Aluminum Air Cooled Heat Exchanger for Oil Refinery Process with Finned Tube Technology
Price:
$10 - 1000 /Piece/Pieces
MOQ:
1 set
Delivery Time:
1-3weeks
Brand:
DELLOK Yonghui
Product Description
DELLOK YONGHUI air-cooled heat exchangers are engineered for oil refinery applications, utilizing ambient air as the cooling medium. The core heat transfer element features finned tubes composed of base tubes and fins, available in various configurations including flat wing, discontinuous wing, corrugated wing, and perforated wing designs for optimal thermal performance.
Oil Refinery Process Applications
Oil refineries transform crude oil into valuable products including petroleum naphtha, gasoline, diesel fuel, heating oil, kerosene, and fuel oils. Heat exchangers are essential equipment throughout this refining process.
Advantages of Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers
Air-cooled heat exchangers rank second only to shell-and-tube exchangers in chemical and petroleum processing. They offer significant economic and environmental benefits, particularly in arid regions where water resources are limited. While initial construction costs are higher, operating expenses are substantially lower compared to water-cooled systems. Using ambient air eliminates cooling water fouling and corrosion issues while preventing potential process fluid contamination.
Structural Design and Components
Tubes are typically fitted with aluminum fins that significantly increase surface area and enhance thermal performance on the air side of the heat exchanger.
Fluid Flow Direction
Finned Tube Types
Four primary finned tube configurations are commonly utilized:
- L Finned Tubes
- LL Finned Tubes
- KL Finned Tubes
- Extruded Finned Tubes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an air cooler?
An air cooler is a heat exchanger that uses ambient air as the cooling medium to reduce fluid temperatures. Warm fluid inside the tubes transfers heat through the tube walls and fins to the external air stream, achieving efficient cooling and condensation.
What are the main components of an air cooler?
Primary components include heat transfer tubes, tube boxes, structural supports (side beams and crossbeams), and fan systems.
What are the main applications of air coolers?
Air coolers are widely used in industrial applications requiring efficient heat dissipation, particularly in water-limited environments. Key sectors include power generation, petrochemical processing, metallurgical operations, and aerospace industries.
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Company
Dellok Yonghui Radiating Pipe Manufacturing Co.,Ltd.
Location
No.18 Tianyue Road,Yanzhou,Jiangsu China
Contact Person
Peter Cheng