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Tube Sheet Alternatives for Reactive Metal Tubed Heat Exchangers

Thomas, JD
Applications engineer, Futura Titanium Corp., Westlake Village, Calif.

Pages: 11    Published: Jan 1981

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Abstract

This paper looks at the variety of tube sheet constructions available for heat exchangers using titanium and zirconium tubing. Comparisons will be made of loose-lined versus solid or integrally clad tube sheets and of seal-welded versus rolled-only or strength-welded tube-to-tube-sheet joints. Alternatives will be evaluated with regard to their design reliability, economics, and maintainability.