Enhancing industrial efficiency and compliance with bespoke heat exchangers
Looking for heat exchangers for your industrial applications? Heat exchangers play a crucial role in a wide range of industrial industries such as chemical, food and beverage, dairy and pharmaceuticals. They contribute to the efficient operation of various processes. They are designed to transfer heat from one medium to another while keeping them physically separated.
Industrial heat exchanger range
Also known as a fin fan cooler, air blast coolers harness ambient air to cool process fluids like lubricants. For industrial cooling, we design all sizes, from compact units for ship stabilisers to coolers exceeding six metres in length. Find out more on our air blast cooler page.
Air coolers contribute to the efficiency of processes involving air by utilising various cooling mechanisms, often including chilled water. These coolers help maintain the air at the precise temperature required. Find out more on our industrial air coolers page.
Air preheaters use energy from the outgoing process stream (usually hot flue gas or exhaust gases) and heat the incoming air. This exchange optimises the system’s thermal conditions and improves overall performance, efficiency, and energy conservation. The goal is to recover heat that would otherwise be wasted and use it to enhance the efficiency of the overall system. Find out more on our air preheaters page.
These heat exchangers are designed to complement primary heat exchange units, providing additional thermal regulation or specialised functions within a system. Contact us and find out how we can help you with ancillary heat exchangers.
Industrial condensers cool gaseous process streams below their dew points, converting most of the gas into liquid form by extracting heat. In steam condensers/surface condensers, exhaust steam from a turbine can be reused in liquid form, which often provides an efficient way to recover and reuse heat in industrial processes. Find out more on our condensers page.
Process air heaters elevate air temperature for industrial applications like drying and heating. They use heating elements to raise air temperature to desired levels with precise control, which is crucial for efficiency in processes. Contact us and find out how we can help you with process air heaters.
Economisers capture heat from boiler or gaseous heat source emissions. They then use it to pre-heat streams like feed water or combustion air, making the process more economical by recycling heat that would otherwise be lost. Find out more on our economisers page.
Widely used across most industries, this design consists of a shell enclosing a bundle of tubes. Our bespoke shell and tube heat exchangers are suitable for large industrial-scale applications to serve various purposes. Find out more on our shell and tube page.
Steam air heaters heat air and liquids using steam. They are crucial in industries prioritising reliability and durability, such as food production, pharmaceuticals, and high-value industrial manufacturing. Find out more on our steam air heaters page.
Ease of design is essential for us, and we know the Sterling Thermal Technology steam air heaters can be adapted to meet specific requirements experienced in projects. The Elfin technology in particular sets them apart. Sterling products have a proven record in terms of reliability, durability and working life. This, coupled with improved efficiency, leads to significant cost savings in the quantity of steam required.
Mike Bambury, Director, MDFT
How an industrial heat exchanger works
The process begins with the fluids entering the heat exchanger through separate pathways, often called the hot and cold sides. Once inside the heat exchanger, the fluids remain separated by walls but come into proximity, allowing heat to transfer between them.
These fluids can be gases, liquids, or a combination of both, depending on the specific application. For example, in an industrial chemical manufacturing process, one fluid might be a heated solvent while the other is a cool solvent or reactant solution.
The effectiveness of a heat exchanger depends on several factors, including the design and geometry of its heat transfer surfaces, the flow rates and temperatures of the fluids involved, and the thermal properties of the materials used in its construction.
Why choose Sterling TT
To ensure our heat exchangers offer significant benefits, we use our expertise and experience to design and manufacture them to your specific requirements.
Many industrial applications require custom-designed heat exchangers to meet specific requirements. We have the in-house capability to design and produce tailored solutions.
Our in-house design team determines the appropriate dimensions and specifications for a heat exchanger to meet specific thermal and operational requirements.
Heat exchangers can accumulate fouling, scaling, or deposits over time, reducing their efficiency. So, we consider ease of cleaning and maintenance when designing your heat exchangers.
We’ll balance performance with cost-effectiveness. We strive to find ways to minimise your ownership costs while meeting your requirements.
Heat exchangers in industrial applications must adhere to safety standards and regulations to protect workers and the environment. We’ll ensure compliance with standards, including ASME VIII or ASME U stamp.
Why heat exchangers are crucial
Energy efficiency
Heat exchangers can help improve your energy efficiency by transferring waste thermal energy to the incoming flow, reducing the overall energy consumption in industrial processes.
Temperature control
Heat exchangers are essential for maintaining precise temperature control in industrial processes. They can heat or cool process fluids as needed, ensuring the desired temperature is consistently maintained.
Waste Heat Recovery (WHR)
Heat exchangers are used to recover waste heat from industrial processes. This recovered heat can be reused to preheat incoming fluids or other purposes, reducing energy costs and environmental impact.
Process optimisation
Heat exchangers optimise various processes by controlling temperature gradients, which is crucial in industries such as chemical manufacturing or food processing.
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Examples of Sterling TT’s expertise in industrial applications
Chemicals
In the chemical industry, heat exchangers regulate temperatures in various processes. We have pioneered technologies for:
- ammonia production,
- chemical process optimisation,
- fertilisers process,
- general chemical processing,
- petrochemical processing,
- product drying,
- waste heat recovery,
- water cooling.
Dairy
In the dairy industry, heat exchangers are widely used for various purposes, contributing to the efficiency and quality of dairy product manufacturing. Sterling TT can offer our heat transfer solutions in some critical applications, including:
- air preheating,
- condensate recovery,
- drying processes (e.g. baby powder, powdered vitamins, and supplements),
- fluid bed secondary drying,
- hot oil thermal fluid air heating,
- hybrid steam and hot oil air heating (for high-temperature applications),
- product heating,
- steam air heating,
- waste heat recovery.
Food
In the food industry, heat exchangers are versatile units that contribute to the efficient and safe processing of food products. We are particularly skilled to help with:
- condensate cooling,
- evaporation,
- exhaust gas cooling,
- heat recovery,
- pasteurisation,
- product drying,
- waste heat recovery,
- yeast cooling.
Pharmaceuticals
Heat exchangers play a critical role in various processes to ensure the precise control of temperatures and meet stringent quality and safety standards. We can support you in applications such as:
- process heating and cooling.
- waste heat recovery.
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We customise our heat exchange solutions to meet your needs. Let us know your specifications, and we’ll design and manufacture the suitable heat exchanger for your industrial process.
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