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Case Study

Fume Incinerator Custom Cooling Towers

The problem: customer in the carbon fiber manufacturing industry needed a custom cooling tower heat exchanger capable of efficiently cooling the hot air stream and integrating seamlessly into their space.

Details

Industry

Carbon fiber manufacturing

Lead Time

8-10 weeks post-design approval

Product

Cooling tower heat exchanger

Location

Tennessee, USA

Materials

309 and 304L stainless steel and carbon steel

Applied Capabilities

Custom unit design, fabrication, on-site consultation

Heat and Air Specifications

Recover 6,300 SCFM of 1,600ᵒ to 1,750ᵒF hot air leaving a thermal fume incinerator, cooling it down to 350ᵒF before entering a bag-house filtration system for final cleaning.

PRE-heat Inc. stepped up to the challenge, delivering the PRE-heat Model V13/31-72-85.5-2S heat exchangers designed to exacting standards. Constructed from premium materials including stainless steel tubes and tube sheets, these exchangers were engineered to withstand the high temperatures and rigorous demands of the carbon fiber manufacturing process.

Featuring a two-shell pass and vertical shell and tube design, these exchangers were installed in series for the hot air stream with separate cooling air circuits, ensuring maximum efficiency. Auxiliary equipment, including top and bottom plenums with internal insulation and access doors for cleaning, was seamlessly integrated into the system.

These custom-manufactured cooling tower heat exchangers met all customer specifications, satisfaction, and budgetary requirements. For companies seeking innovative heat exchange solutions tailored to their unique needs, PRE-heat Inc. stands ready to deliver excellence.

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