Used – Southern Heat Exchanger 1220 sq. ft. Vertical Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger

Manufacturer Information

• Brand: Southern Heat Exchanger

• Category: Vertical Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger

• Year Built: 1989

• Certification: NB Code (ASME registered)

Description

The Southern Heat Exchanger 1220 sq. ft. vertical shell and tube heat exchanger is a heavy-duty industrial exchanger designed for reliable thermal transfer in demanding process applications. Constructed with a carbon steel shell and 316L stainless steel tubes and heads, it provides excellent resistance to corrosion while maintaining durability under high pressure and temperature conditions.

This exchanger features 388 tubes (1” OD, 16 BWG) arranged on a 1.25” triangular pitch with 12’ tube length, configured for 1-pass shell / 1-pass tube service. It is equipped with an expansion joint for thermal flexibility, three baffles with 35” spacing, and multiple nozzles for easy integration into plant piping.

With a NB code stamp and Bem TEMA type design, this exchanger is a proven solution for chemical, petrochemical, power, and industrial process industries.

Specifications

• Heat Transfer Area: 1220 sq. ft.

• Configuration: Vertical, shell & tube, 1-pass shell / 1-pass tube

• Shell Material: Carbon steel

• Tube Material: 316L stainless steel, 388 tubes, 1” OD, 16 BWG, 12’ length

• Head Material: 316L stainless steel

• Tube Pitch: 1.25” triangular pitch

• Shell Pressure Rating: 75 FV psi @ 300°F

• Tube Pressure Rating: 75 FV psi @ 300°F

• Shell Diameter: 28” (2’4”)

• Overall Length: 17’3”

• Baffles: 3, spaced at 35”

• Nozzles:

  • Shell: 12” and 18”

  • Tubes: 2”, 4”, and 8”

• Expansion Joint: Yes

• Design Code: NB Code, Bem TEMA type

• Year Built: 1989

Applications

• Chemical process industries (heat recovery, condensation, reboiling)

• Petrochemical plants & refineries

• Power generation cooling/heating systems

• Food & beverage processing (sanitary heating/cooling loops)

• Pharmaceutical heat transfer

• Oil & gas processing

• Water treatment & cooling towers

• Industrial manufacturing

• HVAC and district heating loops

• General process heating & cooling applications

What Might This Be Used For?

This Southern shell & tube exchanger is designed for industrial heat transfer applications where corrosion resistance, durability, and code compliance are critical. It’s ideal for process industries requiring reliable heating or cooling of liquids, vapors, or gases under pressure.