Description
Sulzer Agitators and mixers Static mixers Heat exchangers and reactors Multitube heat exchanger SMXL™ -Increase heat transfer efficiency for viscous products
Key Technical Specifications:
| Tube diameter | DN 10 – DN 32 |
| Length | up to 5 meters |
| Standard material | mixing elements: 1.4574
housing: stainless steel or carbon steel |
| Design pressure | up to 250 bar |
| Design temperature | up to 350 °C |
| Remarks | Every design is tailor-made to match customer specification. The mixing elements can be fixed within the pipe wall, or installed as a removable mixing element assembly. |
Why Choose Sulzer SMXL™ Multitube Heat Exchanger?
The Sulzer SMXL™ multitube heat exchanger integrates high-efficiency static mixing elements into multiple parallel tubes , delivering exceptional heat transfer performance for high-throughput applications. Designed to handle viscous , multiphase , and fouling-prone fluids , it ensures uniform temperature distribution , reduced pressure drop , and minimal maintenance. Ideal for processes requiring reliable scale-up from laboratory to industrial production.
Key Technical Specifications
Type: Multitube static mixer heat exchanger
Design: Multiple parallel tubes with integrated SMXL mixing elements
Materials: Stainless steel , duplex steel , or corrosion-resistant alloys
Connection Types: Flanged , welded , or hygienic fittings
Flow Capability: Optimized for high-volume processing and uniform mixing
Operating Limits
Tube Diameter: DN 25 (1″) to DN 150 (6″) per tube
Number of Tubes: Configurable to process demand
Temperature Range: Up to +300 °C (material dependent)
Pressure Rating: Up to 100 bar
Viscosity Range: Suitable for low to very high-viscosity fluids
Thermal Performance: Up to 4× the efficiency of conventional multitube exchangers in viscous service
Typical Applications
High-volume cooling and heating of viscous products
Food , polymer , and specialty chemical processing
Multiphase slurry thermal control
Heat recovery in industrial processes
Hygienic production in pharmaceutical and food sectors
Additional Features
High thermal efficiency with compact footprint
Even temperature distribution across all tubes
Reduced fouling through integrated mixing
Modular design for easy maintenance and scalability
Customizable configurations for process-specific needs
