Water-, gas- or oil-cooled reactors
Reactors for the future
A strong partner for the chemical industry worldwide
DWE® has been constructing reactors and pressure vessels of large wall thickness for the chemical industry, for refineries, power plants and similar industrial plants. Over the years, we have acquired the best expertise in the field. We design in strict compliance with your requirements.
Our years of experience in reactors construction give us the highest level of expertise. The tubular reactors in operation all over the world have made us into a trusted partner in the industry. We pride ourselves on our strong customer relationships. Our careful handling of large numbers of tubes, tube-to-tube sheet welding as well as our zero-tolerance quality control have proven to be a strongfoundation for our business. We believe innovation is a constant process and also conduct technical research into welding and heat treatment.
Among others, our reactors are used in the increasingly important production of liquid hydrocarbons from natural gas, biomass or coal. Known as GTL, BTL or CTL processes, they require robust and durable fluidized-bed tubular reactors. These reactors are also used for the production of methanol and ethylene oxide or for methanation.A custom-made reactor for your business
Each business is different, which is why we take great care to offer individualized reactors to all of our clients in the chemical, oil and gas and petrochemical sectors. Operating with gas, oil boiling or pressurized water for various applications, our reactors are made from high-grade materials such as carbon steel, nickel alloy, low- and high-alloy steel including vanadium-reinforced chrome steel and stainless steel. They are clad in special materials such as zirconium, guaranteeing you a long service life and extreme hardiness.
We fabricate our reactors in-house and ship directly from our own port; the logistics of transporting these frequently very large pieces of equipment are no trouble to us. We do offer sector design if your infrastructure requires it.Continue reading
Shell Pearl GTL – Gas-to-liquid reactor in Qatar for Shell
| Number of reactors: | 12 |
| Process: | GTL |
| Number of tubes: | 30,000 |
| Tube sheet thickness: | 300 mm |
| Shell ID x wall: | 7,032 x 142 |
| TT Length: | 12,950 mm |
| Weight: | 1.2 kt |
| Shell material: | 19Mn5 20MnMo-Ni45 |
| Design: | PD 5500 |
DWE® reactor services
We want you to get the most out of your investment: Service-life-extending revamps and conversions are available for all assets in the DWE® reactors portfolio.
As a service customer, you benefit from the experience and innovation of designers, engineers and technicians who know your reactor – down to the last gasket. From design studies to after-sales service, as a reliable and competent partner, we accompany your reactor through all phases of its service life.
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We have built more than 750 reactors which are in use all over the globe. See what we can do for you.
Whichever application you are looking for, our proven water-, oil- or gas-operated tubular reactors can be tailor-made for your business. Our excellent technical service and lifetime spare part guarantee are additional benefits. Talk to us to find out more.