The most common type of industrial heat exchanger is the shell and tube type where one stream, usually the one that leaves the most deposit i.e. water, flows through the tubes and the other stream goes through the shell side. This is because the tubes are easier to clean than the shell. Provision must be made to withdraw the tubes for cleaning and this area must be kept free of piping and other obstructions.
Shell and tube exchangers are manufactured in accordance with the TEMA (Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association) code.
Chapter 12. Heat Exchangers
12.1 Exchanger Types
12.2 Shell and Tube Exchangers
12.3 Spacing at Shell and Tube Exchangers
12.4 Stacked Shell and Tube Exchangers
12.5 Maintenance Requirements
12.6 Piping at Shell and Tube Exchangers
12.7 Reboilers
12.8 Horizontal Reboiler Piping
12.9 Vertical Reboiler Piping
12.10 Double Pipe Exchangers
12.11 Plate Heat Exchangers
12.12 Fin Fans (Air Coolers)
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