Chemical Sector

Delivering Specialised Heat Transfer Solutions for the Chemical Industry

For over 45 years, Ventage has partnered with leading operators, EPC contractors, and process licensors in the chemical sector to design robust, high-performance heat transfer equipment that meets the demanding requirements of aggressive process conditions, hazardous materials, and stringent safety standards.

We specialise in thermal and mechanical design, material selection, and code-compliant engineering for shell & tube heat exchangers, air-cooled exchangers, double-pipe units, and specialised coolers/condensers operating in chemical processing environments.

Some Recent Projects at a Glance

Client / UserServices ProvidedType of PlantNo. & Type of EquipmentLocation
FluorProcess / Thermal DesignRefineryH.P. Feed Effluent S&TS. Africa
SasolProcess / Thermal DesignCoal LiquefactionDesign ChecksS. Africa
Conoco Phillips UKProcess / Thermal DesignSulph. Acid PlantHot Air Coolers
Repl. Bare Tube Evap Bundles
UK
Oakwell EngineeringProcess / Thermal DesignLNG PlantFuel Gas Super HeaterPapua N.G.
DiageoProcess / Thermal DesignDistillery/Raki PlantRaki CondenserTurkey
U.O.P.Thermal DesignPetrochemical12 S&T Exchangers
5 Air Cooled Exchangers
Nigeria
Radley EngineeringProcess / Thermal DesignPharmaceutical2 H.P. Caustic HeatersIreland
LangfieldsProcess / Thermal DesignNitric Acid PlantJacketed VesselsUK
Petrofac / Rumaila OperatingProcess / Thermal DesignOil RefineryCrude Oil HeatersIraq
Radley EngineeringProcess/Thermal DesignPharmaceuticalHastelloy CondenserEire
Kvaerner / Norsk HydroThermal DesignOff-Shore18 ExchangersNorway
A.D.N.O.C.Mech. Design + SupplyL.N.G.4 VesselsAbu-Dhabi
United DistillersThermal & Mechanical DesignDistillery6 ExchangersScotland
R.M.P. / B.P.Process / Thermal DesignRefinery16 H.P. ExchangersUSA
Qatar Gas CompanyProcess / Thermal DesignLNG Plant3 ExchangersQatar

Our Core Capabilities in the Chemical Sector

Design & Engineering of Critical Heat Transfer Equipment

Custom thermal and mechanical design to TEMA, ASME VIII Div.1/2, PD 5500, EN 13445, and API 660/661 standards. Full thermal rating, vibration analysis (TEMA or proprietary methods), and finite element analysis where required.

Exotic & Corrosion-Resistant Materials Expertise

Proven experience with:

  • Titanium (Gr.2, Gr.5, Gr.7)
  • Duplex & Super Duplex Stainless Steels (UNS S31803, S32750/60)
  • Hastelloy® (C-276, C-22, etc.)
  • Tantalum & Tantalum-clad
  • Nickel Alloys (Inconel, Monel, Alloy 625/825)
  • Low-alloy steels and clad constructions for high-temperature/high-pressure service

Offshore & Onshore Chemical Applications

Equipment supplied for:

  • Upstream chemical injection & processing
  • Refinery & petrochemical units (cracking, reforming, alkylation, aromatics)
  • Specialty & fine chemicals production
  • Fertiliser & ammonia plants
  • Polymer & plastics intermediates
  • Pharmaceutical intermediates & API cooling/heating

High-Pressure & Hazardous Service Equipment

Specialised designs for pressures up to 100+ bar(g), including HP gas coolers, reactors effluent coolers, recycle gas exchangers, acid coolers, and systems handling corrosive media (e.g., chlorides, sulphuric/phosphoric acids, hydrofluoric acid service).

Why Chemical Operators Choose Ventage

  • Decades of proven performance in aggressive chemical environments

  • Independent consultancy – no affiliation to fabricators, ensuring unbiased material and configuration recommendations

  • Rapid response for urgent revamp and turnaround projects

  • Cost-effective solutions through optimised designs that balance performance, longevity, and capital expenditure

Ready to Work With us?

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