Refinery Applications
In refinery operations, maintaining peak efficiency in cooling and
process systems is essential. Refineries often battle heat
exchanger fouling, scale formation, and biofilm—common in units
like debutanizer overhead condensers, wet gas compressor inter-
stage coolers, and produced water treatment systems.
Where SKW® Adds Value:
buildup (e.g., calcium carbonate, sulfates) that compromise heat exchange
efficiency and cause leaks- Improve Produced-Water Systems:
Combat fouling from oil residuals in sour water treating and
flotation equipment- Reduce Chemical Load: Minimize reliance on
antiscalants and corrosion inhibitors in cooling towers and process
loops- Extend Run Times: Longer periods between shutdowns and
heat exchanger cleanings—supporting strategies like heat
exchanger network optimization- Mitigate Microbial Corrosion:
Address biofilm in dead legs and low-flow areas to prevent
microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC)