Thanks for your replies guys.
ash9144 (Chemical)
29 Aug 07 9:53
Leaks to where? Out of HEX or from tubes into steam side. How much temperature rise do you see between batches? Where physically is the leak (on the heads, valves, etc)?
The oil leaks out of the HEx at its end caps (heads)...
Hi guys.
Just started my work as a process engr in a chem plant.
One of my 1st projects is on a HE which uses steam (shell-side) to heat up oil (tube-side). After the intended amount of oil is heated up & transferred to a mixing tank, the pump is turned off and system is closed, leaving oil in...
