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This document provides guidance on checking temperatures of heat exchangers used with Nash vacuum pumps and compressors. It explains the key temperature points to record - including cooling water inlet and outlet, seal water inlet and outlet, and gas inlet. The difference between the cooling water inlet and seal water inlet temperatures should be within set "approaches" of 2.5, 5 or 10 degrees F depending on the equipment. High temperatures, low cooling water flow, or scale buildup could indicate issues. Recording temperatures per the sheet and contacting Nash service for any concerns is recommended.

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Temperature Check Sheet

This document provides guidance on checking temperatures of heat exchangers used with Nash vacuum pumps and compressors. It explains the key temperature points to record - including cooling water inlet and outlet, seal water inlet and outlet, and gas inlet. The difference between the cooling water inlet and seal water inlet temperatures should be within set "approaches" of 2.5, 5 or 10 degrees F depending on the equipment. High temperatures, low cooling water flow, or scale buildup could indicate issues. Recording temperatures per the sheet and contacting Nash service for any concerns is recommended.

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Nash Water Temperature Check Sheet

Date: ____________________________ Pump Model: ________________________

Equipment #: ______________________ Test #: ______________________________

A = Cooling Water In
B = Cooling Water Out
C = Seal Water In
D = Seal Water Out
E = Gas Inlet

A = ______ °F ______ °C

B = ______ °F ______ °C

C = ______ °F ______ °C

D = ______ °F ______ °C

E = ______ °F ______ °C

Approach temperature = A ____ - C ____ = ____ degrees °F or °C

Gardner Denver Nash LLC www.GDNash.com nash@gardnerdenver.com 724-239-1500 fax 724-239-1502


Maintenance Tip: Heat Exchanger Temperature Checks
A heat exchanger is a device in which two fluids flow along opposite sides of a solid boundary wall, which keeps the fluids
separate while permitting heat to pass from the hot fluid to the cold. Both Shell and Tube and Plate and Frame heat
exchangers are used with Nash products. The shell and tube version does this heat transfer through tubes and the plate
and frame transfers the heat via plates, which are similar to a car radiator.
Whenever I am contacted by someone with performance issues, and they have a heat exchanger, I start working with the
"Temperature Check Sheet".
The “check sheet” is based on the following temperature points:
A Cooling Water To Exchanger
B Cooling Water Out of Exchanger
C Seal Water To Pump
D Seal Water Out of Separator
E Air or Gas Inlet of Pump/Compressor
A– C = the approach temperature in °F or °C

There are three basic “approaches” for our customers: 2.5°F, 5°F and 10°F. This means that when all is working correctly,
the "C" reading of the seal water temperature going to the pump has a 2.5, 5 or 10 degrees difference to the cooling
water supply coming in at "A". A single stage pump will have a 5°F or 10°F “approach” heat exchanger, whereas a two
stage vacuum pump will have a 2.5°F or 5°F “approach” so that the pump can run as cool as possible. This is especially
important in hot weather. Compressors generally have 10°F “approach” heat exchangers, because the water temperature
isn't affected as much as it is with vacuum pressure. High water temperature will affect the vapor pressure and prevent
good vacuum.
All of the temperatures should be recorded on the check sheet whenever testing occurs. Always record the date, as we all
know that the temperatures change with the seasons and you don't want to compare January and August readings without
being aware of the time frame. Almost all heat exchangers run hotter in the summer because the cooling water supply is
warmer. There are exceptions, such as when a customer uses chilled water.
Here is an example of a good reading on a 2.5°F “approach” Shell and Tube heat exchanger:
A 70 °F
B 72-73 °F
C 73 °F
D 85-87 °F
E 80-95 °F

One difference between a 2.5°F and a 10°F “approach” is the heat exchanger size and cooling water flow, especially on
the Shell and Tube exchangers. Note that on a 10°F “approach” exchanger, the “B” reading is 10°F higher and thus gives
us the higher “approach” at “C”. Thus, in this example, “C” would be 10°F higher than “A”.
• If you have full water flow from “A” to “B”, it will be taking the heat out with the cooling water and not have much
differential. If there is a low cooling water flow, “B” will have a higher temperature and the lower the water flow, the
higher the temperature. This will raise the reading at “C”, the seal water temperature.
• If there isn't any difference between “A”, “B” and “C”, but “D” is hot, the problem is most likely a lack of heat
transfer due to calcium or scale build up on the tubes. A .010 -.015 buildup of calcium is a good insulator for heat
transfer, as are rust and scale. The cleanest water should be going through the shell and the dirtier water through
the tubes, because the tubes are easier to clean.
• If you have a high temperature change from “C” to “D”, the strainer or orifice may be plugging up. Be suspicious of
this whenever you see a temperature difference between “C” and “D” that is 20°F or more.
• Temperature "E" should be recorded in case the suction temperature is hot enough to affect pump performance or
the other readings.
These are our “rules of thumb”, but if you want to have 100% peace of mind, it’s always a smart idea to check with your supplier. Nash
maintains a full-time aftermarket staff of NASH Certified ™ Service technicians who can troubleshoot any question or concern.
Contact us around the clock and across the world at GDNash.com.

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