❄️ What Is an Air Cooled Heat Exchanger (ACHE)?
An Air Cooled Heat Exchanger (Fin Fan), also known as a Fin Fan Cooler, is a type of industrial heat exchanger that uses ambient air to cool process fluids. Unlike water-based cooling systems, ACHEs eliminate the need for cooling towers and large volumes of water, making them environmentally friendly and ideal for remote or arid locations.
🏭 Why Choose Air Cooled Heat Exchangers?
✅ Water-Free Operation
Perfect for regions with water scarcity or environmental restrictions.
✅ Lower Maintenance
No scale or corrosion from water reduces downtime and maintenance costs.
✅ Eco-Friendly Cooling
No wastewater or chemical discharge to manage.
🔧 Key Components of an Air Cooled Heat Exchanger
| Component | Function |
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| Finned Tubes | Increase surface area for efficient heat transfer |
| Header Box | Distributes fluid evenly into the tube bundle |
| Axial Fans | Force ambient air across the fins |
| Plenum Chamber | Directs airflow and minimizes turbulence |
| Support Structure | Holds and stabilizes the entire unit |
⚙️ How Does It Work?
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Hot fluid flows into the finned tubes.
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Fans blow ambient air across the tube surface.
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Heat is transferred from the process fluid to the air.
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Cooled fluid exits and returns to the process.
🛠️ Design Considerations
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Ambient air conditions: temperature, humidity, altitude
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Process parameters: heat duty, flow rate, temperature range
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Materials: carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper-nickel
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Noise & vibration control
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Redundancy and accessibility for maintenance
🌍 Why Trust HESCO-Thailand?
HESCO is the only company in Thailand that designs and fabricates Air Cooled Heat Exchangers with full in-house thermal and mechanical design capabilities.
Our solutions comply with:
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✅ ASME Section VIII
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✅ API 661
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✅ TEMA standards
🧩 Trusted by industry leaders such as:
Bangchak, IRPC, ThyssenKrupp, TTCL, and more.
🔗 Suggested
1.Air Cooled Heat Exchanger (Fin Fan) for Industrial Use
https://www.energycentric.co.th/air-cooled-heat-exchanger-fin-fan-for-industrial-use/
2.How to Select a Heat Exchanger for Your Application
https://www.energycentric.co.th/how-to-select-a-heat-exchanger-for-your-application/
3.Understanding TEMA standards heat exchanger
https://www.energycentric.co.th/%f0%9f%a7%b1understanding-tema-standards-in-heat-exchanger-design/
📞 Let’s Talk Coolin
📞 Let’s Talk Cooling Efficiency
Ready to reduce water usage and save on long-term operational costs?
📩 Email: jimmy@hesco.co.th
📞 Phone: +66 983282941
