ASME SA213 TP304L Chemical Composition
Grade | UNS Designation | C | M | P | S | Si | Cr | Ni | Mo | N | Nb | Ti | Other |
TP304L | S30403 | 0.035 | 2 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 1 | 18.0–20.0 | 8.0–12.0 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Heat Exchanger Tube Application
1. Petrochemical industry
- Oil refinery: Heat exchangers, condensers and reboilers for atmospheric and vacuum units, catalytic cracking units, hydrofining units, etc.
- Chemical plant: Heat exchangers, condensers and reactors for the production of ethylene, propylene, styrene and other chemical products.
- LNG plant: Heat exchanger and cold box for LNG plant.
2. Electricity
- Thermal power plants: superheaters, reheaters and economizers for boilers.
- Nuclear power plant: For steam generators, condensers and feedwater heaters.
3. Refrigeration and air conditioning
- Central air conditioning: Evaporators and condensers for chillers and heat pumps.
- Industrial refrigeration: Heat exchangers for chillers and refrigeration equipment.
4. Food and drink
- Breweries: For wort coolers and fermenter coolers.
- Dairy plant: Used in milk sterilizer and fermenter cooler.
- Beverage plant: Heat exchanger for saccharifying tanks and fermenters.
5. Pharmaceuticals
- Pharmaceutical plant: Heat exchangers for reactors, distillation towers and dryers.
6. Marine and Ocean Engineering
- Ships: Heat exchangers for engine coolers and desalination units.
- Offshore platforms: heat exchangers for oil and gas treatment and desalination plants.
Heat Exchanger Tube Strength
1. High temperature resistance
- High temperature performance: maintain good mechanical properties and oxidation resistance at high temperature, suitable for high temperature and high pressure environment.
- Application scenario: It is commonly used in high-temperature situations such as thermal power plants and nuclear power plants.
2. Mechanical properties
- High strength: with good strength and toughness, can withstand high pressure and impact.
- Easy to process: easy to weld, bend and form, easy to manufacture and install.
3. Environmental protection and hygiene
- Environmentally friendly materials: recyclable, in line with environmental requirements.
- Health and safety: non-toxic and tasteless, suitable for food, pharmaceutical and other industries with high health requirements.
4. Economy
- Long service: Corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance extend service life and reduce replacement frequency and maintenance costs.
- High cost performance: Although the initial cost is high, the long-term use cost is low.
