Shell and tube heat exchangers HEX
A shell and tube heat exchanger is a device used for transferring heat between two fluids, often liquids or gases that are at different temperatures. It consists of two main components: the shell and the tubes. In the upcoming paragraphs the different parts of the shell and tube HEX are explained in detail. 1. Shell: The shell is the outermost component and typically cylindrical in shape. It contains one fluid, known as the shell-side fluid. The shell is designed to withstand...