Shell and tube heat exchangers

Efficiently manage heat transfer in your production line with custom-engineered shell and tube heat exchangers, designed to handle complex thermal processes like cooling, heating, condensation, and evaporation, ensuring optimal performance and energy savings for large-scale operations.

Facilitates Heat Exchange for Industrial Applications

Bachiller’s Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers are tailor-made solutions engineered to enhance thermal exchange processes in diverse industrial settings. Designed for chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, these exchangers efficiently manage cooling, heating, and condensation challenges across a range of fluids. With configurations like BEM and AES, they support varied applications from biodiesel production to resin processing. Featuring advanced thermal design through HTRI software and automated calculations validated by ASME and API standards, they ensure precise performance in demanding environments. Constructed from materials like austenitic stainless steel and nickel alloys, these exchangers offer exceptional corrosion resistance. Seamlessly integrate into existing operations with custom engineering and support, ensuring optimal energy and process efficiency.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with seamless integration into continuous operations.
  • Minimizes operational costs through energy-efficient thermal management.
  • Supports diverse applications, from petrochemicals to food processing, ensuring versatile use.
  • Provides robust corrosion resistance with high-grade construction materials, extending equipment lifespan.
  • Customizable design adapts to specific process requirements, maximizing production flexibility.

General


Applications
Food,Chemicals,Polymers,Thermal solar energy,Fine chemicals,Bioethanol,Cosmetics,Natural extracts,Pulp and paper,Petrochemicals,Plastics,Resins,Surfactants,Biodiesel,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Polyethylene,Paracetamol,Face creams,Detergents,Polypropylene,Epoxy resin,Acetic acid,Ethanol fuel,Biodiesel fuel,Solar collectors,Bleached pulp,Essential oils
Steps before
Heating,Purification,Grinding,Emulsification,Chemical Reaction,Mixing
Steps after
Cooling,Condensation,Sterilization,Evaporation,Distillation,Packing
Input ingredients
hot fluids,cold fluids,steam,liquid gases
Output ingredients
cooled fluids,heated fluids,condensed steam,vaporized liquids
Market info
Bachiller specializes in industrial engineered-to-order equipment, known for high-quality process equipment in the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries. They are recognized for their expertise in designing and manufacturing pressure vessels, reactors, and mixing equipment.

Technical Specifications


Weight
Up to 130 Tn
Diameter tube sheet
From 125 mm up to 5,500 mm
Thickness tube sheet
From 20 up to 450 mm
Tube bundle length
From 300 mm up to 15,000 mm
Mechanical design codes
ASME VIII div.1,AD-2000,EN-13445,API-660,BS-5500
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Yes
Welding methods
GTAW orbital automatic welding
Automatic calculations software
Microprotol,B-JAC,Compress,PVElite
Thermal design software
HTRI,B-JAC
Configurations
BEM,BEU,BKU,BES,AES,AEN,NEN,AEX,DEU,double tubesheet
Construction materials
Austenitic Stainless Steels,Super Austenitic Stainless Steels,Duplex and Superduplex Stainless Steels,Nickel Alloys and Superalloys,Titanium,Cladding
Weld overlay method
Automatic GMAW

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC / SCADA / Manual
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
CIP/SIP
Custom clean-in-place solutions
Cleaning method
Automatic / Manual
Energy efficiency
Optimized for reduced energy consumption
Thermal design
HTRI and B-JAC integration
Welding techniques
GMAW / GTAW / FCAW
Finite Element Analysis
Applied for stress verification
Automatic controlled torque expansion
Precision joining techniques
Customization flexibility
Tailor-made configurations

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Austenitic Stainless Steels / Nickel Alloys / Superalloys / Titanium
Density/particle size
Dependent on application
Cleanability
Austenitic Stainless Steels / Duplex Stainless Steels
Abrasion resistance
Nickel Alloys / Superalloys


ASME Code
ASME VIII div.1
European Standards
EN-13445
API Standards
API-660
German Standards
AD-2000
British Standards
BS-5500

Physical Characteristics


Weight
Up to 130 Tn
Diameter Tube Sheet
From 125 mm up to 5,500 mm
Thickness Tube Sheet
From 20 up to 450 mm
Tube Bundle Length
From 300 mm up to 15,000 mm