EK Series

EK Series

EK Series

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and guidelines for the EK Series Shell & Tube Fluid Coolers, designed for water-cooled applications. These coolers are constructed with copper and steel, offering high efficiency and compact size.
Features:
  • Compact size and high-efficiency finned bundle design.
  • Optional patented Surge-Cushion® relief bypass for oil flow management.
  • Heat removal capacity up to 400 horsepower (300 kW).
  • Oil flow rates up to 80 U.S. GPM (300 Liters/min).
  • Removable end bonnets for easy cleaning and high-pressure ratings.
Materials:
  • Shell, tube sheets, baffles, and mounting brackets are made of steel.
  • Tubes are copper, fins are aluminum, and end caps are grey iron.
Ratings:
  • Maximum pressure on the shell side is 500 psi, and on the tube side is 150 psi.
  • Maximum operating temperature is 250°F.
Ordering Information: Models are available with different configurations based on oil and water connection types, tube passes, and materials.
Performance and Selection:
  • Performance curves are provided for different oil to water ratios, indicating horsepower removed at various oil flow rates.
  • Selection procedure involves determining heat load, approach temperature, and using performance curves to select appropriate models.
Installation and Usage:
  • Incorrect installation can lead to premature failure.
  • Oil coolers can be selected based on entering or leaving oil temperatures, with typical operating ranges provided for different oil types.
  • Pressure drop through the heat exchanger should be managed to avoid excessive back pressure.
Dimensions: Detailed dimensions are provided for one-pass, two-pass, and four-pass configurations, with notes on potential design changes.
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Catalog excerpts

EK Series-1

Shell Steel Tube Sheets Steel Baffles Steel Mounting Brackets Steel Gaskets Nitrile Rubber/Cellulose Fiber Nameplate Aluminum Foil Tubes Copper Fins Aluminum End Caps Grey Iron COPPER & STEEL CONSTRUCTION Features ■ Compact Size ■ High Efficiency Finned Bundle Design ■ Low Cost ■ Optional Patented Built-in Surge-Cushion® Relief Bypass ■3/16" Tube Size ■ Heat Removal up to 400 Horsepower (300 kW) ■ Oil Flow rates up to 80 U.S. GPM (300 Liters/min.) ■ Large Oil Connections for Minimum Entering and Exiting Flow Restriction ■ Removable End Bonnets for easy tube cleaning ■ Mounting Brackets Designed so that Cooler can be Rotated in 90° Increments ■ High Pressure Ratings ■ Complete Line of Accessories Available Maximum Pressure/Shell side 500 psi Maximum Pressure/Tubeshell side 150 psi Maximum Temperature 250° F The SURGE-CUSHION® is a protective device (patented) designed to internally bypass a portion of the oil flow during cold start conditions, or when sudden flow surges temporarily exceed the maximum flow allowed for a given cooler. This device may replace an external bypass valve, but it is not intended to bypass the total oil flow. Maximum Flow Rates Incorrect installation can cause premature failure. Model Model Size Baffle Series Selected Spacing tubeside passes 0 - One Pass T - Two Pass F - Four Pass Surge Cushion Blank - No Relief Bypass R - Relief Bypass Cooling Tube Material Blank - Copper CN - CuNi End Bonnet Material Blank - Cast Iron Np - Electroless Nickel Plate EK = NPT Oil connections; NPT Water connections. EKS = SAE O-Ring Oil connections; NPT Water connections. EKM = BSPP Oil connections; BSPP Water connections. EKF = SAE 4 Bolt Flange (Tapped SAE) Oil connections; NPT Water connections. EKFM = SAE 4 Bolt Flange (Tapped Metric) Oil connections; BSPP Water connections.

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EK Series-2

One Pass Flange Size EK-1014 EK-1018 EK-1024 EK-1036 EK-1048 NOTE: We reserve the right to make reasonable design changes without notice. All dimensions are in inches. Thermal Transfer Products A ThermaSyf Company BSPP NPI O-RING FLANGE BSPP BSPP

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EK Series-3

Two Pass Flange Size NOTE: We reserve the right to make reasonable design changes without notice. All dimensions are in inches.

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EK Series-4

Four Pass Flange Size A B NPT / BSPP SAE D E SAE O-RING FLANGE BSPP NPI O-RING FLANGE BSPP BSPP NOTE: We reserve the right to make reasonable design changes without notice. All dimensions are in inches. Thermal Transfer Products

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EK Series-5

Performance Curves are based on 100SSU oil leaving the cooler 40°F higher than the incoming water temperature (40°F approach temperature). IStep 1 Determine the Heat Load. This will vary with different systems, but typically coolers are sized to remove 25 to 50% of the input nameplate horsepower. (Example: 100 HP Power Unit x .33 = 33 HP Heat load.) If BTU/Hr. is known: HP = 2545 IStep 2 Determine Approach Temperature. Desired oil leaving cooler °F - Water Inlet temp. °F = . Actual , Approach |Step 3 | Determine Curve Horsepower Heat load. Enter the information from above: HP heat load x-40-x...

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EK Series-6

Curve Number Model Approx. Weights (lbs) Net Shipping 2:1 Oil to Water Ratio - Medium Water Usage Curve Number Model Approx. Weights (lbs) Net Shipping Thermal Transfer Products

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EK Series-7

Performance Curves 4:1 Oil to Water Ratio – Low Water Usage 19 ▲17 ■ HORSEPOWER REMOVED IN COOLER Curve Approx. Weights (lbs) Number Model Net Shipping 7:1 Oil to Water Ratio – Lower Water Usage 100 HORSEPOWER REMOVED IN COOLER Curve Approx. Weights (lbs) Number Model Net Shipping

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EK Series-8

Curve Number Model Approx. Weights (lbs) Net Shipping Recirculation Loop Water Cooled Hydraulic Oil Coolers BASiS: ■ 40°F Entering temperature difference (Maintain reservoir 40°F above the incoming water temperature) ■ Heat removal 30% of input horsepower ■ Hydraulic system flow (GPM) x 3 = Gallons; reservoir size ■ 1 GPM cooler flow per HP heat to be removed ■ Turn-over reservoir 3-4 times per hour ■ Maximum flows Thermal Transfer Products A ThermaSyf Company

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