What is a Heat Exchanger?

At Industrial Heat Transfer, we are your premier provider of heat exchangers for various industrial applications. With more than 35 years of experience, our team specializes in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of high-quality heat exchangers customized to meet the unique needs of various industries.

Understanding Heat Exchangers

Heat exchangers are critical devices that convey heat between two or more fluids without mixing them together. These fluids can be gases or liquids, and the heat exchange process can involve cooling or heating the substances involved. Two common goals are to recover heat from being wasted in order to save on fuel costs and keep temperatures within normal operating conditions to prevent equipment from overheating.

Types of Heat Exchangers

There are several types of heat exchangers used in commercial and industrial settings, each suited for specific applications and performance requirements. At Industrial Heat Transfer, Inc., we offer the follow types of heat exchangers:

1. Finned Tube Heat Exchangers: These exchangers feature tubes with extended surfaces or fins to improve heat transfer between a gas and a liquid. They are particularly effective in applications where space is restricted and high efficiency is required.

2. Air Cooled Heat Exchangers: Ideal for situations where cooling water is scarce or expensive, these exchangers use air to cool the fluid, often by means of natural convection or fans.

Industrial Applications

Heat exchangers are critical in many industries, including power generation, chemical processing, and HVAC systems. They are used for purposes of waste heat recovery and gas turbine inlet air cooling. Recovering waste heat saves on fuel costs. By using exhaust air to preheat incoming air, it is less necessary to heat the new air, resulting in fuel and money savings. In addition, the ability heat exchangers provide to maintain precise temperature conditions maintains safety and process efficiency, making them a key component of industrial operations.

Enhance your industrial processes with our high-quality heat exchangers. Give us a call today at 608.452.3103, leave us a message through our contact form, or request a quote to learn more about our extensive selection of heat exchanger products and services.