Decoding the Delicate Balance of Sizing Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
When it comes to optimizing shell and tube heat exchangers, a multitude of factors comes into play. These elements wield significant influence over not just the size of the exchanger but also its performance, efficiency, and overall cost. Think of it as a delicate equilibrium, where variables such as heat transfer rates, fluid flow velocities, […]
Discover the Hidden Brilliance of Metal Surfaces: Unleash the Power of Electropolishing
Many types of high-quality metal components benefit from electropolishing. This electrochemical finishing process is used to create smooth, ultra-clean surfaces that perform better and last longer. To help you determine if electropolishing is the right treatment option for your needs, this blog will discuss how the process works, as well as its key benefits and […]
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 […]
Why Excel Engineering Chooses Enerquip [Video]
Tim Tolley, Principal of Process Engineering at Excel Engineering, shares why he’s been choosing to work with Enerquip since 1997. “In the 24 years that I’ve been using your equipment, there has not been one piece of equipment that has ever had to be replaced,” says Tim Tolley.
Double Tube Sheet Design: Importance and Applications
Shell and tube heat exchangers stand out as one of the most popular types of heat exchangers used in industry today. Renowned for their versatility, ease of maintenance, and availability in a range of sizes, they cater to diverse applications. In the process of choosing the ideal configuration for a shell and tube heat exchanger, […]
Opening an Enerquip Bundle [Video]
At Enerquip, we aim to deliver a quality product every time. We do our best to ensure secure packaging, so our product arrives to you unharmed. This video will show you how to safely open the package without damaging the bundle.
Seamless Tube Inspection
Using a 5-power magnifying glass, our team inspects all sanitary or pharmaceutical tube bundles for any pinholes or scratches. This inspection of all units requiring 32 Ra or better finish ensures a sanitary finish on our food, dairy and pharmaceutical units. If a heat exchanger unit has an electropolished finish, the seamless tubes are inspected […]
Understanding Finish Requirements for Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
When hiking, it is important to understand the terrain before setting out. Scaling the Rocky Mountains is far different than taking a leisurely stroll around the block. And the physical endurance required for each will provide drastically different results. This is just as true in stainless-steel manufacturing and finishing procedures. Metals are not completely flat, […]
Ramping Up Production of Hygiene-Related Products
The escalation of hygiene-related product production has become an imperative since the outbreak of the pandemic. As COVID-19 affected the entire populace, the surging demand for hygiene essentials like hand sanitizer and soap consistently outstrips the available supply. In response to this public health crisis, the Personal Care industry has embarked on a multifaceted approach, […]
Process Cooling: The Salsa Cooling Challenge
A custom heat exchanger design allows a salsa manufacturer to effectively complete process cooling of the product and expeditiously clean-in-place between batches and shifts. California-based Southwest Thermal Technology was approached by one of its OEM customers to provide a shell-and-tube cooler to chill a client’s salsa prior to bottling. The request was more challenging than […]