Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger Tube Bundles Seamless U Bend Tube
Tube bundle heat exchanger is a typical heat exchanging device that make two liquid with
different temperatures to exchange heat. They consist of a group of
tubes that are bundled together and used to transfer heat between
two fluids. The tubes can be arranged in various configurations,
such as straight or U-shaped, depending on the specific
application. Tube bundles are typically made of materials that can
withstand high temperatures and pressures, such as stainless steel
or titanium, and can be designed to optimize heat transfer
efficiency. In order to forward you a prompt offer, we'd be pleased
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Tube Bundles
- U-Tube, or Straight Tube (Fixed Tubesheet or Floating Tubesheet)
- Enhanced Tube, Low-Fin, Lo-Fin, Intergral Tube Bundles (U-Tube or
Straight Tube)
- Tank Heater Tube Bundles
- Fuel Oil Heater Tube Bundles
- Double Wall Vented Tube Bundles
- Standard & Specialty Alloys
- Heads & Bonnets
- Tank Collars & Nozzles
Common use material for Tube Bundle Heat Exchanger
There are two different of tube bundles: Straight tubes and U
tubes. Depending on specific requirement and application, there are
following tube material options:
Carbon Steel Tubes: ASTM A179/ASME SA179/179M, ASTM A192, ASTM
A333, ASTM A334
Alloy Steel Tubes: ASTM A213 T5, T9, T11, T22, T91
Stainless Steel Tubes: ASTM A213 TP304, TP304L, TP316L, TP321, etc.
Nickel Alloy Tubes: ASTM B163 UNS N02200, N04400, N06600, N06601,
NO8800, N08825, etc
Copper Tubes: ASTM B111 C70600, C68700, C71500, C44300, etc.
Tank Shell Materia Options:
ASTM A516 GR70
ASTM A572 GR50
ASTM A537 CL1
Heat exchangers are devices used to transfer heat from source to
another source. For shell and tube heat exchangers, fluids of
different temperatures flow through the exchanger. One of the
fluids flows through the tube bundle while another flows through
the shell. Heat then transfers from one fluid to the other through
either the tube side or the shell side of the exchanger. Heat
exchangers and tube bundles can be made from a wide variety of
available materials. Commercial Coils offers both straight tube
bundles and u-tube bundles.
Straight Tube Bundle vs. U Tube Bundle
Both types of tube bundles have their own advantages and
applications depending on factors like maintenance requirements,
cost considerations, and operating conditions. The choice between
straight tube and U tube bundles often depends on specific needs
and priorities of the heat exchanger system.
Straight Tube Bundle:
1.Efficient design, with hot liquid flowing straight through the
tubes.
2. Requires more effort to open the tank shell for cleaning or
maintenance.
3. Lower installation cost compared to U tube bundle.
U Tube Bundle:
1. Entry and exit points on the same side, making maintenance
easier.
2. Tubes in U shape allow for thermal expansion without stressing
the bundle.
3. Modular unit design allows for easier disassembly for
maintenance.
4. Well-suited for high-temperature differentials.
Applications
Tube bundles are used in a wide range of applications where heat
transfer is required. Some common applications include:
- HVAC systems
- Chemical processing
- Oil and gas refining
- Power generation
- Food and beverage processing
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
In each of these applications, tube bundles are used to transfer
heat from one fluid to another. For example, in an HVAC system,
tube bundles may be used to transfer heat from hot water to cold
air, while in a chemical processing plant, they may be used to
transfer heat between two chemical streams. The specific design of
the tube bundle will depend on the requirements of the application.
