I have a liquid stream entering at 40 degrees and is to be heated to 500, where the liquid changes to gas. Would it make more sense to use a fired heater or a shell and tube heat exchanger?Many thanks in advance.
It really depends on what heat sources are available but with a 500 degree requirement, a fired heater could be a good solution unless you have access to very high pressure steam as an alternative. Most heat medium systems are limited to about 450 to 500 degrees and that would not be sufficient for your requirements.l
