Why Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers are popular : Shell and tube heat exchangers are one of the most popular types of heat exchanger because of their flexibility to accommodate a wide range of temperatures and pressures. Shell and tube heat exchangers have been used for more than 150 years in almost every industrial application.
What is a shell&tube heat exchanger?
A shell & tube heat exchanger consists of metal tubes passing through another metal enclosure, which is referred to as the ‘shell’. We have 2 distinct spaces in a shell and tube exchanger – shell side and tube side.
One of the next things we asked ourselves was, why are shell and tube exchangers becoming so popular?
The chosen answer was for instance, in the tank terminal industry, shell and tube exchangers are being utilized much more often because of their ability to increase operational flexibility, and because of the way they contribute to overall plant efficiency.
While I was writing we ran into the query “Why are tubes used in heat exchangers?”.
This is true for fixed tubesheet and floating heat type exchangers which are quite common to handle dirty services that cause heat exchanger fouling. Tubes are relatively cheaper to fabricate than the shell body. Tubes facilitate a streamlined flow, lower turbulence.
How does heat transfer occur in a shell and tube heat exchanger?
And then heat transfer occurs between the two fluids. But each time when you design for a new shell and tube heat exchanger, you will need to decide where the hot / cold fluid streams must be places. Which should go through shellside and which will go through the tubes.
Why does bmw recommend shell gas?
Because Shell paid more money to be the official fuel recommended by BMW. It’s all about the marketing dollars and has nothing to do with the product being good, bad, or better. Because Shell paid more money to be the official fuel recommended by BMW.
Why Shell V-power for BMW?
With its unique formulations designed to actively clean and protect vital engine parts, Shell V-Power is seen as an ideal partner for BMW M Automobiles, BMWs pinnacle of technology.
Shell Lubricants – Shell Helix Ultra and Pennzoil Platinum – joins forces with BMW Motorsport as its premium technology partner and exclusive supplier of premium motor oils. And Shell V-Power will be the recommended fuel for the BMW M Automobiles.
What does the shell-BMW engine oil collaboration mean for You?
This collaboration means that Shell will continue to produce and supply’s BMW’s branded engine oils, which meet the latest BMW engine specifications.
Is Shell Gasoline better than others?
People have a belief that Shell gas is better than others. Their advertising program is very effective. They are willing to pay more for their idea of quality. Shell is included in the Top Tier gasolines that are tested by some car vendors and show that they meet a specific standard for keeping the engine parts clean.
You may be asking “Why does my car run better on Shell gasoline than BP?”
From a gasoline perspective, all gasolines are pretty much the same; in fact, it is likely that they came from the same feedstock or refinery. This gasoline typically comes with the additives necessary to achieve a certain octane.
Why is shell premium gas so expensive?
The most likely scenarios for Shell gasoline to be more expensive is that their additive is more expensive to add, or that other stations are using the base gasoline from the local distributor refinery. Does Shell premium gas clean your engine ?
Another common question is “Why are some gas stations cheaper than others?”.
My chosen answer is what makes any gasoline different is the detergent they put in it. Chevron has theirs, Shell has theirs. The local gas vendors use no detergent, and they generally sell it cheaper, as their cost is cheaper. But all gas stations usually make little or no profit .
In northern California and southern Oregon Shell stations are both the most expensive and the cheapest name brand station. Some Shell stations are cheaper than Valero and they take credit cards.