Used Southern Heat Exchanger 8500 Sq. Ft. 304L Stainless Horizontal Heat Exchanger – 51" x 26', Built 2019

🏭 Manufacturer

Southern Heat Exchanger Corporation (SHECO)
Renowned for manufacturing high-efficiency shell and tube heat exchangers for industrial processing across oil & gas, chemical, and power generation sectors.

📝 Description

This Southern Heat Exchanger Corp. horizontal heat exchanger, built in 2019, features robust 304L stainless steel construction and offers a massive 8,500 sq. ft. heat transfer area. The shell is 51" in diameter with a 26' face-to-face length, built for high-pressure and high-temperature applications. The 304L shell is rated 110 PSI @ full vacuum (FV) and -20°F to 650°F, while the (1294) 304L tubes are rated up to 550°F.

It includes 304L tubesheets and carbon steel heads for performance and durability. The unit comes with multiple connection options, including (2) 16" and (2) 18" inlets/outlets, as well as auxiliary, vent, and drain ports for maximum flexibility.

⚙️ Specifications

• Manufacturer: Southern Heat Exchanger Corp.

• Year Built: 2019

• Heat Transfer Area: ~8,500 sq. ft.

• Shell Material: 304L Stainless Steel

• Tube Material: 304L Stainless Steel (1294 tubes)

• Tubesheet Material: 304L Stainless Steel

• Head Material: Carbon Steel

• Shell Rating: 110 PSI / Full Vacuum @ -20°F to 650°F

• Tube Rating: 110 PSI / Full Vacuum @ -20°F to 550°F

• Dimensions:

  • Shell Diameter: 51"

  • Length (face-to-face): 26'

• Connections/Fittings:

  • (2) 16" Inlet/Outlet

  • (2) 18" Inlet/Outlet

  • (2) 1" Aux.

  • (2) 1" Vent/Drain

  • (1) 2" Aux.

  • (1) 1" Vent

  • (1) 6" Drain

  • (1) 2" Aux.

• National Board Number (NB#): 15500

• Serial Number: 19-0072

🧩 Applications

Ideal for high-efficiency thermal exchange in:

• Oil & gas refineries

• Petrochemical and chemical plants

• Power generation facilities

• Biofuel and renewable energy operations

• Food and beverage processing

• Pharmaceutical heat transfer systems

• HVAC and industrial utility systems

• Process cooling and heating circuits

• Steam condensing systems

• Waste heat recovery systems

🔧 What Might This Be Used For?

• Heat recovery from industrial flue gas streams

• Thermal exchange in a high-volume chemical reactor

• Cooling of hydrocarbon streams in refineries

• Heating process liquids using steam or thermal oil

• Condensation of vaporized process media

• Heat transfer in clean steam pharmaceutical lines

• High-pressure liquid-to-liquid heat recovery

• Replacement unit in existing power plant heat loops

• Temperature regulation in food-grade thermal systems

• Supporting continuous production in chemical distillation