ASME SA36 Carbon Steel Support Plate For Heat Exchanger Application

A tube heat exchanger includes a support plate located at the lower end of a space through which heat exchanger tubes extend. The plate includes upper and lower spar support plates forming a spar space therebetween through which the heat exchanger tubes extend.

The spar space is divided into a plurality of canals by partition walls. Each canal has its own inlet and outlet for conducting a flow of cooling medium. The flow direction of cooling medium in each canal is opposite that of an adjacent canal. Portions of the support plate are formed of an aluminum-containing, iron-based alloy produced powder-metallurgically.

Support plates act as a barrier within the heat exchanger, causing the fluid to change direction and create turbulence. This turbulence improves heat transfer efficiency by promoting better mixing and reducing the formation of stagnant areas. The design and positioning of support plates play a vital role in optimizing the flow path and maximizing heat transfer.

Chemical Composition Of SA36

Equivalent Material

Mechanical Requirements

What is the role of the heat exchanger support plate?

1. Supporting role: The heat exchanger support plate can support the weight of the entire heat exchanger, so that it can operate stably in various harsh environments and prevent the heat exchanger from vibrating and twisting.

2. Fixing role: The heat exchanger support plate can firmly fix the heat exchanger on the foundation to prevent it from moving due to vibration and impact during the operation of the heat exchanger.

3. Balancing load role: The heat exchanger support plate can balance the weight and potential energy of the pipeline and equipment, reduce the load on the heat exchanger, and protect it from excessive external force damage.

It can be seen that the heat exchanger support plate plays a vital role in the heat exchanger. Only the correctly selected and installed support plate can ensure the normal operation and long-term stability of the heat exchanger, while improving the utilization rate of heat energy, saving energy and reducing emissions, and reducing raw material costs.

In short, the heat exchanger support plate is an important part of the heat exchanger, and its role is very obvious. Only the correct selection and installation of the support plate can ensure the long-term stable operation of the heat exchanger and the efficient and energy-saving utilization of heat energy.

Application:

Heat Exchanger