The Tetra Pak® Tubular Heat Exchanger is a tubular heat exchanger that has been successfully used by the liquid food industry for decades. Combining straight and corrugated tubes, it offers optimal performance, long production time and low maintenance costs.
We now offer the options of 3-A certification for many types of applications and EHEDG certification for product-to-water (P2W) applications, giving independent proof of excellent cleanability and hygienic design.
Quick facts
A tubular heat exchanger for heat treatment of food products in a processing line
Capacity
200 l/h 60,000 l/h
Applications
Food products from low to high viscosity, with or without particles and products with fibres or pulp.
Floating protection system
The inner and outer tubes and the connections in the heat exchanger are floating, not fixed or welded. This allows for thermal expansion or contraction in the tubes without the risk of cracking. It eliminates the risk of product contamination (due to expansion cracking), enables the inspection of all parts, and secures easy exchangeability of parts.
Modular design
The frame, tubes and other components parts of the heat exchanger are assembled in such a way as to allow for easy dismantling and rebuilding. This makes it possible to customize the heat exchanger for different recipes, capacities, and to run different products. As a customer, you can choose what to focus on. It's not only about which product you plan to produce; the design also offers flexibility in terms of e.g. energy consumption vs. investment cost.
Heat exchanger protective panels
Protective panels built around the Tetra Pak® Tubular Heat Exchanger encapsulate the equipment and contain the heat. This gives up to 6% savings on energy consumption. With added insulation, savings go up to 11%. The panels also increase operator safety since they reduce the risk of contact with hot surfaces.
Product-to-product heat recovery
In this type of heat exchanger, product that has already been heated can be run past cold incoming product in order to pre-heat it. This reduces the amount of energy needed to bring the new product up to pasteurization temperature. It is possible thanks to the floating protection system, which eliminates the risks of cracks, and therefore cross contamination of product.
Long, floating tubes
Our tubular heat exchangers with 6 meter tubes are the safest on the market. Their floating design makes it possible to offer compact and efficient heat exchangers without any risk of cracks in the tubes. The heat exchangers are extended horizontally, rather than being stacked vertically, which also enables easy access for maintenance.
Patent-pending Q corrugation
Our unique, patent-pending Q corrugation leads to a 40% reduction in pressure drop, which can reduce your electricity consumption for the heat exchanger pump by up to 40%. And with less pressure required, you can use a smaller, cheaper pump than was previously required, saving you further costs and lowering your total carbon footprint
P2P technology offers major energy-saving potential. Key features, including a smart crevice-free weld and innovative spring box, offer unsurpassed hygiene.