Finding the right oil cooler can be a challenge. After considering

space constraints, contaminants in the oil and cooling medium and

maintenance requirements, details like thermal and hydraulic

performance can seem almost irrelevant.

At GEA PHE Systems we understand that selecting an oil cooler is

not just a question of fl ow rates, temperatures and pressure drops.

We have a full selection of oil coolers to fi t a variety of conditions,

and the expertise to help you select the right solution for your needs,

not just a “good enough” solution. Look here for coolers for these

applications:

Hydraulic Press Cylinder Oil

Turbine Lube Oil

Diesel Engine Lube Oil

Transmission Oil

Screw Compressor Oil

Transformer Oil

Benefi ts:

Compact—

When space is at a premium you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how

small the GEA solution is.

Flexibility to Fit Your Requirements—

We can accommodate not only most lubricating oils, but also most

cooling media.

When fouling is a problem, we can give you the best answer.

The Right Design for the Job—

We don’t try to shoehorn you into a narrow range of options.

We give you the best solution available from the broadest off ering of

advanced solutions in the industry.

Oil Coolers

GEA Heat Exchangersengineering for a better world

The Challenge of Cooling OilThe Best Solutions Take Into Account All These Factors:

Thermal PerformanceThe turbulence created in the gaps of a plate heat exchanger provide

improved heat transfer eff ectiveness. Especially when the oil and cooling

medium fl ows are equal or close to equal, the high heat transfer eff ectiveness

can help prevent critical viscosity breakdown.

Hydraulic PerformanceThe diff erence in viscosity between the oil and the cooling medium can

cause diffi culties in selecting a heat exchanger that will transfer enough heat

from the oil to be eff ective. Designs frequently are “pressure drop limited”,

where the pressure drop on the oil side limits the possibilities. Understanding

this helps in selecting the right technology to overcome this.

FoulingOil can pick up contaminants that foul onto the heat transfer surface,

reducing the system’s ability to keep the oil at the desired temperature. And

the cooling media can potentially foul as well. We off er multiple options for

addressing this issue, depending on the type and location of the fouling, to

keep your system performance at optimum.

MaintenanceIn a perfect world, operating conditions are perfect, but in the real world the

system may require periodic maintenance. We off er a range of serviceability

options, and can provide the best choice for your requirements.

Size.Both the installation footprint and maintenance footprint can be signifi cant

factors. Especially when replacing an existing oil cooler, space can be at a

premium. The right solution can make the diff erence between it fi tting or not.

The Right Solution, not a “Good Enough” Solution.At GEA PHE Systems we have a full range of heat exchangers to answer to the challenge of cooling oil.

Best suited when:

Clean-in-Place

maintenance is acceptable.

Standard fl ow up to 360

gpm. Higher fl ow rates

available on request.

Design pressures up

to 650 psig.

NH100L Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger

When complete cleanability, elevated pressure and higher fl ow rates

are the drivers, reach for the NH100L. Well suited as an oil cooler,

it has these features:

316L Stainless Steel plates and choice of NBR or EPDM gaskets

provide suitability for a wide range of oil and media.

Design pressure up to 400 psig, with ASME code stamp.

Can be completely disassembled for maintenance.

Best suited when:

Contaminants on either side

require periodic disassembly

for cleaning.

Standard low rates up to

415 gpm. Higher fl ow rates

available on request.

Design pressures up to

400 psig. Higher pressures

available on request.

OC Series Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger

Reliable and fi eld proven, the OC Series is a cost effi cient oil cooler

for all industrial applications. Based on our years of experience we’ve

developed these features:

316L Stainless Steel plates and copper brazing mean solid and

dependable performance. (Nickel-Chrome brazing is available for

demanding cooling media or ammonia-contaminated oil)

Integrated additional connections top and bottom allow venting,

oil draining or installation of a temperature sensor.

Oil connections on the back and cooling media connections on the

front make for simple and easy connections.

Rated for 450 psig to accommodate a range of operating conditions

(650 psig option available for elevated pressure systems).

NT Series Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger

When complete cleanability, variable media and higher fl ow rates

are critical, reach for the NT Series. Well suited as an oil cooler,

it has these features:

Broad choice of plate material (including Titanium Grade one

for seawater applications) enables this plate to handle any

contaminants in the oil, and any cooling media.

Gasket selection covers most media as well.

Design pressure up to 300 psig, with ASME code stamp.

Can be completely disassembled for maintenance.

Best suited when:

Contaminants on either

side require periodic

disassembly for cleaning.

Standard design pressures

up to 300 psig. Higher

pressures available on

request.

Flow rates exceed the

limits of other options.

Media on either side

contain elements that

would destroy ordinary

materials.

Look to these other GEA companies for heat transfer solutions:

GEA Rainey: Air Fin Coolers for gas cooling in pipeline applications. www.gearainey.com

GEA Cooling Tower Solutions: New equipment, thermal upgrade, repairs, inspection and spare parts for fi eld-erected cooling towers. www.geapowercooling.com

GEA Maschinenkühltechnik: Charge Air Coolers (CAC) for large engines and Closed Circuit Coolers (CCC) for any electrical machine. www.gea-gmt.com

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Your contact:The specifi cations contained in this printing are intended only to serve the nonbinding description of

our products and services are not subject to guarantee. Binding specifi cations, especially pertaining to

performance data and suitability for specifi c operating purposes, are dependent upon the individual

circumstances at the operation location and can, therefore, only be made in terms of precise requests.

GEA - Engineering for a Better World

To select your own brazed plate heat exchanger oil cooler solution,

go to www.fl atplateselect.com, and select “oil cooler”.

For selection of a gasketed plate heat exchanger oil cooler solutions,

contact us for assistance.

GEA PHE Systems is a global supplier of plate heat exchangers for a wide range of applications

and industries. Here are a few examples of the applications our heat exchangers are being used

for right now:

Dairy

Pasteurizer

Milk Cooler

Power

Central Cooler

Blow Down Cooler

Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery

Refrigeration

Condenser

Evaporator

Subcooler

Desuperheater

HVAC

Free Cooling Isolator

Pressure Breaker

Potable Water Heater

Radiant Floor Heater

Pool and Spa Heater

Snow Melt System

Chemical Processing

Process Cooler

Process Heater

Interchanger

Hydrocarbon Processing

Lean Amine Cooler

Lean-Rich Interchanger

Stripper Reboiler

Sour Gas Cooler

Crude Oil Cooler

Bioprocessing

Mash Cooler

Marine

Central Cooler

Potable Water Heater

Paper

Green Liquor Cooler

Black Liquor Cooler

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