FAQs About Heat Exchangers
United Rentals offers a comprehensive range of heat exchangers for rent, expertly designed to transfer heat efficiently between mediums, making them ideal for critical heating and cooling applications. Heat exchangers are commonly used in sterilization, pasteurization or other sanitizing operations to support temperature-specific storing regulation and practices. We feature a range of size and power options, starting at 250-499 sq. ft. heat exchangers. This heavy-duty heat exchanger has a heat transfer area of up to 2,999 square feet, ideal for industrial applications like power generation, petroleum refining and chemical processing. Furthermore, each unit is thoroughly cleaned and inspected after each use and hydrotested to meet industry specifications and standards. Learn more about heat exchangers in our Project Uptime article, Helping Power Plants Manage the Challenges of Seasonal Heat. Manufacturers include leading brands like Tranter and Ohmstede.
To find the correct heat exchanger size, consider your available space and identify your heat transfer needs, measured in BTUs per hour or watts. Additionally, you can use sizing formulas to calculate heat transfer area size for precise recommendations. Need more help? Contact United Rentals to receive support from trained engineers in selecting an efficient, cost-effective heat exchanger.
There are four different types of heat exchangers. Double tube heat exchangers use a tube-within-a-tube design, while shell and tube exchangers feature multiple tubes enclosed in a cylindrical shell. Tube-in-tube exchangers consist of two coiled tubes, creating an inner and outer pattern. Lastly, plate heat exchangers employ metal plates to transfer heat between two fluids.
Heat exchangers are known for their efficient use of energy because they eliminate the need for complex mechanical and air-chilling processes. Heat exchangers are notably smaller and more compact than air conditioners because of their streamlined heat transfer processes, leading to significantly lower energy consumption, substantial cost savings and enhanced environmental sustainability.