Designing Your Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger

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Process Design Considerations:

Understanding your product is critical to a successful design.

Please fill out the following planning form as thoroughly as possible. If you are unable to answer any of the questions below, leave them open. You may be asked to send us a sample of your product and our lab technicians will confidentially develop a profile for your product. This service is free

Process Considerations

Tube Side

Shell Side

Other product/process considerations

Mechanical Design Considerations

Tube Side Considerations

Connection Type

Shell Side Considerations

Connection Type

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S&T Bundle
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S&T Shell

Other Mechanical Considerations

Cross Contamination Tester (CCT):

The CCT is a testing device that is used to test for cracks and pinholes in tube bundle

  • Includes:

    • Cross Contamination Tester
    • 1.5", 2", 2.5", and 3" diameter s-line connections
    • 1.5", 2", 2.5", and 3" diameter s-line caps
    • Measurement beaker
    • Detailed instruction manual
    • Heavy duty carrying case
  • Includes:

    • Cross Contamination Tester
    • 4.0 PLC driver for automated record retention
    • 1.5", 2", 2.5", and 3" diameter s-line connections
    • 1.5", 2", 2.5", and 3" diameter s-line caps
    • Measurement beaker
    • Detailed instruction manual
    • Heavy duty carrying case
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Digital Cross Contamination Tester (CCT 4.0)