Among the most common types of heat transfer equipment used in industrial applications are the various configurations of shell-and-tube heat exchangers. Suitable for a range of pressure and temperature conditions, shell-and-tube heat exchangers can be robust enough to handle corrosive or even lethal fluids.

Basco Type OP incorporates a double O-ring sealed floating tube sheet that provides leak detection and eliminates the possibility of over tightening bolts, avoiding damage to the O-rings.

Keeping heat exchangers clean is an important aspect of routine maintenance. Without regular cleaning, fouling and debris reduce heat exchanger efficiency and can, if left unchecked, cause equipment and processes to fail.

This brief review of good practices can save thousands of dollars for processors looking to purchase a new shell-and-tube exchanger.