Heat Exchanger vs. Asphalt Heater for Asphalt Applications
At Enerquip, we have a wealth of experience working with highly viscous products like asphalt, spanning decades of dedicated work. If you’re seeking an effective solution to heat your asphalt, you may be wondering whether a shell and tube heat exchanger or an asphalt heater is the better choice. We’re here to guide you through […]
Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Design Options for Viscous Products
Designing a Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger for Viscous Applications When designing a shell and tube heat exchanger for viscous products, such as a whey application in the dairy industry or an asphalt application in the roofing industry, there are several options that can be considered to ensure efficient and effective heat transfer. Some of […]
How Do Water Heat Exchangers Work?
Heat exchangers are important sanitary and industrial devices that enable heated fluids to be cooled for safe discharge or for cooled fluids to be heated, depending on the need. Learn more about why water heaters require heat exchangers and why they’re crucial across many operations.
What are Suction Heaters?
Suction heaters are a type of industrial heat exchanger used in a variety of industrial contexts to heat viscous fluids, including asphalt and fuel oil, to a temperature at which they can be pumped. Keeping entire tanks of these types of liquids at pumping temperatures can be prohibitively expensive. Suction heaters heat only the liquid […]
How Tank Heating Coils Work
Many industries use tanks to store large quantities of material that require heating and temperature regulation. From the asphalt and chemical industries to refining and biofuel blending, effective thermal fluid heating systems are essential. Tank heating coils are one of the most effective methods of heating and regulating the temperature of stored materials. Tank heating […]
Five Ways to Increase Terminal Efficiency
Efficiency is always a priority for any process, plant, or organization. Creating maximum output while reducing overhead is a core business practice. With so many moving parts in tank terminal operations, there are many places revenue can fall through the cracks. Make sure your operation is sealed tight with these high-impact ways to increase efficiency. […]
Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Designs
Heat exchanger technology can be traced back thousands of years, with ancient heat exchangers embracing simple structures. However, they possessed a limited heat transmission ability because of limitations in production technology and scientific threshold. With the expansion of the manufacturing processes in the early 1900s came the shell and tube heat exchanger. Featuring a larger […]
Thermal Fluid Heaters from Enerquip [Videos]
Enerquip specializes in the design and fabrication of high-quality thermal fluid heaters and heating systems. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about Enerquip’s Serpentine Coil Thermal Fluid Heaters. From industrial applications to low NOx options, we’ve got you covered.
Tips for Increasing Asphalt Plant Efficiency
Asphalt plants can consume a ton of energy through their everyday operations. With energy costs on the rise, many facilities are looking for ways to reduce their energy consumption in order to reduce costs and increase overall efficiency. Fortunately for plant managers, there are a number of strategies that can be implemented in order to […]
How Long Will A Industrial Thermal Fluid Heater Last? Addressing Thermal Fluid Heater Life Expectancy
If you’re like most plant managers, any time you make a sizable investment in a piece of equipment for your facility you inquire as to how long the piece of equipment you are purchasing will last. No matter what industry you work in, it’s important that you know what to expect when it comes to […]