HEAT EXCHANGERS

Radiation

Conduction

Convection
Forced-convection heat exchangers can be divided into plate and shell-and-tube heat exchangers based on their heat exchange surface and the shape of their flow channel. Heat pipe heat exchanger is a two-phase closed thermosyphon, which operation model can be found here (linkki heat pipe).
Plate heat exchangers are further divided into groups by their type of gasket:
- Gasketed
- Semi-welded (every other plate is welded and every other is gasketed)
- Fully welded (no gaskets at all)
- Brazed, wherein all gaskets are replaced with soldered joints.
Shell-and-tube heat exchangers are divided into different types in accordance with the TEMA standard. The type of tube (smooth, finned or corrugated ) can improve heat exchange if the fluids so permit:
air and gases => finned tube
dirty liquid => corrugated
For heat exchange, it is essential to achieve a turbulent flow in the flow channel. Plate heat exchangers usually have better heat exchange than tube heat exchangers, but the requirements of the application, such as pressure, temperature, and the properties of the fluids will determine the type of heat exchanger required.
Our current product portfolio includes:
PHE = gasketed heat exchangers
SEMI = semi-welded heat exchangers
DOUBLE GASKET = double-gasketed high-pressure plate heat exchangers
SHELL & TUBE = shell-and-tube heat exchangers
AIR COIL = steam to air or water to air heaters/coolers
HPHE = heat pipe heat exchanger

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PLEASE CONTACT
Arto Kettunen
Sales