Whether you’re in search of a readily available U-tube unit or a tailor-made straight tube design, Enerquip ensures the utmost quality in terms of surface finish, seamless tubing, and weld integrity. Our commitment to excellence guarantees that your 3-A exchangers are in full compliance with the stringent standards set by 3-A Sanitary Standards, providing you with complete peace of mind.
A steam bustle, or annular distributor, is an important component of a shell and tube heat exchanger when viscosity or too much direct steam heat is a concern.
In this video, we discuss the benefits and function of a steam bustle and how it can help improve the performance of your shell and tube heat exchanger.
Enerquip’s team explains why having stacked exchangers in a series might be advantageous for your solution.
Craft beer has been a fast growing trend for several years now. According to the National Brewers Association, even as overall beer sales and production dropped 0.2 percent in 2015, craft beer profits went up. Sales of craft beer spiked 12.8 percent while production increased 13 percent.
Over the past two years alone, various types of craft beer businesses have grown immensely. In 2015, there were:
This represents the addition of more than 7 million regional craft breweries, upwards of 1.5 million microbreweries, more than 300,000 brewpubs and nearly 58,000 contract brewing companies, all in just a two-year time span.
Celebrating craft brewing
With so many people dedicating their careers to craft beer and many more becoming enthralled with the trend, it makes sense that industry leaders and budding entrepreneurs alike should come together to discuss all things hops and barley at the upcoming Craft Brewer’s Conference.
CBC is an annual event that brings brewpubs and packaging breweries together. This year, it will take place from May 3 to 6 in Philadelphia.
According to Communities Digital News, many locations around the city will be celebrating the craft brewing industry. A wide variety of venues will be showing off their best brews throughout the week. From the National Museum of American Jewish History putting on the Amber Waves art exhibit highlighting the art of brewing to the International Beer Run, there is no shortage of activities for craft beer-loving adults to take part in.
At the conference
Despite much of Philadelphia celebrating the CBC, the actual conference’s events are off-limits to anyone not officially in the brewing industry. The first day will offer attendees information about accurately measuring wort gravity and counting yeast cells, while the three following days will give participants a wide variety of educational sessions focusing on everything from brewing operations to sustainability to marketing.
While each of these points is important, it is crucial that craft brewers know how to produce a safe product that meets all requirements set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Errors can result in distributing a potentially dangerous product.
When shell and tube heat exchangers are important
There are many aspects that go into creating an enjoyable craft beer that also meets the requirements set by the FDA. According to the National Brewers Association, all craft brewers must follow Good Manufacturing Practices for Craft Brewers, which include the following guidelines:
Sanitary shell and tube heat exchangers are important in regards to the last GMPCB. Heat exchangers serve an important purpose in cooling the wort (the early liquid that’s later fermented into beer) to the necessary temperature to begin the actual brewing process, though if they are not properly cared for or graded to meet sanitary requirements, they aren’t worth much to a brewer.
It’s important that brewers are aware of the standards their equipment needs to meet. This is why conferences like the CBC are so important – they give everyone in the craft brewing industry unique opportunities to learn more about the requirements they must adhere to when brewing.
Another way shell and tube heat exchangers are used in large-scale operations is for waste heat recovery. This can be applied to operations in a wide variety of industries, but for smaller companies, such as a burgeoning craft brewery, it’s important to keep operational costs low. Energy is expensive, but heating and cooling the product to the right temperature at the right time is crucial to producing a high-quality product.
The energy required to create heat takes time and money, and without the right waste heat recovery method in place, it is only used once before it is released. Collecting and reusing that heat can make an operation more environmentally friendly as well as more economically sound. Shell and tube heat exchangers are great pieces of equipment to achieve this goal.
For brewers who know their craft better than anything, but don’t know much about what makes a shell and tube heat exchanger food grade, Enerquip’s in-house engineers can be a big help. This is why Enerquip will be attending the CBC. Anyone involved in craft brewing who wants to know more about how a shell and tube heat exchanger can improve his or her operations, or about what kind of configuration will benefit their operation most, can stop by Enerquip’s table to gain some information.
Our experts take a minute to explain the advantages of Jaygo Clamps.
On April 20 – 22, 2016, American Heating Company will be participating in the 18th annual International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference and Trade Show in Orlando, Florida. This yearly event is sponsored by the a href=”https://www.nistm.org/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>National Institute for Storage Tank Management, a non-profit organization that provides educational opportunities, resources, and training related to regulating, managing, and operating underground and aboveground storage tank systems.
Designed specifically for those involved with operations, construction, environmental compliance, spill prevention, and management associated with storage tanks, the upcoming conference and trade show will cover recent advancements and issues in the storage tank industry. A number of topics will be discussed throughout the event, including:
As a conference attendee, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from industry experts about tank management, find out about the latest updates in the storage tank industry, and attend informational sessions that will provide you with information and insight you need to keep your facility up to date. Have your questions answered, connect with other industry professionals, and check out the competition, all at this one comprehensive event.
This year’s conference is being held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida!
Networking opportunities abound at the annual International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference and Trade Show. Interested in connecting with American Heating Company at this year’s event? Ready to find out how our thermal fluid heaters can benefit your plant or facility? The NISTM Conference is a great chance to talk to us in person about what sets our industrial heating equipment apart!
Feel free to seek us out at the conference! Rather set something up ahead of time? Schedule a meeting with us today! Give us a call at (715) 748-5888 or complete our easy online contact form to make your appointment. We’ll see you in Orlando!
As the pharmaceutical industry continues to outsource production to contract manufacturers and international facilities, Enerquip understands the importance of ensuring process equipment is up to FDA Standards.
Learn how we incorporate best practices and full cGMP compliance into our exchangers.
The International Liquid Terminals Association Conference and Trade Show is a renowned industry conference that brings together thousands of tank terminal industry professionals. Now in it’s 36th year, the conference is an opportunity for companies to showcase their products and generate new business, and for industry representatives to network and strategize together.
American Heating Company is one of the earliest members of the International Liquid Terminals Association and has proudly participated in the ILTA Conference and Trade Show for more than 25 years. This May, American Heating Company will once again join hundreds of other companies at this fantastic event.
This year’s ILTA Conference and Trade Show will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The trade show and conference will take place Monday, May 23 through Wednesday, May 25, with the annual ILTA golf outing on Sunday, May 22.
The conference agenda features informational training sessions related to terminal operations, business issues and regulatory compliance. The trade show will feature nearly 350 exhibitors, giving attendees the opportunity to explore a variety of business solutions and equipment relevant to the tank terminal industry.
American Heating Company will be showcasing products and fielding questions about industrial heating solutions at this year’s trade show. Stop by our booth to learn more about how our high quality, American-made products can make your facility more efficient and cost effective!
Interested in meeting with American Heating Company at the ILTA Conference this coming May? Want to learn more about what sets our industrial heating equipment apart and find out how our thermal fluid heaters could benefit your business? Schedule a meeting with us today!
Give us a call at (715) 748-5888 or complete our easy online contact form to schedule your meet and greet with us today. We look forward to seeing you at the ILTA Conference!
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Editor’s Note: This content was last updated 6/17/24.
The shell and tube heat exchanger industry in North America is largely driven by the chemical and petrochemical industries. In 2023, approximately 25% of the market share for heat exchangers was attributed to the chemical and petrochemical industry. This percentage reflects the industry’s substantial demand for heat exchangers, driven by processes that require precise temperature control and energy efficiency in chemical production and petrochemical applications
Currently, the most significant producers of shale oil are Argentina, China, Canada, and the U.S. though others are beginning to take interest. This type of oil, also known as tight oil, is more challenging to retrieve and is extracted using hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.
Customized shell and tube heat exchangers are efficient for processing, but there are important considerations for manufacturers and operators. The refining process is highly prone to fouling, a common and harmful issue, especially with light tight crude oil. Fouling leads to lost production time, increased costs, and reduced profits, as operations must cease for cleaning. Additionally, fouling results in excess energy consumption and decreased throughput. The cost of crude oil fouling in the U.S. is estimated to be around $4.4 billion annually.
Fouling in tight crude oil often results from asphaltene precipitation, which happens when tight oil is blended with other crude types. Refineries typically designed for specific oil compositions can experience bottlenecks with tight oil, especially in naphtha processing and crude overhead units. Blending tight oil with other crudes can mitigate this, but incompatible blends increase asphaltene precipitation. For instance, a blend of 20% tight oil and 80% other oil produces fewer asphaltenes than a 30-70 mixture. Tight oil’s higher naphtha content also accelerates asphaltene precipitation.
To prevent fouling, manufacturers traditionally inspected machines periodically and recorded information manually. However, with the increased production of tight crude oil, which fouls more quickly, manual note-taking and periodic observation are no longer practical. Instead, using online monitoring capabilities is recommended. Wireless temperature and differential pressure measuring devices can constantly monitor the performance and efficiency of heat exchangers. This allows refiners to schedule maintenance proactively, minimizing the financial impact of downtime. Continuous monitoring also prepares maintenance staff for necessary repairs and indicates if additional parts need to be purchased in advance. Some exchangers have a bypass feature, enabling cleaning without halting production, but for those without this capability, advance knowledge of maintenance needs can reduce turnaround time and mitigate unforeseen obstacles.
