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Oil Refineries Improved Efficiency with Heat Exchangers

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heat exchanger for oil refinery by TMVT Introduction Oil refineries are complicated installations that require effective thermal management in order to transform crude oil into different products.   Tube and shell heat exchangers play an integral role in this process, making sure that there is optimum heat exchange in various stages. Role in Oil Refineries Shell and tube heat exchangers are used in: Crude Preheating of Oil  Before going into the column for distillation crude oil is preheated in order to increase the process of separation. Product Cooling  Cooling down refined products prior to packaging or processing. The concept of Heat Recovery  The process of extracting heat from hot streams of process to warm up fluids coming in and increase the efficiency of energy. Advantages in Oil Refineries High-Pressure Handling  is able to operate under the pressures of high pressures commonly used for refining processes. Effective Heat Transfer  The design allow...

The Essentials of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers

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Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger bY TMVT Introduction to Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers Shell as well as tube heat exchangers play an important role in many industries due to their efficiency and flexibility. This article will discuss their structure, the primary components and their operating principles. Design of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers shell and tube heat exchangers feature a basic yet efficient design. They are made up of a massive shell containing several tubes. One fluid is able to pass through the tubes, while another flows through the tubes inside the shell, facilitating effective heat transfer. Key Components of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers A variety of key components comprise the heat exchangers for shell and tube comprising the tubes, shells sheets of tube, baffles and the end covers. It is the shell that acts as an shell that houses the entire unit. Tubes serve as the channels to one of the fluids. Tube sheets hold them, while baffles control the flow of fluid within ...