Copper Tube Aluminum Fin Steam Heater

Copper Tube Aluminum Fin Steam Heater

Steam enters inside the copper tube, and during the flow inside the copper tube, the heat of the steam is transferred to the aluminum fins through the wall of the copper tube. The aluminum fins exchange heat with the external heated medium (e.g., air, water, etc.), transferring the heat to the heated medium and raising its temperature. In this process, the steam gradually condenses into water inside the copper tube, and the condensate flows out from the other end of the copper tube. The heated medium then continuously flows over the surface of the aluminum fins under the action of the fan or pump, absorbing heat to achieve the purpose of heating.

Performance Characteristics

Efficient heat transfer: the existence of aluminum fins greatly increases the heat transfer area, so that the heat can be more quickly and fully transferred to the heated medium. At the same time, the special structure of the fins can destroy the boundary layer of the fluid and enhance the convective heat transfer of the fluid, which further improves the heat transfer efficiency.

Compact structure: compared with the traditional light tube heater, the copper tube and aluminum fin steam heater is smaller and lighter in weight, which can save installation space and reduce the footprint and weight of the equipment under the same heat transfer capacity.

Good corrosion resistance: Copper tubes have good corrosion resistance and can resist the erosion of moisture and impurities in the steam. Aluminum fins can also form a dense layer of oxide film in the air, which has certain antioxidant and corrosion resistance, thus prolonging the service life of the equipment.

Good temperature uniformity: As the aluminum fins can distribute the heat evenly on the whole heating surface, the heated medium can absorb the heat evenly when passing through the heater, avoiding the phenomenon of local overheating or overcooling and improving the heating quality.

Application fields

Industrial field: In chemical, petroleum, metallurgy, electric power and other industries, commonly used to heat various process fluids, such as crude oil, natural gas, water, air, etc.. For example, in chemical production, it is used to heat the materials in the reaction kettle to reach the temperature required for the reaction; in power plants, it is used to heat the boiler feed water to improve the thermal efficiency.

Commercial field: It is widely used in the air conditioning system of large buildings such as shopping malls, hotels and office buildings, as the heating part of air handling units to heat the new air or return air and regulate the indoor temperature. In addition, in some commercial drying equipment, such as food drying boxes, clothing dryers, etc., also often use copper tube and aluminum fin steam heater to provide heat.

Agricultural field: In greenhouse greenhouses, it can be used to heat the air and provide a suitable growing environment for crops. By adjusting the flow and temperature of steam, the temperature in the greenhouse can be precisely controlled to meet the needs of different crops at different growth stages.