Hairpin heat exchangers are suited for applications that require high thermal performance and a compact footprint. Shell-and-tube heat exchangers come in many shapes and sizes, with features and attributes custom-designed for a range of applications. For end uses in process plants with challenging space restrictions and demanding thermal requirements, one option is a hairpin heat exchanger. With a bent configuration and distinct closure styles, the hairpin heat exchanger can solve many of the problems associated with heat exchangers in applications that require high thermal performance and a compact footprint. These features include: 1. Offers smaller footprint for compliance with overall length restrictions. 2. Able to be stacked via special supports. 3. Accommodates differential thermal expansion without the need for an integrated expansion joint. 4. Withstands high terminal temperature gradients, preventing potential failure due to thermal stresses. 5. Able to handle a temperature cross between the cold- and hot-side fluids because of the pure countercurrent flow design. 6. Offers a more thermally efficient design with a smaller shell than traditional shell-and-tube heat exchangers.
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