Heat Exchanger Jackets

Heat Exchanger Jackets: Enhancing Energy Efficiency & Protection

Heat exchanger jackets play a vital role in thermal insulation, ensuring energy efficiency, protecting hot surfaces, and minimising heat loss. Whether used for gasketed plate heat exchangers, heat pumps, or boilers, high-quality jacket insulation can enhance performance, reduce energy consumption, and extend the lifespan of heating and cooling systems.

Why Heat Exchanger Insulation is Essential?

A heat exchanger operates by transferring thermal energy between hot and cold fluids flow without mixing them. Without proper insulation, heat exchanger's efficiency declines, leading to increased energy costs, excessive heat loss, and higher maintenance requirements. Insulation provides protection from extreme operating temperatures, condensation, and corrosion while also decreasing a facility’s carbon footprint.

Benefits of Heat Exchanger Jackets

1. Improved Energy Efficiency & Cost Savings

   • Prevent heat loss and optimise thermal conductivity for increasing the energy efficiency of heating systems.

   • Minimize energy costs by reducing unnecessary radiate heat emissions.

2. Enhanced Safety & Protection

   • Insulation provides a critical important safety precaution, protecting operatives and staff from burns caused by hot surfaces.

   • Helps prevent cracked heat exchanger damage, ensuring a functioning furnace and stable system operation.

3. Durable & Easy to Install

   • Designed with glass fabric, mineral fibre, and 50mm insulation thickness for long-term use.

   • Features velcro, fastener, and insulation covers for quick and secure installation.

   • Removable jackets simplify maintenance procedures, allowing technicians to access equipment for repairs.

Types of Heat Exchanger Insulation Jackets

1. Plate Heat Exchanger Insulation

   • Suitable for plate and frame exchangers, ensuring an optimal fit for thin plates.

   • Helps stabilise differences in temperature between gas and liquid flow.

2. Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger Jackets

   • Custom-designed for type of heat exchanger systems, ensuring easy to install insulation.

   • Provides effective protection against condensation and corrosion.

3. Boiler & Furnace Insulation Covers

   • Enhances heating system efficiency, reducing capital expenditure on energy usage.

   • Protects pipework and associated components from heat exchanger is damaged risks.

How to Install Heat Exchanger Jackets?

1. Specify the Correct Insulation

   • Choose effective and economical insulation systems based on working environment needs.

   • Consider temperatures for gas and liquid to ensure optimal heat retention.

2. Secure the Jacket Around the Surface

   • Wrap the jacket insulation securely using fastener and velcro attachments.

   • Ensure an airtight seal to maintain insulation integrity and prevent heat loss.

3. Maintain & Inspect Regularly

   • Regularly check for cracks, wear, or damage to prolong the service life of the insulation.

   • Replace insulation as needed to avoid excessive heat loss or declining efficiency.