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Heat exchange: An important unit operation

by A&B Process Systems Corp.

This white paper by A&B Process Systems Corp. explains heat exchange, an important unit operation used for temperature control. Rates of reactions, the stability of reactants, products and materials of construction are all sensitive to temperature. This paper explains the approaches to effective heat transfer, which are based upon the flow of a fluid through a specially designed unit. According to this paper, heat exchangers may be fabricated from a variety of materials but stainless steels represents a highly versatile and cost-effective choice. The preferred heat transfer fluids include steam, hot and cold water, glycols, oils and refrigerants.

Published: 2006
Format: PDF
Length: 2 pages
Type: White paper
Language: English
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