iFlex™ – Flexible Indirect Heating for Today’s Operations and Tomorrow’s Electrification
How iFlex Works
The iFlex™ Indirect Heating System utilizes a closed-loop water/glycol circuit that transfers heat through a continuous vaporization and condensation cycle. A gas-fired or electric heat source converts the water/glycol mixture into steam, which then travels to a vessel-mounted or integral recirculation exchanger to heat the process fluids.
As the steam condenses within the exchanger, it releases its latent heat energy to the surrounding process fluid. The condensed liquid then returns to the heating chamber, where it is reheated and vaporized again, creating a highly efficient, continuous heat transfer loop.
Because the system repeatedly vaporizes and condenses the same clean water/glycol mixture, common issues associated with makeup water, scaling, and fouling are minimized. The controlled steam provides uniform, consistent heating without the risk of damaging coatings or gaskets, allowing the exchanger to remain safely submerged in crude oil for maximum heat transfer efficiency and improved treating performance.
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Applications With Two Sizes For
The iFlex™ Indirect Heating System can support a range of production heating applications, including:
Vertical heater treater production heating
Horizontal heater treater production heating
VRT production heating
Tank heating
Mobile heater treater production heating
The iFlex System: Key Features and Benefits
Dual-Fuel Capability
iFlex can operate on LNG, LPG, CASING GAS or ELECTRIC power depending on operational requirements. This gives operators the flexibility to support current production needs while preparing for future electrification strategies.
Electric Configuration
The electric configuration features immersion heating elements with fully modulating power panel integration for controlled electric heating performance.
Gas Configuration
The gas configuration uses a 5:1 modulating fiber burner for responsive and efficient heat control.
Integrated Controls
iFlex includes a UL508A PLC control panel with CSD-1 boiler limit controls to support safe and reliable operation.
Vessel-Matched Mounted Exchanger
The Vessel-Matched Mounted Exchanger option features a compact design that simplifies installation and improves efficiency.
Integral Recirculation Exchanger
Designed to optimize thermal efficiency, the integral recirculation exchanger increases heat transfer effectiveness while improving process reliability and performance.
The iFlex System: Key Features and Benefits
Dual-Fuel Capability
iFlex can operate on LNG, LPG, CASING GAS or ELECTRIC power depending on operational requirements. This gives operators the flexibility to support current production needs while preparing for future electrification strategies.
Electric Configuration
The electric configuration features immersion heating elements with fully modulating power panel integration for controlled electric heating performance.
Gas Configuration
The gas configuration uses a 5:1 modulating fiber burner for responsive and efficient heat control.
Integrated Controls
iFlex includes a UL508A PLC control panel with CSD-1 boiler limit controls to support safe and reliable operation.
Vessel-Matched Mounted Exchanger
The Vessel-Matched Mounted Exchanger option features a compact design that simplifies installation and improves efficiency.
Integral Recirculation Exchanger
Designed to optimize thermal efficiency, the integral recirculation exchanger increases heat transfer effectiveness while improving process reliability and performance.
Key Features
Flexible Fuel Options
iFlex gives operators the ability to use natural gas or electric power based on site requirements, production needs, and long-term operating goals.
Efficient Heat Control
With fully modulating gas and electric configuration options, iFlex is designed to provide responsive and efficient heat control across demanding production environments.
Integrated Safety & Control System
The integrated PLC control panel and limit controls help support safe, consistent, and reliable system operation.
Compact Installation Options
With vessel-mounted and integral exchanger configurations, iFlex can be adapted to different site layouts while simplifying installation and improving efficiency.
Improved System Performance
iFlex is engineered to enhance heat transfer, improve thermal efficiency, and support reliable production heating performance in the field.
Ask Us How iFlex Can Improve Your Operation Today
Whether you are looking to improve thermal efficiency, lower operating costs, simplify maintenance, or prepare for future electrification, the iFlex™ Indirect Heating System can be configured around your operation’s needs.
Contact Elite Petroleum Technologies today to learn how iFlex can support your production heating application.
Designed for Real-World Operations
iFlex is built for demanding field environments where uptime, reliability, and performance are critical.
The system is designed for easy integration with existing systems, helping operators improve current production heating operations without unnecessary complexity. With proven performance in variable conditions and a design built for harsh field environments, iFlex gives operators a dependable solution for upstream and midstream heating applications.
iFlex
Flexible Design. High Efficiency. Field-Proven.
The iFlex™ Indirect Heating System from Elite Petroleum Technologies is designed for oil-field production heating applications where reliability, efficiency, and flexibility matter.
Evolved from Elite’s EBU, the iFlex is engineered to set a new standard in process heating by combining advanced engineering, flexible fuel capability, and integrated controls to deliver dependable field performance.
Available in both gas-fired and electric configurations, with vessel-mounted or integral U-bundle exchanger options, the iFlex allows operators to optimize current operations while preparing for future electrification needs.