Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger

           Equipment consists of a series of tubes containing the fluid that needs to be cooled surrounded by the shell of the heat exchanger containing the heat transfer fluid.  The two fluids may enter the heat exchanger on the same side in co-current flow, or from opposite ends in counter-current flow.   Counter-flow operation is the most efficient method of operation.

Thermal Diagram

                   Co-current                                                                  Counter-Current

Equipment

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 Advantages

• Able to handle higher pressure drops versus plate and frame 

• Large heat transfer surface area to volume ratio

• Ability to handle slurries or high viscous fluids

• Wide variety of applications

• Can be operated in co-current or counter-current flow

Disadvantages

• Difficult to clean

• Large area required for heat transfer
• Fouling or blockage of tube space

Applications

• Refrigeration

• Power production

• Heating and air conditioning

• Chemical processing

• Manufacturing

• Medical applications

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