Thermal processing
Frame the heat-transfer duty before choosing equipment size or construction.
Define both fluid streams
| Information | What to provide |
|---|---|
| Hot side | Fluid identity, flow, inlet and required outlet temperature. |
| Cold side | Fluid identity, flow, inlet and required outlet temperature. |
| Operating limits | Allowable pressure drop, operating pressure, fouling and cleaning constraints. |
| Design basis | Applicable standard, design pressure and design temperature for each side. |
Agree on the configuration
Discuss accessibility, tube or plate arrangement, materials and installation constraints. A quoted heat-transfer area alone is not a performance guarantee for a different duty.
Move to an equipment brief
Review heat exchanger equipment or send your thermal conditions. Final thermal and mechanical design remains subject to engineering review.
Every process starts
with the right questions.
Tell us what flows in, what needs to change, and what the equipment must deliver.