Overview
The ITT Standard 5-030-05-014-001 is a compact fixed tubesheet shell and tube heat exchanger built for reliable thermal transfer in industrial applications. Now manufactured under the Standard Xchange brand (formally ITT Standard / American Standard), this BCF series unit combines proven brass and copper construction with straightforward design for cost-effective operation in process cooling, heating, and condensing systems.
Key Features
- Fixed tubesheet design reduces maintenance and cost compared to removable bundle units
- 1-pass shell configuration with narrow baffle spacing optimizes flow distribution
- Brass shell and copper tubes resist corrosion and scaling in water-side applications
- Cast iron bonnets and zinc anodes for extended service life
- Compact footprint suitable for retrofit and space-constrained installations
Technical Specifications
- Shell Diameter: 5 inches
- Tube Length: 14 inches
- Tube Passes: 1-Pass
- Baffle Spacing: Narrow (O)
- Max Shellside Flow: 24 GPM
- Max Tubeside Flow: 48 GPM
- Heat Transfer Area: 4.3 square feet
- Shellside Design Rating: 300 PSI at 300°F
- Tubeside Design Rating: 150 PSI at 300°F
- Primary Materials: Brass shell, copper tubes, cast iron bonnets, zinc anodes
Typical Applications
- Water cooling systems for turbines, compressors, and auxiliary machinery
- Lube oil conditioning and cooling in heavy equipment and engines
- Steam condensing in pilot and process plants
- Cooling circuits where corrosion resistance and thermal efficiency are priorities
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Closed-loop water cooling and heating systems
- Lube oil recirculation circuits
- Steam and vapor condensing applications
- Industrial machinery requiring 5-inch shell diameter components
- Process plants with 300 PSI / 300°F shellside requirements
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Earlier ITT Standard 5-030-05-014-001 units in existing installations
- Systems originally specified for BCF 5-inch/14-inch configurations
- Note: Verify existing flange connections and port sizing before replacement
Works With
- Standard threaded or flanged port connections (typical piping systems)
- Modular with most industrial cooling loops and thermal management systems
- Compatible with standard heat exchanger isolation valves, thermometers, and instrumentation
