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doucette industries, inc.

3 to 250 tons
CBXX and CBX Series Chiller Barrels
FSLX & FSTX Condensers
MSTX Marine Condensers
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The CBXX “Chiller-Barrel” features the latest tech-

nology tube surface for compact size and low cost.
Ideal for OEM applications.

Compact and Reliable • Shells - Steel pipe to ASME specification.

Shells are shot blasted and cleaned prior to
CBXX evaporators utilize the latest technology 3/8” OD tubing engineered assembly.
specifically for refrigerant evaporation. Special enhancements produce excep- • Tubes - Copper high performance
tional performance in a very compact size. Refrigerant boils readily against the enhanced design, roller expanded into
multiple-grooved tube sheet.
surface. reducing the overall vessel size and cost. The new generation of CBXX
• Tube sheet - Flange quality steel to ASME
refrigerant evaporators are designed for industrial refrigeration duty and are
specifications. Precision machined for
available in many nominal sizes and configurations to meet almost any thermal excellent sealing.
and physical needs of OEM’s and end users. • Baffles - Hot-rolled steel for enhanced
strength and reliability. Engineered for
correct fit to reduce tube wall damage
Standard & Custom Designs from high velocity fluids.
Doucette evaporators are available in “Direct Expansion” in standard or special • Heads - Fabricated to ASME specifica-
materials and nozzle orientations. Evaporators can be made from all 316 stain- tions and designed to provide superior
gas distribution and controlled velocity.
less steel for directly cooling acids or other corrosive liquids. If your application
• Connections - Refrigerant connections
calls for something special, just ask. are steel and bored to ODS of copper
tubing. Shell connections are FPT.
Controlled Velocities Thermowell, vent and drain connections
are also provided.
CBXX evaporators are carefully engineered to provide excellent heat transfer • Codes- The refrigerant side is constructed
rates, effective refrigerant boiling and provide assured oil carry through. Shell to the latest edition of the ASME Section
VIII Div. 1 code and stamped accordingly.
circuits are engineered to provide high performance with a low pressure drop
Refrigerant side pressure is designed for
to conserve the required pumping power. Vessels can be engineered for very 250 PSI at 100°F. Shell side design pres-
high chilled water flows for specific applications. sure is 150 PSI at 120°F. Both circuits are
tested at 1.25 times the design pressure
under water and dried prior to sealing.
Multi-Circuit Flexibility • Finish - Exterior surfaces are cleaned and
Due to the unique design of the front and rear heads, the CBXX provides flexibil- painted with a high quality primer.
ity to handle a variety of requirements using standard components. • Insulation - Optional 3/4” Armaflex®
insulation in single or double thickness is
available.
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Doucette CBXX Evaporator

Capacities and Dimensions

MODEL NOM A B C D E F G H J K L M P Q R Wght
CBXX TON Length Dia. ODF ODF MPT Lbs.
CBXX .5-1 1/2 293/8 24 191/2 31/4 61/2 3 21/4 53/8 7/8 7/8 11/2 5 11/16 11/16 11/16 65
CBXX 2-1 2 413/8 36 311/2 31/4 61/2 3 21/4 53/8 7/8 7/8 11/2 5 11/16 11/16 11/16 67
CBXX 4-1 4 533/8 48 431/2 31/4 61/2 3 21/4 53/8 7/8 7/8 11/2 5 11/16 11/16 11/16 92
CBXX 5-1 5 537/8 48 421/4 41/4 71/2 3 27/8 63/8 11/8 11/8 2 6 13/16 11/16 11/16 118
CBXX 7.5-1 71/2 657/8 60 541/4 41/4 71/2 3 27/8 63/8 11/8 11/8 2 6 13/16 11/16 11/16 138
CBXX 10-1 10 533/8 48 411/8 61/4 93/4 27/8 37/16 91/4 11/8 15/8 3 73/4 11/4 11/2 11/2 169
CBXX 15 15 653/8 60 531/8 61/4 93/4 27/8 37/16 91/4 11/8 15/8 3 73/4 11/4 11/2 11/2 190
CBXX 20-1 20 773/8 72 651/8 61/4 93/4 27/8 37/16 91/4 11/8 15/8 3 73/4 11/4 11/2 11/2 209
CBXX 20-2 20 773/8 72 651/8 61/4 93/4 27/8 37/16 91/4 11/8 15/8 3 73/4 11/4 11/2 11/2 209
CBXX 20-2 25 773/8 72 651/8 61/4 93/4 27/8 37/16 91/4 11/8 15/8 3 73/4 11/4 11/2 11/2 209
CBXX 35-1 35 543/8 48 39 85/8 111/2 23/4 41/2 111/4 13/8 25/8 4 101/16 111/16 13/4 13/4 338
CBXX 35-2 35 663/8 60 51 85/8 111/2 23/4 41/2 111/4 13/8 25/8 4 101/16 15/8 2 2 390
CBXX 40-1 40 543/8 48 39 85/8 111/2 23/4 41/2 111/4 13/8 25/8 4 101/16 111/16 13/4 13/4 339
CBXX 40-2 40 663/8 60 51 85/8 111/2 23/4 41/2 111/4 13/8 21/8 4 101/16 15/8 2 2 391
CBXX 60-1 60 787/8 72 63 85/8 111/2 23/4 41/2 111/4 13/8 25/8 4 101/16 0 2 2 391
CBXX 60-2 60 783/8 72 63 85/8 111/2 23/4 41/2 111/4 13/8 25/8 4 101/16 15/8 2 2 442

Nominal tons capacity based on 12,000 BTUH per ton, 44° leaving water temperature, 10° range with R-22 service at 35° evaporating
temperature. Comprehensive rating tables are available for R-22, R-134a and R-404a. Capacity includes .00025 additive fouling, .0005
total fouling factor.
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The CBX Series “Chiller-Barrel” features the heavy-

walled 3/4” OD enhanced tubing and ring cover
construction for ease of service.

Modern Tube Materials • Shells - Steel pipe to ASME specification.

Shells are shot blasted and cleaned prior to
CBX evaporators utilize the latest technology tubing engineered specifically for assembly.
refrigerant evaporation. Special enhancements produce exceptional performance • Tubes - Copper high performance
and efficiency. Refrigerant boils readily against the surface, reducing the overall enhanced design, roller expanded into
multiple-grooved tube sheet.
vessel size and cost. The new generation of CBX vessels feature heavy-duty ring
• Tube sheet - Flange quality steel to ASME
and cover head fabrications and 3/4” OD tube materials to perform reliably in the
specifications. Precision machined for excel-
most demanding industrial applications. lent sealing.
• Baffles - Hot-rolled steel for enhanced
Modifications strength and reliability. Engineered for cor-
rect fit to reduce tube wall damage from
Vessels are available in “Direct Expansion” in standard or special materials and high velocity fluids.
nozzle orientations. Evaporators can be made from all 316 stainless steel for • Heads - Fabricated to ASME specifications
directly cooling acids or other corrosive liquids. If your application calls for some- using steel ring and cover design with supe-
rior gas distribution.
thing special, just ask.
• Connections - Fluid connections 3” IPS and
smaller terminate as MPT type. Fluid con-
Controlled Velocities nections 4” IPS and larger terminate in 150
Lb. ANSI raised face. refrigerant connections
CBX evaporators are carefully engineered to provide excellent heat transfer rates, are steel and bored to ODS of copper tubing.
effective refrigerant boiling and provide assured oil carry through. Shell circuits Thermowell, vent and drain are provided.
are engineered to provide high performance with a low pressure drop to con- Codes - The refrigerant side is constructed to
• the latest edition of the ASME Section VIII Div.
serve the required pumping power. Vessels can be engineered for very high
1 code and stamped accordingly. Refrigerant
chilled water flows for specific applications such as ice rinks. side pressure is designed for 250 PSI at
100°F. Shell side design pressure is 150 PSI
at 120°F. Both circuits are tested at 1.25 times
Multi-Circuit Flexibility
the design pressure under water and dried
Vessels are available with up to four separate circuits, depending on diameter. prior to sealing.
Multiple circuit vessels can be engineered for equal circuit capacity with refriger- Finish - Exterior surfaces are cleaned and
• painted with a medium gray enamel paint.
ant connections on one end of the vessel or unequal circuit capacity with con-
Insulation - Optional 3/4” Armaflex® insula-
nections on opposite ends to ease piping of multiple compressor systems.
• tion in single or double thickness is available.
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Doucette CBX Evaporator

CBX 5-1
CBX 7.5-1
CBX 10-1
CBX 15-1
CBX 20-1
CBX 20-2
CBX 25-1
CBX 25-2
CBX 30-1
CBX 30-2
CBX 40-1
CBX 40-2
CBX 50-2
CBX 60-2
CBX 75-2
CBX 100-2
CBX 125-2
CBX 150-2
CBX 200-2
CBX 250-2
Nominal tons capacity based on 12,000 BTUH per ton, 44° leaving water temperature, 10° range with R-22 service at 35° evapo-
rating temperature. Comprehensive rating tables are available for R-22, R-134a and R-404a. Capacity includes .00025 additive
fouling, .0005 total fouling factor
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FSLX Condensers are manufactured in large quan-

tities and maximize cooling fluid velocities to pro-
vide compact size and cost effective use.

Standard Designs • Shells - Steel pipe to ASME specification.

Shells are shot blasted and cleaned prior to
Doucette condensers are available from standard designs for fresh or sea water duty.
assembly.
FSLX models feature high efficiency tube surfaces. They are available from 5 to 20
• Tubes - Copper high performance
nominal tons of duty and are manufactured in large quantities using Demand-Flow enhanced design, roller expanded into
Manufacturing to provide the lowest cost per ton available and consistent quality. multiple-grooved tube sheet. Other mate-
rials available for corrosive duty.
Modern Tube Materials • Tube sheet - Flange quality steel to ASME
specifications. Precision machined for
FSLX Condensers utilize the latest technology tubing available. Years of research and excellent sealing.
development, combined with thorough testing in our own labs has resulted in the high-
• Tube Supports - Quality steel made to
est efficiency condensers available. All condensers are manufactured with enhanced close tolerance to minimize vibrations.
3/4” diameter tubing to provide heavy wall construction and ease of service from com- • Heads - Nodular iron multi-pass design for
monly available tube cleaning devices. FLSX vessels are available with mounting controlled cooling water velocity.
brackets and purge ports as required. • Connections - All water side connections
are female pipe thread. Refrigerant connec-
Modifications tions are steel and bored to ODS of copper
tubing. Relief, vent and drain connections
Vessels are available with special materials of construction as required. Condensers
are provided.
can be made with stainless steel, cupro-nickel or other materials of construction for
• Codes - The refrigerant side is constructed
increased life with poor quality cooling water. Vessels can be equipped with Cupro- to the latest edition of the ASME Section
Nickel tubes and tube sheets or Titanium tubes for sea water duty. If your application VIII Div. 1 code and stamped accordingly.
calls for something special, just ask. Refrigerant side pressure is designed for
350 PSI minimum at 250 °F. Water side
design pressure is 300 PSI minimum at
Multi-Circuit Flexibility 150°F. Both circuits are tested at 1.25 times
Special condensers are available with dual circuits by welding two shells together the design pressure.
end-to-end. This allows the use of one water circuit to reduce piping costs. Each • Finish - Exterior surfaces are cleaned and
painted with a high quality enamel primer.
circuit has its own ASME code stamp.
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Doucette FSLX Condenser

Capacity based on 14,400 BTUH per ton 85° condenser water, 10° range with R-22 service at 105° condensing temp.
Comprehensive rating tables are available for R-22, R-134a and R-404a. Pump-down capacity is based on 80% of free
shell volume with R-22 at 90° per ARI. Capacity includes .00025 additive fouling, .0005 total fouling factor
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FSTX Condensers feature the latest tube technolo-

gy to provide compact size and cost effective use.
Ideal for OEM applications.

Standard Designs • Shells - Steel pipe to ASME specification.

Shells are shot blasted and cleaned prior to
FSTX condensers are available from standard designs for fresh duty. These models
assembly.
feature high efficiency tube surfaces and are available from 25 to 400 nominal tons of
• Tubes - Copper high performance
duty. They are manufactured in large quantities using Demand-Flow Manufacturing to enhanced design, roller expanded into
provide the lowest cost per ton available. multiple-grooved tube sheet. Other mate-
rials available for corrosive duty.
• Tube sheet - Flange quality steel to ASME
Modern Tube Materials specifications. Precision machined for
excellent sealing.
FSTX Condensers utilize the latest technology tubing available. Years of research and
development, combined with thorough testing in our own labs has resulted in the high- • Tube Supports - Quality steel made to
close tolerance to minimize vibrations.
est efficiency condensers available. All condensers are manufactured with enhanced
• Heads - Cast iron or fabricated steel built to
3/4” diameter tubing to provide heavy wall construction and ease of service from com-
ASME specifications.
monly available tube cleaning devices.
• Connections - All water side connections
are FPT except 12” 1-pass, 14” and 16” mod-
Modifications
els which have flanges. Refrigerant connec-
Vessels are available with special materials of construction as required. Condensers tions are steel and bored to ODS of copper
can be made with stainless steel, cupro-nickel or other materials of construction for tubing. Relief, vent and drain connections
are provided. Numerous nozzle orientations
increased life with poor quality cooling water. Vessels can be equipped with Cupro-
are available to facilitate ease of packaging.
Nickel tubes and tube sheets or Titanium tubes for sea water duty. If your application
Codes - The refrigerant side is constructed
calls for something special, just ask. • to the latest edition of the ASME Section
VIII Div. 1 code and stamped accordingly.
Multi-Circuit Flexibility Refrigerant side pressure is designed for
Special condensers are available with dual circuits by welding two shells together 350 PSI minimum at 250 °F. Water side
design pressure is 150 PSI at 150°F. Both
end-to-end. This allows the use of one water circuit to reduce piping costs. Each circuits are tested at 1.25 times the design
circuit has its own ASME code stamp. pressure.
Finish - Exterior surfaces are cleaned and
• painted with a high quality enamel primer.
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Doucette FSTX Condenser

Capacities and Dimensions

Capacity based on 14,400 BTUH per ton, 85° condenser water, 10° range with R-22 serv- ‡ = 125 Lb. FF Flange
ice at 105° condensing temperature. Comprehensive rating tables are available for R-22, § = 150 Lb. RF Flange
R-134a and R-404a. Pump-down capacity is based on 80% of free shell volume with R-22
at 90°F per ARI. Capacity includes .00025 additive fouling, .0005 total fouling factor.
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Marine

MSTX Condensers are manufactured with the latest

technology marine condenser tubing to provide
compact size and cost effective use.

Standard Designs • Shells - Steel pipe to ASME specification.

Shells are shot blasted and cleaned prior to
MSTX condensers are available from standard designs for sea water duty. Standard
assembly.
MSTX sea water condensers are available from 5 to 330 nominal tons of duty and are
• Tubes - 90/10 Cupro-Nickel high perform-
manufactured in large quantities to provide the lowest cost per ton available. Non- ance enhanced design, roller expanded
standard marine condensers are available to meet virtually any chiller application. into multiple-grooved tube sheet.
Tube sheet - 90/10 Cupro-Nickel to ASME
• specifications. Precision machined for
Modern Tube Materials excellent sealing.
MSTX Condensers utilize the latest technology tubing available.Years of research and Tube Supports - Quality steel made to
development, combined with thorough testing in our own labs has resulted in the high- • close tolerance to minimize vibrations.

est efficiency condensers available. All condensers are manufactured with enhanced Heads - Cast bronze to withstand the cor-
• rosive effects of sea water duty. Single-pass
3/4” diameter tubing to provide heavy wall construction and ease of service from com-
14” & 16” heads are fabricated from steel
monly available tube cleaning devices. and epoxy coated.

Connections - All water side connections

Multi-Circuit Flexibility
• are FPT except 12” 1-pass, 14” and 16” mod-
Special condensers are available with dual circuits by welding two shells together els which have flanges. Refrigerant connec-
end-to-end. This allows the use of one water circuit to reduce piping costs. Each tions are steel and bored to ODS of copper
tubing. Relief, vent and drain connections
circuit has its own ASME code stamp.
are provided.

Modifications Codes - The refrigerant side is constructed

• to the latest edition of the ASME Section
Doucette refrigeration heat exchangers are available with special materials of con- VIII Div. 1 code and stamped. Refrigerant
struction as required. Fresh water condensers can be made with stainless steel for side dual rated for 450 PSI minimum at 150
°F or 305 psi at 250°F. Water side design
increased life with poor quality cooling water. Vessels can be equipped with Cupro-
pressure is 150°F at 150 PSI. Both circuits
Nickel tubes and tube sheets or Titanium tubes for sea water duty. If your application are tested at 1.25 times the design pressure.
calls for something special, just ask. Finish - Exterior surfaces are cleaned and
• painted with enamel primer.
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Doucette MSTX Marine Condenser

Capacities and Dimensions

Capacity based on 14,400 BTUH per ton, 85° condenser water, 10° range with R-22 serv- ‡ = 125 Lb. FF Flange
ice at 105° condensing temperature. Comprehensive rating tables are available for R-22, § = 150 Lb. RF Flange
R-134a and R-404a. Pump-down capacity is based on 80% of free shell volume with R-22
at 90°F per ARI. Capacity includes .00025 additive fouling, .0005 total fouling factor.
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Cast Iron Saddle Brackets

Cast iron mounting saddles or cradles are offered as an optional accessory. They are shipped loose. Saddles are bolted
to floor or unit frame or base, and condenser simply rests in the saddles. Bracket dimensions are as indicated below:

4”

All dimensions in inches.

Welded Steel Mounting Brackets

Steel mounting brackets, welded to the condenser shell, are available as an option. Such condensers must be built to
order and cannot be added to a completed vessel due to code restrictions, unless welded by a certified code welder,
and retested by an ASME code inspector. Welded steel mounting bracket dimensions are indicated as below:

B dia.
A mtg holes

All dimensions in inches.

GAS INLET
RELIEF
FRONT HEAD

NOTE: Dimensions “A” and “B”

LIQUID OUTLET are required at the time
order is entered, if welded
bracket is required.
B A

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