EN10028 1.4541 Tube Sheet used in Heat Exchangers
What is tubesheet ?
A tube sheet is a plate which is used to support the tubes in a shell-and-tube heat exchanger. The tubes are aligned in a parallel way, and supported and held in place by tube sheets. The tube sheet is a circular plate which is perforated so that the tubes can fit through the openings.
Description
EN10028 1.4541 is a European standard for stainless steel tubes and tube sheets used in heat exchangers. The material is commonly known as 1.4541 or AISI 321 and is a heat-resistant, corrosion-resistant stainless steel alloy.
Tube sheets are used in heat exchangers to support and separate the tubes within the exchanger. They are typically made from a corrosion-resistant material like 1.4541 to ensure long-lasting performance in high-temperature and corrosive environments.
The use of EN10028 1.4541 tube sheets in heat exchangers provides excellent resistance to oxidation and scaling at elevated temperatures, making them ideal for applications in industries such as chemical processing, petrochemical, and power generation.
EN10028 1.4541 tube sheets offer a reliable and durable solution for heat exchanger applications where high temperature and corrosion resistance are essential.
Equivalent Grades:
Material Designation | 1.4541 |
AISI/SAE | 321 |
EN Material Symbol | X6CrNiTi18 10 |
UNS | S 32100 |
AFNOR | Z 6 CNDT 18-10 |
B.S. | 321 S 31, 321 S51, 321 S18; 321 S 12 |
Norm | VdTUEV 454 |
Chemical Composition:
C | Si | Mn | P | S* | Cr | Ni | Ti |
≤0.08 | ≤1 | ≤2 | ≤0,045 | ≤0,015 | 17-19 | 9-12 | 5 x C ≤ 0.7 |
Other Materials
Type of materials | Technical requirements * according to |
Duplex Stainless Steel | ASTM/ASME SA182 F44, F45, F51, F53, F55, F60, F61 |
Stainless Steel | ASTM/ASME SA182 F304,304L,F316,316L, F310, F317L, F321, F347 |
Carbon Steel | ASTM/ASME A105, A350 LF1, LF2, A266, A694, A765 Gr.2 |
Alloy Steel | ASTM/ASME SA182 F1, F5, F9, F11, F12, F22, F51, A350-LF3 |
Non Ferrous | |
Titanium | ASTM/ASME SB381, Gr.1, Gr.2, Gr.5, Gr.7, Gr.12, Gr.16 |
Copper Nickel | ASTM/ASME SB151, UNS 70600(Cu-Ni 90/10), 71500(Cu-Ni 70/30) |
Brass, Al-brass | ASTM/ASME SB152 UNS C10100, C10200,C10300,C10800,C12200 |
Nickel Alloys | ASTM/ASME SB169,SB171, SB564, UNS 2200, UNS 4400, UNS 8825 UNS 6600, UNS 6601, UNS 6625 |
Alloy 20 | ASTM/ASME SB472 UNS 8020 |
Hastelloy | ASTM/ASME SB564, UNS10276 ( C 276 ) |
Claded materials | ASTM/ASME SB898, SB263, SB264 or closer explosion cladding, making materials of 2 in 1 or 3 in 1. |
Titanium- Steel, Nickel-Steel,Titanium- Copper, Stainless Steel- Carbon Steel, Alloys- Steel etc. |
Application