Sulzer Monotube Heat Exchanger SMXL

The Sulzer SMXL monotube heat exchanger is the simplest version of a static mixer/heat exchanger. This can be used as either a heat exchanger or reactor for applications that require continuous mixing.

With the SMXL, the product stream flows through the inner pipe. The heat carrier medium for cooling or heating the product circulates between the inner and outer pipe. The inner pipe, from which the product flows through, is filled with static mixing elements, creating a radial mixing effect.  

This results in considerably increased heat transfer and a narrow residence time distribution. Furthermore, a continuous renewal of the thermal boundary layer on the piping wall prevents thermal damage of heat-sensitive products.