Glass-Shell Tube Heat Exchangers
ANTICO ShelTube™ is the industry-standard heat exchanger designed for a wide range of process heating, cooling, condensation, and vaporisation duties using a bundle of tubes enclosed within a shell. The working principle involves one fluid flowing through the tube-side while a second fluid flows across the shell-side, with heat being transferred across the tube walls between the two streams. The system includes a shell, tube bundle, tube sheets, baffles, channel heads, and nozzles. The TEMA (Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association) standard classification guides the selection of fixed tube sheet, U-tube, or floating head configurations based on thermal expansion, fouling, and cleaning requirements. Shell and tube heat exchangers are the most versatile and widely deployed heat transfer equipment in the process industry. ANTICO ShelTube™ is designed and fabricated to TEMA, ASME, and other applicable codes, ensuring safety, reliability, and long service life across the most demanding process conditions including high pressure, high temperature, and corrosive fluid service.
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- Heat Transfer Area 0.05 m² – 500+ m²
- Operation Mode Batch or Continuous
- TEMA Type BEM / BEU / AES / AEW / AEL (per design)
- MOC (Tubes) Glass/ SS304 / SS316L / Carbon Steel / Duplex…
- MOC (Shell) Glass/ Carbon Steel / SS304 / SS316L / Alloy …
- Tube OD 12 mm – 50 mm (standard)
Key Features
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Versatile design for heating, cooling, condensation, and evaporation
Versatile design for heating, cooling, condensation, and evaporation
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TEMA and ASME code compliant design
TEMA and ASME code compliant design
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Multiple tube configurations: fixed, U-tube, floating head
Multiple tube configurations: fixed, U-tube, floating head
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Wide material selection for corrosive and exotic services
Wide material selection for corrosive and exotic services
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High-pressure and high-temperature capability
High-pressure and high-temperature capability
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Easy cleaning and maintenance access (removable bundle)
Easy cleaning and maintenance access (removable bundle)
System Components
Modular assemblies engineered for reliable integration, service access, and scale-up from laboratory to pilot plant operation.
Applications
- Oil and gas refining
- Petrochemical and chemical manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical production
- Power generation
- Food and beverage processing
- HVAC and refrigeration
- Marine and offshore
- Fertiliser and agrochemical plants
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Heat Transfer Area | 0.05 m² – 500+ m² |
| Operation Mode | Batch or Continuous |
| TEMA Type | BEM / BEU / AES / AEW / AEL (per design) |
| MOC (Tubes) | Glass/ SS304 / SS316L / Carbon Steel / Duplex / Hastelloy / Titanium / Cu-Ni |
| MOC (Shell) | Glass/ Carbon Steel / SS304 / SS316L / Alloy Steel |
| Tube OD | 12 mm – 50 mm (standard) |
| Tube Length | 1.5 m – 9 m (standard) |
| Shell Diameter | 150 mm – 2500+ mm |
| Design Pressure | Vacuum to 300+ barg (tube/shell) |
| Design Temperature | -200°C to 600°C |
| Baffle Type | Segmental / Double Segmental / Rod / EMBaffle® |
| Tube Arrangement | Triangular / Square / Rotated |
| Tube Pitch | 1.25x to 1.5x OD (standard) |
| Instrumentation | Temperature, Pressure (in/out both sides) |
| Standards | TEMA / ASME Sec. VIII / PED / IS 4503 |
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FAQ
What capacity range is available for Glass Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers?
We offer project-specific sizing from laboratory benchtop scale through pilot and production volumes. Contact our engineers with your batch size and process requirements for a tailored recommendation.
Can this unit be integrated with existing plant automation?
Yes. All systems support standard instrumentation signals and can interface with DCS, PLC, or standalone controllers. Custom I/O and recipe control packages are available.
What material options are available?
Borosilicate glass, glass-lined steel, stainless steel, and specialty alloys including Hastelloy can be specified based on your process chemistry, temperature, and pressure requirements.
Do you provide installation and commissioning?
Global Lindus provides on-site installation supervision, commissioning, operator training, and optional IQ/OQ documentation for regulated industries.
What is the typical delivery lead time?
Standard configurations ship in 4–8 weeks. Custom skid assemblies and large production units may require 12–16 weeks depending on scope and material availability.