・Chemicals(Aromatics value chain etc.) and Petrochemicals
・Fertilizers
・Metal / Mining
・Steel
・Paper / Pulp
・Food
・Semiconductor
・Waste water treatment
・Machinery
・Energy recovery
・Etc
Considering spiral heat exchanger for fouling applications, it is best.
That compact heat exchanger(Spiral type) bring high efficiency and minimum
maintenance.
The capital cost for spiral type it is normally higher than shell and tube
type on the same heat transfer area.
However, due to the Spiral type has high efficiency, it requires a smaller
heat transfer area. It means that finally the capital cost slightly higher
than shell and tube type.
In addition to that, in case of fouling applications, operational cost
for spiral type is lower than shell and tube type. It means that long time
operation and minimum down time. And, the risk of unscheduled maintenance
is normally reduced.
Finally, total cost which is capital and operation, the SPIRAL will be
best choice.