Advantages of Shell & Tube Exchangers
Shell & tube exchangers are often used in heat transfer processes where soldered and gasketed exchangers are not preferred. The greatest advantage of shell & tube exchangers is their higher resistance to high temperature and pressure compared to plate heat exchangers and soldered exchangers.
In addition to their heat and pressure resistance, another important advantage of shell & tube exchangers is the variety of subtypes that can be used in various processes. Shell & tube heat exchangers, consisting of a shell, inner tubes, and baffles when necessary, can be produced horizontally or vertically depending on the application. This adaptability to different environments is another advantage of shell & tube exchangers.
Shell & tube exchangers, which create minimal pressure loss, perform with high efficiency in applications where maintaining a certain level of pressure is important. In the design of shell & tube exchangers, the tube diameter, number of tubes, length of tubes, tube pitch, and tube arrangement can be varied. This flexibility allows this type of exchanger to be adaptable to different situations.
Advantages of Shell & Tube Exchangers
- Resistance to very high pressures
- Operability at very high and very low temperatures
- Flexible and robust structure
- Resistance to thermal shocks
- Ability to design without size limitations
- Applicability in all processes
- Minimal and stable pressure loss
- Easy maintenance, repair, and cleaning