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Thermal expansion and differential movement in a shell and tube heat exchanger
PPI September 22, 2026 0

Thermal Expansion – The Silent Force That Can Destroy a Heat Exchanger

Heat transfer causes temperature changes, and temperature changes cause expansion. While thermal engineers often focus on heat duty and temperature profiles, every degree of temperature change also creates mechanical movement…

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