If your business requires specific environmental conditions, a heat exchanger could be exactly what you need. Ideal in emergency situations or for fast turnarounds, heat exchangers can mitigate any costly consequences of an exchanger failure. But what is a heat exchanger? And why are rental heat exchangers used in industry? Find out the answers to these questions and more below.
What is a heat exchanger?
Let’s start simple: what is a heat exchanger? Essentially, it is a device (or system) that transfers heat from one source to another. Primarily used in industry, heat exchangers are generally used for heating or cooling elements – depending on your requirements. Having said this, the use of heat exchangers in industry is dedicated to cooling, to ensure that vital pieces of equipment or volatile substances do not overheat. You may need either a potable heat exchanger or a non-potable heat exchanger, depending on the specific environmental conditions of your operation.
How do heat exchangers work?
So, how do heat exchangers work in these circumstances? Heat is transferred via conduction, through the exchanger materials (these can differ based on the different types of heat exchangers being used), where it is then separated. For example, with a shell and tube heat exchanger, two types of fluids flow throughout the tubes to complete the process – one within the tube and one within the outer shell. On the other hand, fin, or fan heat exchangers are made up of thin, flat, metal fins. Here, hot and cold fluid streams run through alternating fins and are enclosed by side bars on the edge of the exchanger.
Heat exchanger applications
Wondering what sort of things heat exchangers in industry are used for? We’ve listed a selection of heat exchanger applications below:
- Replace faulty non-industrial exchangers. If your existing heat exchanger goes bust, don’t worry. Industrial heat exchanger rental from Aggreko can help to prevent any damages or costs as a result of an exchanger failure.
- Reach increased market demand. If you work in the manufacturing sector, factors like weather can impact demand. So if warmer weather means more business opportunities, a heat exchanger can assist in safely expanding your operations to account for extra demand.
- Achieve specific temperature conditions. If your existing heat exchanger goes bust, don’t worry. Rental solutions, including Hastelloy-C Crossflow heat exchangers, can help prevent damages or costs due to an exchanger failure.
Enquire About Heat Exchanger Rental from Aggreko Today
Now you’re no longer asking, ‘why are heat exchangers used in industry?’ it’s time to discover how they can assist your business. Interested? If you have any more questions, find out all the answers you need by enquiring today and speaking to a member of our expert team. Find out more about our heat exchanger rental range or learn more about the other cooling equipment we offer.