Heat Exchangers

EcoTherm
EST - 3500

The EcoTherm EST-3500 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 - 3500
  • Flow Configuration: Counterflow
  • Rating: 3500 kW
  • Temp. Range: 6 - 90 °C
  • Weight Empty: 1500 kg
  • Mounting: Horizontal/Vertical
  • Tube Side Fluid: Water/Oil/Saline
  • Material: SS 304L
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Product Information

Overview

Introducing the EcoTherm EST – 3500, a cutting-edge industrial shell and tube heat exchanger meticulously engineered to capture and repurpose waste heat from industrial stacks. This sophisticated equipment is designed to enhance energy efficiency, driving significant reductions in operational costs while promoting sustainable practices. Built with durability in mind, the EST – 3500 ensures reliable and consistent performance across a wide range of industrial applications, making it an essential component for any facility focused on optimising energy utilisation and minimising environmental impact.

Recognising that every business has its own set of challenges, the EST – 3500 is customised to address the specific requirements of your operation. We know that each industry has unique needs, and our heat exchangers are tailored with your particular situation in mind, delivering a solution perfectly aligned with your energy recovery objectives.

  • Superior Thermal Efficiency: The EST - 3500 features advanced tube arrangements and a maximised surface area, providing exceptional heat transfer efficiency. This design ensures minimal energy loss, making your operations more efficient and cost-effective.
  • Durable Construction: Manufactured from high-quality SS 304L stainless steel and corrosion-resistant materials, the EST - 3500 is built to withstand extreme temperatures and the toughest industrial conditions, offering dependable, long-lasting performance.
  • Space-Saving Design: Despite its robust build, the EST - 3500 boasts a compact design that facilitates easy integration into existing systems. It requires minimal space and modification, making it versatile for various industrial setups.
  • Customisable Configurations: The EST - 3500 can be tailored to match specific process requirements, ensuring optimal performance for your unique applications. Whether pre-heating water, oil, or saline, this heat exchanger adapts to your exact needs.
  • Low Maintenance Requirements: With accessible components and a design that reduces fouling and scaling, the EST - 3500 demands minimal maintenance, lowering downtime and maintenance-related expenses.
  • Compliance and Safety: The EST - 3500 complies with stringent industry standards and safety regulations, ensuring safe and reliable operation in diverse industrial environments.

The EcoTherm EST – 3500 is an indispensable tool for industries seeking to improve energy efficiency and reduce 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 – 3500 is ideally suited for:

  • Food and Beverage Processing: Enhance energy efficiency in processes like pasteurisation and sterilisation.
  • Chemical Manufacturing: Optimise process heating by capturing and reusing waste heat, lowering energy costs.
  • Dairy Operations: Improve energy utilisation in milk processing through efficient pre-heating, supporting sustainability initiatives.
  • Beverage Bottling Plants: Repurpose captured heat for cleaning and sterilisation, reducing overall energy consumption.
  • Oil and Gas Industry: Increase energy efficiency in refining and processing by repurposing waste heat.
  • Natural Gas Processing Facilities: Capture and reuse waste heat for pre-heating in gas processing operations.

Integrating the EcoTherm EST – 3500 into your operations enables substantial reductions in energy consumption, resulting in significant cost savings and a smaller environmental footprint—all with a solution customised to meet the unique demands 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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