Heat exchangers are widely used in U.S. industry including at chemical plants, pet-rochemical plants, petroleum refineries, natural-gas processing, sewage treatment, and power stations. Commercial applica-tions include space heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning.
Heat exchange in polymer melt or solutions - Sulzer
Sulzer offers a wide range of expertise in the field of thermal energy exchange for your polymeric system. With our static mixing equipment, we guarantee a smooth and efficient heat transfer both out of and into your polymer.
Recent research developments in polymer heat exchangers – A …
Jul 1, 2016 · Due to their low cost, light weight and corrosive resistant features, polymer heat exchangers have been intensively studied by researchers with the aim to replace metallic heat exchangers in a wide range of applications.
Styrene overhead condenser: Design criteria to minimize polymer ...
Mar 12, 2015 · A shell-and-tube heat exchanger for handling an easily polymerizable substance (condensing in the shell side) needs to be designed (with a removable bundle for easy mechanical cleaning). Working conditions are around 50/60ºC and near vacuum pressure.
Designing Polymerization Reaction Systems - AIChE
Many continuous stirred-tank reactors (CSTRs) employ an external heat exchanger to remove the large amount of heat produced during polymerization. It is easy to see why the external heat exchanger is an attractive configuration.
Review of polymers for heat exchanger applications: Factors …
Feb 25, 2017 · Polymeric materials hold several advantages over metal components in heat exchangers such as cost savings, lighter weight and corrosion resistance. However, it is challenging to engineer plastics with good heat transfer characteristics, processability and required strength.
Polymer reaction technology - Sulzer
Thanks to its densely packed heat exchange surface area, the SMR provides reliable heat removal and temperature control of bulk polymerization reactions; With the increased flow rate of the loop concept, even highly exothermal polymerization reactions can be handled safely
Polymer production technology - Sulzer
In addition to the monotube SMXL™, we also offer a multitube mixer-heat exchanger, which offers improved heating or cooling of viscous media at high throughputs. It is the perfect alternative when the flow is too high to be handled in a monotube.
MAJOR PROJECT REPORT MATERIAL BALANCE OF POLYETHYLENE PLANT & HEAT ...
The project includes the design and analysis of a heat exchanger used within the plant, examining the performance under specified conditions, including heat transfer coefficients, pressure drops, and fouling factors.
The use of polymers in heat exchangers - ScienceDirect
Jan 1, 1989 · A variety of heat exchangers constructed using polymers are available. They can offer good corrosion resistance, and in some cases cost benefits. This paper discusses the types and properties of polymer materials available, types of heat exchangers in which they are used, and possible future trends.