FIXED TUBE (AF-FT)
A Fixed Tube Sheet Heat Exchanger is the most common type of heat exchanger in all industries. Mostly used in higher-pressure and higher temperature applications.
Fixed Tube Sheet heat exchangers are the most widely used heat exchangers in chemical industries and refinery services, as there is no chance on intermixing of fluids.This type of heat exchanger is employed where even slightest intermixing of fluids can not be tolerated. A fixed-tube sheet heat exchanger has straight tubes that are secured at both ends to tube sheets welded to the shell. The construction may have removable channel covers , bonnet-type channel covers , or integral tube sheets. The principal advantage of the fixed tube sheet construction is its low cost because of its simple construction.
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Specifications:
- The tube sheets at both ends of the fixed tube-sheet heat exchanger are connected and fixed with the shell by means of the welding method.
- Fixed tube-sheet type heat exchanger features simple and compact structure, and low manufacturing cost for the same diameter of shell, the biggest number of caladria is available in tubular heat exchangers is widely applied in engineering.
- In the event of a large differential temperature between the tubes and the shell, the tube sheets will be unable to absorb the differential stress, there by making it necessary to incorporate an expansion joint.
- This takes away the advantage of low cost to a significant extent.
Applications:
- The Fixed tube-sheet heat exchanger are that shell pass cannot be cleaned with the mechanical method and the maintenance is difficult.
- The Fixed tube -sheet heat exchanger is applicable to all services where the temperature difference between the shell and tube is small, the temperature difference is slightly great but the pressure of shell pass is not high with media in the shell pass not easy to scale.
- The shell pass can be cleaned with chemical method after the scaling is formed.
Features:
- The tubes can be cleaned mechanically after removal of the channel cover or bonnet, and that leakage of the shell side fluid is minimized since there are no flanged joints.
- A disadvantage of this design is that since the bundle is fixed to the shell and cannot be removed, the outsides of the tubes cannot be cleaned mechanically.
- Its applications limited to clean services on the shell side.
- Satisfactory chemical cleaning program can be employed, fixed-tube sheet construction may be selected for fouling services on the shell side.
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FAQ’s
What is a Fixed Tube Heat Exchanger?
A Fixed Tube Heat Exchanger is a shell-and-tube heat exchanger in which straight tubes are secured at both ends to tube sheets that are welded to the shell. It is commonly used for high-pressure and high-temperature applications.
How does a Fixed Tube Heat Exchanger work?
A Fixed Tube Heat Exchanger transfers heat between two fluids flowing through the shell side and tube side. Heat passes through the tube walls without allowing the two fluids to mix, making it suitable for processes where fluid intermixing must be avoided.
What are the advantages of a Fixed Tube Heat Exchanger?
The main advantages include simple and compact construction, lower manufacturing cost, reduced risk of shell-side fluid leakage, and suitability for high-pressure and high-temperature applications.
Where are Fixed Tube Heat Exchangers used?
Fixed Tube Heat Exchangers are widely used in chemical industries, refineries, pharmaceutical, bulk drug, petrochemical, specialty chemical, fine chemical, resin, adhesive, and paint industries for heating and cooling process fluids.
When should I choose a Fixed Tube Heat Exchanger?
A Fixed Tube Heat Exchanger is suitable when the temperature difference between the shell and tube sides is relatively small and the shell-side fluid is not highly prone to scaling. If shell-side fouling occurs, chemical cleaning can be used.
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