3 Advantages of Using Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers in Industries

1. 3 Advantages of Using Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers in Industries Air-cooled heat exchangers are designed to transfer heat between a fluid and surrounding air. Thermosag, one of India's leading air-cooled heat exchanger manufacturers, designed these units to act as efficient cooling systems by utilizing the surrounding air to cool down the process fluid, thus eliminating the need for additional coolants like water. These heat exchangers comprise bundles of fine tubes to allow passage for the hot fluid. The tubes are fitted with fins to increase the available surface area for heat transfer and facilitate faster heat dissipation. Fans and blowers drive ambient air over the fins to further speed the heat transfer from the fluid to the air. Air-cooled heat exchangers are more common in industries with limited water supplies and where water exposure can increase contamination risks. Air-cooled heat exchangers have a diverse market, including oil refineries, chemical plants, power plants, and other industrial applications. Apart from the simplicity of operations, low maintenance requirements, and water-independent function, these heat exchangers have many other advantages to make your industrial processes more efficient. Below is an in- depth description of some of these advantages: 1. High Heat Transfer Coefficient:

2. The air-cooled heat exchanger has a significantly higher heat transfer coefficient, approximately three to five times more than the shell and tube exchanger. This means that to effectively carry out the same amount of heat exchange, an air-cooled heat exchanger will occupy approximately half the area compared to its shell and tube counterpart making the process more efficient. 2. Significant Temperature Difference Correction Coefficient: The fluid flow generally adopts a concurrent or counter current flow pattern in an air-cooled condenser power plant. This means that the flow of process fluid and the surrounding air occurs either in the same direction or opposite direction, optimizing the cooling performance and minimizing errors compared to other heat exchangers where the probability of mistakes is higher and need a logarithmic mean temperature difference correction. 3. The Small Footprint By small footprint, we refer to the compact size and space-saving design of air-cooled heat exchangers. Unlike their water-cooled counter parts, these heat exchangers eliminate the need for substantial cooling towers and associated infrastructure. ACHEs' compact structure allows them to be used in industries with limited space, offers flexibility in the plant layout, and is easy to maintain and clean. Wrapping Up: Thermosag- as a reputed heat exchanger manufacturer, adheres to the value of quality- oriented service and designs energy-saving, environmentally friendly, and safe air-cooled heat exchangers to meet the various requirements of industrial processes. Air-cooled heat exchangers offer many advantages, including water independence, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility in plant layout, among others, to make your operation more efficient. So, choose wisely to upgrade your industry! Source - https://www.vingle.net/posts/5954549