Energy heat transfer solutions for Power Generation and Oil & Gas Sectors
Power generation and Oil & Gas
The Energy & Oil & Gas sector is characterized by high technical complexity and a strongly conservative approach, due to the critical nature of the plants and the risks associated with potential malfunctions.
In this context, DBM has extensive experience in the thermal and mechanical design of anti-icing and combustion air cooling heat exchangers for gas turbines of the world’s leading manufacturers.
For these applications, we have developed a dedicated range of heat exchangers featuring a specific construction known as floating fin block. This solution compensates for thermal expansion and ensures mechanical stability even under extreme temperature variations. Each unit is also designed without any removable parts in the airflow, eliminating the risk of turbine ingestion and preventing potential catastrophic damage.
Depending on the country of installation, the exchangers can be supplied in compliance with specific local regulations and standards, always ensuring the highest levels of reliability, safety, and operational continuity.
Tailored thermal management solutions for every application
The mechanical design of heat exchangers for the Power Generation sector is generally compliant with ASME VIII Div.1, while thermal performance is verified according to AHRI 410, ensuring consistent performance and top-quality finished products.
DBM can validate thermal and fluid dynamic performance in the laboratory, simulating real operating conditions and optimizing the overall design of the filter house. Particular attention is given to airflow pressure drop control and the management of temperature and absolute humidity at the outlet—critical parameters that directly impact turbine power and efficiency.
In addition to solutions for gas turbines, DBM supplies heat exchangers for engine, oil, and compressed air cooling. These units are designed to operate in extreme environments, from marine atmospheres to deserts and subarctic regions, always ensuring operational stability and maximum reliability under any climatic conditions.
DBM engineering and innovation for the energy and Oil & Gas sectors
Finned-pack heat exchangers
Spiral tubes heat exchangers
Bare tubes heat exchangers
Quality and performance for every requirement
DBM thermal management solutions can be fully customized to meet the specific needs of any facility, under any operating condition, ensuring maximum efficiency and real energy savings.
Product and Process Certifications
Certification ASME VIII Div.1
Certification AHRI 410
Country - specific regulations and standards
DBM selection software
Every detail, from materials to brazing/welding procedures—is designed for maximum reliability. Proper thermal and mechanical sizing, combined with high-quality construction and rigorous testing, ensures consistent performance and long service life.
To support clients in the design process, DBM provides a proprietary advanced thermal sizing software free of charge. The program enables fast and reliable thermofluid calculations using high-performance proprietary algorithms and the most advanced correlations from technical literature.
Available both as stand-alone software and as a DLL library, the DBM software makes heat exchanger selection intuitive, precise, and immediately integrable into engineering workflows.
DBM: your technical partner for
high-performance systems
Since 1981, DBM has been a trusted partner for reliable, high-performing, and sustainable HVAC and industrial solutions, combining engineering precision, efficiency, and continuous service.
Every DBM heat exchanger is produced through a fully integrated and controlled process:
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Thermal and mechanical design in co-engineering with the client
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Automated production using state-of-the-art technologies
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Quality control at every production stage
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Laboratory testing at our in-house R&D center and wind tunnel
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Final testing and verification of compliance with sector standards (PED, AHRI 410, or other requirements)
Engineering and innovation for more efficient, reliable systems
Trust DBM to design high-performance heat exchangers built for efficiency, durability,
and long-term air quality.