Product Description
H P Engineering is a well-known manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of shell and tube heat exchangers. We have a wide range of heat exchangers to provide a complete solution, including design (thermal and mechanical), different sizes, and materials. Widely used shell and tube heat exchangers for liquid to liquid and liquid to gas applications like condensing, oil cooling, jacketed water cooling, or gas cooling. The fabrication facility is well equipped with innovative machines, the latest software, and design and welding departments for the manufacturing of shell and tube heat exchangers.
This type heat exchanger is widely used in applications such as chemical processing, oil refineries, power plants, and HVAC systems. A shell and tube heat exchanger is a type of heat exchanger commonly used in various industrial processes for transferring heat between two fluids. The design consists of a shell (a large outer vessel) and a bundle of tubes (smaller inner vessels) through which the fluids flow.
Here's a basic overview of how our shell and tube heat exchanger work with details:
Basic Design:
- Shell : The outer shell is a large cylindrical vessel that contains one fluid. It typically has inlet and outlet connections for both the hot and cold fluids.
- Tubes : Inside the shell, there is a bundle of tubes through which the other fluid flows. These tubes are usually made of metal (such as stainless steel or copper) and are arranged in a pattern to maximize heat transfer.
Flow of Fluids:
- One fluid (called the "tube-side" fluid) flows through the tubes.
- The other fluid (called the "shell-side" fluid) flows around the outside of the tubes within the shell.
Heat Transfer:
- Heat is transferred from the hot fluid (tube-side) to the cold fluid (shell-side) through the tube walls.
- The temperature difference between the two fluids drives the heat transfer process.
Tube Bundle and Baffles:
- The tube bundle is secured within the shell, and baffles are often used to direct the flow of the shell-side fluid.
- Baffles help enhance the heat transfer efficiency by promoting turbulence in the shell-side fluid.
Following are Types of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers:
- U-Tube Exchanger: Tubes are bent into a U-shape.
- Straight Tube Exchanger: Tubes run straight through the shell.
- Floating Head Exchanger: One tube sheet is fixed, and the other can move to accommodate thermal expansion.
Advantages:
- Efficient heat transfer.
- Suitable for high-pressure applications.
- Easily customizable for various applications.
Applications:
- Chemical processing.
- Oil refineries.
- Power generation.
- HVAC systems.
- Refrigeration.