Two fluids, of different starting temperatures, flow through the heat exchanger. One flows through the tubes (the tube side) and the other flows outside the tubes but inside the shell (the shell side). Heat is transferred from one fluid to the other through the tube walls, either from tube side to shell side or vice versa. The fluids can be either liquids or gases on either the shell or the tube side. In order to transfer heat efficiently, a large heat transfer area should be used, leading to the use of many tubes. In this way, waste heat can be put to use. This is an efficient way to conserve energy.
Heat Exchangers - Shell And Tube Type The overall heat transfer coefficiency of Borosilicate glass equipment compare favourably with many alternative materials because of its smooth surface which improve the film coefficient and reduce the tendency of fouling. Heat exchangers are avilable in two basic types: coil type and shell & tube type. Shell & tube type heat exchangers are of recent development.
Heat Exchangers (Coil Type) The overall heat transfer coefficiency of Borosilicate glass equipment compare favourably with many alternative materials because of its smooth surface which improve the film coefficient and reduce the tendency of fouling. Heat exchangers are avilable in two basic types: coil type and shell & tube type. Shell & tube type heat exchangers are of recent development.
