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 […]
Plant Steam vs. Culinary Steam vs. Pure Steam. What’s the difference?
In order to optimize efficiency and safety in production processes, many industries rely on shell and tube heat exchangers to transfer heat from one place to another. As you review your process requirements, a water source is often a top consideration and factor based on the product running through the shell and tube heat exchanger. […]
Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers for Plant Oil Extraction
The plant oil extraction process, such as cannabis or essential oils, can be affected by several factors, including the type of extraction method used, the quality of the starting material, and the condition of the equipment used. To achieve high extraction efficiency, it is essential to use the right equipment and methods and to maintain […]
Point-of-Use Water Coolers in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Learn how point-of-use water coolers support precise temperature control in pharmaceutical processing, from WFI cooling to wastewater management.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
How to Change O-Rings & Gaskets [Video]
Sanitary and industrial heating equipment can be complex, and with minimal maintenance needs, it can be easy to forget the right way to do seemingly simple updates. Below you’ll find how-to videos for changing out O-rings, gaskets and tube bundles on Enerquip shell and tube heat exchangers.