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Heat Exchanger Material Selection based on Common Criteria

by Ron Herman | Dec 2, 2019 | Article, Cannabis, Chemical, Dairy, Design, Food, Pharmaceutical, Sanitary

With so many heat exchanger material options available, how do you select the most appropriate one for your shell and tube heat exchanger? Most fabricators can help you with suggestions, but most won’t give a definitive recommendation due to potential liability. Since you are responsible for operating the exchanger, and are most familiar with your process, the burden will most likely fall back on you to decide on the best material of construction. Selection criteria typically include thermal...

Shell-Side Fluid Challenges: Increasing the Pressure Drop

by Enerquip Administrator | Oct 28, 2018 | Article, Design

When the pressure drop is well below the allowable maximum, the heat exchanger may not be reaching its full heat transfer rate potential.

Helpful Details to Consider When Selecting a Heat Transfer Fluid

by Enerquip Administrator | Oct 25, 2018 | Article, Design

Choosing the right heat transfer fluid for your operation involves many considerations. Here are some key details to know about HTFs.

Metal Expansion Bellows vs. Packed Expansion Joints

by Enerquip Administrator | Oct 20, 2018 | Article, Design

Two of the most common types of expansion joints are metal expansion bellows (sometimes called packless expansion joints) and packed slip expansion joints.

3 Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger Features that Affect Shell-Side Pressure Drop

by Enerquip Administrator | Oct 1, 2018 | Article, Design

Pressure drop is one of the most important design considerations before fabricating a shell and tube heat exchanger.

Horizontal vs. Vertical Baffles: Which to choose for your shell and tube heat exchanger

by Enerquip Administrator | Jul 31, 2018 | Article, Design

Defining the flow path is critical to the effectiveness of heat transfer and is highly variable. Baffle orientation has a major effect on these factors.

Three Types of Mechanical Failures in Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers and How to Prevent Them

by Enerquip Administrator | Apr 3, 2018 | Article, Design

Mechanical failure can appear in several different forms, each with its own symptoms and consequences.

Seven Shell Configurations: What You Need to Know When Designing a Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger

by Enerquip Administrator | Mar 26, 2018 | Article, Design

Choosing the right shell for your process will help optimize the rate of heat transfer.

Tubeside or Shellside: Comparing Fluid Allocation Options for Your Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger

by Enerquip Administrator | Mar 26, 2018 | Article, Design

Choose carefully when deciding which fluid to put on the shellside and which to allocate to the tubeside.

The Helpful Heat Exchanger Experts

Heat Exchanger Material Selection based on Common Criteria

Shell-Side Fluid Challenges: Increasing the Pressure Drop

Helpful Details to Consider When Selecting a Heat Transfer Fluid

Metal Expansion Bellows vs. Packed Expansion Joints

3 Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger Features that Affect Shell-Side Pressure Drop

Horizontal vs. Vertical Baffles: Which to choose for your shell and tube heat exchanger

Three Types of Mechanical Failures in Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers and How to Prevent Them

Seven Shell Configurations: What You Need to Know When Designing a Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger

Tubeside or Shellside: Comparing Fluid Allocation Options for Your Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger

Freezing Fouling in Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers: What you need to know