What is a Turbulator?

A turbulator is an engineered insert specifically designed to induce and maintain turbulent flow, effectively disrupting the smooth, laminar flow and enhancing the mixing of fluid/gas layers. This increased turbulence significantly elevates the efficiency of tube-side heat transfer by providing extended contact time. Turbulators are versatile and can be adapted for a wide range of applications, including large and small tubes and various mediums such as fluids or gases. Each type of turbulator is tailored to optimize flow dynamics and heat transfer in its specific environment.

Enhances Efficiency: By disrupting laminar flow and creating turbulence, turbulators significantly increase heat transfer rates.

  • Cost-Effective Solution: Offering a high return on investment, turbulators are an affordable way to upgrade heat transfer efficiency.

  • Easy Installation: Designed for simplicity, turbulators can be installed quickly and effortlessly.

  • Safe for Equipment: Engineered to be gentle on boilers and heat exchangers, ensuring long-term system integrity.

  • Customized Solutions: Tailored to meet specific requirements, including unique geometries, materials, lengths, or any other specifications.

video of angular brock turbulators effect after being inserted into a tube
Animation of the effect of inserting a twisted tape turbulator compared to an empty tube