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Technical Articles

Working together with global Heat Exchanger Materials’ experts, engineers and companies involved in the manufacture or use of heat exchangers, we provide here a selection of original, non-commercial articles. These in-depth technical papers are written or co-written by operating companies, describing commercially viable new technologies and case histories of successful applications, backed by data. If you wish to include your technical articles in our magazine, email newsletter or on our website please feel free to Contact the editor.

The Technical Articles category in the Heat Exchanger Industry serves as a rich resource for in-depth exploration of the heat exchanger industry’s scientific, technological, and industrial aspects. The category features a collection of articles written by experts, researchers, and industry professionals, providing comprehensive insights into the advanced concepts, emerging trends, and practical applications of heat exchangers.

Fouling: A major challenge for heat exchangers in chemical process industries

In chemical process industries, some major issues faced in heat exchangers are fouling, vibration, leakages, and increased energy consumption.

Working hand in hand to move innovation forward

Brazed plate heat exchangers (BPHE) have one of the most efficient ways of transferring heat from one medium to another. Additionally, they consist of a minimum of material and require extremely small space compared to other heat exchanger technologies.

Corrosion, scaling, and leaching in BPHE: Best practices for a happy ownership

Brazed plate heat exchangers (BPHE) have one of the most efficient ways of transferring heat from one medium to another. Additionally, they consist of a minimum of material and require extremely small space compared to other heat exchanger technologies.

Kelvion with adesso and Microsoft create “Select RT”

Together with adesso and Microsoft, Kelvion has created a new feature in its heat exchanger configuration platform Select RT that supports customers in making the right product selection.

Compact technology: Graham Heliflow heat exchanger

Heliflow is a compact, light and efficient heat exchanger that fits into locations where other heat exchangers have difficulty.

Solutions for navy heat exchanger applications

Heat exchangers used in Navy applications are faced with several specific operational issues along with dedicated controls from world class classification societies such as DNVGL, Bureau Veritas, RINA and others.

How much engineer does software need ?

Lauterbach Verfahrenstechnik GmbH has been developing software for pressure vessel design and heat exchanger design since 1978.

Large scale heat exchangers for energy, oil & gas: The growing role of Additive...

Energy industries are constantly challenged to become ever more efficient and sustainable.

Understanding the value of arc flash management and mitigation for large electric process heaters

While larger medium voltage process heaters are relatively new in hydrocarbon processing, the safety issues surrounding medium-voltage equipment are well known.

HVAC duct cleaning by robot

HVAC ducts are used to convey air within buildings and can become unclean and unsanitary over time, requiring the services of a specialist team or company to rectify.

Detailed Analyses and Reviews:

Technical articles featured in this category offer thorough analyses and reviews of various types of heat exchangers, including but not limited to shell and tube, plate, finned tube, and spiral heat exchangers. The articles delve into the intricate design elements, operational principles, and performance characteristics of these heat exchangers.

Emerging Technologies and Innovations:

The category highlights cutting-edge research, technological breakthroughs, and innovative practices in the heat exchanger industry. Topics might include advancements in heat exchanger materials, breakthroughs in heat transfer techniques, development of energy-efficient designs, and the integration of heat exchangers with renewable energy systems.

Software and Computational Tools:

The articles also explore software applications and computational tools for heat exchanger design, simulation, and performance optimization. They discuss the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), heat transfer modeling, and AI-powered predictive maintenance software, among other digital tools.

Case Studies and Practical Applications:

This section contains case studies that illustrate the application of heat exchangers in various industrial contexts. These articles provide real-world examples of heat exchanger selection, installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting in sectors like oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, HVAC, and more.

Regulatory Standards and Guidelines:

Technical articles also discuss regulatory standards, guidelines, and best practices pertaining to the heat exchanger industry. This can range from the manufacturing and design standards to the operation and maintenance protocols.

The Technical Articles in the Heat Exchanger Industry category is an invaluable knowledge base for engineers, researchers, students, and industry professionals. It provides a platform to share and gain insights into the complexities, challenges, and opportunities in the field of heat exchange technology.