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  1. ChrisV82

    Heat Exchanger Material Suggestions

    Thanks for all the suggestions. The plan right now is to use a plate-frame HX since it should be smaller in size, although I do want to evaluate all of my options. The hot side (DI water) inlet temperature is approximately 167 F max, and the cold side (sea water) should be around 85 F max...
  2. ChrisV82

    Heat Exchanger Material Suggestions

    Do either of the stainless options have a track record for use with DI water? I know it poses its own set of issues that are different from sea water.
  3. ChrisV82

    Heat Exchanger Material Suggestions

    I am working on a project which requires a heat exchanger that can handle sea water on one side and deionized water on the other. Additionally, because of the application, no copper alloys can be used. For deionized water only, I would typically use 316 stainless, but I believe the sea water...

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