Floating head versus U tube heat exchanger
Floating head versus U tube heat exchanger U tube heat exchanger The tube bundle consists U shaped tubes. Both ends of U tube are...
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Fixed tube sheet heat exchanger
Fixed tube sheet heat exchanger These are commonly used up to temperature difference of 90-95° C. Above these temperature differences problems of differential expansion...
Classification of Heat Exchangers
Classification of Heat Exchangers 1.Based on principle of operation heat exchangers (a) Recuperative (b) Regenerative (c) Direct contact In recuperative type of heat exchangers,...
Types of Supports for Vessels
Types of Supports for Vessels Type of supports to be provided to a vessel depend upon its configuration, height to diameter ratio of the...
Selecting the most Economical Vessel Head
Selecting the most Economical Vessel Head:- The cost of any pressure vessel head is based on a combination of metal costs and manufacturing costs. Manufacturing...
Pressure Vessels Introduction
Pressure Vessels Introduction:- Any vessel which operates under pressure or in which pressure more than atmospheric is maintained can be called as pressure vessel. Such...
Types of Jackets for Reaction Vessel
Types of Jackets for Reaction Vessel :- Different types of jackets used for reaction vessels are: Dimple jacket. Plain jacket. Half pipe coil jacket....
High Pressure Vessel Fabrication Techniques
High pressure vessel fabrication techniques:In case of high pressure processes, as the pressure required increases, the thickness necessary to keep the stresses developed within...
Types of fouling in Heat Exchanger
Types of fouling in Heat Exchanger Fouling in Heat Exchanger Fouling can be defined as the deposition of unwanted material on heat transfer surface.Fouling...
Criteria for the Purchase of New Equipment
Criteria for the Purchase of New Equipment Usual replacement criteria for the process equipment’s are, when all the depreciation is absorbed and the service...