HEAT EXCHANGERS

摘要

A heat exchanger element comprises an outer tube (11), an inner tube (12) within the outer tube and a first fluid flow path for a first heat exchange fluid formed between the inner and outer tubes. A second heat exchange fluid is in heat transfer relation to the outer surface of the outer tube and/or the inner surface of the inner tube. A sleeve (13) is provided within the first fluid flow path between the inner and outer tubes. The sleeve defines an outer interface (16) with the inner surface of the outer tube and an inner interface (14) with the outer surface of the inner tube. Generally longitudinal grooves (16, 17) are provided at each interface to provide together the first fluid flow path.