Condenser tube repairs using tube inserts

Journal Article · Mon May 01 00:00:00 EDT 2000 · Materials Performance

OSTI ID:20076117

Tallman, P M

It is common knowledge that many heat exchanger (HX) tube failures occur within the first 6 in. (150 mm) of the bundle. Inlet-end erosion, stress corrosion cracking, and crevice corrosion are different types of failure mechanisms that are common in shell-and-tube HX.

• Research Organization: CTI Industries, Inc. (US)
• OSTI ID: 20076117
• Journal Information: Materials Performance, Vol. 39, Issue 5; Other Information: PBD: May 2000; ISSN 0094-1492
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
HEAT EXCHANGERS
TUBES
REPAIR
EROSION
STRESS CORROSION
CRACK PROPAGATION
CREVICE CORROSION
FAILURE MODE ANALYSIS
LINING PROCESSES