Steam Generator FAQs
Thinking about investing in a new steam generator for your facility? If you’re early on in the process of shopping for this new piece of equipment, you likely have some questions in mind that you’re mulling over. And we’ve got answers! As leaders and innovators in our industry, we know a lot about what it […]
Floating Tube Sheet Straight Tube Exchangers – Advantages and Types
Inspecting and maintaining shell and tube heat exchangers is important to ensure that they work efficiently and safely, and to prevent costly downtime from plugged tubes or leaks. In situations where disassembly is preferred to inspect and clean all the parts of the exchanger, plant operators often opt for a floating tubesheet style heat exchanger. […]
Immersion Heaters – Whitepaper
Pasteurization Makes Milk Safe for Consumers Knowing how to properly heat a solution or other liquid is critical to the integrity of the liquid. The right method can save time, energy and money. Using an inadequate approach to the task of heating a full tank of solution can have consequences ranging from damaged equipment to […]
Expansion Joints and Demystifying the Four Most Common Questions
Let us demystify the four most common questions when it comes to expansion joints. One of the most misunderstood parts in a shell and tube heat exchanger is the expansion joint installed in place of a shell section (on fixed tube sheet designs) for thermal expansion protection. When designing custom exchangers for our clients, they […]
What is ANSI Code and Why Does It Matter?
When you’re in the market for industrial heating equipment, there are numerous codes and standards you’ll need to be concerned with. You’ll want to be sure you purchase equipment that meets the requirements of your industry, and satisfies safety and environmental standards as well. Here, we’ll provide an overview of ANSI code so you have […]
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, […]
Oil Heaters / Oil Coolers – Enerquip Value Added Design
Since 1980, Germany based VPT-Kompressoren GmbH has gained international recognition in developing individual engineering solutions for gas compression. They specialize in the design, construction and installation of gas compressors along with the compression of air, gasoline vapors, landfill gas, sewage gas, natural and flare gas, benzene air mixtures, NH³, propane, butane as well as several […]
Case Study: Solving the Salsa Cooling Challenge with Custom Heat Exchanger Design
Learn how a custom shell and tube heat exchanger design solved a salsa cooling challenge by improving heat transfer, enabling effective CIP cleaning, and reducing downtime risk in food processing.
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.
Five Important Qualities to Look for in Pharmaceutical Process Equipment
Shell and tube heat exchangers used for pharmaceutical condensers should be easily cleaned and resistant to contamination and corrosion.