How Annular Distributors Improve Efficiency in Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
A steam bustle, or annular distributor, is an important component of a shell and tube heat exchanger when viscosity or too much direct steam heat is a concern. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits and function of a steam bustle and how it can help improve the performance of your shell and tube heat […]
Choosing a Heat Exchanger For Your Brewing Process
Across the United States, the craft brewing industry is experiencing a boom. As production increases, heat exchangers are increasingly in demand, as they are essential pieces of equipment in any brewery. Brewery heat exchangers play a key role in quickly cooling wort as it is moved from kettle to fermenter. When properly selected and used, […]
Types of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
A heat exchanger is a system that transfers heat between two media of different starting temperatures. Used in both heating and cooling processes, they have a broad range of industrial applications, such as refrigeration, space heating, and air conditioning. Shell and tube heat exchangers are the most typical type of heat exchangers used in oil […]
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.
Industrial Heat Exchanger FAQs
Heat exchangers are key elements of industrial heating systems for facilities in a variety of industries. Alongside other major pieces of industrial heating equipment, like thermal fluid heaters, heat exchangers serve to transfer heat between fluids and gases, making various processes possible. Looking to learn more about heat exchangers? You’ve come to the right place. […]
Industrial Bayonet Immersion Heaters: What They Are & How They Work
If you’re looking for an efficient and cost-effective way to heat large quantities of fluid at your plant or facility, an industrial bayonet immersion heater may be your best bet. These versatile pieces of heating equipment are incredibly effective when it comes to regulating the temperature of process solutions, oils, heat transfer fluids and more. […]
Standards for Sanitary & High-Purity Processing Equipment
Understanding Sanitary Standards It is important to understand the standards and code requirements that apply to processing equipment. And as industries grow and evolve, more regulation is sure to follow. It’s wise to get ahead of the curve, by designing in features that are preferred by the FDA and other state and federal agencies upfront. […]
Pasteurization of Raw Milk to Prevent Contamination
As more consumers seek out raw milk, instances of foodborne illness linked to raw milk consumption are going up.
Tips for preventing food recalls from your production facility
A few aspects of this are ensuring your process is designed to prevent and detect potential contamination and that your equipment is adequate for the job and thoroughly cleaned.
Exchanger System Helps Food Packager Put the Soup On
A mechanical contractor for a Chicago-based liquid-foods packager had an interesting and challenging cooling application. An important client planned to award the foods packager a large contract for packaging soup if they could satisfy one stipulation: The company had to guarantee that the product would be cooled from 198°F (92°C) to precisely 77°F (25°C) before […]