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Shell and Straight Tube HX

B-Line Heat Exchangers

Shell and Straight Tube Heat Exchanger

B-Line heat exchangers are fabricated with the distinctive AIC helically corrugated tube design.

Intended for use with high fluid flows and low temperature variances, these robust, compact heat exchangers are ideal for many residential and industrial applications.

B-Line’s complete stainless steel welded structure ensures product strength and high quality performance.

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Two AIC B-Line shell and tube heat exchangers, one cut away to show the corrugated tubes

AIC shell and tube heat exchangers produce high output and excellent heat transfer capability.

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  • Maximum Working Parameters

    Pressure

    • Up to 150 PSI (1.03 MPa)

    Temperature

    • Up to 406°F (208°C)

    Standard Materials

    • Stainless Steel 316L

  • Applications

    • Chlorinated pools, spas, hot tubs
    • Transmission and engine coolers
    • Oil coolers
    • Boiler sample cooler
    • Waste water heat recovery
    • In-floor heating

    • B-Line Technical Product Specifications

    Technical drawing of an AIC B-Line heat exchanger with dimensionsAIC B-Line heat exchanger sizes with a capacity table
    Model Nominal Capacity Hot Water Side (Tubes) Cold Water Side (Shell)
    Flow Pressure Drop Flow Pressure Drop
    kWBtu/Hr l/minUSGPMkPaPSI l/minUSGPMkPaPSI
    B-45 13 45,000 23 6.08 6.2 0.90 150 39.63 7.4 1.07
    B-70 20 70,000 25 6.60 7.5 1.09 170 44.91 9.2 1.33
    B-130 38 130,000 27 7.13 8.1 1.17 200 52.83 11.4 1.65
    B-180 53 180,000 30 7.93 2.7 0.40 210 55.48 7.5 1.10
    B-250 73 250,000 35 9.25 4.2 0.60 270 71.33 12.0 1.70
    B-300 88 300,000 40 10.57 6.4 0.90 300 79.25 17.0 2.50
    B-500 146 500,000 55 14.53 9.2 1.30 360 95.10 22.0 3.20
    B-1000 293 1,000,000 95 25.10 16.2 2.35 705 185.24 29.1 4.22
    Nominal values are based on heating water 180°F (82.2°C ) and return pool water 80°F (26.7°C )
    Model Dimensions Connections Heat Transfer Area
    LA BC Ø DFG
    mminmmin mminmmin mminShellTubes ㎡sq ft
    B-45 267 10.51 106 4.17 111.5 4.39 77.5 3.05 80 3.15 1" 3/4" 0.183 1.97
    B-70 345 13.58 106 4.17 175 6.89 85 3.35 80 3.15 1 1/2" 3/4" 0.259 2.79
    B-130 395 15.55 106 4.17 225 8.86 85 3.35 80 3.15 1 1/2" 3/4" 0.307 3.30
    B-180 383 15.08 128 5.04 193 7.60 95 3.74 101.6 4.0 1 1/2" 1" 0.465 4.91
    B-250 513 20.20 128 5.04 323 12.72 95 3.74 101.6 4.0 1 1/2" 1" 0.677 7.29
    B-300 632 24.88 128 5.04 442 17.40 95 3.74 101.6 4.0 1 1/2" 1" 0.871 9.38
    B-500 1085 42.72 128 5.04 884 34.80 100 3.96 101.6 4.0 2" 1" 1.609 17.32
    B-1000 917 36.10 167 6.57 676.5 26.63 120 4.72 139.7 5.5 2" 2" 2.200 23.68

    The product information and literature on this website are intended as a guideline for general purposes only. Models, dimensions, and operational parameters are subject to change at AIC's discretion. Contact AIC directly for updated design specifications.

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    AIC B-Line heat exchanger with labelled parts and a tube bundle close-up
  • Heat exchanger tube with colour gradient showing heat transfer in a pool heating line

    • B-Line heat exchangers are fabricated with the distinctive AIC helically corrugated tube design.

    B-Line Construction

    1. Heating source on the tube side
    2. 8mm corrugated stainless steel tubing
    3. Vertical or horizontal installation
    4. Pool water on the shell side
    5. Complete SS 316L welded design