Results for tag: "Scraped Surface Heat Exchanger"

A scraped surface heat exchanger (SSHE) is a type of heat exchanger that includes a mechanism to continuously remove the product from the heat transfer surface. This mechanism is often necessary for highly viscous, sticky, or particulate-laden fluids that can foul or clog traditional heat exchangers. SSHEs are utilized in various industries, including food processing, chemical, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical sectors, for processes such as crystallization, evaporation, heating, and cooling. Within the broader market of heat exchangers, which also includes shell and tube, plate, and air-cooled exchanger types, the scraped surface variant occupies a specialized niche. It is particularly distinguished from other types by its ability to handle materials that are not well-suited for traditional heat exchange systems. While cooling towers are primarily associated with large-scale heat rejection for industrial and HVAC systems, they are not directly comparable to SSHEs but may be part of a larger cooling system that includes various types of heat exchangers. Among the companies operating in the scraped surface heat exchanger market, key players include Alfa Laval, which provides equipment and services for heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling; SPX FLOW, known for manufacturing and distributing process engineering and automation solutions; and Tetra Pak, a multinational food packaging and processing company offering a range of SSHEs for food products. Another notable participant is HRS Heat Exchangers, which specializes in the design and manufacture of Show Less Read more