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8 THERMO-CLEAN GROUP : DEEP CLEANING DEEPER IMPACT
For over 35 years , Thermo-Clean Group has been at the forefront of thermal cleaning innovation . Under the leadership of Robert Mol , the company has expanded from a small branch to cover multiple countries , offering cutting-edge , sustainable , and highly efficient cleaning technologies . In this interview , we learnt how with a commitment to continuous improvement and environmental responsibility , Thermo-Clean is setting new industry standards while preparing for future growth .
16 IMPROVING HEAT EXCHANGER FUNCTIONALITY WITH QUANTUM MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY TO ACHIEVE NET ZERO
This article introduces quantum mechanics technology as a solution to prevent scaling , biofilms , and corrosion in heat exchangers , improving efficiency sustainably .
20 SHELL AND TUBE HEX BUNDLE OFFLINE SPARE CRITERIA AND STORAGE PROCEDURE
This article details the guidelines to identify and establish spare criteria for critical assets in order to allow increasing the asset availability and minimize the equipment downtime due to lengthy and costly repairs .
24 ENGINEERING VITAL TOOLS
Heat Exchanger World spoke with Ben Lambers , Vice-President of Technology at Elliott Tool Technologies , to discuss his views and enthusiasm for an industry that influences behind-the-scenes but necessary applications that affect our everyday lives .
26 GET MORE OUT OF YOUR HEAT EXCHANGERS WITH HEAT TRANSFER ENHANCEMENT : PART 2 – ENHANCEMENT
In this series of articles , heat transfer specialists Himanhsu Joshi and Lou Curcio look at the benefits of heat transfer enhancement for heat exchangers .
28 OPTIMIZING SHELL-AND-TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS WITH GPU-ACCELERATED CFD
The article explores M-Star CFD ’ s GPU-accelerated simulations for optimizing shell-and-tube heat exchangers , leveraging the lattice Boltzmann method for faster , accurate heat transfer analysis , improved turbulence modeling , and more .
31 ENHANCING EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY IN PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING
A look into the transition from graphite to silicon carbide ( SiC ) heat exchangers in pharmaceutical manufacturing . SiC exchangers improve efficiency , eliminate contamination risks , and enhance durability , making them ideal for handling corrosive fluids .
32 ENHANCED WELDED TUBES : FROM THE STRIP TO THE HEAT EXCHANGER PERFORMANCE
Regardless of the application , the main challenge in heat exchanger design is to achieve the optimal balance between layout / footprint , costs , weight and , of course , the thermal efficiency and longevity . The performance and lifetime of shell and tube heat exchangers depend heavily on the choice of material and tube design .
36 IN TURBULENT TIMES , TUBES AND PIPES ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES
Thanks to increasing demand from energy and process industries , producers of tube and pipe in stainless steel and special alloys are proving they can adapt to volatile market conditions .
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