to the turbine. The heat extracted from the air stream is repurposed to generate steam, enhancing overall energy efficiency.

Hot air travels through the tube side of the cooler, while steam is generated on the shell side. Cooling can be achieved using a low-pressure (LP) steam generator or a dual-step process involving both intermediate pressure (IP) and low-pressure steam generation. In configurations utilizing two exchangers in series, they can either be independently piped by the customer or bolted together to minimize piping and pressure drop. The shell side is constructed from carbon steel, while the tubes are typically made from SS304 stainless steel or chrome molly. All units are built to ASME Code, Section VIII Div 1 standards, often providing a UB stamp for added assurance.

• Industry Application: Specifically designed for the power generation industry, these coolers efficiently manage the residual hot air from gas turbines.
• Dual Function: Not only do they cool hot air, but they also harness the extracted heat to generate steam, making the process highly efficient.

• Material Composition: The shell side of the cooler is constructed from durable carbon steel, while the tubes are typically made from SS304 stainless steel or chrome molly, ensuring longevity and reliability.
• Two-Step Cooling Process: Cooling can be achieved using either a single low-pressure steam generator or a dual-step process involving intermediate and low-pressure steam generation.

• Flexible Configuration: The system can be configured with two exchangers in series, which can either be separately piped by the customer or bolted together to reduce piping and pressure drop.
• ASME Compliance: Each unit is built according to ASME Code, Section VIII Div 1 standards, and typically includes a UB stamp for added quality assurance.