Heat Exchanger

40 Plate Heat Exchanger for the Price of a 30 Plate
40 Plate Heat Exchanger for the Price of a 30 Plate
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20 Plate Heat Exchanger for Outdoor Boiler Hot Water
20 Plate Heat Exchanger for Outdoor Boiler Hot Water
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10 Plate Heat Exchanger SS304 Copper Brazed 75 x 29
10 Plate Heat Exchanger SS304 Copper Brazed 75 x 29
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360k BTU Pool Heat Exchanger Outdoor Furnace Boiler
360k BTU Pool Heat Exchanger Outdoor Furnace Boiler
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20 plate Heat Exchanger 3 x 8 3 4 MNPT 316L
20 plate Heat Exchanger 3 x 8 3 4 MNPT 316L
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B3 12A 75 x 29 40 Plate Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger Copper Brazed Water
B3 12A 75 x 29 40 Plate Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger Copper Brazed Water
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12x18 Water to Air Heat Exchanger NEW front mounting
12x18 Water to Air Heat Exchanger NEW front mounting
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Swedens SWEP 14 Plate 316L SS Heat Exchanger UL Listed
Swedens SWEP 14 Plate 316L SS Heat Exchanger UL Listed
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B3 12A 20 Plate Heat Exchanger 75 x 29 Stainless Steel Copper Brazed Water
B3 12A 20 Plate Heat Exchanger 75 x 29 Stainless Steel Copper Brazed Water
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Forced Air Heat Exchanger 16 x 16 120000 BTU
Forced Air Heat Exchanger 16 x 16 120000 BTU
$100.00
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Compact heat exchanger 40 plate SS316 3 4 mnpt
Compact heat exchanger 40 plate SS316 3 4 mnpt
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90 Plate Water to Water Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger
90 Plate Water to Water Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger
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Broan Guardian Plus WHOLE HOUSE AIR EXCHANGER W HEAT RECOVERY HEPA FILTER HF31
Broan Guardian Plus WHOLE HOUSE AIR EXCHANGER W HEAT RECOVERY HEPA FILTER HF31
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400000 BTU Titanium Salt Water Pool Heat Exchanger for Solar  Geothermal
400000 BTU Titanium Salt Water Pool Heat Exchanger for Solar Geothermal
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10 plate Heat Exchanger 3 x 8 3 4 MNPT 316L
10 plate Heat Exchanger 3 x 8 3 4 MNPT 316L
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B3 12A 30 Plate Heat Exchanger 75 x 29 Stainless Steel Copper Brazed Water
B3 12A 30 Plate Heat Exchanger 75 x 29 Stainless Steel Copper Brazed Water
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300000 BTU Titanium Pool  Spa Heat Exchanger
300000 BTU Titanium Pool Spa Heat Exchanger
$720.00
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Forced Air Heat Exchanger 16 x 18 125000 BTU
Forced Air Heat Exchanger 16 x 18 125000 BTU
$90.00
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Brazed 20 Plate Heat Exchanger Outdoor Wood Furnace 1 MPT
Brazed 20 Plate Heat Exchanger Outdoor Wood Furnace 1 MPT
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18x18 Water to Air Heat Exchanger
18x18 Water to Air Heat Exchanger
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30 Plate Water to Water Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger
30 Plate Water to Water Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger
$178.20
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B3 23A 124 x29 20 Plate Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger Copper Brazed Solar
B3 23A 124 x29 20 Plate Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger Copper Brazed Solar
$99.95
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Side Arm Heat Exchanger Outdoor Furnace Boiler Stove
Side Arm Heat Exchanger Outdoor Furnace Boiler Stove
$99.99
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50 Plate Water to Water Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger
50 Plate Water to Water Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger
$261.00
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600000 BTU Pool  Spa Heat Exchanger
600000 BTU Pool Spa Heat Exchanger
$489.00
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210000 BTU Pool  Spa Heat Exchanger
210000 BTU Pool Spa Heat Exchanger
$284.00
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Forced Air Heat Exchanger 22 x 25 200000 BTU
Forced Air Heat Exchanger 22 x 25 200000 BTU
$140.00
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155k BTU Pool Heat Exchanger Outdoor Furnace Boiler
155k BTU Pool Heat Exchanger Outdoor Furnace Boiler
$229.00
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240000 BTU Cupro Nickel Salt Water Pool Heat Exchanger
240000 BTU Cupro Nickel Salt Water Pool Heat Exchanger
$699.00
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20x20 Water to Air Heat Exchanger NEW front mounting
20x20 Water to Air Heat Exchanger NEW front mounting
$180.00
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155k BTU Pool  Spa Heat Exchanger
155k BTU Pool Spa Heat Exchanger
$229.00
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12x12 Water to Air Heat Exchanger New style Much EASIER to install
12x12 Water to Air Heat Exchanger New style Much EASIER to install
$90.00
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B3 23A 124 x29 40 Plate Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger Copper Brazed Furnace
B3 23A 124 x29 40 Plate Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger Copper Brazed Furnace
$169.00
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70 Plate Water to Water Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger
70 Plate Water to Water Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger
$334.80
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Forced Air Heat Exchanger 18 x 20 145000 BTU
Forced Air Heat Exchanger 18 x 20 145000 BTU
$100.00
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Installation Bracket for Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers
Installation Bracket for Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers
$26.00
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Brazed 60 Plate Outdoor Wood Furnace Heat Exchanger 1 1 4 MPT
Brazed 60 Plate Outdoor Wood Furnace Heat Exchanger 1 1 4 MPT
$298.00
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Double Wall 28 Plate 316L Heat Exchanger for Solar Water Heaters  Etc
Double Wall 28 Plate 316L Heat Exchanger for Solar Water Heaters Etc
$155.00
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16x16 Water to Air Heat Exchanger Outdoor Wood Furnace
16x16 Water to Air Heat Exchanger Outdoor Wood Furnace
$126.00
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Installation kit for water to air heat exchangers
Installation kit for water to air heat exchangers
$29.70
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Water to air heat exchangers outdoor wood furnaces solar geo thermal cooling
Water to air heat exchangers outdoor wood furnaces solar geo thermal cooling
$99.00
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12x12 Water to Air Heat Exchanger for Outdoor Boiler Furnace Stove 60000 Btu
12x12 Water to Air Heat Exchanger for Outdoor Boiler Furnace Stove 60000 Btu
$106.95
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Forced Air Heat Exchanger 12 x 12 60000 BTU
Forced Air Heat Exchanger 12 x 12 60000 BTU
$75.00
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55000 BTU Pool  Spa Heat Exchanger
55000 BTU Pool Spa Heat Exchanger
$204.00
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18x20 Water to Air Heat Exchanger
18x20 Water to Air Heat Exchanger
$184.00
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24x24 Water to Air Heat Exchanger NEW front mounting
24x24 Water to Air Heat Exchanger NEW front mounting
$269.10
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Carrier Bryant parts 310203 752 Heat Exchanger Cell
Carrier Bryant parts 310203 752 Heat Exchanger Cell
$60.00
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OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE BOILER HEAT EXCHANGER 18X18
OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE BOILER HEAT EXCHANGER 18X18
$143.00
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18x18 Water to Air Heat Exchanger Outdoor Wood Furnace
18x18 Water to Air Heat Exchanger Outdoor Wood Furnace
$143.00
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B3 23A 124 x29 30 Plate Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger Copper Brazed Furnace
B3 23A 124 x29 30 Plate Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger Copper Brazed Furnace
$135.00
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40 Plate Water to Water Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger
40 Plate Water to Water Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger
$216.00
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Forced Air Heat Exchanger 20 x 20 175000 BTU
Forced Air Heat Exchanger 20 x 20 175000 BTU
$125.00
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OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE  BRAZED PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER 50S
OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE BRAZED PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER 50S
$144.00
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18X18 OUTDOOR WOOD BOILER FURNACE HEAT EXCHANGER HOT WATER COIL WATER TO AIR
18X18 OUTDOOR WOOD BOILER FURNACE HEAT EXCHANGER HOT WATER COIL WATER TO AIR
$143.00
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100K Btu Water to Air Heat exchanger Coil
100K Btu Water to Air Heat exchanger Coil
$245.00
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Heat exchanger stainless steel 45 KW 155 Kbtu hr ISO9001 certified
Heat exchanger stainless steel 45 KW 155 Kbtu hr ISO9001 certified
$230.00
Time Remaining: 28d 16h 57m
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15x20 Water to Air Heat Exchanger Boiler Furnace Stove Hot Water Duct Coil
15x20 Water to Air Heat Exchanger Boiler Furnace Stove Hot Water Duct Coil
$141.95
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1200000 BTU Titanium Pool  Spa Heat Exchanger
1200000 BTU Titanium Pool Spa Heat Exchanger
$2,399.00
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40 Plate Brazed Water Outdoor Heat Exchanger 4 x 12 1 MNPT
40 Plate Brazed Water Outdoor Heat Exchanger 4 x 12 1 MNPT
$235.00
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Forced Air Heat Exchanger 19 x 20 150000 BTU
Forced Air Heat Exchanger 19 x 20 150000 BTU
$125.00
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360k BTU Pool Heat Exchanger Outdoor Furnace Boiler
360k BTU Pool Heat Exchanger Outdoor Furnace Boiler
$349.00
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85000 BTU Pool  Spa Heat Exchanger
85000 BTU Pool Spa Heat Exchanger
$215.00
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16x18 Water to Air Heat Exchanger Outdoor Wood Furnace
16x18 Water to Air Heat Exchanger Outdoor Wood Furnace
$139.00
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16X18 OUTDOOR WOOD BOILER FURNACE HEAT EXCHANGER HOT WATER COIL WATER TO AIR
16X18 OUTDOOR WOOD BOILER FURNACE HEAT EXCHANGER HOT WATER COIL WATER TO AIR
$141.95
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24x24 Water to Air Heat Exchanger With Install Kit
24x24 Water to Air Heat Exchanger With Install Kit
$296.10
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600000 BTU Titanium Pool  Spa Heat Exchanger
600000 BTU Titanium Pool Spa Heat Exchanger
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Broan Guardian Plus Venmar WHOLE HOUSE AIR EXCHANGER WITH HEAT RECOVERY HR26
Broan Guardian Plus Venmar WHOLE HOUSE AIR EXCHANGER WITH HEAT RECOVERY HR26
$812.09
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Forced Air Heat Exchanger 18 x 18 135000 BTU
Forced Air Heat Exchanger 18 x 18 135000 BTU
$100.00
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12x18 Water to Air Heat Exchanger for Outdoor Boiler Furnace Stove
12x18 Water to Air Heat Exchanger for Outdoor Boiler Furnace Stove
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30 plate Copper Brazed Heat Exchanger 3x8 WVO SVO
30 plate Copper Brazed Heat Exchanger 3x8 WVO SVO
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Hot Water Duct Coil Heat Exchanger nominal 20 X 20
Hot Water Duct Coil Heat Exchanger nominal 20 X 20
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Side Arm Heat Exchanger Fin Enhanced Water Heater Outdoor Wood Furnace Stove to
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16x16 Water to Air Heat Exchanger Furnace Boiler Wood Stove 80000 BTU hr
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Brazed 50 Plate Outdoor Wood Furnace Heat Exchanger 1 1 4 MPT
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19x20 Water to Air Heat Exchanger Furnace Boiler Stove Hot Water Duct Coil
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50 Plate Water to Water Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger with Installation Bracket
50 Plate Water to Water Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger with Installation Bracket
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WOOD COAL STOVE HEAT EXCHANGER
WOOD COAL STOVE HEAT EXCHANGER
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360000 BTU Titanium Pool  Spa Heat Exchanger
360000 BTU Titanium Pool Spa Heat Exchanger
$999.00
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Outdoor Wood Stove 40 Plate Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger
Outdoor Wood Stove 40 Plate Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger
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Brazed 10 Plate Heat Exchanger Outdoor Wood Furnace 1 MPT
Brazed 10 Plate Heat Exchanger Outdoor Wood Furnace 1 MPT
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240000 BTU Titanium Salt Water Pool Heat Exchanger
240000 BTU Titanium Salt Water Pool Heat Exchanger
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Heat exchanger stainless steel 352 KW 1200 Kbtu hr ISO9001 certified
Heat exchanger stainless steel 352 KW 1200 Kbtu hr ISO9001 certified
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600000 BTU Pool  Spa Heat Exchanger
600000 BTU Pool Spa Heat Exchanger
$499.00
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DIY Liquid to Liquid Heat Exchanger Plans 4 wood burner
DIY Liquid to Liquid Heat Exchanger Plans 4 wood burner
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Forced air heat exchanger SERCK
Forced air heat exchanger SERCK
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GEA Flatplate Brazed 10 Plate GBE 5x12 Heat Exchanger
GEA Flatplate Brazed 10 Plate GBE 5x12 Heat Exchanger
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60 Plate Water to Water Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger
60 Plate Water to Water Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger
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20x20 Water to Air Heat Exchanger Outdoor Boiler Furnace Stove 160000 BTU
20x20 Water to Air Heat Exchanger Outdoor Boiler Furnace Stove 160000 BTU
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Brazed 80 Plate Heat Exchanger Outdoor Wood Furnace 1 1 4 MPT
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BRAZED PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER OUTDOOR BOILER FURNACE STOVE WATER TO WATER HX
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1125 x 45 20 Plate Heat Exchanger Stainless Steel Copper Brazed B3 32A Water
1125 x 45 20 Plate Heat Exchanger Stainless Steel Copper Brazed B3 32A Water
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10 Plate Water to Water Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger
10 Plate Water to Water Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger
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Drainback solar water heater 10 gallon drain back tank Heat Exchange Inside KIT
Drainback solar water heater 10 gallon drain back tank Heat Exchange Inside KIT
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OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE  BRAZED PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER 30P
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OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE  BRAZED PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER 20S
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PROTECH RHEEM AS 63533 02 SINGLE CELL HEAT EXCHANGER
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22x24 Water to Air Heat Exchanger Outdoor Wood Furnace
22x24 Water to Air Heat Exchanger Outdoor Wood Furnace
$216.00
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Stainless Steel Solar Pool Heat Exchanger SP 155K
Stainless Steel Solar Pool Heat Exchanger SP 155K
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OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE BOILER HEAT EXCHANGER 19X20
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Titanium heat exchanger 16 KW 55 Kbtu hr ISO9001 certified
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Heat Exchanger
Heat Exchanger

Heat Exchange With Shell And Tube Technology

Shell and tube heat exchangers, are a metal shell, with parallel tubes inside that are used to exchange heat between fluids. The heat transfer occurs between two fluids via the walls of the tubes. There are a large variety of designs of this type of heat exchange system that varies depending on the application. In all of the configurations for shell and tube heat exchangers, one fluid passes through the tubes, the tube side fluid, and the other passes through the shell, the shell side fluid. The type of designed that is employed determines the rate at which heat exchange occurs. We will attempt to give you a brief overview of how shell and tube heat exchanger systems work and which type might best suit your needs.

The fluids between which heat is exchanged are referred to as the tube side fluid and the shell side fluid.

Important components of a shell and tube heat exchanger, in addition to the obviously important tubes and shell, are the tube sheets, baffles, end channels for the tube side fluid, and inlet and outlet nozzles for both the shell side fluid and the tube side fluid. The purpose of the tube sheets is to keep the tubes in place and increase the efficiency of heat exchange by creating turbulence. The end channels distribute the tube side fluid and create either a transition to the outlet nozzle or a means to send the tube side fluid back to the other end of the heat exchanger.

There are two general classifications for this type of heat exchange system, namely straight tube and U-tube designs. Usually, tube sheets are in place to secure the position of the tubes and to baffle the flow of shell fluid. When an U-tube design is used, the fluid enters and exits the exchanger at the same end. This should serve as a guide to the primary difference in designs of shell & tube heat exchangers.

The other type of design is the straight tube exchanger. For ease of cleaning, a straight tube design is utilized and it works better for fluids that tend to clog the tubes and necessitate frequent cleaning. The U-tube heat exchanger works well if the two fluids have greatly different thermal expansion characteristics, because it can allow the tube and the shell to expand or contract independently.

In reference to the tube side fluid, the number of passes refers to the number of times the tube side fluid is redirected within the system prior to leaving via the exit nozzle. The most common designs of shell and tube heat exchangers utilize one, two, or four passes, however other designs can be custom made. With U-tube exchangers, the design is inherently two pass. For straight tube applications where a second pass is desired, an internal horizontal baffle is used to redirect the fluid for another pass.

The type of design that is utilized determines the coefficient of heat transfer and thus has an effect upon the surface are needed to obtain the desired level of heat exchange. The fluid flow in the heat exchange system is commonly a combinations of cross flow, counter flow and parallel flow. But, counter flow is the most efficient type of flow for minimizing the amount of surface area required to obtain effective heat exchange.

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Why does Carrier use polypropylene heat exchanger instead of the industrial standard - stainless steel?

Why does Carrier use polypropylene heat exchanger instead of the industrial standard - stainless steel? What are the advantages and disadvantage of both?

I would not buy one Carrier Put the Bottom line before Consumer safety on this Design
In April 2008, the Court granted final approval to a nationwide settlement in a class action lawsuit filed by current and past owners of high-efficiency furnaces manufactured and sold by Carrier Corporation and equipped with polypropylene-laminated condensing heat exchangers ("CHXs").

Carrier sold the furnaces under the Carrier, Bryant, Day & Night and Payne brand-names. Plaintiffs alleged that starting in 1989 Carrier began manufacturing and selling high efficiency condensing furnaces manufactured with a secondary CHX made of inferior materials. Plaintiffs alleged that as a result, the CHXs, which Carrier warranted and consumers expected to last for 20 years, failed prematurely.

The settlement provides an enhanced 20-year warranty of free service and free parts for consumers whose furnaces have not yet failed. The settlement also offers a cash reimbursement for consumers who already paid to repair or replace the CHX in their high-efficiency Carrier furnaces.

An estimated three million or more consumers in the U.S. and Canada purchased the furnaces covered under the settlement. Plaintiffs valued the settlement to consumers at over $300 million based upon the combined value of the cash reimbursement and the estimated cost of an enhanced warranty of this nature.

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