Heat Exchange Institute Sharing Technologies Exchanging Ideas Educating the Industry

he Heat Exchange Institute (HEI) is a non-profit trade association committed to the technical advancement, promotion, and understanding of utility and industrial-scale heat exchange and vacuum apparatus. Since its founding over 70 years ago, the Institute has earned international recognition as the leading authority on the technologies for this industry. The Institute concentrates its efforts on the manufacturing and engineering aspects of steam surface condensers, closed feedwater heaters, power plant heat exchangers, liquid ring vacuum pumps, steam jet ejectors, and deaerators. HEI is acknowledged worldwide as the leading standards development organization for heat exchange and vacuum apparatus. Institute standards are used throughout the world for the design, manufacture, and operation of heat exchange and vacuum equipment.

Benefits of Membership
Knowledge Sharing By joining HEI, you will have access to valuable technical information and the opportunity to exchange innovative solutions with your peers.You may participate in the development of the technical standards and educational materials that have made HEI the leading voice of the heat exchange industry worldwide.You can be a vital part of strengthening the value of HEI to its members and to its audiences. Hands-On Learning HEI semiannual meetings give members a chance to network with their peers and learn from their experiences. In addition, HEI has expanded its efforts to share the latest technology by publishing articles for users of heat exchange and vacuum equipment. HEI maintains its commitment to the technical advancement of the industry it serves. The Institutes various technical committees contribute their extensive knowledge and expertise to developing Technical Bulletins, which address technical topics within the heat exchange industry. Statistics and Surveys The Institutes statistics program provides valuable, accurate, and useful information. Each member company submits a number of statistical reports, which are sent out quarterly. Statistical information

available through the HEI includes: Fringe Benefits Survey Labor Relations Survey Statistical Report of Orders Booked - by Section On the Web Site HEIs Web site, www.heatexchange.org, offers members a wealth of valuable information and the opportunity to promote their businesses to the world with a company directory that provides links to member companies. All of the HEI Standards are available for purchase online. Each Standard is reviewed and/or revised every five years, so be sure to check the Web site for the latest versions. Visit the Web site for free downloadable Tech Sheets and read the latest news in our industry. The HEI Web site also gives nonmembers valuable insight into the organization that writes the Standards and specifications for the heat exchange industry.

Become a Member
To become a member of the HEI, your company must be organized and based in North America (defined to be the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico) and actively engaged in the manufacturing of heat exchange or vacuum apparatus. To be considered a manufacturer, the company must either own its own manufacturing facility or take responsibility for the manufacture of Institute scope products, including performing all required design and

HEI History
Organized in 1933 primarily as a steam condenser organization, the Heat Exchange Institutes (HEI) early efforts were concentrated on developing and publishing heat transfer data. These efforts evolved into agreements with a well-known university to develop calorimeter testing procedures that would develop test data and correlate this with actual field operating data. The information generated was used to develop and publish product standards. Subsequently, the membership of the Feedwater Heater Manufacturers Association transferred to HEI, forming a Section within the institute. Other Sections were added to meet the needs of particular segments of the industry. Today, the Institutes membership comprises major North American manufacturers of heat transfer equipment and vacuum apparatus. These companies help create industry standards that reflect the evolution of technology in our field. 1933 Organized in 1933 as part of the National Recovery Act (NRA) program to bring order to the manufacturing segment of the depressed economy, HEI comprised manufacturers of steam surface condensers, waterworkstype surface condensers, and low-level jet and barometric condensers. 1940 Until 1940, the Institutes efforts were concentrated on developing and publishing heat transfer rates for condenser tubes based on data derived from actual equipment field tests. Extreme variations in operating conditions of various field installations proved this approach impractical. 1941 In 1941, the Institute entered into an agreement with Lehigh University to develop calorimeter testing procedures. Information from these tests, correlated with actual field operating data, provided technically accurate data from which the Institute could develop and publish Standards. 1946 Extensive laboratory testing began in 1946 at Lehigh University. This working arrangement was in effect for more than 40 years. 1966 In 1966, the membership of the Feedwater Heater Manufacturers Association transferred to HEI, forming the core of the Institutes Closed Feedwater Heater Section. The Steam Jet Ejector Section, later named the Vacuum Technology Section, was added to address steam jet ejectors and vacuum pumps. 1976 In 1976, the Power Plant Heat Exchanger Section was originated to meet the Standards needs of this technology.

engineering of the product, being responsible to its customers for quality assurance, and fabricating the product or having it fabricated by subcontractors pursuant to a written agreement that reserves to the company the foregoing responsibilities. In addition, the company must demonstrate to the satisfaction of each Section to which it has made application that it has the current engineering capabilities and historical experience designing, manufacturing, and installing products to Institute Standards to enable it to contribute to the technical work of the Section.

Membership and participation in a specific Section is open to any member company that designs, manufactures, or markets the products covered by the Section. If youre interested in becoming a member, contact the HEI office or go to www.heatexchange.org. Administratively supporting the Institute is Thomas Associates, a Cleveland-based professional trade association management firm. All activities are closely monitored by legal counsel to ensure strict compliance with antitrust laws. Each of these Sections sponsors a Technical Committee, which is charged with developing and revising Standards specific to its range of products. Each Technical Committee meets at least twice a year, with each Section member designating an engineer as its representative on the Technical Committee. Ongoing communication assures that the Standards are based on the latest available technology. Constantly addressing change in technology, the HEI retains its flexibility to expand its existing Sections or form new Sections, depending on the needs of the industry and its member companies.

HEI Membership List

Amer-Ti,Inc. Associated Tube Industries BFS Industries,LLC Crane Environmental DC Fabricators,Inc. Gardner Denver Nash Holtec International Hydro Dyne,Inc. Johnston Boiler Company Kansas City Deaerator Company Plymouth Tube Sterling Deaerator Company Thermal Engineering International (USA),Inc. Valtimet Webco Industries Unique Systems,Inc. Yuba Heat Transfer,LLC

Industry Standards
The primary purpose of the HEI is to develop and publish Standards that advance the technology, increase the efficiency, and promote the use of heat exchange and vacuum apparatus. This objective is accomplished through technology-specific committees operating under the authority of the Institutes six Sections: Steam Surface Condensers Closed Feedwater Heaters Power Plant Heat Exchangers Vacuum Technology Deaerators Associate Members (Tube Manufacturers)

How We Operate
Each member company appoints an individual as its voting representative for Institute and Section matters. These representatives form the HEI Executive Committee, the governing body of the Institute.

1985 In 1985 the liquid ring pump manufacturers joined the HEI, and the Steam Jet Ejector Section became the Vacuum Technology Section.

1991 The Deaerator Section was reinstated in the HEI in 1991 and has developed updated Standards for deaerators.

1999 The Condenser Section released the Steam Surface Condenser Rating Program CD-ROM.

2004 The HEI welcomes the Associate Member Section. This Section comprises Tube Manufacturers, whose products are used in heat transfer equipment and vacuum apparatus.

Future Acknowledged worldwide as the leading standards development organization for heat exchanger and vacuum apparatus, the Institute maintains its commitment to the technical advancement of the industry it serves. With the recent addition of the Tube Manufacturer Section, the HEI continues to add valuable technical information to the heat exchange industry.

List of Current Standards

Currently, the following HEI Standards are available for purchase at www.heatexchange.org. Each Standard is reaffirmed every five years, so be sure to check the HEI Web site for the latest edition of each Standard. Standards for Closed Feedwater Heaters 7th Edition, 2004 Provides practical information on nomenclature, mechanical and material design, internal arrangements, performance criteria, dimensions, and testing. Use of the Standard will minimize misunderstanding between manufacturer and purchaser and will assist in the proper selection of equipment best suited to meet the requirements of each application. The Seventh Edition contains new revised information on thermal resistance, new educational sections in Appendix B, and a troubleshooting guide for feedwater heaters. Steam Surface Condenser Rating Program CD-ROM Version 2.0, 2007 Automates the thermal design calculations as outlined in the Tenth Edition of Standards for Steam Surface Condensers. The program does not replace the Standard, but augments it with an easy-to-use Windows-based format. The program has two modes of operation: design and rating. The design mode is used to determine the physical requirements of a condenser, whereas the rating mode is used to determine performance of existing equipment under a specific operating load.The program update is downloadable at the HEI Web site. Standards for Power Plant Heat Exchangers 4th Edition, 2004 Combines present industry standards, typical purchaser requirements, and manufacturers experience in outlining the important design criteria for power plant heat exchangers.Topics pertinent to power plant heat exchangers include materials of construction, tube-to-tubesheet welds, temperature efficiency curves, and typical shell requirements. This edition incorporates revised or expanded sections on fouling and cleanliness factor, baffles and support plates, and expansion joints. Information has been added on tube side pressure loss, cathodic protection, and SI unit tolerances. Also new: SI and MKH specification sheets, a table of thermal conductivity, and heat exchanger troubleshooting guide. Performance Standard for Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps 3rd Edition, 2005 Presents industry standards and factory test methods. Definitions and nomenclature for liquid ring vacuum pumps are included along with design specifications, operating variables, correction factors, and figures that describe single and/or two-stage flat port plates, conical ports, and test set-ups for vacuum pump performance. As in all HEI Standards, there is an appendix for conversion of English to SI units. Standards for Steam Jet Vacuum Systems 6th Edition, 2007 Builds on the Fifth Editions integration and update of three previous HEI documents: Standards for Jet Ejectors, Standards for Field Testing, and Construction Standards for Steam Jet Ejector Components. In addition to describing equipment types, the document covers nomenclature, operating principles, terminology, and design specifications (including suction, discharge, and utility conditions). The Standard contains not only performance requirements, but also construction standards such as materials, welding, quality assurance, shipping, structural design, hydrostatic testing, and tolerances. A section on troubleshooting and additional information on operational characteristics have been added to assist users in understanding the equipment. Standards for Direct Contact Barometric and Low Level Condensers 7th Edition, 2004 Provides practical information on nomenclature, definitions, dimensions, construction, and testing of this equipment. A section on condenser performance includes topics on design, types of duty, loading, types of service, and air-vapor relationships. An engineering section deals with inlet and outlet sizing, piping, and pressure drop. The installation portion of the Standard covers head and lift requirements, heights, auxiliary hardware arrangements, and relief valve sizing. Standards and Typical Specifications for Tray Type Deaerators 7th Edition, 2003 Contains practical information on the design, construction, and operation of tray type deaerators. It is intended to serve as a guide for individuals who design, purchase, and specify tray type deaerators. A useful troubleshooting guide is included as well as informative appendices that provide commonly used information such as head capacities, tank capacities, properties of saturated steam, friction and velocity charts, and pipe data. An important section deals with construction standards, code requirements, design and engineering of valves and nozzles, storage tank sizing, and accessory selection. Standards for Steam Surface Condensers 10th edition, 2006 The Tenth Edition of Standards for Steam Surface Condensershas incorporated all information from the 9th Edition of Steam Surface Condensers as well as the Addendum to the 9th Edition.Also included in the 10th Edition is a new Table 3, which provides tube material and gauge correction factors.A sample thermal calculation has been added as Section 4.2.6.Table 6, entitled Materials for Condenser Tubes, has been updated and revised. Section 6.5.1.8 has been added to give users an example of sizing venting equipment as stated in Table 9. Section 7.0,Atmospheric Relief Devices, has been completely rewritten and updated. Information on clad tubesheets and condenser support systems has been incorporated into Section 8.0 of the standard. Section 9.0 has been expanded to include information on dimensional tolerances, shipping and site storage, field installation, erection superintendent duties, and post erection walk down. Appendix A has been completely revised from the previous edition. Appendix D has been updated, providing information on the procedure for calculating allowable nozzle external forces and moments in cylindrical vessels.Two new appendices,Appendix G and Appendix H, have been added to the 10th Edition.Appendix G is a troubleshooting guide that has been added to assist operators of steam surface condensers.

For a membership application and/or more information about HEI, please contact us at:

Heat Exchange Institute 1300 Sumner Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 Phone: 216-241-7333 Fax: 216-241-0105 E-mail: hei@heatexchange.org www.heatexchange.org

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