SWEP, part of Dover and a major supplier of brazed plate heat exchangers, has announced that a new rig for propane testing is successfully installed and put into operation in the R&D Center in Landskrona, Sweden.
The capability to run large scale propane testing is an important step for SWEP to meet current and future need for sustainable heat transfer solutions. The heating and cooling sector (HVAC) accounts for a significant share of global energy consumption, and the industry is challenged to find innovations to accelerate decarbonization.
SWEP has been able to test small and medium size units with propane since 2019, and the new rig will now enable in-house testing up to XL size units.
Although propane gas has a low GWP, its flammable properties make it hazardous to handle in a test environment. Ensuring operational safety and quality has been central in the launch of the new rig, which is part of the Global Investment Program. Running from 2019 through 2025, the program seeks to strengthen SWEP’s long-term capacity and add new capabilities to help ensure customer success and accelerate growth.