Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger for engineering schools

Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Apparatus Manufacturer, Supplier and Exporter – Designed for engineering and heat transfer laboratories, this apparatus is used to study the performance of a 1–2 shell and tube heat exchanger under different flow conditions. The setup enables evaluation of heat transfer characteristics, temperature distribution, and overall thermal performance using controlled hot and cold water circulation.

Experiments:

• Determination of Log Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD)

• Determination of heat transfer rate

• Determination of overall heat transfer coefficient

Utilities Required:

• Water supply: 20 litres/min (approx.) with drain facility

• Electric supply: 220 V AC, Single Phase, 4 kW

• Floor area: 1.5 m × 0.75 m

Technical Specifications:

• System: Water-to-water 1–2 shell and tube heat exchanger

• Shell: Stainless steel, insulated with ceramic wool and aluminium foil cladding

• Shell dimensions: 220 mm diameter × 500 mm length (approx.)

• Baffles: 25% cut, 4 Nos., spaced 100 mm apart

• Tubes: 24 Nos., 16 mm OD (approx.), 500 mm length

• Water flow measurement: 2 rotameters, one each for hot and cold water

• Hot water tank: Stainless steel with ceramic fibre insulation

• Hot water circulation: Magnetic drive pump

• Heaters: 2 Nichrome wire heaters

• Digital temperature controller: 0–199.9°C (for hot water tank)

• Digital temperature indicator: 0–199.9°C, with multi-channel selector switch

• Temperature sensors: RTD PT-100

• Mounted on a rigid painted mild steel frame

• Supplied with detailed English instruction manual