Project Overview
Client: BASF Chemical (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Industry: Petrochemical
Products: Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers (SS316L), Spare Gaskets & Plates
Year: 2023
The Challenge
BASF's Shanghai facility was experiencing declining heat transfer efficiency. After 8+ years of continuous operation, the existing plate heat exchangers suffered from significant fouling and gasket degradation. The original European supplier quoted 16-week lead time and high replacement costs — unacceptable for a critical production line.
THT's Solution
THT engineering team conducted a site assessment and delivered custom-designed 316L stainless steel gasketed plate heat exchangers with NBR gaskets. Our enhanced plate corrugation pattern improved the heat transfer coefficient while maintaining full compatibility with existing piping and foundations.
Key Results
- 30% improvement in heat transfer coefficient
- 40% cost savings vs OEM quote
- 6-week delivery vs 16-week lead time
- On-site installation completed within 3 days
- Zero defects during commissioning
- 18+ months of continuous operation with routine maintenance only
Why BASF Chose THT
ASME and CE certifications, proven petrochemical track record, and the ability to engineer custom solutions with rapid delivery. Contact us at yuqun1@tht.cn for your heat exchanger project.