Stainless Steel Vessel Gas Cooler

A vessel gas cooler, specifically a shell and tube gas cooler, is a type of heat exchanger used to cool gases or vapors in industrial processes. It consists of a cylindrical shell with a bundle of tubes running through it. The gas to be cooled flows through the tubes, while the cooling medium, typically water or a refrigerant, circulates around the tubes within the shell.
The gas enters the cooler through an inlet connection and passes over the external surface of the tubes. As it comes into contact with the cooler tubes, heat is transferred from the gas to the cooling medium. This causes the gas to cool down and potentially condense.
The cooling medium, circulating inside the shell, absorbs the heat from the gas and exits the cooler through an outlet connection. It may be cooled by external means, such as a cooling tower or refrigeration system, before being recirculated back into the shell.
The design of the shell and tube gas cooler allows for efficient heat transfer due to the large surface area provided by the tube bundle. The tube bundle is typically removable, allowing for easy cleaning and maintenance.
Shell and tube gas coolers are widely used in various industries, including oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, and power generation. They are employed in applications such as gas compression, gas separation, vapor recovery, and gas conditioning.
These coolers can be customized to meet specific requirements, including variations in shell and tube materials, tube arrangement, and overall dimensions. It is important to consider factors such as gas composition, pressure, temperature, and desired cooling capacity when selecting a shell and tube gas cooler for a particular application.