Enerquip heat exchanger with a double tubesheet design.Shell and tube heat exchangers are one of the most popular types of heat exchangers used in industries today due to their efficiency in adjusting the temperature of substances. They are versatile in that they can handle different materials, they are easy to clean, and come in a variety of sizes and applications. A shell and tube heat exchanger uses a cylindrical shell with bundles of tubes in its interior....
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Considerations for Machined vs. Fabricated Channels
Machined ChannelFabricated ChannelThere are many considerations in selecting a channel/bonnet for your application. Your solution's budget, accessibility needs and cleaning requirements will help lead you to the best solution for your production process. Enerquip provides several standard machined and fabricated options. So, what's the difference? The Difference in Machined and Fabricated Channels Fabricated designs involve creating parts from raw materials,...
Heat Exchanger Material Selection based on Common Criteria
Determine your application's most critical criteria when choosing the material for your heat exchanger.With so many factors to consider in choosing a material for your shell and tube heat exchanger, you may have a lot of questions. To start, you’ll need to decide which criteria are most critical to your operation. Criteria like thermal efficiency, cost, availability, corrosion resistance, cleanability and durability. You can then weigh the pros and cons of the...
Shell-Side Fluid Challenges: Increasing the Pressure Drop
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
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
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
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
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
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
Choosing the right shell for your process will help optimize the rate of heat transfer.
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