Stainless Steel Fixed Tubesheet Heat Exchanger with ASME SA213 TP304/316L Tubes and ASME SA182 F304/316L Tubesheet for Corrosion Resistant Applications
Complete thermal equipment solution featuring ASME SA213 TP304/316L tubes and SA182 F304/316L tubesheet, designed for chemical, food, pharmaceutical, and corrosive service applications.
Yuhong Group Co., Ltd. designs and manufactures high-quality thermal equipment, including shell & tube heat exchangers (TEMA heat exchanger designs), pressure vessels, and air coolers. We supply every critical internal component from single tubes to complete tube bundles.
This robust, all-stainless-steel unit is designed for demanding corrosive service with the following characteristics:
- Shell & channel material: Stainless steel (bright annealed finish)
- Tubes: ASME SA213 TP304/304L or TP316/316L seamless stainless steel
- Tubesheet: ASME SA182 F304/304L or F316/316L forged stainless steel
- End channel / bonnet: Removable with flanged connection
- Saddles / supports: Stainless steel for mounting on foundations
- Nameplate: Clearly marked with YUHONG GROUP identification
| Component | Material (Typical) | Role in Equipment Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Exchanger Tube | ASME SA213 TP304/316L | Primary heat transfer surface; carries tube-side fluid |
| Stainless Steel Seamless Tube | TP304/316L | Core material - resists corrosion, easy to clean, long service life |
| Heat Exchanger Tubesheet | SA182 F304/316L (forged) | Drilled and grooved plate that holds all tubes; separates shell side from tube side |
| Baffles | Stainless steel (304/316L) | Direct shell-side flow across tubes, support tubes against vibration |
| Shell & Channel | Stainless steel plate | Contains shell-side fluid; provides pressure boundary |
| Nozzles / Flanges | Forged stainless steel (SA182) | Inlet/outlet connections for both fluids |
| Saddles (supports) | Stainless steel | Carry vessel weight; resist corrosion from external environment |
Stainless steel (304/304L or 316/316L) is chosen when:
- The process fluid is corrosive (dilute acids, chlorides, caustic solutions)
- Product purity is critical (pharmaceutical, food, beverage, biotech)
- External environment is aggressive (coastal, offshore, chemical plant)
316/316L adds molybdenum for enhanced resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride-containing services.
- Leak-tight tube-to-tubesheet joints: Precision rolling + seal welding with hydrostatic testing
- Corrosion-resistant design: Full stainless steel wetted surfaces
- Cleanability: Removable channel for tube end access
- Full ASME compliance: Design, materials, fabrication per ASME Code
- Material traceability: Mill Test Certificates provided for all components
| Design Type | Advantages | Limitations | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Tubesheet | Lowest cost; no internal moving parts; compact | Tube bundle not removable; limited thermal differential | Clean, non-fouling corrosive services |
| Floating Head | Bundle removable for cleaning; handles large temperature differences | More expensive; more potential leak paths | Fouling services; high temperature differentials |
| U‑Tube | Single tubesheet; bundle expands freely | Tubes cannot be mechanically cleaned inside U‑bend | High thermal expansion; high tube-side pressure |
Individual components available for repair or upgrade:
- Heat exchanger tubes - stainless steel seamless, cut to length
- Fin tubes - for adding surface area to existing bundles
- Heat exchanger tubesheet - forged stainless steel, drilled and grooved
- Baffles, tie rods, spacers - machined from stainless steel
- Shell and channel sections - rolled and welded to specifications
- Chemical processing: Heating/cooling of solvents, acids, bases, salt solutions
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing: Purified water loops, WFI cooling, reactor control
- Food & beverage: Pasteurization, juice cooling, CIP solution heating
- Biotechnology: Fermenter temperature control, buffer preparation
- Power generation: Demineralized water heaters, sample coolers
- Marine: Central cooling systems (fresh water circuits)
| Industry | Typical Service | Material Choice |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical | Acid/caustic heating/cooling | 316L stainless steel |
| Pharmaceutical | WFI cooling, pure steam condensation | 316L, electropolished |
| Food & Beverage | Pasteurization, CIP | 304 or 316L |
| Power | Demin water heaters, sample coolers | 304L |
| Semiconductor | Ultra-pure water systems | 316L, electropolished |
Every heat exchanger includes comprehensive documentation:
- Mill Test Certificates (MTC) for all pressure-retaining components
- Hydrostatic test report - tube side and shell side
- Dimensional inspection report
- Welding procedure specification and welder qualifications
- Nameplate photo
- Optional third-party inspection (SGS, BV, TÜV, Lloyds)
To quote a stainless steel fixed tubesheet heat exchanger, provide the following to jimmy@steelseamlesspipe.com:
- Required thermal duty (kW or BTU/hr)
- Tube side and shell side fluids, temperatures (inlet/outlet)
- Design pressure and temperature
- Available shell diameter or footprint
- Any drawing or sketch
Our engineers will respond with datasheet, general arrangement drawing, and competitive price within 48 hours.
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