Both limpet coil and jacketed vessels have their advantages and limitations, and the choice between them depends on the specific application and requirements. The following are some significant variations between jacketed vessels and limpet coils: Limpet Coil vessel: A particular kind of heat transfer surface is welded onto the vessel’s outside as a limpet coil. The limpet coil’s high heat transfer rate is made possible by the flow of the heating or cooling media through it. Limpet coil vessels are frequently employed for heating or cooling applications that ask for quick results, or for applications where the heating or cooling medium may be corrosive or fouling. Due to the complexity of the construction, limet coil vessels are typically more expensive than jacketed vessels and may also require more maintenance. Jacketed Vessel: A jacketed vessel is a type of vessel that circulates the heating or cooling medium through an exterior shell or jacket. When compared to a limpet coil, the jacket’s flow of the heating or cooling media results in a slower rate of heat transmission. In general, applications requiring gentle heating or cooling or those in which the heating or cooling medium is not corrosive or fouling use jacketed vessels. In general, jacketed vessels cost less than limpet coil vessels, and their straightforward design may make maintenance easier.

In general, limpet coil vessels are thought to be less economical than jacketed vessels. This is so that jacketed vessels can be built more easily and with less work and material than limpet coil vessels. Moreover, compared to limpet coil vessels, jacketed vessels have a lower rate of heat transfer, which may be advantageous for applications requiring gentle heating or cooling. However, the particular application and needs also play a role in the decision between limpet coil and jacketed vessels. A limpet coil vessel may be more economical, although having higher construction costs, if the application calls for quick heating or cooling, or if the heating or cooling medium is corrosive or fouling. A limpet coil vessel may ultimately be more cost-effective if the application calls for precise temperature control or the vessel needs to be modified for a particular use. The decision between limpet coil and jacketed vessels ultimately comes down to the particular needs and limitations of the application, as well as cost and maintenance factors.