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Torrent Shell & Tube Water Cooled Condenser



SHELL & TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER

Torrent Shell & Tube Water Cooled Condenser

Cleanable Water-Cooled Condensers for Fresh Water & Sea Water Applications

Torrent shell-and-tube water cooled condensers are designed for refrigeration and HVACR systems requiring efficient heat rejection through a circulating water circuit. Available for fresh-water and marine / sea-water applications, the range combines heavy-duty construction, integral finned tubes and removable water boxes for practical servicing.

💧 Fresh Water 🌊 Sea Water 🔄 Cleanable Design ⚙️ Shell & Tube 🏭 Commercial & Industrial

The Torrent Shell & Tube Water Cooled Condenser is a cleanable refrigeration condenser designed to reject heat from the refrigerant into a circulating water circuit. Within the Torrent range, Model F is intended for fresh-water applications while Model M is intended for sea-water / marine applications. Model C is a separate chiller-barrel configuration and should not be confused with the water-cooled condenser range shown on this page.

📌 Product Range Overview

19 Sizes FT / MT selection chart range
3 – 250 HP Compressor HP reference range
Fresh / Sea Water Different construction options
>200 TR Larger condensers available on request

💧 Fresh Water or 🌊 Sea Water

Select the condenser construction according to the available cooling-water source and operating environment.

💧 Model F — Fresh Water

Designed for fresh-water condenser applications. Published construction information specifies heavy-gauge copper tubing and carbon-steel tube sheets for the fresh-water configuration.

🌊 Model M — Sea Water / Marine

Designed for sea-water and marine applications. Published construction information specifies 90/10 cupro-nickel tubing, stainless-steel tube sheets, epoxy-coated water boxes and zinc anodes for marine service.

✨ Construction & Design Features

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Shell & Tube Design

Heavy-duty shell-and-tube construction for commercial and industrial refrigeration heat rejection.

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Integral Finned Tubes

Tubes with 26 integral fins per inch provide increased heat-transfer surface within a compact condenser.

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Heavy-Gauge Steel Shell

Heavy-gauge steel pipe construction provides a robust pressure-containing condenser shell.

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Cleanable Water Boxes

Removable cast water boxes provide access to the tube bundle for inspection, cleaning and servicing.

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Refrigeration Accessories

Published equipment information lists a sight glass, liquid service valve and inlet coupling as standard features.

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Marine Construction Option

Sea-water configurations incorporate corrosion-conscious materials and protection suitable for marine applications.

🔩 Material & Construction Reference

Shell Heavy-gauge steel pipe
Fresh-Water Tubes Heavy-gauge copper
Marine Tubes 90/10 cupro-nickel
Integral Fins 26 fins per inch
Fresh-Water Tube Sheet Carbon steel
Marine Tube Sheet Stainless steel
Tube Sheet Thickness 25 mm (1 inch)
Water Boxes Removable cast construction
Marine Protection Inner epoxy coating & zinc anodes

🌡️ Standard Condenser Design Conditions

Published Torrent condenser reference conditions:

Water In 30°C / 85°F
Water Out 35°C / 95°F
Condensing Temperature 40°C / 105°F
Fouling Factor 0.0005
Heat Rejection Factor 1.3

📊 FT / MT Selection Chart & Dimensions

Model range and dimensional information reproduced from the supplied condenser selection chart. Dimensions are in inches.

View Complete FT / MT Condenser Range — 19 Sizes
How to read this table: IGPM represents the water-flow reference shown in the original selection chart, while PD represents water-side pressure drop in PSI. Dimensional columns A–H correspond to the original condenser dimensional drawing / selection chart.
Model HP Heat Rejection
BTU*
IGPM PD
PSI
Overall Length
A
Barrel Length
B
Barrel Diameter
C
Stand
D
Refrigerant IN
E
Refrigerant OUT
F
Water IN/OUT
G
Safety Valve
H
FT/MT2 3 31,200 5.5 3 26.5" 24" 6-5/8" 18" 7/8" 1/2" 1" 3/8"
FT/MT3 5 46,800 7.9 4.5 26.5" 24" 6-5/8" 18" 7/8" 1/2" 1" 3/8"
FT/MT5 7.5 78,000 13 5 41.5" 39" 6-5/8" 28" 7/8" 1/2" 1" 3/8"
FT/MT7.5 10 117,000 19.5 4.8 43" 39" 8-5/8" 28" 1-1/8" 3/4" 1-1/2" 3/8"
FT/MT10 15 156,000 26 5 43" 39" 8-5/8" 28" 1-1/8" 3/4" 1-1/2" 3/8"
FT/MT15 20 234,000 39 6 52" 48" 10-5/8" 36" 1-3/8" 7/8" 2" 3/8"
FT/MT18 25 280,000 47 6 52" 48" 10-5/8" 36" 1-3/8" 7/8" 2" 3/8"
FT/MT20 25 312,000 52 6.3 52" 48" 10-5/8" 36" 1-3/8" 7/8" 2" 3/8"
FT/MT25 30 390,000 65 6.8 52" 48" 10-5/8" 36" 1-3/8" 1-1/8" 2" 3/8"
FT/MT30 40 468,000 78 7.6 52" 48" 10-5/8" 36" 1-3/8" 1-1/8" 2" 3/8"
FT/MT35 45 546,000 91 8 52" 48" 12-5/8" 36" 2-1/8" 1-1/8" 2" 3/4"
FT/MT40 50 624,000 156 7 53" 48" 12-5/8" 36" 2-1/8" 1-1/8" 3" 3/4"
FT/MT50 75 780,000 195 7.5 53" 48" 12-5/8" 36" 2-1/8" 1-5/8" 3" 3/4"
FT/MT65 85 1,014,000 245 8.0 83" 78" 12-5/8" 56" 2-1/8" 1-5/8" 3" 3/4"
FT/MT75 100 1,170,000 292 8.8 83" 78" 12-5/8" 56" 2-1/8" 1-5/8" 3" 3/4"
FT/MT100 120 1,560,000 436 7.0 83" 78" 12-5/8" 56" 2-5/8" 1-5/8" 3" 3/4"
FT/MT120 144 1,872,000 525 7.3 83" 78" 12-5/8" 56" 2-5/8" 1-5/8" 3" 3/4"
FT/MT150 180 2,340,000 655 7.5 86" 78" 16" 56" 2-5/8" 1-5/8" 4" 3/4"
FT/MT200 250 3,120,000 872 8 86" 78" 16" 56" 2-5/8" 1-5/8" 4" 3/4"
* Heat-rejection figures and all dimensions above are reproduced from the supplied selection chart. Confirm current technical data before final equipment selection or installation.

🛡️ Pressure Vessel Design Reference

Published product information states manufacture in compliance with the following pressure-vessel / heat-exchanger standards.

ASME Pressure vessel code reference
TEMA Tubular heat exchanger design reference
AS1210 Australian pressure vessel standard reference

🏭 Typical Applications

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Commercial Refrigeration
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Industrial Refrigeration
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Water-Cooled Refrigeration Systems
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Marine Refrigeration
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HVACR Systems
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Process Cooling
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Cold Storage Systems
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Sea-Water Cooling Applications

🎯 Information Required for Condenser Selection

Correct shell-and-tube condenser selection should be based on the actual refrigeration and water-side operating conditions.

1. Heat Rejection Required condenser heat rejection
2. Refrigerant Confirm refrigerant used in the system
3. Condensing Temperature Required operating condensing condition
4. Water Temperature Entering and leaving water temperatures
5. Water Flow Required condenser water-flow rate
6. Water Source Fresh water or sea water
7. Compressor Capacity Compressor / refrigeration-system duty
8. Application Commercial, industrial or marine use
⚠️ Refrigerant Compatibility Notice: The supplied legacy FT/MT selection chart states suitability for R12 and R502, while separate published Torrent product information lists R22 as a standard design refrigerant. These references may represent different production periods or configurations. Always confirm refrigerant compatibility and current model specifications before ordering or applying the condenser.

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