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Heat Exchanger Types
The figure above shows different arrangements of the shells, tubes and baffles in heat exchangers according to TEMA standard classifications. The first letter of the standards designates the heat exchanger front end while the second letter designates the shell type … Continue reading
Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger Selections
There are three basic types of shell-and-tube heat exchangers: fixed tube sheet, floating head, and U-tube. The list below summarizes the comparison between these three exchangers. Fixed Tube Heat Exchanger Advantages 1. Low cost 2. Fewer gaskets. 3. Individual tubes … Continue reading