ABOUT
Introduction
A heating skid is a pre-assembled modular unit with a complete thermal solution designed for efficient heat distribution across the UAE & Gulf region, designed for pre-treating the fuel gases for turbine or process heating to regulate the temperature, pressure and flow rate of a process fluid before it enters the main process chamber. These skid steer heater units preheat fuel gases to a temperature above the dew point which is a critical requirement in the region's humid coastal environments, including offshore platforms in the Arabian Gulf and onshore facilities across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain.
Our heat exchanger skid technology delivers reliable performance in demanding environments, from asphalt processing to petrochemical operations. These skid loader heater can also superheat the fuel gas which is a process of heating the gas to a superheated state which prevents the condensation of fuel gases during the downstream process, essential for maintaining operational efficiency in the Gulf's variable climate conditions.
About Heating Skid Systems
Key Components of a Heating Skid System
- Electric heater bundle: An electric heater, such as a circulation, immersion, or tube heater, is used to heat the fuel gas over the hydrocarbon and water dew points in order to avoid liquid buildup in the turbine's condensation chambers. This is particularly vital in GCC facilities operating under high ambient humidity or wide diurnal temperature swings.
- Pressure vessel or housing for the heater bundle: They are enclosed spaces that can contain and hold gases, liquids, and vapors at pressures that are significantly higher or lower than those of the surrounding atmosphere fabricated to international code standards applicable across GCC regulatory frameworks.
- Heater operation control panel: An industrial control panel (ICP) is made up of two or more control and monitoring components, including network switches, programmable logic controllers (PLC), switches, main circuit breakers, and other components for electrical system operations which are designed to meet both international standards and local authority requirements in the UAE and Gulf states.
- Temperature sensors: Electronic instruments that accurately measure the temperature of the fluid or gas being processed within the heating skid, ensuring precise process control under the Gulf region's extreme ambient conditions.
- Pressure safety valve: They are used to maintain pressure in the event of a pressure overflow by releasing gases or liquids which is a safeguard for hazardous-area installations common throughout GCC oil and gas facilities.
- Flow control valves: Liquid condensate is drained using a variety of valve types, including on-off, safety, and flow control valves.
- Power & instrument wiring: Interconnects all system components to ensure reliable, integrated operation of the heating skid, engineered for the high-temperature and corrosive environments prevalent across GCC installations.
- Skid basis for simple site installation: Temp skid is a system that offers a platform that makes it simple to move and install the whole heating system.
Modular Skid-Mounted Design Advantages For UAE Industries
- Avoids the accumulation, deterioration, and release of solid, liquid, and gas pollutants being a critical requirement for maintaining GCC environmental compliance and protecting sensitive downstream equipment.
- Extend the gas turbine's lifespan and boost its efficiency maximising return on investment for major energy projects across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and wider Gulf markets.
- Superheats the gas over the dew point, preventing condensation in the system particularly important for Gulf region operations subject to rapid temperature fluctuations between day and night or seasonal variations.
- A 99.99% elimination efficiency for liquid droplets and other gas constituents which meet the stringent quality standards demanded by GCC oil and gas operators.
- Reduces maintenance costs by avoiding mechanical failures, corrosion, and fouling which directly lowers total cost of ownership across long-term GCC project lifecycles.
- An optimized design maximizes energy efficiency by minimizing thermal losses during preheating supporting GCC operators in meeting increasingly stringent energy efficiency and sustainability targets.
- Intuitive control that requires less operator training -Integrated safety elements that safeguard both people and property with UAE and Gulf region HSE requirements.
Industrial features and standards
- The design of the equipment and pressure parts complies with ASME Sec. VIII, Div. I or II, PED, and other code standards recognised across GCC regulatory jurisdictions.
- According to ATEX and IEC Ex Standards, the heater bundle and control panel are intended for installation in gas group IIC, temperature classes T1 through T6, and hazardous area zones 1 and 2. They are also protected by IP 66 aligned with the hazardous area classifications common to Gulf region oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities.
- Depending on the operational needs across GCC project specifications, the control panel may be contactor-based or thyristor-controlled.
- Industrial approvals for installation in hazardous areas meeting the requirements of UAE authorities and regional regulatory bodies including ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, and other GCC operators.
- Carbon steel, low-temperature carbon steels, stainless steel, duplex steel, or alloys can be used as raw materials for pipes and vessels where material selection is tailored to the corrosive saline atmospheres and elevated temperatures prevalent in the Gulf region.
- Provide a fuel gas heater system that can be installed in hazardous areas with temperatures between -40°C and 60°C fully covering the extreme ambient temperature ranges encountered throughout the GCC, including Saudi Arabian desert interiors and offshore Arabian Gulf platforms.
- Temperature sensors, including temperature transmitters, thermocouples, and RTDs all selected and specified to perform reliably in the harsh environmental conditions characteristic of Gulf region industrial
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Why Tempsens For Heating Skid System in UAE?
- ISO 9001:2015 & UL-compliant design with full certification of heating skid systems.
- Advanced dew point control for gas turbine applications.
- Integrated safety valves and monitoring devices.
- Proven experience on many petrochemical projects throughout UAE.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions related to Heating Skid Systems.
Heating skid pricing is based on the actual heated skid's capacity, pressure rating and customization requirements. For specific applications specification and heating skid requirements, please contact Tempsens to get the detailed quotation.
Heater size is based on the combination of weight of fluid being heated, increase in temperature required, the flow rate of fluid, final dew point target, etc. Tempsens provide customized thermal calculations to recommend a heating skid size for your application.
The Tempsens heating skid configurations for inlet temperature maximum ranges are from Ambient to 200 °C, and outlet temperatures can be up to 300 °C! Depending on the type of fuel gas you burn and your specific operational conditions, the temperature ranges for the heating skids are customizable.
Most Tempsens heating skids can operate with standard pressure ranges of up to 10-25 bar, with the option of configuring systems to operate at 40+ bars as well. All Tempsens heating skids meet International requirements for pressure equipment, and include integrated safety valve protection.
Every system adheres to ISO 9001-2015 quality standards, ASME Section VIII pressure vessel requirements, and applicable electrical codes. We gladly accommodate additional standards specific to your industry or jurisdiction.
