Tubular Series

Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger

Continuous heat exchange and sterilization of liquids

Series
Tubular Equipment
Type
Heat Exchanger
Suitable products
Dairy products, juice drinks, jams and more
Shanghai Qingji shell-and-tube heat exchanger, complete unit

Overview

Tube side and shell side kept separate

The product flows inside the tubes and water flows outside them; heat passes through the tube walls. Suitable for food and beverage liquids.

The shell is cut away to show the tube bundle inside
  1. Tube bundle
  2. Tube sheet
  3. Shell-side connection
  4. Tube-side connection
Schematic only. Not actual size or configuration.

Structure

Water and product kept apart

Water flows on the shell side and the product on the tube side, with heat passing through the tube walls. Flow directions are configured for each process.

How a shell-and-tube heat exchanger works
  1. 01

    Tube side

    The product flows through the heat exchange tubes.

  2. 02

    Shell side

    Water flows around the outside of the tube bundle.

  3. 03

    Tube bundle

    Many tubes together form the heat transfer path.

  4. 04

    Tube sheet

    Holds both ends of the tubes and separates the tube side from the shell side.

Features

Core features

  • Mainly low viscosity, some high viscosity

    Mainly for continuous liquid processes such as milk, juice and seasoning liquids; some high-viscosity products can also be handled, subject to product confirmation.

  • For heating or cooling

    Transfers heat indirectly through the tube walls as part of the temperature control process.

  • CIP-ready

    Cleaning in place can be set up to match your existing line.

  • Easy to connect to your line

    Configured to the connections and process order on site.

application

Suitable products

  • Dairy products
  • Juice drinks
  • Jam
  • Condiments

Let's confirm the tubular process for your product

Tell us about your product, throughput and temperature requirements, and we will confirm the pipework and heat exchange configuration.