Advanced Electric Tubular Heaters

Axens' electrical tubular heaters are revolutionizing thermal processing in refining, petrochemicals, hydrogen production, and more. Also known as e-Furnaces, they offer unmatched precision in temperature control, greatly lowering energy consumption and emissions. Embrace the future of efficiency and sustainability while keeping operational costs to a minimum.

Advanced Electric Tubular Heaters for Superior Efficiency

Advanced electric tubular heaters offer a modern alternative to traditional tubular fired heaters by using electrical resistances for heat generation. This method ensures uniform heat distribution and significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Ideal for various industrial applications, these heaters provide reliable and efficient heating solutions while enhancing process performances.

> 95%

Thermal Efficiency

100⁺ MW

Achievable Process Heat Absorption

< 25°C

Temperature difference between process film and bulk

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Tailor-Made Electric Tubular Heaters

In the context of industry decarbonization and energy transition, Axens offers Electric Tubular Heaters to significantly reduce carbon intensity. Our e-furnaces, designed for refining, petrochemicals, syngas, bio & renewables, and steel industries, use state-of-the-art technology to replace traditional burners with electrical resistances, eliminating flue gas emissions when CO₂-free electricity is available. Axens robust and proven technology ensures reliable performance and efficiency.

The proprietary heater control PLC allows accurate and tunable heat flux distribution onto the process coils, which is also tunable in real time according to feedback of operation.

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Axens Signs Contract with Shell Deutschland GmbH to Supply

Industrial Scale Electric Tubular Heater

We are honored that our solution fits with Shell project objectives while lowering CO2 emissions and reducing carbon footprint. Thanks to its proven technology, our Electric Tubular Heater is ready to answer to the new challenges met by our clients in their decarbonization journey. Axens’ Heurtey Petrochem Solutions demonstrates its ability to act proactively for the energy transition at industrial level, with a solution tailored to meet a wide variety of customer plant typologies.

Hervé Lavieu

Vice-President Furnaces Product Line, Axens’ Heurtey Petrochem Solutions

Empower with Axens

Axens as trusted partner for e-furnace solutions, is the first being able to offer advanced technologies to process hydrocarbons while enhancing efficiency, helping reduce emissions and supporting industry decarbonization.

Over 30 years of Safe and Reliable Operations

Axens has a proven track record with its installed electrical heaters, which have been operating safely for over 30 years. This long-term performance has garnered excellent feedback from end-users.

Superior Energy Efficiency

Axens' e-furnaces are designed to maximize energy efficiency, reducing operational costs and environmental impact, and enhancing overall system performance.

Pioneering Electric Tubular Heaters

Axens' innovative electrical solution was selected by a major European company as part of its transformation journey. This recognition underscores our leading position in the industry.

Comprehensive Support Services

To assist customers with their environmental challenges, Axens offers a complete electrical package along with all related engineering services, complementing our electrical heater solutions.

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