Rubicon Horizontal Heat Exchanger – 8500 Sq. Ft., Stainless Tubes, Heavy-Duty Use

🏭 Manufacturer

Rubicon
A known provider of heat exchanger solutions for chemical processing, refining, food, and energy applications. Their systems are widely used in industrial thermal transfer processes.

📝 Description

This Rubicon Horizontal Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger, built in 2007, features a robust carbon steel shell with 304L stainless steel tubes, tubesheets, and multiple ports for enhanced operational flexibility. With a large 8,500 sq. ft. heat transfer area, this unit is engineered for high-efficiency heat exchange in rigorous industrial environments.

Measuring 51 inches in diameter and 26 feet face-to-face, the exchanger is pressure rated at 110 PSI at full vacuum (FV) from -20°F to 650°F on the shell side and -20°F to 550°F on the tube side. It features (1294) 304L stainless tubes, carbon steel heads, and various vent, drain, and cleaning connections, including acid wash ports and a 6" flush out for CIP (clean-in-place) support.

⚙️ Specifications

• Manufacturer: Rubicon

• Model/Serial Number: 3387-1A

• National Board Number (NB#): 1959

• Year Built: 2007

• Heat Transfer Area: Approximately 8,500 sq. ft.

• Shell Material: Carbon 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

• Shell Diameter: 51 inches

• Length (Face-to-Face): 26 feet

• Fittings:

  • (2) 16" inlet/outlet

  • (1) 18" inlet

  • (1) 14" outlet

  • (2) 3/4" vent/drain

  • (4) 3/4" vent/drain (additional)

  • (2) 2" acid wash ports

  • (1) 6" flush out port

🧩 Applications

Designed for demanding process conditions across:

• Petrochemical and chemical refining

• Fertilizer and acid production plants

• Power generation facilities

• Oil & gas midstream and upstream operations

• Industrial utility systems

• Heat recovery and preheating loops

• Process water and cooling systems

• Pulp and paper mills

• Food and beverage thermal exchange

• Renewable energy (biofuels, distillation systems)

🔧 What Might This Be Used For?

• Transferring heat in a sulfuric acid plant

• Cooling hydrocarbon or condensate streams

• Preheating boiler feed water in energy systems

• Serving as a heat exchanger in chemical reactors

• Condensing vapors in distillation processes

• Hot oil recovery from industrial thermal systems

• Providing thermal regulation in food-grade systems

• Waste heat recovery for power generation

• Cleaning-in-place using acid wash connections

• Multi-stage heat transfer in continuous process lines