This Taco Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger, model E8208S, is a single-heat exchanger designed for steam to liquid heat transfer. With a nominal shell diameter of 8 inches, this heat exchanger features two tube passes and a tube bundle length of 48 inches. The tubes are made of double wall copper with a smooth surface and have a diameter of 3/4" OD. The tube plate material is 304SS on the head side and carbon steel on the shell side. The separators are made of steel. This heat exchanger has threaded connections for easy installation. It is capable of working under a pressure of up to 150 psi.
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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