Heat Exchangers

EcoTherm
EST - 3000

The EcoTherm EST-3000 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 - 3000
  • Flow Configuration: Counterflow
  • Rating: 3000 kW
  • Temp. Range: 6 - 90 °C
  • Weight Empty: 1250 kg
  • Mounting: Horizontal/Vertical
  • Tube Side Fluid: Water/Oil/Saline
  • Material: SS 304L
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Product Information

Overview

Introducing the EcoTherm EST – 3000, an industrial shell and tube heat exchanger expertly engineered to capture and recycle waste heat from industrial stacks. This advanced equipment is designed to maximise energy efficiency, leading to substantial reductions in operational costs while supporting sustainable practices. With its durable and resilient construction, the EST – 3000 delivers consistent performance across a wide variety of industrial environments, making it an essential tool for any facility focused on optimising energy use and reducing environmental impact.

Understanding that each business has its own specific needs, the EST – 3000 is tailored to meet the unique demands of your operation. We recognise that every industry faces different challenges, and our heat exchangers are custom-designed with your situation in mind, ensuring the ideal solution for your energy recovery requirements.

  • Enhanced Thermal Efficiency: The EST - 3000 is equipped with optimised tube configurations and an expanded surface area, ensuring superior heat transfer efficiency. This design minimises energy loss, making your operations more economical and energy-efficient.
  • Sturdy Construction: Crafted from high-grade SS 304L stainless steel and corrosion-resistant materials, the EST - 3000 is built to withstand extreme temperatures and challenging industrial conditions, offering dependable, long-lasting performance.
  • Compact and Versatile Design: Despite its solid construction, the EST - 3000 features a compact design that allows for seamless integration into existing systems. It requires minimal space and modification, making it adaptable to a wide range of industrial applications.
  • Customisable Options: The EST - 3000 can be tailored to fit specific process needs, ensuring optimal performance for your unique applications. Whether you need to pre-heat water, oil, or saline, this heat exchanger is designed to meet your exact specifications.
  • Minimal Maintenance Needs: Designed with easily accessible components and a structure that reduces fouling and scaling, the EST - 3000 requires minimal maintenance, helping to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
  • Safety and Compliance: The EST - 3000 adheres to stringent industry standards and safety regulations, ensuring safe and reliable operation in various industrial environments.

The EcoTherm EST – 3000 is a key asset for industries aiming to boost energy efficiency and lower operational costs through effective heat recovery. Specifically designed to pre-heat liquids such as water, oil, and saline by capturing waste heat from industrial stacks, the EST – 3000 is perfect for:

  • Food and Beverage Processing: Improve energy efficiency in processes like pasteurisation and sterilisation.
  • Dairy Operations: Optimise energy use in milk processing through effective pre-heating, supporting sustainability efforts.
  • Beverage Bottling Plants: Utilise captured heat for cleaning and sterilisation, reducing overall energy consumption.
  • Oil and Gas Sector: Increase energy efficiency in refining and processing by repurposing waste heat.
  • Oil and Gas Industry: Increase energy efficiency in refining and processing by reusing waste heat.
  • Natural Gas Processing Facilities: Capture and reuse waste heat for pre-heating in gas processing operations.

By incorporating the EcoTherm EST – 3000 into your facility, you can achieve significant reductions in energy consumption, leading to notable cost savings and a reduced environmental footprint—all with a solution customised to meet the specific needs of your business.

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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