Heat Exchanger Design - Can anyone identify these drawings?

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The discussion revolves around the creation of a mechanical drawing for a Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger, specifically an AES model, based on provided example drawings. The user seeks clarification on certain elements of the drawings, particularly the left side of the 'Tube Nest' which remains unclear. They have identified the right side as depicting baffles but are unsure about the left side's representation, suspecting it may relate to tube-side baffles in return heads. Additionally, the user mentions the importance of achieving good marks on their assignment and expresses frustration with the lack of helpful resources. A suggestion is made to consult Vestas Aircoil A/S for further guidance on Shell and Tube design.
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Hi, I have been asked to create a mechanical drawing of a Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger as part of my course, and have been given some drawings as an example of what mine could look like. I have managed to create drawings on CAD using the example as a target point, however with some of the drawings on the example can't figure out what is actually being shown. I have attached the drawings with their titles that I am confused with, and would greatly appreciate if some would kindly explain what is specifically being shown and point me towards a book or link where I can find out more about them. I have looked in a number of books and couldn't find anything similar to these.

The drawings are of a BEF heat exchanger, however I will be creating an AES heat exchanger. In the drawing titled 'Tube Nest', I know the drawing on the right hand side is of the baffles, however the drawing on the left has me completely confused.

I would ask my academic associate however they usually cut marks if they answer, and I'm really hoping to get good marks on this assignment.

Thanks
 

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Drain: Location of liquid drain from bottom of shell.
Profile (top): Locations of shell-side nozzles as if shell were rolled out flat. Appears to correctly depict stightly oval shape.
Profile (bottom): Profile of two large shell-side nozzle necks as if rolled out flat. Will produce saddle shape for welding to shell.
Outlet:Orientation of large shell-side nozzles using the same numbering as on the "Profile" drawing.
Tube Nest (left side): Never seen anything like this. Possibly something to do with the tube-side baffles in the return heads.
Fittings (bottom left): Flange to be welded to the large shell-side nozzle necks.
Fittings (the rest): Probably tube-side baffle pieces. This exchanger appears to have 10 tube-side passes.
 
Hi,There is a company that manufacture diesel engine charge air coolers, you should try Vestas aircoil A/S in Denmark (www.vestas-aircoil.com)

Maybe they can advise regarding the Shell and Tube desing.
 
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