Heat Exchangers

EcoTherm
EST - 2500

The EcoTherm EST-2500 is a high-performance heat exchanger designed to recover substantial amounts of waste heat from industrial processes. By integrating this system, facilities can significantly improve energy efficiency, reduce operational costs, and contribute to environmental sustainability.

Product Specifications

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  • Model: EST - 2500
  • Flow Configuration: Counterflow
  • Rating: 2500 kW
  • Temp. Range: 6 - 90 °C
  • Weight Empty: 950 kg
  • Mounting: Horizontal/Vertical
  • Tube Side Fluid: Water/Oil/Saline
  • Material: SS 304L
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Product Information

Overview

Presenting the EcoTherm EST – 2500, an industrial shell and tube heat exchanger expertly designed to capture and repurpose waste heat from industrial stacks. This state-of-the-art equipment is built to enhance energy efficiency, delivering significant reductions in operational costs while promoting sustainability. With its durable and resilient construction, the EST – 2500 guarantees consistent performance across a broad range of industrial settings, making it a crucial component for any operation looking to optimise energy usage and reduce its environmental impact.

Recognising that no two businesses are alike, the EST – 2500 is customised to meet the specific needs of your company. We understand that every operation has unique challenges, and our heat exchangers are crafted with your particular situation in mind, ensuring that you receive the perfect solution tailored to your energy recovery needs.

  • Optimised Thermal Efficiency: The EST - 2500 features advanced tube configurations and an enlarged surface area, ensuring maximum heat transfer efficiency. This design minimises energy loss, helping to make your operations more cost-effective.
  • Robust Construction: Constructed from high-quality SS 304L stainless steel and corrosion-resistant materials, the EST - 2500 is engineered to endure extreme temperatures and demanding industrial environments, providing reliable, long-term performance.
  • Space-Efficient Design: Despite its robust build, the EST - 2500 has a compact design that facilitates seamless integration into existing systems. It requires minimal space and modifications, making it a versatile addition to various industrial setups.
  • Flexible Configurations: The EST - 2500 can be tailored to match specific process requirements, ensuring optimal performance for your distinct applications. Whether pre-heating water, oil, or saline, this heat exchanger can be customised to fit your exact needs.
  • Low Maintenance Requirements: With easily accessible components and a design that minimises fouling and scaling, the EST - 2500 demands minimal maintenance, reducing downtime and maintenance-related expenses.
  • Compliance and Safety: The EST - 2500 complies with rigorous industry standards and safety regulations, ensuring safe and dependable operation across various industrial applications.

The EcoTherm EST – 2500 is a vital asset for industries aiming to increase energy efficiency and reduce operational costs through effective heat recovery. Specifically engineered to pre-heat liquids such as water, oil, and saline by capturing waste heat from industrial stacks, the EST – 2500 is ideally suited for:

  • Food and Beverage Industries: Enhance energy efficiency in processes like pasteurisation and sterilisation.
  • Chemical Processing Plants: Optimise process heating by repurposing waste heat, reducing energy costs.
  • Dairies: Improve energy efficiency in milk processing through pre-heating, contributing to sustainability.
  • Drink Bottling Plants: Utilise captured heat for processes such as cleaning and sterilisation, reducing energy consumption.
  • Oil and Gas Industry: Increase energy efficiency in refining and processing by reusing waste heat.
  • Natural Gas Processing Facilities: Capture and repurpose waste heat for pre-heating in gas processing operations.

Integrating the EcoTherm EST – 2500 into your operations enables substantial reductions in energy consumption, resulting in significant cost savings and a smaller environmental footprint—all with a solution specifically customised to address your unique business needs.

Single-pass configurations allow fluid to flow in one continuous direction, making them simple and ideal for large temperature differences. Multi-pass configurations, on the other hand, route fluid through multiple stages, increasing turbulence and surface contact, which enhances heat transfer. However, multi-pass designs can lead to higher pressure drops and are more complex.

Larger tube diameters improve heat transfer by lowering flow velocity but require more space and cost. Smaller diameters increase fluid velocity, enhancing heat transfer but may cause higher pressure drops. Thicker walls provide better durability for high-pressure or corrosive environments, though they add weight and cost. The choice depends on your specific operating conditions.

Pressure relief devices, such as valves or rupture discs, prevent dangerous pressure buildup that could lead to equipment failure. These devices release excess pressure to ensure safe operation, preventing leaks and ensuring the system remains within safe limits.

Finned tubes enhance heat transfer efficiency by increasing the surface area available for heat exchange. This allows for a more compact design, saving space and cost while boosting thermal performance.

Key parameters to monitor include inlet and outlet temperatures, pressure drops, and flow rates. These metrics ensure the exchanger operates efficiently and help detect potential issues like fouling or improper flow distribution.

Ensure all connections are secure and gradually increase temperature and fluid flow to avoid thermal shock and pressure surges. Conduct pressure tests to confirm system integrity before reaching full operational levels.

Prevent thermal shock by controlling the rate of temperature changes during startup and shutdown. Gradual adjustments and accurate temperature monitoring reduce the risk of thermal stress and potential damage.

 

High-pressure drops increase energy consumption and operational costs. They can also indicate problems like fouling or inefficiencies in the system, reducing overall heat transfer effectiveness.

Non-condensable gases form an insulating layer that hinders heat transfer, increases pressure drops, and reduces efficiency. Proper removal of these gases is essential for maintaining optimal performance.

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulates fluid flow and heat transfer, allowing engineers to optimise designs by identifying inefficiencies. It helps refine configurations, improving performance before physical implementation, saving both time and costs.

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