Specific Cases of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers

Below are some specific examples of successful applications of shell and tube heat exchangers:

Chemical Production: In the ethylene production unit of a chemical plant, shell and tube heat exchangers are used to cool and heat various process fluids, e.g. in the cooling process of cracked gas, the high temperature cracked gas is rapidly cooled down by means of a shell and tube heat exchanger in order to separate out different components.

Petroleum Refining: In the atmospheric decompression device of oil refinery, shell and tube heat exchanger is used for preheating crude oil and cooling products, which effectively utilises heat energy and reduces energy consumption.

Thermal Power Plants: In steam turbine systems in thermal power plants, shell and tube heat exchangers transfer the heat energy from the steam to the feed water, improving energy efficiency.

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems: In large commercial air conditioning and industrial refrigeration systems, shell and tube condensers and evaporators are widely used to exchange heat.

Ship Power System: Shell and tube heat exchangers are used for cooling lubricating oil in the engine cooling system of ships and for heat exchange in desalination units.

Food Processing: Shell and tube heat exchangers are used for the sterilisation and cooling of milk in dairy processing.

Pharmaceutical Industry: Shell and tube heat exchangers are used for heating and cooling of various medicinal liquids in the production process of pharmaceuticals to ensure the stability of the production process and the quality of medicines.