Where shell-and-tube heat exchangers are used?
Here are some common applications where shell-and-tube heat exchangers are used:
Power plants: For cooling condenser water or heating feedwater.
Petrochemical industry: In processes like oil refining and chemical synthesis.
HVAC systems: To transfer heat between different fluids in air conditioning and heating systems.
Food and beverage industry: For pasteurization, sterilization, and cooling of various products.
Refrigeration and air conditioning: In large-scale cooling systems.
Chemical processing: Handling heat transfer in various chemical reactions.
Marine applications: Such as engine cooling in ships.
Oil and gas production: For heat management in upstream and downstream operations.