
Heating & Cooling Jacketed Tanks
Maximum thermal efficiency for your processes requiring precise temperature control. Specially insulated systems equipped with roll-bond, half-pipe or full jacket technology.
Thermodynamic Engineering
Keeping the fluid at the correct temperature in production processes directly determines the final product quality. Our systems are designed with special jackets through which steam, hot oil, hot water or glycol/ice water can circulate. We prefer Roll-Bond (Dimple) jackets for low-pressure cooling processes, while using welded Half-Pipe Serpentine technology for heating reactions requiring high pressure and steam.

Equipment & Insulation Features


Jacket Technology Selection Table
* Our engineers determine the most suitable jacket type based on the type and pressure of the heating/cooling fluid in your facility.
| Jacket Type | Purpose | Fluid (Medium) | Working Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimple (Roll-Bond) | Precise Cooling | Ice Water / Glycol | Low / Medium (2-4 Bar) |
| Half-Pipe Serpentine | Rapid Heating | Steam / Hot Oil | High (6-10+ Bar) |
| Full Jacket | General Heating/Cooling | Hot or Cold Water | Low (1-2 Bar) |
| Internal Serpentine | Shock Heating/Cooling | Steam / Water | Medium / High |
Heating / Cooling FAQ
Why should I use Half-Pipe instead of Dimple Jacket for steam applications?
Steam and hot oil have very high pressure and temperature. Dimple (honeycomb) jackets have thin walls and can balloon or deform under high pressure. Half-pipe serpentines are wound around the tank body with thick welds, so they have high pressure resistance.
What happens if heat insulation is not applied?
The energy (heat or cold) in the tank jacket mixes into the air instead of passing only to the product inside. This drives your energy costs to terrible levels and prolongs the process time. Dense rockwool insulation is essential for heating tanks, and polyurethane insulation that prevents sweating is essential for cooling tanks.
How is the jacket area calculated?
The jacket area is calculated using thermodynamic engineering formulas based on the amount of product (kg) in the tank, the specific heat of the product, its initial temperature and how long (minutes/hours) it needs to reach the target temperature.
Example Applications




Technical Specification
DOK-05 PDF Document
Engineering specification containing thermodynamic area calculations, working pressures and insulation thicknesses.
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Steam-heated, half-pipe serpentine and rockwool-insulated cooking tank battery in the food industry.
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