Oil Coolers
Oil coolers are tube heat exchangers that are specifically designed for the transfer of heat, or thermal energy, from heated oil by carrying the oil through cooling units in order to cool it, or using the oil to absorb heat. It can be used to cool items 100°C or higher; unlike water, which has a much lower boiling point. Particularly useful for automotive or mechanical applications, oil is an electrical insulator that is used inside of or in direct contact with electrical components. Read More…
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Mason Manufacturing is a custom fabricator of shell and tube heat exchangers, ASME pressure vessels, columns, and tanks. Located in Decatur, Illinois, Mason has over 60 years of experience providing customers with custom fabricated vessels that conform to customer specifications, applicable codes, accepted industry standards and that are consistently shipped on time with competitive pricing. ...
At Diversified Heat Transfer, Inc., we specialize in delivering innovative solutions for thermal management with a strong emphasis on heat exchangers. Our expertise extends across a broad spectrum of industries, allowing us to offer tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. We pride ourselves on our ability to design, manufacture, and install high-quality heat exchangers that...
At MultiTherm LLC, we are dedicated to engineering and delivering cutting-edge heat exchangers designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our expertise lies in crafting high-performance thermal systems that enhance efficiency and reliability across a range of industrial applications. We take pride in our comprehensive range of heat exchangers, which includes plate, shell and tube, and...
At Harris Thermal Transfer Products, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge heat exchangers designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients. We excel in producing a wide range of thermal management solutions, from standard models to highly customized systems. Our commitment to innovation and quality ensures that our heat exchangers provide superior performance, reliability, and efficiency.
At Alabama Heat Exchangers, Inc., we are dedicated to providing superior heat exchanger solutions tailored to meet diverse industrial needs. Our expertise lies in designing, manufacturing, and servicing a comprehensive range of heat exchangers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for our clients. We take pride in our ability to engineer heat exchangers that excel in various applications.
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Common applications for oil coolers include torque converters, hydraulic and transmission oil cooling in addition to engine oil and compressor oil cooling and waste heat recovery. Engines in vehicles involved with industrial towing or other heavy-duty items have engine oil coolers. For engine oils in particular, maintaining a moderate oil temperature is important as oil functions both as a lubricant and a coolant.
If the oils get too hot the horsepower will drop and the oil will begin to break down, damaging the performance of the engine as the oil is no longer able to provide its lubricating properties. This could result in engine seizure or failure. Oil coolers are used in a wide range of industries such as machine tool, automotive, aerospace, construction, industrial, commercial, chemical processing and electronics.
Additional oils that are typically cooled in oil cooler processes include lubricating oils, transformer oils, quenching oils. There are two main types of oil coolers: hydraulic oil coolers and oil air coolers. Hydraulic oil coolers are typically a shell and tube design in which metal wall partitions, known as a tube wall or plate, act as conductors between the two fluids.
Hot oil flows on one side of the barrier and transfers its heat to cooler oils flowing on the other side. Thermal energy only flows from the hotter to the cooler in an attempt to reach equilibrium. The surface area of these partitions affects speed and efficiency: the larger the surface area of a partition, the faster and more efficient the heat transfer.
Oil air coolers are typically a plate, plate and frame or flat plate design in which heat is transferred continuously from heated oil to air without adding energy to the process. The basic concept of an oil air cooler is that the heated oil flows on one side of a thin corrugated metal plate while the comparatively cooler air is on the other; the plate enables the easy transference of heat between the oil to the air. Oil air coolers require less floor space compared to other types of oil cooler equipment and is lighter-weight.
