Description
The field of heat exchangers is driven by practical engineering demands. These systems must withstand extreme operating conditions—such as high pressures and temperatures—while minimizing material use and maximizing thermal performance per unit area and volume.
Innovative materials and designs have emerged to meet these requirements. Alloyed steels, titanium, graphite, glass, and copper alloys serve as common parent materials. Advanced heat transfer solutions form the foundation of modern engineering applications.
This guidebook provides a current and detailed overview of the technology and material engineering of tubes used in tube-bundle heat exchangers. It covers thermal and mechanical properties, heat transfer optimization, operational safety, corrosion prevention, and maintenance considerations.
Features & Benefits
- Comprehensive Material Coverage: Copper, stainless steels, titanium, zirconium, glass, graphite, plastics, and PVDF flourplastic tubes.
- Optimization Techniques: Structured surfaces, finned tubes, spherical turbulence generators, and performance-optimized tube bundles.
- Machining & Fabrication Guidance: Construction, prefabrication, end preparation, welding, and tube-to-tubesheet connections.
- Surface Treatment & Protection: Cathodic protection, pickling, electrochemical/chemical polishing, and inlet tube lining.
- Maintenance & Damage Control: Tube restoration, plugging systems, and break-down management.
- Reference Appendices: Market partners, authors, and advertisers for industry connections.
Audience
- Mechanical, process, and chemical engineers in heat exchanger design and operation
- Maintenance and reliability engineers
- Technical managers in power generation, petrochemical, and industrial process sectors
- Materials and corrosion specialists
- Engineering students and researchers seeking practical, real-world insights
Details
Type: PDF
Pages: 342
