Heat Transfer Efficiency Improvement
Achieve peak performance and maximize efficiency with TubeTech’s specialized cleaning service – designed specifically for Koch Heat Transfer Company’s TWISTED TUBE™ Heat Exchangers.
TWISTED TUBE™ Heat Exchangers by Koch Heat Transfer Company have revolutionized the industry with their superior heat transfer coefficients and innovative design. These advanced heat exchangers feature:
↻ Complex Swirl Flow
The unique external shell side design creates a complex swirl flow that maximizes turbulence and dramatically improves heat exchange efficiency.
⟳ Twisted Tube Bore
The innovative twisted tube bore design allows for optimized fluid velocities, ensuring efficient tube-side turbulence at both high and low flow rates.
⇌ Uniform Flow Distribution
Enhanced flow distribution throughout the exchanger leads to superior thermal performance and reduced fouling potential.
With the increasing popularity of Twisted Tube™ heat exchangers, traditional cleaning methods have fallen short. The complex geometry presents unique challenges:
Removing blockages in twisted tube bores and cleaning lanes measuring just 3 to 6mm requires specialized equipment that traditional methods cannot provide.
Achieving as-new performance demands physically navigating every internal tube bore and external cleaning lane with precision and consistency.
Efficient cleaning of both tube and shell sides simultaneously is essential to minimize costly operational downtime.
Visual inspection and documentation of fouling levels, plus Eddy Current and IRIS inspections, demand specialized approaches.
TubeTech™ has developed an advanced technology, specifically engineered for Twisted Tube™ heat exchangers:
Our advanced cleaning heads make complete surface contact, effectively removing scale and blockages from deep within the tube bundle.
Unique cleaning elements expand to the required diameter and automatically conform to tube twist configurations, ensuring thorough cleaning throughout the entire system.
State-of-the-art remote control technology guides our specialized cleaning heads through both tube and shell sides with unprecedented accuracy.
The tailored cleaning system operates smoothly without damaging recoil, protecting your valuable equipment while delivering superior results.
“We were incredibly impressed with TubeTech’s performance, witnessing the cleanest bundles since their installation in 2008. Our investment costs were fully recovered within just 4 months.”
– Petrochemical Client
While there may be a slightly higher initial investment, the long-term benefits far outweigh the cleaning costs, with typical ROI periods of just 3-6 months.
Our simultaneous tube and shell side cleaning technology dramatically reduces operational downtime compared to traditional cleaning methods.
Thorough cleaning without damaging equipment surfaces extends the useful life of your valuable Twisted Tube™ heat exchangers.
Clients report heat exchange efficiency returning to as-new specifications, maximizing energy efficiency and process throughput.
Read our latest case studies to find out how we use our unique fouling removal solutions and specialist knowledge to tackle some of the world’s toughest fouling challenges.
Twisted Tube Heat Exchanger: Shell and Tube Side Cleaning
Experience the TubeTech™ difference with our specialized Twisted Tube™ cleaning solution