Heat Exchanger

Heat Exchangers for Heating Systems

If you need a heat exchanger for your installation, LoCO₂ Heat can help. We supply bespoke heat exchangers designed for residential, commercial, and industrial heating systems. Whether you’re looking to prevent contamination between old and new systems or improve heat transfer efficiency, our team can help you find the right solution.

What Does a Heat Exchanger Do?

A heat exchanger enables the efficient transfer of thermal energy between two fluids while keeping them separate. This hydronic break is essential for protecting new heating plant from sludge, debris, and contamination in older systems. Common applications include:

Boiler protection – Prevents contamination in district heating and refurbishment projects.
Separation of primary and secondary circuits – Maintains efficiency in complex heating systems.
Underfloor heating integration – Allows for lower temperature operation without affecting the primary heat source.

How to Size a Heat Exchanger

Selecting the right heat exchanger requires careful consideration of system requirements. Key factors include:

Heat load requirement – The total heat energy needed for the space or process.
Temperature difference (ΔT) – The flow and return temperature differential affects the size and efficiency of the exchanger.
Flow rates – The rate of fluid movement (measured in litres per minute or cubic meters per hour) determines heat exchange capacity.
Physical space and installation – Footprint, pipework connections, and maintenance access need to be considered.
Heat transfer characteristics – Fluid properties like thermal conductivity, viscosity, and specific heat capacity impact heat transfer efficiency.
Efficiency requirements – The right heat exchanger design (e.g. plate heat exchangers, shell and tube exchangers, or finned tube exchangers) balances heat transfer performance with system pressure drop.

Bespoke Heat Exchangers from LoCO₂ Heat

Our technical sales team can discuss your requirements and quote a bespoke heat exchanger to match your system’s needs.

Call us today on 01884 253 444 or email us at support@loco2heat.co.uk to discuss your project.