This Taco Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger, model E14208S, is a single-heat exchanger designed for steam-to-liquid heat transfer. With a nominal shell diameter of 14 inches, it features two tube passes and a tube bundle length of 48 inches. The tubes are made of 304 stainless steel, measuring 3/4 inch in outer diameter with a wall thickness of .049 inches. These tubes are constructed with SA249 TP304 material and have an 18-gauge thickness. The heat transfer medium for this exchanger is steam to liquid. It is equipped with channel-flanged connections and does not include a cover. The tube plate material is grooved steel, while the separators are made of steel as well. This heat exchanger has a working pressure rating of 150 psi, making it suitable for various applications requiring efficient heat exchange.
Taco Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers Overview
Taco Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers are equipment used in HVAC systems and various industrial applications for the purpose of transferring heat between two fluids. These exchangers are composed of a large outer shell and an inner tube bundle. The arrangement allows one fluid to flow through the tubes while a second fluid circulates outside the tubes but within the shell. As they pass each other, heat exchange occurs, with the fluid inside the tubes either gaining or losing heat from the fluid in the shell. Taco Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers are noted for their durable construction, effectiveness in heat transfer, and ease of maintenance, including the straightforward process of replacing the tube bundle.
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