Mastering the Tube-bundle beyond the Guitar Strings
Him:? What is your area of expertise?
Me: I can make the best shell and tube heat exchangers.
Him: Why do you say that?
Me: Because I can make them abuse-proof.
Him: That’s a tall claim!
Me: Absolutely! It’s hard to believe, especially since heat exchangers are notorious for causing issues. They’re unpredictable!
Him: Then! How will you do it?
Me: With TeamTema behind me, I have the strength to make it happen.
Him: Why can’t anyone else do it? What are you and your team doing differently?
Me: We’re becoming like Jimi Hendrix!
Him: That sounds ridiculous!
Me: No worries, I get why you’d react that way. It might sound strange, but I can control these heat exchangers when they seem to cry, howl, laugh, or even get sensual!
Him: What exactly are we talking about now?
Me: I’m saying that controlling a heat exchanger is more challenging than playing a guitar!
Him: Oh really?
Me: Yes! Because I can evaluate and control their cries, howls, laughs, and sulks.
Him: Can you explain that?
Me: Sure, heat exchangers experience all kinds of turbulence.
Him: How so?
Me: They’re not just static equipment, though they’re often labeled that way. Inside, they have dynamic fluid flows through the shell and tubes. These systems are unique because two different fluids flow at different velocities, under variable conditions, creating vibrations akin to guitar notes, and beyond. This causes all sorts of failures, making control almost impossible.
Him: So, how do you control them?
Me: By making them truly static in the sense of balance, like the universe—where countless dynamics are at play, yet everything seems harmonious and still.
Him: Wow! How do you ensure smooth fluid flow in a heat exchanger?
Me: That’s a complex question. There’s a vast range of configurations and tube types, each requiring a deep understanding of design and performance. To fully explain it, we’d need a detailed discussion covering all aspects. But to answer your question directly:
Him: Have you done it?
Me: Yes, indeed! The proof is in the results. All of TeamTema’s exchangers, even the most critical ones like the Hi-Hi Screwplug/breach lock, are performing successfully worldwide.
Him: You claim to have control of the Shell and Tube like Jimmy Hendrix controls his guitar! Hahaha
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5 个月Haresh K Sippy Sir, kudos to you and Team TEMA. Undoubtedly you are the Master in Heat Exchanger. You have Engineered the art of Making Heat Exchangers.In true sense when one senses the working of a Machine like a Human body and initiates perfection in Design & Development and trouble free Functioning.Rightly said each tube in the tube bundle reflects a guitar string and it's like playing a Guitar with a Tube Heat Exchanger...
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5 个月Great analogy chief, i enjoyed reading your article.
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5 个月Good one to know such mapping with musical instrument phenomena. Interesting! Ram
Vice President - Business Unit Head
5 个月That's a wonderful metaphor.. u have really fine tuned the instrument.. and acknowledging your team u have created a beautiful orchestra
Senior Production Engineer at ISCO,KUWAIT
6 个月"With TeamTema behind me, I have the strength to make it happen".Absolutely right sir. ??