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vessels, plate heat exchangers, cooling towers, bulk air coolers, etc., to the southern African industry. “Initially Eskom was our main client and we supplied cooling towers, feedwater heaters and air-cooled condensers to a number of Eskom power stations, e.g., Matimba, Majuba, Tutuka, Arnot, Kendal, etc.,” explains Dreyer. More recently the company supplied the air- cooled condenser for Eskom’s Medupi power station. In 2014/15 the GEA Group sold its GEA Heat Exchangers Group to a private equity investor and the South African GEA heat exchanger companies were renamed Kelvion Thermal Solutions (was GEA Aircooled Systems) and Kelvion Services (formerly GEA Nilenca). The two local entities combined into a single operation, Kelvion Services, in 2018 also has access to the full range of products of the global Kelvion group including: heat recovery heat exchangers, plate heat exchangers, and transformer oil coolers. In-house technical experts One of the company’s key differentiators in the market is the unique services, technology, skills and products that it offers and the fact that it has always employed in-house thermal design engineers, pressure vessel design engineers and welding engineers. “This allows us to handle unusual customer requirements for unusual applications. Furthermore, we have access to the technical know-how of our sister companies all over the world,” says Dreyer. Looking to the future in addition to the existing markets that it serves, Kelvion is focused on developing a number of innovative products that will allow it to tap into new markets
Company Profile: Kelvion is a global leader in heat exchangers and related technologies, serving customers in more than 100 countries across a variety of industries. With a history dating back more than 100 years, the company is known for its innovative solutions and high-quality products that help customers optimise their processes and reduce energy consumption. Kelvion’s product portfolio includes a range of heat exchangers, including plate heat exchangers, shell and tube heat exchangers, and air-cooled heat exchangers. The company also offers a range of cooling systems, pumps, valves, and other components that are used in various industrial applications, such as oil and gas, power generation, chemical processing, and food and beverage. In addition to its extensive product line, Kelvion also provides engineering services, project management, and technical support to help customers implement and optimize their heat exchange systems. With a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency, the company is committed to helping its customers reduce their environmental impact while improving their operational efficiency and profitability. Kelvion has a global presence, with manufacturing facilities and sales offices and employs more than 5 000 people worldwide, who work together to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional service to customers around the world.
going forward. These include: •Datacenter cooling systems •Carbon capture applications •Hydrogen (production and distribution) •Heat recovery systems
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