Tube Heat Exchanger

What is a Tube Heat Exchanger?

A tubular heat exchanger or heat exchanger is a type of heat exchanger.More precisely , it is one of the classifications usedwhen designing a heat exchanger .

It isnamed after the pipes used in its design. With acylindrical body inside the body It consists of small diameter pipes placed . The wallthickness of the pipes is determined according to the working pressure and fluid properties. There are many various types of tube heat exchangers within their group. Tubular heat exchanger, petroleum refining and other major chemical processes heat exchangers are the most commonly used in plants containing

Circular cross-section tubes are used in tubular heat exchangers. Since circular section tubes are resistant to high pressures, tubular heat exchangers are used at high pressures. In tubular heat exchangers the heat transfer surface consists of tubes. Two fluids of different temperatures flow through the heat exchanger, one along the inner tubes and the other along the large tube on the outside. Heat is transferred from one fluid to the other. One fluid flows into the pipes, while the other fluid flows parallel or diagonally across the pipes from the body. Therefore, heat transfer takes place on the surfaces of the tubes. This method of heat transfer between fluids allows the reuse of waste heat in many applications. This is very important for energy recovery.

Tube Heat Exchanger Usage Areas

Tubular heat exchangers in thermal power plants, oil refineries, There are many applications of shell and tube heat exchangers in the chemical industry.

It is used in main sectors such as textile, food and ships. Heating in oil, fuel, water circuitsof ships, is often used for cooling / condensingpurposes. Water vapor is used as heater and fresh water or sea water is usedas coolant . In circuits where sea water is used, cathodic protection is applied.

Also steam, companies with hot oil boilers and hot water boilers domestic water or hot water low pressure steam demand etc. is used for the utilization of needs. Inenergy recovery applications, Consideration of cleaning factors in wastewater recovery systems in the textile sector U and straight tube heat exchangers provide process simplicity.

Advantages of Tube Heat Exchanger

A tubular heat exchanger or heat exchanger is a type of heat exchanger.More precisely , it is one of the classifications usedwhen designing a heat exchanger .

  • Tubular heat exchangers are designed and engineered to withstand high pressure.
  • Design and manufacture of tubular heat exchangers at high and low temperatures.
  • They are resistant to thermal shocks.
  • There is nosize limitation.
  • Tube heat exchangers can be used in all applications.
  • The pressure loss is military grade and can be kept at military grade for the purpose of the process.
  • Maintenance of tube heat exchanger,can be easily disassembled and reassembled for repair and cleaning.
  • Pipe diameter, number of pipes, pipe length, pipe pitch and pipe arrangement can be changed. Therefore, the design of tubular heat exchangers is very flexible.

Types of Tube Heat Exchangers

A tubular heat exchanger or heat exchanger is a type of heat exchanger.More precisely , it is one of the classifications usedwhen designing a heat exchanger .

According to the design shape;

  • U-tube heat exchanger
  • Straight tube heat exchanger

According to the place of use;

  • Yarn dyeing machine heat exchangers
  • Fabric dyeing machine heat exchangers
  • Oil cooler heat exchangers
  • Turbocharger heat exchangers
  • Compressor air cooler heat exchangers
  • Types of heat exchangers used in the ship industry
  • heat exchanger types used in petrochemical and refinery industry

Parts that make up tube heat exchangers;

  • Straight and u-shaped curved tubes for heat transfer.
  • The outer body of the tube heat exchangers is made of crimped sheets or tubes.
  • Mirror in which pipes are detected
  • directing the flow outside the pipes inside the body and diversion baffles supporting pipes.
  • Body-side fluid inlet and outlet fittings for tubular heat exchangers.
  • Head and fittings for the introduction of fluid into the pipe .
  • Flanges for connecting the chuck and heads.
  • Feet for mounting on any pedestal.
  • Insulation to prevent heat loss from heat exchanger outer surfaces.