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HES Spiral
plug-resistant
heat transfer

SPIRAL
HEAT EXCHANGERS

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 Technology Born In The
Process Industries
The spiral heat exchanger was developed in the 1920s for use in
the paper industry by the Swedish engineer Curt Rosenblad. For
the first time, a heat exchanger was available that allowed trouble-
free heat transfer between particle-loaded process streams.

In the early 1970s, Tranter HES predecessor Kapp Apparatebau

started manufacturing spiral heat exchangers based on an original
design with distinct advantages over the Rosenblad design. Today,
Tranter HES is the only company capable of manufacturing spiral
heat exchangers either in its own design or in the Rosenblad
design, in almost any size from any cold-workable and weldable
material. This engineering and manufacturing flexibility enables
us to offer replacements units for all applications without the
need for costly repiping.

Wide-Ranging
Spiral HE Applications
• Cooling, heating, heat recovery
• Near-vacuum condensation
• Evaporation
• Thermosyphon
• Reboiling
• Vegetable oil, water treatment
• CPI, food, pharma, pulp &
paper, primary metals, mining
• Municipal waste water
treatment/sludge processing

Spiral HE Materials And

Fluid Compatibilities
• Carbon steel
• Super austenitic stainless steel
• Nickel and nickel alloys
• Titanium, others
• Liquids, two-phase media, gases
• Liquids, suspensions, fibre- and
particle-loaded liquids, (highly)
viscous fluids, non-Newtonian fluids
including slurries and sludges
• Vapor with and without inert gases
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The Spiral Heat HES Spiral HE Performance Specifications
Channel spacings, in. (mm) 0.197– 2.76 (5–70)
Exchanger Channel widths, in. (mm) 2–79 (50–2000)
Surface per unit, ft2 (m2) 1.1– 8610 (0.1–800)
The concept of a spiral heat Design pressurea, psig (barg) vacuum–>653 (vacuum–>45)
exchanger is as simple as it is Design temperature, °F (°C) -148–>840 (-100–>450)
sophisticated. Two or four long Available codes AD-2000, PED, ASME, AS1210, etc.

metal strips, onto which spacer Quality certifications ISO 9001:2000, SQL

studs are welded, are wound

a
Ratings offered as a general guide only. Certain combinations of physical and fluid
properties may affect individual product specifications. Contact the factory with your
around a core, thus creating two specific application data.
or four equally spaced, single-
passage channels. An important feature of our design is the use of Application-Focused Configurations
continuous strip from core to shell that avoids the weakening of
internal welding seams and thickness transitions. Tranter HES has developed a wide range of cores adapted to
accomplish specific tasks, offering the right solution for each
A Solution For A Wide Range Of Applications application. Since its channel geometry can be configured with
great flexibility, a spiral HE can be adapted easily to particular
The concentric shape of the flow passages and the studs yield needs. Our designers can accommodate various mass flows and
turbulence at low Reynolds numbers. By optimizing the flow pattern temperature approaches within a single unit, often with an excellent
heat transfer is enhanced, while fouling is reduced. This compact turndown ratio. The long-flow, single-passage channels make
and space-saving design can be readily integrated into most available possible finely tuned thermal length, by which difficult process
footprints, reducing installation costs. flows can be heated or cooled in a single unit. Most importantly,
the flow channels have no dead spaces or sharp turns that would
Because of the welded, robust design and the low fouling properties, otherwise result in plugging.
maintenance costs are minimal. On a Total Cost of Ownership
basis, the spiral heat exchanger is frequently the most cost-effective Manufacturing Capabilities
solution.
Design and fabrication are executed in accordance with inter-
Different Flow Configurations national pressure-vessel codes including PED (CE-Stamp), AD-
2000 Merkblätter, ASME (U-Stamp), AS1210, etc. Quality is
For Different Tasks ensured by maintaining written procedures from proposal to
delivery. Corresponding certifications to ISO 9001:2000 and
Type A: Counter- Or Co-Current-Flow Manufacture License for Special Equipment (SELO) are also
• Both covers closing the spiral body maintained.
• Liquid/liquid as well as
vapor/liquid-applications
Know-How, Flexibility And Service
Type B: Cross-Flow
• Both covers at a distance With our extensive spiral heat exchanger applications experience,
from the spiral body we can assist our customers in many ways. Close teamwork within
• Overhead condensation and the Tranter worldwide network of representatives and partners
evaporation applications provides responsive individualized service.

Type C: Cross-/Counter- Or Co-Current-Flow Customer feedback applied to continuous improvement plays

• One cover closes the spiral body; a vital role, absolutely vital for relevance in a rapidly changing
the other is at a distance world. The benefit to you is increasingly more capable units that
• Condensation applications set new standards in spiral heat exchanger technology. For certain
with the possibility of new applications, we make available test units intended to address
condensate sub-cooling leading-edge process heat transfer challenges.
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 Typical Applications
Liquids And Slurries

For viscous and/or particle-loaded fluids the spiral HE is frequently

the first, if not the only choice. The spiral design prevents bypassing,
resulting in a self-cleaning effect. Additionally, the unit’s high heat
transfer coefficients help to prevent sedimentation.

While the standard spiral heat exchanger is practically free of dead

space, optional configurations can be manufactured completely
Cold fluid OUT
dead space-free. Special units can be fabricated without spacer studs,
reducing the risk of blockages to the absolute minimum. Cold and/or
hot spots are eliminated, and a temperature approach of less than 5°F
(3°C) can be attained.
Hot fluid OUT Cold fluid IN
Welded channel construction provides outstanding resistance to
leakage, making the spiral unit well suited for hazardous and/or
aggressive fluids.

Covers can be mounted with hook-bolts, hinges or davits to enable Hot fluid IN
easy access to the channels for rapid mechanical cleaning. Because of
the single-flow channels, chemical cleaning can be very effective. For
Counter-current unit, with diagram showing flow for both channels.
high pressure/temperature applications, a through-bolted end cover
mounting is available.

Body flange. Frame.

Sludge application with 431-ft2 (40-m2) surface area and 75-in. Hinge-mounted covers for rapid Reinforced covers for high-tempera-
(1900-mm) diameter. opening and cleaning. ture/pressure applications.

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Condensation And Evaporation

The spiral heat exchanger functions as an ideal condenser, especially

condensing mixed vapors with or without inert gases. The concentric,
single-flow passage geometry maximizes product recovery. There are
three possible flow arrangements: counter-current, co-current, cross-
current and a combination of these.

If pressure drop is not a critical factor, a unit with counter- or co-

current flow is a good solution. Vapor, particularly with a high inert
gas concentration, condenses well in the long flow path characteristic
of the spiral heat exchanger. In addition, the condensate and/or inert
gases can be sub-cooled within the same unit. Spiral HEs are easily configurable to accomplish a variety of condensing tasks.

If pressure drop needs to be minimized, such as in near-vacuum

applications, a cross-flow configuration with the cooling fluid meets
the need. High flow rates can be condensed with pressure-drops of
less than 0.015 psi (1 mbar), and inert gases can be removed easily.
Where condensate must be sub-cooled with minimal pressure-drop, a
combination of cross-/counter-flow is used.

An outstanding advantage of spiral heat exchangers used as overhead

condensers is that they can be flanged or welded directly onto a
column. They are also easily applied as multiple-stage condensers.
The assembly of the spiral condenser onto a column greatly reduces
installation costs, because connections are minimized.

Spiral HEs configured as a three-stage overhead condenser.

Short flow path and high surface area makes the spiral HE well suited Spiral HE configured as a bottom condenser.
for high flow rates, efficient condensation and low pressure drop.

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 Plate Heat Exchanger PLATECOIL® Prime Surface Heat Exchangers
Products And Services These versatile, highly efficient PLATECOIL® Prime Surface Heat
Exchangers replace costly and unwieldy pipecoil, steam sparging or
Welded Heat Exchangers expensive resistance heating elements. High internal flow velocities of
these exchangers generate effective heat transfer rates.
Tranter’s SUPERMAX® ULTRAMAX® and MAXCHANGER®
welded heat exchangers offer distinct advantages of plate heat transfer Tranter’s exclusive Multi-Zone configuration—designed to uniformly
efficiency, due in large measure to the turbulent flow created by the deliver steam to all levels of the unit through zoned headers—and two
corrugated patterns of their plates. Because of their high efficiency, Serpentine configurations are available in more than 300 standard sizes
Tranter welded units can handle temperature approaches of less than or can be custom designed. Single- and double-embossed styles may
2°F (1°C). Their smaller hold-up volume than shell & tube results be flat, bent or rolled as immersion heaters, banked for tanks, used
in faster start-ups and closer following of process changes. Beyond in mixers, cryogenic shrouds, jacketed vessels, clamp-on panels and a
efficiency, all three offer cost effectiveness, high performance and wide variety of other configurations.
minimal maintenance.
SUPERCHANGER® Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers
SUPERMAX Shell & Plate Heat Exchangers handle liquids, gases
and two-phase mixtures at pressures to 1,000-plus psig (68-plus barg) SUPERCHANGER® Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers transfer heat
and at temperatures to 1000°F (538°C). Eight different diameters of more efficiently than S&T units in most applications, due in large
circular plates are available to accommodate a wide range of flow rates. measure to the turbulent flow created by the corrugated patterns of
The unit can be fabricated from dissimilar metals when only one side the plates. They offer “U” values three to five times greater than S&T
will be exposed to corrosive conditions. units, a less than 2°F (1°C) temperature approach, easy maintenance
and in-place expansion capability.
The ULTRAMAX Welded Heat Exchanger incorporates the efficiencies
of a plate & frame heat exchanger without gaskets. It can operate at a SUPERCHANGER offers a broad selection of plate designs,
maximum design pressure of 650 psig (45 barg) and at low and high including herringbone and chevron styles, wide-gap and mixed high-
temperatures, from -320°F (-196°C) to 650°F (343°C). It can handle and low-NTU plates. End frames offer a choice between studded port
liquids, gases and mixtures of the two. Special alloy construction is connections and flanged extended nozzles. A broad selection means a
available, allowing it to be used with aggressive media. Various plate better match to your requirements, thus lower costs.
chevron angles offer flexibility in optimization.

If prime application considerations include a variety of connection

locations, space and single-material design, the MAXCHANGER is
extremely versatile. It can be used in many duties where shell & tube
units typically cool mechanical and electrical equipment—liquid-
to-liquid, steam-to-liquid, gas-to-liquid, gas-to-gas and refrigerant
applications (including ammonia).

Plate heat exchangers offer high performance in a small footprint.

From left: ULTRAMAX® Welded, MAXCHANGER® Welded,
PLATECOIL® Prime Surface (heating bank), SUPERCHANGER®
Plate & Frame and SUPERMAX® Shell & Plate Heat Exchangers

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Service Centers Help Keep Tranter West Coast Service Center (USA)
You On Line 857 E. Levin
Tulare, CA 93274
At Tranter Authorized Service Centers, we safely clean and refurbish Tel: 559-686-1840 • Fax: 559-686-3964
your spiral heat exchangers, returning them to peak efficiency, and E-mail: aftermarket@tranter.com
guarantee our work with our own written warranties covering materials
and workmanship. Tranter Heat Exchangers Canada, Inc. (Canada)
4080 - 78 Avenue
We do pressure washing and chemical cleaning of spirals, spiral core Edmonton, AB T6B 3M8 Canada
replacement, sandblasting and repainting, gasket replacement and Tel: 780-465-4582 • Fax: 780-469-5448
hydro testing. With Tranter and its authorized service facilities, you E-mail: aftermarket@tranter.com
can always be sure that you get the right gaskets, the right plates, the
friendliest service and our OEM Guarantee. Tranter, Latin America, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)
Prolongación Tecnológico Nte. 148 Nave 25
Give us a call at (940) 723-7125. Condominio Industrial el Fénix
Querétaro 76154 México
Tel: +52 442 217 44 98
Fax: +52 442 210 11 27
E-mail: gscully@tranter.com

Tranter Ind e Com de Equip Ltda (Brazil)

Av. Leonil Cre Bortolosso, 88 Galpão 1
06194-971 Osasco, SP Brazil
Tel/Fax: +55 11 3608-4154
E-mail: vendas@tranter.com

Tranter Service Centers are equipped with the knowledge, skill and OEM parts and
methods necessary to maximize your exchanger uptime.

Tranter Service Center (USA)

Factory/Sales/Engineering Office
1900 Old Burk Highway
Wichita Falls, TX 76306
Tel: 1-800-414-6908 • Fax: 940-723-5131
E-mail: aftermarket@tranter.com

Tranter Midwest Service Center (USA)

30241 East Frontage Road
Farmersville, IL 62533
Tel: 217-227-3470 • Fax: 217-227-3472
E-mail: aftermarket@tranter.com

Tranter Gulf Coast Service Center (USA)

1213 Conrad Sauer
Houston, TX 77043
Tel: 1-800-414-6908 • Fax: 713-467-1502
E-mail: aftermarket@tranter.com Tranter on-site teams stand ready to restore peak efficiency to your exchangers with
minimal downtime.
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 At the forefront of spiral heat exchanger
technology for more than 60 years
Tranter HES originated from the acquisition of HES
Heat Exchanger Systems GmbH in early 2009. Tranter
HES represents the impressive heritage in spiral heat
exchanger design and manufacturing constituted by
the combined experience of Kapp Apparatebau, HES,
Canzler and Vaahto; the spirals-related know-how and
production machinery of the latter two were acquired
by HES in 2007. Tranter HES is a worldwide operating
enterprise with more than 60 years of experience in the
design and manufacture of spiral heat exchangers. The
Tranter worldwide Service Center network is equipped
to provide repairs and overhauls of most brands of
spiral units, both in the plant and in our shop.

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The information contained in this brochure is not intended to be used for engineering purposes and is for reference only. Updates
in design or manufacturing methods may affect some of the data. Please consult the factory for more information.

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