AIR COOLED HEAT EXCHANGERS
Air Cooled Heat Exchangers (ACHEs) are devices used to transfer heat from one medium to another using air as the primary cooling medium, rather than using a cooling liquid like water.
Selection of Air Cooled Heat Exchangers :
Air Cooled Heat Exchangers (ACHEs) are devices used to transfer heat from one medium to another using air as the primary cooling medium, rather than using a cooling liquid like water.
Application of Air Cooled Heat Exchangers :
- Oil and Gas Industry – Cooling of process fluids and gases in refineries and petrochemical plants, often in remote locations where water is scarce.
- Power Generation – Cooling of turbine exhaust steam, condenser cooling, and as part of combined cycle power plants to improve efficiency.
- Chemical and Petrochemical Industry – Used in chemical reactors, distillation columns, and other processes where heat removal is essential.
- Renewable Energy – Cooling in solar thermal power plants and geothermal plants to enhance energy conversion efficiency.
- Manufacturing – Cooling of equipment and processes in steel mills, paper mills, and other industrial facilities where water usage is restricted or expensive.
