Used 2010 GEA 120 Sq. Ft. Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – 316L Stainless Tubes, 350/450 PSI Rated

Manufacturer Information

GEA

GEA manufactures industrial process and thermal-transfer equipment used across food, beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and general processing industries. Shell-and-tube heat exchangers provide indirect heat transfer between separate process and service fluids for heating, cooling, condensing, or other thermal-processing duties.

This GEA shell-and-tube heat exchanger provides approximately 120 square feet of heat-transfer surface and features 60 316L stainless steel tubes with a carbon steel shell and epoxy-coated carbon steel heads.

Description

Available for sale is a used 2010 GEA shell-and-tube heat exchanger with approximately 120 square feet of heat-transfer surface.

The exchanger measures approximately 8" diameter x 144" face-to-face length and contains 60 tubes constructed of 316L stainless steel. The tube side is rated for 350 PSI at -20°F to 500°F, while the carbon steel shell is rated for 450 PSI at -20°F to 500°F.

The unit features carbon steel epoxy-coated heads and multiple service, process, drain, vent, and instrumentation connections.

Service-side connections include 2" service nozzles and two 3/4" drain/vent connections. Process-side connections include a 1.5" process nozzle, two 2" vent/drain connections, and two 3/4" instrument inlets.

The heat exchanger is mounted on legs for installation. Serial number is 100360, National Board number is 17040, and the unit was built in 2010.

Specifications

Pressure ratings, National Board documentation, materials, current vessel condition, and inspection requirements should be verified before returning the exchanger to pressure service.

Typical Applications

• Process liquid heating
• Process liquid cooling
• Heat recovery
• Product temperature control
• Utility heat exchange
• Water heating and cooling
• Chemical processing
• Industrial process cooling
• Thermal fluid service
• Condensing applications
• Process fluid preheating
• General industrial heat transfer

Products This Heat Exchanger Could Be Used For

• Process water
• Compatible chemical solutions
• Food and beverage process liquids
• Cleaning solutions
• Glycol solutions
• Cooling water
• Heating water
• Compatible oils
• Process intermediates
• Industrial process fluids
• Utility fluids
• Other fluids compatible with the exchanger materials

Actual suitability and thermal performance depend on fluid chemistry, temperatures, pressures, flow rates, viscosity, fouling characteristics, required heat duty, allowable pressure drop, and materials compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How much heat-transfer area does this GEA exchanger have? The unit has approximately 120 square feet of heat-transfer surface.
• What are the tubes made from? The exchanger contains 60 tubes constructed of 316L stainless steel.
• What are the pressure and temperature ratings? The supplied specifications state the tube side is rated 350 PSI at -20°F to 500°F, while the carbon steel shell is rated 450 PSI at -20°F to 500°F.
• What are the approximate dimensions? The exchanger measures approximately 8" in diameter x 144" face-to-face length.
• Does this heat exchanger have a National Board number? Yes. The supplied National Board number is 17040, and the serial number is 100360. Applicable documentation and current inspection requirements should be verified.
• Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics? Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with rigging and loading coordination, domestic and international freight, customs documentation, and logistics planning for this GEA shell-and-tube heat exchanger.