The HEI Standards for Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers (5th Edition) is the primary technical guide for the design and manufacture of shell and tube exchangers used in power generation and heavy industrial applications.
While the TEMA (Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association) standards are often used for general refinery and chemical processes, the HEI Shell and Tube Standards are more specialized. They focus on the high-reliability needs of power plant auxiliary systems, such as lube oil coolers, hydrogen coolers, and pump-seal water coolers.
Technical Scope & Content
The 5th Edition provides a rigorous engineering framework for "non-condenser" heat exchangers, covering:
Key Features of the 5th Edition
This edition reflects modern manufacturing capabilities and updated safety margins:
| SDO | HEI: Heat Exchange Institute |
| Document Number | 129 |
| Publication Date | Jan. 1, 2013 |
| Language | en - English |
| Page Count | 98 |
| Revision Level | 5 |
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