Shell-and-tube heat exchangers account for 85% of the new heat exchangers supplied to oil refineries, chemical companies, petrochemical companies and energy companies. This is because this type of heat exchanger can be used for almost any application across a very wide range of temperatures, pressures and materials. In addition, the design methods and mechanical codes have been established based on many years of experience. VDL Klima shell-and-tube heat exchangers can be used in almost all installations. We also supply shell-and-tube heat exchangers for the food industry  (e.g. for cleaning installations), for factories and offices (for hot water supply (mains water), central heating systems) and in the process industry (e.g. for combined heat and power, process heating or process cooling and heat recovery).

A shell-and-tube heat exchanger consists of a shell with an internal tube bundle. This heat exchanger transfers heat and cold between liquids and gases. To transfer heat between the two fluids, one medium flows through the shell and the other medium through the tubes.