Heat Exchanger

Meaning of Heat exchanger

 Heat exchanger is a piece of equipment that continually transfer heat from one medium to another

Type of heat exchanger

• Shell and tube heat exchanger
• Plate heat exchanger

Plate heat exchanger

Shell and tube heat exchanger

Advantages and disadvantages if heat exchanger

Advantages

• Compact design
• Less cost
• Temperature control
• Efficient heat transfer
• Versatility

Disadvantages

• Fouling 
• Leakage
• Limited temperature range
• Pressure drop