Practical articles on selection, materials, maintenance and procurement of industrial heat exchangers.
Discover how a Compabloc heat exchanger works and explore the best alternative and replacement options for high-temperature industrial applications.
How induced and forced-draft air-cooled heat exchangers (fin-fan coolers) are sized and specified for oil and gas, petrochemical, power and process cooling at sites where cooling water is unavailable.
How air-cooled heat exchangers and air-fin coolers reject process heat without cooling water — components, forced vs induced draft, fin and tube selection, sizing rules and typical power, oil and gas applications.
An overview of the main industrial heat exchanger types — plate, shell-and-tube, brazed, welded, finned-tube, plate-and-shell, plate-fin and air-cooled — and when to choose each.
A practical guide to water-to-water heat exchangers — how plate and shell-and-tube designs transfer heat between two water streams for HVAC, district heating, industrial cooling and domestic hot water.
A hub guide to the main types of heat exchangers — gasketed plate, brazed plate, fully welded plate, plate-and-block, shell-and-tube, finned-tube and more — with selection guidance by construction, flow arrangement and industry application.
A technical guide to corrosion-resistant materials (Titanium, Cu-Ni 90/10 and 70/30, super-duplex, nickel alloys) and design considerations for shell and tube heat exchangers cooled with seawater in marine and offshore service.
A sourcing guide for international buyers comparing the price, quality standards (ASME, PED) and total cost of ownership of Chinese and European plate and shell-and-tube heat exchanger manufacturers.
A practical cross-reference guide to plate heat exchanger (PHE) plates and gaskets — how to identify your unit, verify model and measured dimensions, and match materials and gasket compounds for replacement parts.
A technical guide to plate and frame heat exchangers — how the fixed and movable covers, carry bar and plate pack work, plus selection criteria for heavy industrial duties.
A printable heat exchanger maintenance checklist for routine inspection of plate and shell-and-tube units — daily, monthly and annual tasks, gasket and tube checks, cleaning triggers and record-keeping.
How to select a copper-free and zinc-free heat exchanger for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery production — wetted material options, why copper and zinc are prohibited, and the data needed to size a contamination-safe unit.
How to recover waste heat from boiler and furnace flue gas — economizers, condensing recovery, acid dew point control and material selection — to raise efficiency and cut fuel costs.
How to recover heat from commercial kitchens, canteens and food-processing exhaust — greasy exhaust air, dishwasher drain water and refrigeration reject heat — with the right heat exchanger and payback estimates.
How to select a hygienic plate heat exchanger for pharmaceutical and API processes — sanitary design, 316L/higher alloys, gasket compliance, WFI and CIP/SIP requirements.
A buyer's guide to evaluating plate heat exchanger manufacturers in China — what separates engineering-led suppliers from traders, how to compare quality, certifications and lead times, and where Shanghai Jiangxing fits.
Shanghai Jiangxing is a plate heat exchanger manufacturer in China, supplying custom-engineered gasketed, brazed and fully welded plate and frame heat exchangers for HVAC, district heating, food, chemical and industrial duties.
Shanghai Jiangxing supplies replacement heat exchanger plates and gaskets for units originally built by brands such as Alfa Laval, GEA, Sondex and APV — how fit is verified from model, plate code and measured dimensions before quotation.
Shanghai Jiangxing supplies hygienic gasketed plate heat exchangers for pasteurisation, cooling and heating in food, beverage and dairy processing, with product-contact materials and food-contact documentation specified per order.
Shanghai Jiangxing is a custom finned tube heat exchanger manufacturer in China, specializing in the design and fabrication of industrial air-cooled heat exchangers and coils for steam, thermal oil, and process fluid applications.
As a specialist fully welded plate heat exchanger manufacturer in China, Shanghai Jiangxing supplies gasket-free welded plate units for applications where the duty conditions exceed the limits of conventional gasketed designs.
Shanghai Jiangxing supplies brazed plate heat exchangers (BPHE) from China — compact copper-brazed and nickel-brazed units for refrigeration, HVAC and industrial duties, with the certification route confirmed per order.
What actually drives the price of a shell and tube heat exchanger — materials of construction, heat transfer area, design pressure and TEMA type — and the process data needed for a specification-based quotation.
As an experienced custom and OEM heat exchanger manufacturer based in China, Shanghai Jiangxing provides tailored thermal solutions designed to meet your specific application requirements, from initial collaborative design to full-scale production and export.
Shanghai Jiangxing is an experienced gasketed plate heat exchanger manufacturer in China, offering custom-engineered plate and frame designs for a wide range of industrial applications including HVAC, chemical processing, and power generation.
A technical overview of ASME Section VIII Division 1 certification for heat exchangers — material traceability, qualified welding procedures and the U-stamp inspection process for industrial and engineering procurement.
How to choose the right CIP chemicals for plate heat exchangers — acidic vs. alkaline agents, concentrations, temperatures and material compatibility for stainless steel and titanium plates.
A reference matrix matching plate and tube materials to chloride content, temperature and chemistry — covering 304, 316L, 904L, 254 SMO, titanium, nickel alloys and Hastelloy. Free to cite with attribution.
An engineering reference for plate heat exchanger sizing: typical overall heat transfer coefficients, recommended fouling factors, the LMTD method, NTU and the design margins used in industrial practice. Free to cite with attribution.
How glycol changes heat exchanger sizing, why systems use a glycol loop, and how to specify a plate exchanger for glycol service.
What a fouling factor is, why it is added to heat exchanger designs, typical values, and how it affects sizing and performance.
A guide to the key fields on a heat exchanger datasheet — duty, LMTD, flow rates, pressure drop, materials and design conditions.
How a heat exchanger heats hot tub or spa water from a boiler or heat pump loop while protecting the heat source from chemicals.
How plate heat exchangers separate the solar glycol loop from potable hot water and keep solar thermal systems efficient and safe.
How plate heat exchangers serve as evaporators, condensers and source-side exchangers in air, water and ground source heat pump systems.
A radiator is one specific type of heat exchanger. Here is how the terms differ and when each is used in industrial and HVAC systems.
A plain-language explanation of plate heat exchangers — how the corrugated plates transfer heat, the main types, and typical applications.
Breweries use plate heat exchangers for wort cooling, CIP heating and energy recovery. Here is how they are applied and specified.
Heat exchanger size is set by the thermal duty, not by pipe size. Here are the parameters needed to size a unit correctly.
You need a titanium heat exchanger when chlorides, seawater or aggressive media would corrode stainless steel. Here is how to decide.
Heat exchanger efficiency is measured by effectiveness, the overall heat transfer coefficient (U-value) and approach temperature. Here is what each means.
How plate heat exchangers isolate IT loops in CDUs, unlock waterside free cooling and recover server waste heat — with selection priorities for data center cooling.
Fouling reduces heat transfer and raises pressure drop. Here are the main fouling types and the design, operating and cleaning controls that prevent them.
A plate heat exchanger typically lasts 15–25 years; gaskets are replaced every 5–10 years. Here is what determines service life and how to extend it.
What international buyers should expect when sourcing plate and shell-and-tube heat exchangers from China — pricing, lead time, certification, quality control and how to qualify a manufacturer.
How tube-in-tube, spiral and plate heat exchangers serve anaerobic digester heating, slurry heat recovery, biogas drying and CHP jacket-water duties in modern biogas facilities.
Titanium plate and shell-and-tube heat exchangers for shipboard central cooling, engine jacket water, lube oil and fuel conditioning — selection, materials and class-society requirements.
A side-by-side comparison of the three main plate heat exchanger constructions on pressure rating, refrigerant compatibility, fouling, maintainability and cost — and how to pick the right one.
A clear explanation of TEMA front-end, shell and rear-end designations — what BEM, AES, AKT and BFU actually mean and how to pick the right combination for your service.
How plate heat exchangers are specified for primary, secondary and DHW duties in district heating substations — sizing, materials, pressure rating and lifecycle considerations.
How to size and specify a titanium plate or shell-and-tube heat exchanger for swimming pool, spa and aquatic-centre heating with boiler, heat-pump or solar primary sources.
Comparing brazed and gasketed plate heat exchangers on pressure rating, refrigerant compatibility, maintainability, footprint and cost for HVAC, refrigeration and industrial duties.
Comparing 316L, 254 SMO and titanium plate materials on chloride resistance, temperature limits, cost and lifecycle for marine, HVAC, chemical and seawater duties.
How plate count, material, frame size, gasket compound and certification drive the price of a gasketed plate heat exchanger — with indicative ranges from a Chinese manufacturer.
Source compatible plates, gaskets and replacement units for Alfa Laval heat exchangers — how compatibility is verified, what data to send and how a quotation is prepared.
Complete heat exchanger plate cleaning guide — CIP chemistry, temperatures, dosing and manual plate cleaning steps to restore heat transfer and reduce pressure drop.
How to decide whether to repair or replace a failing heat exchanger, what data to capture from the old unit, and how to specify a like-for-like or upgraded replacement.
Plate, brazed plate and shell-and-tube heat exchangers in HVAC — district heating, chilled water, heat pumps, domestic hot water and energy recovery.
How shell-and-tube, welded plate and plate-fin heat exchangers serve upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas — compressor coolers, glycol regen, gas conditioning and amine duties.
2026 heat exchanger cost guide: what drives price by material and design code, how budget tiers compare by type, and the RFQ data needed for a real quotation.
A practical installation checklist covering foundation, piping, isolation, venting, commissioning and first-start checks for gasketed plate heat exchangers.
Plate heat exchanger sizing balances heat duty, temperature approach, pressure drop, fouling factor and plate pattern. Here are the inputs and steps a manufacturer uses.
Plate heat exchangers stack corrugated metal plates in a frame so hot and cold fluids flow through alternating channels. This article explains the flow paths, gasket layout and what drives efficiency.
Heat exchangers move thermal energy between two fluids through a separating wall. This article explains conduction, convection, flow arrangement and what drives heat transfer rate.
What is a heat exchanger? A device that transfers heat between two fluids without mixing them. This guide covers the definition, working principle, main types (plate, shell and tube, air-cooled, finned-tube) and industrial uses.
A practical maintenance routine — inspection intervals, gasket replacement, plate cleaning and tightening procedure.
Diagnosing fouling, plate selection mismatch and operating-condition drift in field plate heat exchangers.
Seawater-resistant materials, compact constructions and the design considerations for shipboard and recirculating aquaculture systems.
Sanitary plate and tubular constructions for pasteurization, CIP, dairy and brewery duties — and the standards that govern them.
How to select heat exchanger materials for corrosion resistance — 316L, duplex, super-austenitic, titanium, nickel alloys and carbon steel, with application mapping and a decision table for seawater, chemical, food, HVAC and steam duties.
A simple checklist of the operating conditions and project information that allow a manufacturer to return an accurate selection and price.
Plate heat exchanger vs shell and tube heat exchanger — a decision-focused comparison of efficiency, footprint, pressure and temperature suitability, fouling and cleaning, gaskets, materials and where plate-and-shell fits.
A step-by-step heat exchanger selection guide: define the duty, characterise the fluids, set temperatures, flows and pressure drop, then choose construction, material, cleaning method and documentation.
Practical answers for international buyers evaluating heat exchanger projects.
A practical quotation usually requires medium/fluid information, inlet and outlet temperatures, flow rate, working pressure, material requirements, quantity, and available drawings or datasheets. If some data is missing, Jiangxing can review the available process conditions first and confirm the remaining details before final selection.
Jiangxing can support replacement plates, gaskets and PHE spare parts for many common plate heat exchanger models based on model number, plate dimensions, photos, drawings, samples or working conditions. Buyers are encouraged to send plate photos, nameplate information or old drawings for review.
Material selection depends on the medium, temperature, pressure, corrosion risk and application requirements. Common material options may include stainless steel, titanium, nickel alloy, Hastelloy and other special materials, while specific code, inspection and documentation requirements should be confirmed at the inquiry stage.
Lead time depends on product type, material, quantity, customization level, inspection requirements and order schedule. Jiangxing can provide a more accurate delivery estimate after reviewing the project information and confirmed technical requirements.
Jiangxing can support overseas buyers with export packaging, documentation coordination and shipping communication according to project and destination requirements. Final logistics arrangements should be confirmed based on shipment terms, destination country and order details.
Yes. Jiangxing can review available process conditions such as medium, temperature, pressure, flow rate, space limitations, maintenance needs and material requirements, then help recommend a suitable heat exchanger direction before final technical confirmation.
Send your working conditions, drawing or datasheet to Blair for review. Jiangxing can help evaluate the available information and confirm the details needed for quotation.
