Module1 : Process Design of Heat Exchanger

Lecture 1 : Heat Exchangers Classifications

    

 

Figure 1.4. Removable U-tube heat exchanger [1] .

Typical parts and connections shown in Figures 1.2 , 1.3 and 1.4 ( IS: 4503-1967 ) are summarized below.

1. Shell

16. Tubes (U-type)

2. Shell cover

17. Tie rods and spacers

3. Shell flange (channel end)

18. Transverse (or cross) baffles or support plates

4. Shell flange (cover end)

19. Longitudinal baffles

5. Shell nozzle or branch

20. Impingement baffles

6. Floating tube sheet

21. Floating head support

7. Floating head cover

22. Pass partition

8. Floating head flange

23. Vent connection

9. Floating head gland

24. Drain connection

10. Floating head backing ring

25. Instrument connection

11. Stationary tube sheet

26. Expansion bellows

12. Channel or stationary head

27. Support saddles

13. Channel cover

28. Lifting lugs

14. Channel nozzle or branch

29. Weir

15. Tube (straight)

30. Liquid level connection