SHELL AND TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER

This heat exchanger is one of the most common type used
in industry. This is because it is compact, but can work at
higher pressures than other designs. It is a large tube
(shell) which surrounds several smaller tubes (a bundle).
One fluid passes through the shell, and the other fluid
passes through the tube bundle, therefore transferring
heat. Baffles around the bundle help to create a turbulent
mixed flow.
The Service Module (TD360) provides hot and cold water
to the heat exchanger and all the instruments needed to
measure its performance. All fluid connections to the heat
exchanger are self-sealing quick connectors – for safety and
simplicity. The hot and cold fluid streams have different
connectors to reduce errors. Connecting the heat
exchanger takes less than one minute.
The heat exchanger is on a bedplate that has a clear
schematic diagram showing the connections. The bedplate
fixes to the Service Module with thumbscrews.