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Top Seven Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Failure Mechanisms (#2 – Fouling)

Posted on May 15, 2020

#2 – Fouling… Some processes are prone to solids forming inside the tubes. When you are working with those processes, you have to build a preventative maintenance program to keep…

Top Seven Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Failure Mechanisms (#1 – Tube Plugging)

Posted on April 6, 2020

#1 – Tube Plugging… If you work around shell & tube heat exchangers, it is likely that you’ve seen or heard of plugged tubes. Plugging can be intentional, where a…

Top Seven Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Failure Mechanisms (OVERVIEW)

Posted on March 6, 2020

Many of our customers utilize shell and tube heat exchangers in their facilities. Depending on the process conditions, that equipment may not last for decades without maintenance and repair. It…