Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Designs
Heat exchanger technology can be traced back thousands of years, with ancient heat exchangers embracing simple structures. However, they possessed a limited heat transmission ability because of limitations in production technology and scientific threshold. With the expansion of the manufacturing processes in the early 1900s came the shell and tube heat exchanger. Featuring a larger […]
How to Change O-Rings & Gaskets [Video]
Sanitary and industrial heating equipment can be complex, and with minimal maintenance needs, it can be easy to forget the right way to do seemingly simple updates. Below you’ll find how-to videos for changing out O-rings, gaskets and tube bundles on Enerquip shell and tube heat exchangers.
Choosing a Heat Exchanger For Your Brewing Process
Across the United States, the craft brewing industry is experiencing a boom. As production increases, heat exchangers are increasingly in demand, as they are essential pieces of equipment in any brewery. Brewery heat exchangers play a key role in quickly cooling wort as it is moved from kettle to fermenter. When properly selected and used, […]
Types of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
A heat exchanger is a system that transfers heat between two media of different starting temperatures. Used in both heating and cooling processes, they have a broad range of industrial applications, such as refrigeration, space heating, and air conditioning. Shell and tube heat exchangers are the most typical type of heat exchangers used in oil […]
A New Landscape for Biofuels Blending
With every year of increasing fuel demand, attention is cast forward to assess the current landscape of the biofuels industry. Certainly 2022 has been no different, bringing with it a lowering supply of available petroleum products and a subsequent rise in both demand and price. This has resulted in the metaphorical tightening of metaphorical belt […]
What is ASME Code and Why Does it Matter? Insight on ASME Industrial Heaters
When it comes to shopping for an industrial heating system, there are many factors to consider. From deciding between a hot oil heating system or a steam boiler system, to understanding film temperature and bulk temperature, and contemplating the benefits of serpentine coil heaters over helical coil heaters, there is a lot to think about. […]
ANSI vs. ASME: What’s the Difference?
ANSI and ASME are both important organizations within the industrial heating industry. They each play integral roles in developing the codes and standards that govern the industry. As a result, many people don’t understand the differences between the two, or realize that these organizations are actually two distinct non-profits that work separately to have an […]
Machined vs. Fabricated Channels
There are many considerations in selecting a channel/bonnet for your application. Your solution’s budget, accessibility needs and cleaning requirements will help lead you to the best solution for your production process. Enerquip provides several standard machined and fabricated options. So, what’s the difference? Machined vs. Fabricated Channels Fabricated designs involve creating parts from raw materials, […]
Seamless Tube Inspection
Using a 5-power magnifying glass, our team inspects all sanitary or pharmaceutical tube bundles for any pinholes or scratches. This inspection of all units requiring 32 Ra or better finish ensures a sanitary finish on our food, dairy and pharmaceutical units. If a heat exchanger unit has an electropolished finish, the seamless tubes are inspected […]
Understanding Finish Requirements for Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
When hiking, it is important to understand the terrain before setting out. Scaling the Rocky Mountains is far different than taking a leisurely stroll around the block. And the physical endurance required for each will provide drastically different results. This is just as true in stainless-steel manufacturing and finishing procedures. Metals are not completely flat, […]