OVERVIEW

Our scraped surface heat exchangers (SSHEs) are designed for handling viscous or fouling fluids, such as those in the food, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical industries. A rotating scraper or blade continuously removes deposits from the heat transfer surface, which offers several benefits compared to conventional heat exchangers:

• Improved Heat Transfer Efficiency: SSHEs help prevent fouling or scaling on the heat transfer surface by constantly scraping off the accumulated deposits. This maintains a clean surface for heat transfer, resulting in higher overall heat transfer efficiency and reduced fouling-related heat transfer resistance. This means that an SSHE can maintain its heat transfer performance for longer periods without frequent cleaning, reducing downtime and increasing process efficiency.
• Enhanced Product Quality: In industries where product quality is critical, such as food and pharmaceuticals, SSHEs can provide significant benefits. The continuous scraping action helps to prevent product buildup on the heat transfer surface, minimizing the risk of product degradation, fouling, or contamination. This results in improved product quality, consistency, and purity, making SSHEs ideal for processing sensitive or high-value products.
• Increased Process Flexibility: SSHEs are versatile and can handle a wide range of process fluids, including viscous, particulate-laden, and fouling-prone fluids. They are also capable of handling a wide range of operating conditions, including high temperatures and pressures. This makes SSHEs suitable for a variety of applications, from heating or cooling viscous food products, such as sauces and confectionery, to processing petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals.
• Reduced Maintenance and Downtime: Fouling is a common issue in heat exchangers, and it can lead to decreased heat transfer efficiency, increased energy consumption, and increased maintenance and downtime. SSHEs with their built-in scraping action can help reduce fouling, which in turn reduces the need for frequent cleaning and maintenance, leading to decreased downtime and increased productivity. This can result in significant cost savings and improved process reliability.
• Energy Savings: Fouling on heat transfer surfaces can increase the energy requirements for heating or cooling processes, as it reduces the effective heat transfer area and increases the temperature difference across the exchanger. By minimizing fouling, SSHEs can help reduce energy consumption and operating costs, making them more energy-efficient compared to conventional heat exchangers.
• Compact Design: SSHEs are often designed to be compact, which means they can be easily integrated into existing process lines or systems without requiring extensive modifications. This makes them ideal for retrofitting into existing processes where space is limited.