MARINE THERMAL MANAGEMENT

Corrosion-Resistant Shell & Tube Solutions for Marine Applications

Basco™ supports commercial vessels, naval ships, and offshore platforms with TEMA shell and tube and hairpin heat exchangers engineered for saltwater service, continuous duty, and the tight layouts of marine engine rooms — built with copper alloy, stainless, and titanium construction for corrosion resistance in the harshest operating environments.

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The Marine Challenge

Saltwater Corrosion. Continuous Operation. Failure Is Not an Option Far From Shore.

Saltwater Corrosion & Material Integrity

Seawater cooling circuits expose heat exchanger materials to one of the most corrosive environments in industry. Tube materials, tubesheets, and channel covers must be selected for the specific salinity, temperature, and velocity conditions of the application — or premature failure is certain.

Tight Engine Room Layouts

Marine engine rooms leave little room for oversized equipment. Basco™ shell and tube and hairpin exchangers provide compact footprints with the thermal performance required for engine cooling, lube oil cooling, and freshwater generator duties in constrained installations.

Continuous Duty & Reliability

Commercial vessels, naval ships, and offshore platforms operate continuously across long voyages and remote locations. Heat exchangers must be engineered for structural reliability and designed for accessible inspection and maintenance during scheduled drydock periods.

A Complete Basco™ Portfolio for Marine Service.

Basco™ supports marine applications with TEMA shell and tube, Type OP, U-tube, and hairpin heat exchanger technologies — selecting tube materials, alloy tubesheets, and design configurations for the specific corrosion, pressure, and space requirements of each marine duty.

Copper Alloy & Stainless TEMA Shell & Tube

Custom TEMA exchangers with Admiralty, 90/10 Cu-Ni, 70/30 Cu-Ni, or stainless steel tubes for seawater cooling, lube oil cooling, and freshwater heater duties — material-matched to service conditions.

Type OP O-Ring Protected

Basco™ Type OP for marine engine room applications where tube-side access is required during drydock without full decommissioning of shell-side circuits — saving time and reducing maintenance cost.

U-Tube Marine Exchangers

U-tube designs with free-floating bundle end for thermal cycling protection — ideal for marine fresh water coolers, charge air aftercoolers, and jacket water applications.

Hairpin Exchangers

Basco™ hairpin designs for high-pressure marine service and applications requiring true counter-current flow for maximum thermal performance in compact installations.

Proven Across Marine Applications

Marine segments and applications we support.

Commercial Vessels

Engine cooling, lube oil cooling, fresh water generators, and jacket water coolers for commercial shipping — engineered with copper alloy and stainless tube materials for long service life in saltwater circuits.

Copper Alloy & Stainless Options

Naval & Defense

High-reliability TEMA shell and tube designs for naval vessel applications — meeting ABS and ASME requirements with full material documentation and pressure test certification.

ABS & ASME Compliant

Offshore Platforms

Shell and tube and hairpin heat exchangers for offshore oil and gas platform cooling — engineered for corrosion resistance in high-salinity environments and continuous platform duty.

Offshore Platform Rated

Auxiliary & Engine Room

Compact shell and tube solutions for auxiliary engine room duties including freshwater coolers, hydraulic oil coolers, and fuel oil heaters — optimized for confined engine room installations.

Compact Engine Room Design

Technical Resources for Marine Engineers

Material selection guides and product specifications for marine heat exchanger applications.

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Basco™ Marine Material Selection Guide

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TEMA Shell & Tube Product Guide