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Select the Right Process Design for your Process

Selecting the right heat exchanger depends on your process requirements. Exergy’s Process Shell & Tube and Process Tube-in-Tube Heat Exchangers are both engineered for demanding industrial applications but are optimized for different operating conditions. Compare their key strengths to determine the best solution for your process.

 

 

Applications

Process Heating & Cooling

Provides reliable heat transfer for industrial process streams, maintaining precise temperatures across a wide range of operating conditions.

Heat Recovery

Captures and reuses waste heat to improve system efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and lower overall operating costs.

Condensing & Vapor Cooling

Condensing & Vapor Cooling

Compare Process Shell & Tube and Tube-in-Tube

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Process Shell & Tube

Why Exergy Process Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers

  • High heat transfer capacity for demanding industrial processes
  • Robust construction for high-temperature and high-flow applications
  • Broad material and coating options for corrosive and aggressive media
  • Proven performance in continuous-duty heating, cooling, condensing, and heat recovery
  • Custom-engineered designs that maximize reliability and long-term value
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Tube-in-Tube Heat Exchangers

Process Tube-in-Tube

Why Exergy Process Tube-in-Tube Heat Exchangers

  • High-pressure design for demanding process applications
  • Optimized for low-flow rates and large temperature differentials
  • Independent tube expansion minimizes thermal stress and extends service life
  • Compact concentric tube design for OEM equipment and space-constrained installations
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Thermal Efficiency High Thermal Performance
Durability & Reliability Built for Demanding Conditions
Compact, Application-Specific Design Compact, Efficient Design

Process Design Comparison

Match your process conditions to the right design.

Criteria Sanitary Sanitary & Tube Sanitary the Right Solution
Design
Multiple tubes contained within a shell
Concentric inner and outer tube design
Heat Transfer Capacity
High heat transfer capacity for demanding industrial processes
Efficient heat transfer for smaller process duties
Pressure Capability
High-pressure process applications
Very high-pressure process applications
Temperature Control
Efficient bulk heating and cooling
Precise temperature control for critical processes
Footprint
Compact compared to traditional shell and tube designs
Extremely compact for tight spaces and skid-mounted systems
Fluid Compatibility
Suitable for a wide range of liquids and gases
Well suited for liquids, gases, and specialty fluids
Key Benefit
Maximum heat transfer performance for large process loads
Compact, high-pressure solution with precise thermal control

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