Tubular heat exchanger for thermal treatment of viscous products
When dealing with the thermal treatment of viscous products, including those with particles, traditional heat exchangers might fall short. The challenge involves maintaining efficiency in heating or cooling while processing products with varying viscosities and compositions to ensure consistent quality.
Ensure efficient thermal treatment of viscous products
The GEA VARITUBE® tubular heat exchanger is designed for the thermal treatment of a wide range of low- to high-viscosity products, including those containing particles, pulp, and fibres. With a straight tube design featuring inner tubes that can be plain or corrugated, thermal efficiency is maximized. The modular design allows for easy installation, extension, or modification. Models, like the VARITUBE® P, guide the product through multiple straight inner tubes in a counter-current shell flow, ensuring even heating or cooling. Made from 1.4571 (AISI 316 Ti) material, these heat exchangers are TÜV-approved and feature a sanitary O-ring sealing system for reliability. The systems can be custom-designed and are available for various applications, including liquid food, dairy, and beverages. Custom designs can be developed and installed to suit each application. GEA’s technology ensures high production reliability and product quality. The product flows in one or multiple tubes with a heat-carrying medium in the external shell, allowing for compensation of thermal expansion differences.
Benefits
- High thermal efficiency through corrugated tube design
- Modular and easy to install or extend
- Suitable for a range of viscosities and compositions
- Made from durable, sanitary materials
- Customizable for diverse applications