Waste Heat Recovery Systems (WHRU) for Refineries & Process Plants

Industrial Waste Heat Recovery Systems

Custom WHRU, WHB & HRSG Solutions

We engineer and manufacture ASME-compliant WHRU systems to recover heat from flue gas, process streams, and incinerator exhaust.
Turn waste heat into usable steam or energy-improving efficiency and reducing operating costs

Process-Based Thermal Design (Not Template Sizing)

Reliable Fabrication for Long Runs

Retrofit & New Build Support

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Overcoming Challenges in Industrial Waste Heat Recovery

Comparison ItemGelan SolutionIndustry Challenge
Corrosion ResistanceND Steel, Duplex, and Inconel combined with precise wall-temperature control to eliminate acid condensationSulfur- or acid-containing flue gas causes acid dew point corrosion and rapid failure of carbon steel equipment
Compact DesignCompact, modular design using custom H-fin and Spiral-fin tube bundles for retrofit applicationsLimited space in existing plants restricts installation of conventional, bulky waste heat recovery systems
Anti-Fouling PerformanceOptimized fin spacing with integrated soot blowers to ensure stable operation in fouling conditionsParticulates and soot in dirty exhaust gas quickly foul heat transfer surfaces, requiring frequent shutdowns
Energy Recovery EfficiencyTypical recovery of 10–20% waste heat, reducing burner fuel consumption and supporting emission targetsRising fuel costs and emission limits increase pressure to improve energy utilization

Gelan Waste Heat Recovery Applications

Petrochemical & Refining

Recover heat from Ethylene Cracking Furnaces and Reformers. High-temperature exhaust is converted into high-pressure steam or used to preheat feed, achieving 10–15% operational energy savings.

Power Generation & Co-gen

Integrate WHRU systems with gas turbines. Our HRSG solutions recover exhaust energy to drive steam turbines, significantly boosting the plant's thermal cycle efficiency.

Heavy Industry & Manufacturing

Reclaim thermal energy from Direct Thermalbr
Oxidizers (DTO)
and industrial kilns. Recovered heat is recycled back into the process or used for plant utility heating.

Why Gelan is Your Expert Waste Heat Recovery Partner

Advanced Thermal Design & Simulation (HTRI)

We don't just fabricate; we engineer. Gelan utilizes HTRI and proprietary thermal modeling software to simulate heat loads, pressure drops, and flow dynamics. This ensures your system performs exactly as predicted under real-world conditions.

Waste heat streams can be chemically aggressive. We specialize in working with Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel (300 Series), Duplex, and Inconel to prevent dew-point corrosion and extend equipment life.

Our systems are designed for measurable results. By optimizing heat transfer areas and minimizing fouling factors, Gelan WHRUs typically deliver a return on investment within 2–4 years through fuel savings.

Trust is built on standards. Gelan is an ASME 'U' and 'S' Stamp holder. We also manufacture in compliance with PED (Europe), EAC (Russia), and other global pressure vessel codes.

From initial feasibility studies and FEED design to installation guidance and spare parts (finned tubes, bundles), we support your equipment throughout its entire operational lifecycle.

FAQs About Industrial Waste Heat Recovery Systems

1. How much energy can I save with a waste heat recovery system?

Depending on your process and exhaust temperature, Gelan systems can recover 10–20% of lost energy, significantly reducing fuel costs.

Yes. Our engineers assess your layout and process conditions to design seamless integration with minimal downtime.

Flue gas, furnace exhaust,reactor heat,and high-temperature processstreams-all customizable to your system's requirements.

Absolutely. Every system is engineered for your temperature, pressure, and media type. We also optimize thermal efficiency, equipment layout, and compliance with global standards.

We provide operational guidance, retrofits, module replacements, and periodic audits to ensure your system maintains maximum efficiency and lifespan.

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Ready to Optimize Your Plant's Energy Efficiency?

Don't let valuable heat escape up the stack. Contact Gelan's engineering team for a technical consultation.