Advantages of Tubular Heat Exchangers
Tubular heat exchangers are often used in heat transfer processes where brazed and gasketed exchangers are not preferred. The biggest advantage of tubular heat exchangers is that they are more durable than plate heat exchangers and brazed exchangers in high heat and high pressure applications.
In addition to the heat and pressure resistance of tubular heat exchangers, another important advantage is that they have various subtypes that can be used in different processes. Tubular type heat exchangers, consisting of body, inner tubes, and baffles when necessary, can be manufactured horizontally and vertically according to the application. This is another advantage that allows tubular heat exchangers to adapt to different environments.
Tubular heat exchangers, which create minimal pressure drop, perform well in applications where maintaining pressure at a certain level is important. When designing tubular heat exchangers, tube diameter, number of tubes, tube length, tube pitch, and tube arrangement can be altered. This flexibility allows this type of exchanger to be adaptable to different situations.
Advantages of Tubular Heat Exchangers
- Resistance to very high pressures
- Operation at very high and very low temperatures
- Flexible and sturdy structure
- Resistance to thermal shocks
- Ability to design without size limitations
- Usability in all applications
- Minimal and stable pressure drop
- Easy maintenance, repair, and cleaning