Heat Exchanger Mechanical Design

The shell and tube heat exchanger is a type of partitioned wall heat exchanger that utilizes the surface formed by the tubes enclosed within a shell as the medium for heat transfer. This design is widely recognized for its straightforward construction, cost-effectiveness, and large flow cross-section, which makes it easy to maintain and clean. Despite its advantages, it typically features a lower heat transfer coefficient and requires more space compared to other types of heat exchangers. Made from a variety of structural materials—primarily metals—this kind of heat exchanger can operate efficiently under high temperature and pressure conditions, making it one of the most commonly used systems in industrial applications. The shell and tube heat exchanger is a partitioned wall heat exchanger that uses the wall of the tube bundle enclosed in the shell as the heat transfer surface. This kind of heat exchanger has simple structure, low cost, wide flow cross-section, and easy to clean sca…